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

Community
Ellen Ruiters ’97

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

Positive
Carly Zucker ’07


Love
Brian J. Evans ’07


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

Agape
David “Agape” Scherer ’99

Bridge
Dr. Yurie Hong


Change
Elin Ahldén ’99

“Resolving these environmental challenges offers the opportunity to make the world a truly better place.”

Legacy
Haley Coller ’16


“I’m doing everything I can every day to influence one other person to be the best they can be for themselves and for those around them.”


Poetry
Matt Rasmussen ’98