"Right from the start, Chris struck me as a highly dedicated young man of keen intelligence...I was so impressed with him that I asked him to be my intern..."
Dr. Raouf Mama, CT Master Teaching Artist, Professor of English, ECSU

"...a hard working, goal oriented individual with well developed laboratory and communication skills. I would highly recommend Christopher for positions either in the laboratory or in technical writing."
Jeffrey M. Otto, Ph.D., Director, HAP Typing Facility, Genaissance Pharmaceuticals

"For an international publication, Hi has a small staff, and Christopher proved himself more than equal to the multitasking requirements that we face everyday...His work with the magazine shows his ability to leap nimbly from subject to subject, be it movie reviews, fashion coverage, or science news."
Fadeel Lamen, Editor-in-Chief, Hi magazine

"I have taught at University of Michigan and Rutgers University and was chairman of the admissions committee for the Botany/Plant Physiology Graduate Program at Rutgers for several years...[t]he program at ECSU is rigorous...fully as good or better than undergraduate programs at these major universities...Writing is a major focus of our biology program with three levels of competence that must be demonstrated through the undergraduate career. Christopher has met these standards."
Ross E. Koning, Ph.D., Biology Department, ECSU

"Christopher was an excellent member of the staff who helped us improve our productivity. The result was that the Foundation was able to publish an additional newsletter to communicate with its members who formed the organization's financial base."
Jim Marks, Former Executive Director, Lambda Literary Foundation

"He is one of those rare people who combine brains, good humor, and drive. The institution that admits Mr. de la Torre as a graduate student and the company that hires him as an employee can consider themselves fortunate."
Celia C. Anderson, Chair of the English Department, ECSU

"I was particularly impressed by Christopher's creativity and humor when he worked side-by-side with me teaching...The students were so enamored by his warmth and personality. He acted as a terrific role-model for them and was an exceptional collaborative worker."
Ellen Faith Brodie, Director of Theatre, Fine Arts/Theatre Department, ECSU

"Christopher took [ECSU's] Tropical Biology course at the Bermuda Biological Station for Research twice, once as a student and once on independent study. He was a pleasure to have at the station, in part, because of his infectious enthusiasm for the work in the tropics and with fellow students. Christopher is an outstanding team member."
Ross E. Koning, Ph.D., Biology Department, ECSU

"...without a doubt, one of the most engaging students in the class - the kind of student who is so eager to learn, and so willing to delve into the subject matter, that you wish you had twenty more like him."
Rita Malenczyk, Ph.D., Director University Writing Program, ECSU

"Christopher has a very positive, can-do attitude, learns very quickly and does excellent work. I would recommend Christopher highly and without reservation for a research position...He would be an asset to any workplace."
Maria Athanasiou, Ph.D., Genaissance Pharmaceuticals

"...a bright and energetic worker. His enthusiasm to learn is always evident, and he cares passionately about the quality of his work and his interaction with others. Working on the Lambda Book Report and Lambda Literary's website, he was thorough, on time, and quick to offer ideas and suggestions of his own. When he needed correction (which was rare), he took constructive comments very well, and was willing to make his performance stronger."
Charles Flowers, Executive Director, Lambda Literary Foundation

OTHER REMARKS

"Million thanks for this great article... You got me!!"
Danielle Malka, President, eShave Inc.

"I just read your review of Louis Campbell's bio of my friend Jack Nichols. I'm sure Jack would have been delighted..."
Perry Brass, Author and Publisher, Belhue Press

"Thank you for giving us your time to work at the Quilt. You have made a difference in many people's lives and I am grateful for all of your help."
Cathy Cocks, Volunteer Coordinator, UCONN, 1994 Display of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt

"[The article] is brilliant...you're so talented, and I'm so grateful for your help. I want to take you to dinner to say thanks..."
DJ Luke Easley

"Here it is!!! Congratulations on a job well done! This has lots of your great spirit and quality work all over it. Enjoy, savor, and be proud of your significant contributions!"
David S. Anderson, Ph.D., Center for the Advancement of Public Health, George Mason University

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