When Daniel Tjie’s parents immigrated to the United States from Indonesia, they made sure to impart to their son the crucial importance of getting an education. “That’s why my motivation is there to give back and support education for others,” the 2017 alumnus says.
Daniel attended Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences thanks to the financial aid package he received and understood even as a student that the financial assistance was the result of contributions in part from donors. “There were those who invested in me to help me get an education and get to where I am today, so I see it as a priority to pay it forward.”
Daniel attended Ithaca College’s School of Humanities and Sciences thanks to the financial aid package he received and understood even as a student that the financial assistance was the result of contributions in part from donors. “There were those who invested in me to help me get an education and get to where I am today, so I see it as a priority to pay it forward.”
Daniel first made a gift at the college’s Blue & Gold Society level as a senior, and he continues to give at that level in honor of faculty and staff members who have made an impact on his life. “Being a part of the Blue & Gold Society is an important way to show commitment to the IC experience,” Daniel says. “It’s rewarding to be in this circle and be recognized as a Blue & Gold donor.”
In addition to contributing financially, Daniel donates his time as a mentor, remaining in touch with economics professor Elia Kacapyr and mathematics professor David Brown to share job and internship opportunities for students.