Torch Events 2008/2009

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Torch Scholars Support Cradles to Crayons- Winter 2009

Boston Public High School, Torch, and Boston Housing Authority Scholars serving at Cradles to Crayons in Boston on MLK Service Day

Torch Scholars at Move In - September 2008

Members of Torch classes 1, 2, and 3 help NU freshmen move-in

Torch Scholars Gather - Fall 2008

Members of Torch Classes 1, 2, and 3 meet in the Curry Student Center

Torch Scholars Meet Mortenson - Fall 2008

Torch Scholars enjoy a lecture by Three Cups of Tea author, Greg Mortenson

Torch Scholars Celebrate Mantella's Birthday - Fall 2008

Torch Scholars Jason, Mony and Tabitha make a Birthday Lunch for Vice President of Enrollment Management, Philly Mantella.

NU Fetes the Manganaros - April 14, 2008

President Aoun hosted a special dinner at the Fenway Center to honor and thank the family of Anthony Manganaro for their unwavering support of the Torch Scholars program. Recently, the Manganaros bolstered the unique and highly successful program with a gift of $7.5 million. Anthony, and Michelle Manganaro and their children Todd Manganaro, BA '95, and Nicole D'Amore, L'97, helped to develop and launch the program with an initial gift of $1.25 million.

Sharing Strategies of the Business World - March 20, 2008

Two successful entrepreneurs returned to campus to talk to Torch Scholars about their Northeastern experience and how it prepared them for their success in the business world. Sal Napoli spoke about what it takes to run more than 80 McDonald's restaurants in the Northeast; while David Schwartz shared his take on how to run a highly-successful real estate business in the city of Boston. Both speakers attended Northeastern with Todd Manganaro.

Alternative Spring Break - Week of March 18, 2008

As part of an Alternative Spring Break program, Toch Scholars Glennie Reynoso and Odalis Polanco volunteered to help build a playground at a school for young children in Jamaica.