Uthara Srinivasan

Birth date: Mar 18, 1974 Death date: Apr 18, 2024

Thara Srinivasan, of Berkeley, California, passed away on April 18, 2024, one month after her 50th birthday. She was born in Jamshedpur, India, on March 18, 1974, and moved to Homewood, IL (South suburbs of Chicago) as a baby. She Read Obituary

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Cara (Dutko) Scott

68w ago

I haven't seen Uthara since 1991 when we graduated from HF, but her humble demeanor and HUGE smarts made an impression on me that will last forever. I remember in grade school that she tried to explain to us how her dad's first name was pronounced, and then she shrugged and said, "His friends just call him Srini."

I remember driving by the gorgeous 2-story colonial that the family owned on Hillview with the black eagle over the front door. I remember a girls' sleepover there where we all got in trouble for TP'ing Troy Turek's house (sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Srinivasan!). I remember Mrs. Srinivasan on her fitness walks through the neighborhood (pretty much every day). I remember the sweetness of Pritha. Though we didn't travel in the same circles once we reached high school, everyone knew Uthara was simply a force. I'm not surprised to hear that she went on to great things, and that she probably shrugged when asked about them.

I hope these memories are comforting- Uthara was an amazing human being, even back then, and I'll always remember her with admiration and love. Many hugs from Colorado- Cara (Dutko) Scott

Christine Du Bois-Buxbaum

72w ago

I had several lovely email conversations with Thara about sustainability in the months before her passing. It was immediately evident to me what a good person she was. I extend my deepest condolences to her family.--Christine Du Bois-Buxbaum Princeton Class of 1984

John Huyler

72w ago

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Thara, I am well aware of her leadership, brilliance and persistence in the context of organizing with other Princeton alums to reduce the appalling carbon footprint of annual reunions. My generation's greed and denial underlie the climate catastrophe we are all experiencing. I honor and applaud the tireless efforts of GenZ's and recent older generations as they struggle on behalf of our planet and other living things. What a loss! John Huyler '67

Hannah Reynolds Martinez

72w ago

in honor of Uthara.

I worked with Thara to advocate for sustainability at Princeton's Reunions, a notoriously wasteful event. Her dedication, guidance, leadership, and commitment to the cause were inspiring and heartwarming. I appreciated getting to know her, work with her, and be part of the same movement with her. Thara was an inspiring mentor and colleague during my time working with Greening Reunions, and as I will always remember her as I continue advocating for sustainability and environmental justice at Princeton and beyond. Being a recent alum and early in my career, it is heartbreaking to lose such a kind and dedicated mentor and friend. Sending love and prayers to Thara's family.

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