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Words of Support

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Maria over 1 year ago • with donation

Thinking of you all right now ❤️

Monica Shah over 1 year ago • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

I first met Savita in Philadelphia, while we both were taking Gujarati at UPenn. One of the memories that sticks with me to this day is her description of meeting John and their time in Pittsburgh, of John singing Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl to...

The Fleck-Long Family over 1 year ago • with donation

So many people supported my family when my mom died. I don't live locally to provide a meal, but I hope this helps.

Brita Long over 1 year ago • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

Dr. Nair was my advisor at Furman. And yes, she told me I could call her Savita, but I still always think of her as the dynamic professor I met as a prospective student at 17. I am in shock to hear of her passing, and I hope I told her enough time...

Anonymous over 1 year ago • with donation

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Sending love and prayers from Ireland.

Michael McPhee over 1 year ago • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

Dr. Nair is one of the hallmarks of my experience at Furman. She taught me so much more than history, she taught me the importance of being a good human. I took every class that I could with her. At the end of the term she would often invite h...

Sarah Given over 1 year ago • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

Dr. Nair held a guest lecture on my prospective student day, and it was in part because of that lecture that I decided to go to Furman. She was such an amazing professor, but more importantly, she was incredibly kind and always remembered your nam...

Ashley Farrington over 1 year ago • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

Dr. Nair was my adviser in the history department at Furman and was always a bright light of guidance and reassurance. My roommates nannied for her girls when they were little, and it was always fun to see them around campus and hear about their l...

Emily M over 1 year ago • on 'Share Stories + Support' update

Savita became my advisor when I switched my major to History. Since the shift was fairly last minute in my college career, I was somewhat anxious about my plan moving forward, both in terms of graduation and career. I'll never forget how caring Sa...

Anonymous over 1 year ago • with donation

Sending love and support to your whole family. Our deepest sympathies for your loss. From, Maureen Stewart & family (colleague and friend of Priya's)

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