Fernando Limbo III (CGS’10, Sargent’16) can’t say enough about Sargent Spirit. It drew him to the college when, as a freshman at the College of General Studies, he attended Sargent Camp, in Hancock, N.H. And it sustained him through the challenges of his undergraduate career. Today, it drives his generosity to Sargent College, both in his volunteer activities and financial contributions.

“Sargent is known for its strong sense of community—the incredible support it provides for students and alumni and for its focus on the whole person,” Limbo says. “If it weren’t for my professors and advisors, I wouldn’t have made it through. So how can I not do my best to help out in whatever way I can?”

A member of the Sargent College Alumni Association (SCAA) Nominating Committee, which makes board recommendations to the SCAA, he recently stepped up his commitment, helping to launch a professional development workshop series with other alumni and Debbie Claar, assistant director of academic services.

“As an undergrad, I really appreciated the networking events where Sargent brought alumni to campus to share their experiences,” says Limbo, who now works as an executive recruiter in the tech industry after a stint recruiting in the healthcare field. “I wanted to expand on that.” The workshop topics include résumé and interview preparation, finding your passion, and other skills that will help students transition into their careers.

Philanthropy, Limbo says, is an integral part of his Catholic faith: he served as president of the BU Catholic Center as an undergrad. He gives to the Sargent College Fund because of its flexibility—distribution is up to the dean’s discretion.

“The dean will know what’s most needed by the students and the faculty,” he says. “When I learned that the Sargent College Fund was an option, it was a no-brainer.”