
“The students and colleagues that surround me are some of the brightest and most creative people I’ve ever met.”

Community
Ellen Ruiters ’97


Kindness
Ferial Mohamed Pearson ’01

“…every day at work I learn about the amazing things other people are doing on campus. It makes me strive to do my part ...”

Change
Elin Ahldén ’99

“My life purpose, lifting up people who are undervalued and overlooked, stems from my time at Gustavus.”


“What matters most to me in the world is engendering a sense of care and compassion for life in general.”

Legacy
Haley Coller ’16


Serve
Eric Butorac ’03

“My professors ... through the arts, rooted me as a person.”

Bridge
Dr. Yurie Hong


“It’s great to see how those donations add up to make one big donation, to make our community a better place.”

Engagement
Dr. Jeff La Frenierre

Service
Dr. T.J. Ridley ’10