2008 Woodie Awards
In The Light: Josh Datta
Alexis Apfelbaum
Issue date: 9/9/05 Section: Arts & Features
Senior Jash Datta, wearing a slanted baseball cap and a killer smile, was not always so uber-cool. "If you had known me when I first came here, I was a very introverted kind of guy ... in my shell, and you wouldn't have recognized me." But, Datta says, "college goes by much too quick," and you simply have to take advantage of all the opportunities it gives you. One of the greatest opportunities, Datta believes, is the ability to branch out intellectually and socially. "It's possible to do well academically and still make friends and advance socially," he said.
Around Datta's neck is a Chinese inscription, meaning "Bless me with Peace," which he purchased in China at the beginning of this summer. Datta was there with his Core Distinction Program studying the healthcare systems of developing countries. However, it is clear that Datta has already been blessed with peace - his composure and friendliness, as well as his incredibly altruistic plans for the future, seem to carry with them an aura of harmony.
An avid musician, Datta's eyes light up when he talks about his true love: the violin, which he has been playing for "about forever"; though, he has also picked up the viola, guitar, piano and drums in the meantime, "just for fun." His love of music has also brought him to participate in the orchestra and the Chamber Player Ensemble. You can even catch Datta at Open Mic nights performing various songs he has written.
According to Datta, being a musical member of the community "is extremely rewarding." Music is something that dominates his life. Datta is a WRCU DJ and plays an eclectic mix of party music, including hip-hop and reggae, Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. You can be sure to catch Datta at the clubs - a passionate dancer, you can find him "bumping and grinding" at the Jug and Palace Theater until the wee hours of the morning.
Although Datta loves music, he excels academically as well. Last fall he was honored with the Short-Term Exchange Scientist Award and the opportunity to work at the National Institute of Health (NIH), one of the premier research institutions in the country. "The opportunity was amazing," Datta said.
Around Datta's neck is a Chinese inscription, meaning "Bless me with Peace," which he purchased in China at the beginning of this summer. Datta was there with his Core Distinction Program studying the healthcare systems of developing countries. However, it is clear that Datta has already been blessed with peace - his composure and friendliness, as well as his incredibly altruistic plans for the future, seem to carry with them an aura of harmony.
An avid musician, Datta's eyes light up when he talks about his true love: the violin, which he has been playing for "about forever"; though, he has also picked up the viola, guitar, piano and drums in the meantime, "just for fun." His love of music has also brought him to participate in the orchestra and the Chamber Player Ensemble. You can even catch Datta at Open Mic nights performing various songs he has written.
According to Datta, being a musical member of the community "is extremely rewarding." Music is something that dominates his life. Datta is a WRCU DJ and plays an eclectic mix of party music, including hip-hop and reggae, Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. You can be sure to catch Datta at the clubs - a passionate dancer, you can find him "bumping and grinding" at the Jug and Palace Theater until the wee hours of the morning.
Although Datta loves music, he excels academically as well. Last fall he was honored with the Short-Term Exchange Scientist Award and the opportunity to work at the National Institute of Health (NIH), one of the premier research institutions in the country. "The opportunity was amazing," Datta said.