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

Service
Dr. T.J. Ridley ’10


Agape
David “Agape” Scherer ’99


Community
Ellen Ruiters ’97

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


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

Love
Brian J. Evans ’07

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

Engagement
Dr. Jeff La Frenierre


Freedom
Charlie Conn ’94


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

Poetry
Matt Rasmussen ’98

Serve
Eric Butorac ’03