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GALLERY: Influential 2012 – A Closer Look

December 13, 2012

In this year's Influential Issue, we present 15 students who have not only made a difference in their surrounding communities but have built a stronger road for future generations...

Influential Issue 2012

Influential Issue 2012

December 13, 2012
In this year's Influential Issue, we present 15 students who have not only made a difference in their surrounding communities but have built a stronger road for future generations at NYU.
About Influential Issue 2012

About Influential Issue 2012

December 13, 2012
This year's Influential Issue features 15 students who have not only made a difference in their surrounding communities but have built a stronger road for future generations at NYU.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Eric Silver: the poet

December 13, 2012
As the third-year president of SLAM, Eric Silver has helped build a community that embraces and unites all the voices at NYU.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Alexis Toney: the initiator

December 13, 2012
Steinhardt senior Alexis Toney has created a more concrete community for black students at NYU.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Caroline Veith: the welcomer

December 13, 2012
CAS senior Caroline Veith has worked tirelessly to create a welcoming community for transfer students.
David Lin/WSN

Zain Memon: the unifier

December 13, 2012
With his passion to spread social justice, CAS senior Zain Memon successfully hosted Fast-A-Thon this year.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Kelsie Price: the supporter

December 13, 2012
Through Stern senior Kelsie Price's work with Women of Excellence, Strength and Tenacity, she empowered women on campus to realize their full potential.
David Lin/WSN

Ryan Kuhel: the entrepreneur

December 13, 2012
Through his online networks like WeCookSocial and Hublished, Gallatin junior Ryan Kuhel is connecting NYU students and New York City citizens in exciting fashion.
David Lin/WSN

Rashida Kamal: the advocate

December 13, 2012
In hopes of having her fellow students realize their potentials, Rashida Kamal has been selflessly serving her neighbors in need.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Lauren Kalogridis: the guardian

December 13, 2012
Silver senior Lauren Kalogridis has been actively fighting against child trafficking at NYU and within New York City.
Jack Dickson for WSN

Benjamin Jance: the facilitator

December 13, 2012
NYUAD sophomore Benjamin Jance has strived to establish an atmosphere of encouragement and positivity.