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

Kindness
Ferial Mohamed Pearson ’01


Change
Elin Ahldén ’99


Freedom
Charlie Conn ’94

“I realized if I can articulate my passion, I can get to do more of it.”

Positive
Carly Zucker ’07

“Art works because it connects to our human capacity to love.”

Engagement
Dr. Jeff La Frenierre


Empowering
Dr. Bernard Powers ’72

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

Legacy
Haley Coller ’16


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


Integrity
Dr. Dwight Stoll