Letters to the Editor
Issue date: 2/6/08 Section: Op-Ed
Samuel Costello
Class of 2011
Dear Editor:
I would like to show my support for Pathways, Tufts Interfaith Initiative, in response to the recent article by Daniel Halper, "Department of Homeland Security's funds bring Islamist sympathizers to Tufts" (Jan. 31).
As a participant of Pathways' pre-orientation program, Bridge Builders, I fully support the Pathways project and its mission. Due to the hard work of Najiba Akbar and Shai Fuxman, I will always remember my introduction to the Tufts community.
Along with several other freshman, I spent a few days at BU's Sargent Center discussing different experiences with religion and culture. All of the participants became closer as we spent the weekend doing team-building exercises and engaging in in-depth dialog.
I believe Pathways has helped me transition well into the diverse student body at Tufts and has helped me see that listening to one another is the first step in understanding our varying backgrounds.
Bridge Builders was an amazing opportunity to learn about many unique people and share my experiences in a comfortable, cooperative environment. Pathways has done a lot to make Tufts more understanding of the diverse student body and their views. I met some of my closest friends through Pathways and I truly believe Pathways is an extraordinary organization committed to bridging the gap between various ethnic, religious and cultural groups at Tufts.
Caleb Zimmerman
Class of 2011
Class of 2011
Dear Editor:
I would like to show my support for Pathways, Tufts Interfaith Initiative, in response to the recent article by Daniel Halper, "Department of Homeland Security's funds bring Islamist sympathizers to Tufts" (Jan. 31).
As a participant of Pathways' pre-orientation program, Bridge Builders, I fully support the Pathways project and its mission. Due to the hard work of Najiba Akbar and Shai Fuxman, I will always remember my introduction to the Tufts community.
Along with several other freshman, I spent a few days at BU's Sargent Center discussing different experiences with religion and culture. All of the participants became closer as we spent the weekend doing team-building exercises and engaging in in-depth dialog.
I believe Pathways has helped me transition well into the diverse student body at Tufts and has helped me see that listening to one another is the first step in understanding our varying backgrounds.
Bridge Builders was an amazing opportunity to learn about many unique people and share my experiences in a comfortable, cooperative environment. Pathways has done a lot to make Tufts more understanding of the diverse student body and their views. I met some of my closest friends through Pathways and I truly believe Pathways is an extraordinary organization committed to bridging the gap between various ethnic, religious and cultural groups at Tufts.
Caleb Zimmerman
Class of 2011
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