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

Compassion
Elizabeth (Truong) Jenson ’05

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

Community
Ellen Ruiters ’97


Love
Brian J. Evans ’07


Influence
Lieutenant Wes Jones ’11

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

Bridge
Dr. Yurie Hong


Freedom
Charlie Conn ’94

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

Agape
David “Agape” Scherer ’99


“I learned about the injustice and inequity that exist ... and I was moved to become part of the solutions instead of contributing to the problems.”

Positive
Carly Zucker ’07

Empowering
Dr. Bernard Powers ’72