Forever Buffs Impact Story: Freya Nagy (Psych, Neuro’27)
Freya Nagy (Psych, Neuro’27) of Lakewood, Colorado always had her sights set on attending ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ. What she found was a community that quickly felt like home.Ìý
While exploring ways to get involved at the Be Involved Fair, Freya found Senior Class Council (SCC), a student-led group dedicated to building connections and celebrating the senior experience. The opportunity to bring students together excitedly stood out.Ìý
Now serving as the senior gift manager for SCC, Freya helps lead fundraising efforts for the Senior Class Gift, including the Seniors Creating Future Buffs scholarship, which supports future ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ students.Ìý
This student-contribution led effort reflects a powerful tradition of seniors giving back to support the next generation of Forever Buffs to begin their journey at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.Ìý
Read on to learn more about Freya, SCC and how their collective action is fostering a lifelong spirit of giving at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.Ìý
What is your favorite part about being SCC’s senior gift manager?Ìý
The people I get to work with are my favorite part of this position. The current director, Aly Young, is one of the most driven, hardworking people I’ve ever met, and it’s genuinely inspiring to get to work alongside her. It’s also incredible to be a part of the scholarship process here at CU. Getting to play even a small role in making college a little more accessible for a future Buff makes the work feel meaningful.ÌýÌý
What does philanthropy mean to you?Ìý
Philanthropy means giving back to your community and making someone’s life just a little bit better. It can be something as small as holding the door for someone or giving them a compliment on a hard day, or something bigger such as creating and awarding a scholarship that helps ease the financial burden of college.Ìý
What advice would you give students or young alumni who want to make an impact but aren’t sure where to start?Ìý
You don’t need a big title or a lot of authority to make a meaningful difference. Impact doesn’t start with position; it starts with intention. Sometimes it’s as simple as donating a small amount to one of the many scholarships here at CU, showing up to volunteer at move-in or graduation, or reconnecting with a program that shaped your own experience as a student.Ìý
Real change rarely comes from one huge, headline-making gesture. More often, it’s built through a collection of small, consistent contributions of time, energy and resources from numerous individuals. Start with what genuinely matters to you and take one step. From there, the impact naturally grows.Ìý
Looking ahead, what kind of legacy of giving do you hope to help build at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ?Ìý
I hope to encourage a community here at CU that’s rooted in collective collaboration and fosters a genuine sense of belonging for all students. To me, being a Buff isn’t just a four-year experience; it’s a lifelong identity. If we can create a culture where students feel supported, seen, and invested in, they’ll carry that with them and want to give back, strengthening what it means to be a Forever Buff.