On Wednesday, October 5th, Quinnipiac got the chance to welcome the newest bobcat to our community. Daniella Giammona, of Long Island, was speaking at an annual event called Answer the Call. Answer the Call looks to "provide financial assistance and a network of support to the families of New York City Police Officer, Firefighter, Port Authority Police and EMS Personnel who have been killed in the line of duty". Daniella was giving a speech about her father who passed away on 9/11.

After the speech, an unsuspecting Daniella was joined onstage by Kanicka Ingram-Mann, a Quinnipiac representative, and Daniella had no idea what was about to happen.

Kanicka Ingram-Mann accepted Daniella as the first student of Quinnipiac Class of 2021.

All Quinnipiac students know the excitement, and feelings of accomplishment, that accompany receiving your letter of acceptance to the university. I can't even imagine how Daniella, and her family, must have felt in that moment.

Daniella was quoted after receiving her acceptance onstage saying, "I was in shock, surprised and excited all at the same time, I burst into tears because I never expected it."

As a member of the Quinnipiac community, I believe I can say how proud and excited we all are to add an individual like Daniella to our Quinnipiac Community. It's a great day to be a Bobcat.

Watch the video of Daniella's speech and acceptance here.