Kasmet Niyongabo Sc’11, MBA’20, ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s University Council Member
My undergraduate experience at ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s was special and it was one of the most exciting experiences in my formative years. I met some of my best friends during my time in mining engineering, and I learned a great deal. For many of us, ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s was the first time we experienced freedom, responsibility, and what it means to be who we are. During that time, the generosity of alumni made my experience measurably better, and I can attest that my experience could not have existed without the generosity of alumni who put in place various types of financial support. I was always grateful for the financial support I received throughout the years and I was glad to give back to the school soon after graduation.
My wife, Jessica, and I are not only regular donors to the school, but we decided to put ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s in our will to keep the legacy of giving going for generations to come. As a graduate student, I returned to ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s to complete an MBA with the Smith School of Business. I have continued to share my time, talent, and treasure with the school to keep our ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s community strong and striving. As a member of the ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s Council, I am reminded of how valuable our ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s community is, and all the work happening behind the scenes to keep the university running smoothly. My goal is to provide the right conditions for every student at ¹ú²ú91ÓÈÎ︣ÀûÔÚÏß¹Û¿´â€™s to feel like they belong and to provide them with the environment they need to reach their full potential.
