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Kickoff! Campaign Gustavus Chairs Donna ’66 and Warren ’67 Beck speak to a packed Lund Arena.
CAMPAIGN KICKS OFF WITH OVERWHELMING SUPPORT BY MATT THOMAS ’00
Board of Trustees Chair Mark Bernhardson ’71
INSIDE: BECK ACADEMIC HALL CAMPAIGN PILLARS SESQUICENTENNIAL KICKOFF SESQUICENTENNIAL CALENDAR
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ustavus Adolphus College Board of Trustees Chair Mark Bernhardson announced the official kickoff of a comprehensive fundraising effort called Campaign Gustavus on Friday, Sept. 30. Bernhardson, a 1971 Gustavus graduate, made the announcement at the College’s Sesquicentennial and Campaign Kickoff Dinner in Lund Arena in front of more than 750 alumni and friends of the College. “Campaign Gustavus will fund the initiatives of the College’s strategic plan, Commission Gustavus 150, and put the College on a firm foundation for its future advancement,” Bernhardson said. “At its core, it’s a campaign about people. It’s about providing the opportunity of a Gustavus education for future generations of Gusties, promoting the student and faculty interactions that lead to great teaching and learning, and preparing students to live lives of leadership and service in their community.” Board Chair Bernhardson announced that Warren ’67 and Donna ’66 Beck will serve as Chairs of Campaign Gustavus. He also announced that the Becks had made a lead gift toward the College’s new academic building and that the Board of Trustees has named the building the Warren & Donna Beck Academic Hall. The Becks’ gift is the largest received in the College’s history. The Becks have been active in leadership roles at Gustavus for almost 30 years. Warren has served as a member of the Board of Trustees three different times (1986 – 93, 1996 – 2002, and 2007 – present). He also served twice as chair of the Board. His tireless project management efforts following the 1998 tornado were recognized in 1999 when he received the Greater Gustavus Award. Donna is a founding member of Gustavus Library Associates and has served as chair of the GLA Board as well as in leadership roles for A Royal Affair. In his response to Bernhardson’s announcement, Mr. Beck shared with those in attendance that the overall goal of Campaign Gustavus was set by the Board of Trustees at $150 million. He said, “Donna and I feel called at this time in our lives to lead this transformational endeavor— Campaign Gustavus. We see ourselves as partners in this collective effort. It is up to all of us to seize this opportunity to enable future generations of Gusties to learn how to pursue lives of leadership and service and discover how to make their lives count.” The alumni, faculty, staff, students, church leaders, and friends of the College who served on the eight task forces
of Commission Gustavus 150 were thanked by Chair Bernhardson. He told the group that the College benefited from their hard work, dedication, and deep affection for the College. He went on to say that the 263 recommendations outlined by the task forces became the foundation upon which Gustavus has planned for its future, the College’s Sesquicentennial, and Campaign Gustavus. The Commission Gustavus 150 recommendations form three “pillars” that support the objectives of Campaign Gustavus—Opportunity, Teaching and Learning, and Community. A successful Campaign Gustavus will create opportunities for students to experience Gustavus through academic scholarships; provide enhanced teaching and learning at the College from outstanding faculty, focused academic programs, and state-of-the-art facilities; and build upon the vibrancy and strength of the community, enabling Gustavus students to fully live out the College’s core values of Excellence, Community, Justice, Service, and Faith. Chair Bernhardson made one final announcement when he said, “I am pleased to announce that with the Beck’s gift commitment and the other leadership gifts made in the early phase of the campaign, significant progress has already been made toward our goal. Gifts and pledges received by the College to the objectives of Campaign Gustavus as of today total $71,411,397.” In closing the evening’s festivities, Gustavus President Jack R. Ohle thanked all who attended “a historic evening for the College” and gave special recognition to the Board of Trustees, “who provide the vision, purpose, and direction for the College.” President Ohle ended his remarks by acknowledging Warren and Donna Beck again. “They exemplify all that is good about Gustavus alumni. Warren and Donna are servant leaders whose primary purpose for leading is to serve others by investing in their development and wellbeing for the common good.” Updated campaign reports will be sent to the College’s constituents and made available to the public on a semiannual basis. The gift policies and information about the organizational structure of Campaign Gustavus will be listed on the College’s website at gustavus.edu/campaigngustavus. For information about the campaign you also may contact the Gustavus Office of Institutional Advancement at 507-933-7577. College officials anticipate that the overall Campaign Gustavus goal of $150 million will be reached by May 31, 2015. n
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he Warren & Donna Beck Academic Hall was officially dedicated on Saturday, Oct. 1, as part of the College’s Homecoming Weekend activities. The new 125,000 square foot, $30 million building is named after alumni Warren ’67 and Donna ’66 Beck, acknowledging a generous gift to the College from the couple. “This is a very exciting time on our campus,” President Jack R. Ohle said. “Beck Academic Hall is a state-of-the-art
from THE PRESIDENT My wife Kris and I had the pleasure of traveling to Peru this summer. As we were visiting the historic Incan treasure of Machu Picchu, I was reminded of the old story about the three masons. As the story goes, three masons were hard at work cutting up pieces of rock. When asked what he was doing, the first mason said he was simply cutting up stones. The second mason replied that he was cutting stones that would be used to build a wall. Finally the third mason, who was hammering away fervently at his block of stone, looked to the sky and proudly replied that he was building a cathedral. That third mason had a vision and that’s what the Board of Trustees has for Gustavus Adolphus College. We have a vision to build an even greater Gustavus that will serve future generations of Gusties for decades to come. With the opening of Beck Academic Hall, a tremendously talented faculty, and a record first-year class, that vision is already starting to take shape. It is Campaign Gustavus that will help further that vision and put the College on a firm foundation for its future. President Ohle asks the audience to "Skol!" in the Swedish tradition and toast the start of the Sesquicentennial.
I encourage you to visit the Campaign Gustavus website and to read about the Campaign’s three pillars of Opportunity, Teaching and Learning, and Community. With your help, we will raise the institution to even greater heights as we continue to help undergraduate students, learning in a residential liberal arts environment, to live out the College's core values of Excellence, Community, Justice, Service, and Faith and make their lives count.
Jack R. Ohle President Gustavus Adolphus College
building where Gustavus faculty and students will be engaged in teaching and learning for decades to come. We are grateful to the Becks and the Board of Trustees for the leadership they have shown to make this building a reality.” Beck Academic Hall houses the academic departments of Communication Studies, Economics and Management, History, Psychology, and Sociology and Anthropology. The building sits to the west of the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library along the new West Mall, which is currently under construction. Along with — Warren & Donna Beck state-of-the-art classroom tools and technologies, Beck Academic Hall features psychology labs designed to help foster student-faculty collaboration and interdisciplinary research, a digital arts lab, studio space for GAC-TV and KGSM Radio, a large team room for the College’s nationally ranked forensics program, and dedicated space for the College’s Neuroscience program. Another unique aspect of the building is the amount of space available for students to gather and collaborate outside the classroom. In addition to the building’s large atrium, each academic department has a student interaction space where students can study, hold meetings, and socialize before, after, and in between classes. “Beck Academic Hall really raises the bar when it comes to the opportunities students will be afforded both inside and outside the classroom,” said Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology Jennifer Ackil, who served as faculty liaison for Beck Hall. “This will not be a 9 to 5 building. We think this building will have a vibrancy to it that will draw students into ongoing intellectual conversations, research activity, and creative pursuits with each other and with faculty.” To view photos inside and outside of Beck Academic Hall, go online to http://bit.ly/pgLjW5. n
“The future of Gustavus is indeed in good hands.”
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ampaign Gustavus kicked off to applause and fanfare at the College’s Sesquicentennial and Campaign Kickoff gala on September 30th. The $150 million, comprehensive fundraising campaign is the largest, most ambitious campaign in Gustavus’s history. It’s also the most personal. That is because Campaign Gustavus is built on people—specifically those who participated in Commission Gustavus 150 and provided 263 recommendations to steer the direction of the College. Campaign Gustavus will provide the resources needed to transform those recommendations into reality. Though only recently announced to the public, the campaign has enjoyed quiet success since 2008. In a little more than three years, it has reached nearly 50 percent of its goal. At the gala celebration, Gustavus Board of Trustees Chair Mark Bernhardson announced a campaign gift total to date of more than $71 million. Several hundred alumni, faculty, students, and friends left the event with a single challenge: find an area of the College for which you are passionate and support it. According to Thomas W. Young, Vice President for the Office of Institutional Advancement, there are several ways to give through the College: n Gifts to the Gustavus Annual Fund to bridge the gap between what Gustavus actually costs and the financial aid students receive. n Gifts in support of Commission Gustavus 150 priorities, such as Beck Academic Hall or the recently established Center for Servant Leadership—either outright or endowed. n Cash or deferred gifts to establish scholarships, professorships, or support campus programs.
All of these areas can be specifically tailored to the donors’ interests and financial capabilities. The goal is that gifts to Campaign Gustavus will be 50 percent cash and cash equivalent gifts and 50 percent future and/or deferred gifts. It is also anticipated that at least 50 percent of the campaign support be restricted to the College’s permanent endowment. “We’re off to a fantastic start, but there’s still a long way to go,” Young said. “The future of Gustavus will be determined by what we do in the coming years. We invite everyone who is passionate about the College to embrace the spirit of leadership and service. I challenge everyone to seek at least one way to make a lasting impact here at Gustavus.” n
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CAMPAIGN GUSTAVUS: JOIN US For 150 years, Gustavus Adolphus College has been fortunate to have students like Jasmine Porter, teachers like Will Freiert, parents like Karin and Robert Moe, and alumni with a strong sense of community like the Youngs, all of whom are featured on pages 4 and 5. Gusties live out the core values of the College every day in their lives and work for the common good in everything they do. Students who want to make their lives count will benefit from a Gustavus education. They will make a difference in their communities, in their churches, and in the world. Gusties have a responsibility to give back what has been given to them. We will ask all Gusties to support Campaign Gustavus and enable future generations of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to experience all that is good about Gustavus Adolphus College. Please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement to find out how you can be involved. Thomas W. Young ’88 Vice President of Institutional Advancement Phone: 507-933-7577 E-mail: campaigngustavus@gustavus.edu
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Spirit of Gustavus Jasmine Porter
Meet five inspiring individuals, each with a connection to Gustavus that allows them to speak uniquely about the College
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ommission Gustavus 150—the College’s strategic planning process—formed 263 recommendations that have become the foundation upon which Gustavus has planned for its future. Those recommendations form three “pillars” that support the objectives of Campaign Gustavus: Opportunity, Teaching and Learning, and Community.
CAMPAIGN PILLAR: OPPORTUNITY HERE SHE COMES WORLD. Jasmine Porter ’13
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hen asked about her siblings, Jasmine Porter answers, “I have had many.” She and her grandmother have opened their hearts and their home to foster disabled children. She knows the meaning of
opportunity. In 2011, Jasmine Porter was named an Institute for International Public Policy fellow. She is one of only 25 students nationwide to receive this prestigious award and the first Gustavus student to do so. If there is an opportunity, especially to help people, Jasmine doesn’t hesitate. She volunteered for the Amigos de las Américas Program in high school and spent over a month living in Latin America working on community projects. At Gustavus, she qualified for a scholarship, and has been grateful ever since. A double major in political science and geography, Jasmine was destined for the fellowship she received. She participates in the College’s social justice theatre group, I Am, We Are; is involved with the Womyn’s Awareness Center; and works at the Diversity Center. Now she’s thinking about grad school in international relations and public policy. Jasmine takes advantage of every opportunity that interests her. She is one busy Gustie.
CAMPAIGN PILLAR: TEACHING AND LEARNING FACULTY/STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS. Karin Moe P’84
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arin Moe was the only female accounting major in her graduating class at the University of Minnesota. That should have been a signal to everyone that she was special. And though her parents never graduated from high school, she was the kind of person who always loved school. She chose the University of Minnesota “because I could afford it” and graduated with honors. Later, Karin became a Gustavus parent; her daughter, Kris, graduated in the class of ’84. That is when Karin became involved. In 1996, Karin and her husband, Robert, founded the Moe Lecture Series, which brings internationally known speakers to the campus. But what really touched her heart was the Gustavus faculty. “Because they genuinely help kids discover what they want to do. The faculty/student relationship—which I believe is the backbone of learning— couldn’t be richer. The faculty are those great individuals who make a difference in the lives of young people, but they need the resources and time to develop their own work. And that’s the reason my husband and I support the Kendall Center. It’s our opportunity to ensure that this tradition remains strong.” And they continue to do so.
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A CHERISHED MIND. Will Freiert, professor emeritus
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hen asked about his most satisfying moment in his 35 years as an educator, the longtime Chair of the Classics Department immediately answered, “Whenever a student's face lights up and she says, ‘Oh! I get it!’” Will Freiert was the consummate professor. And, he is a man who never stops learning. As a teacher, he and his wife and fellow classicist, Patricia, took students to Greece so they could feel the thrill of walking in the steps of profound artists and philosophers like Socrates, who said, “The unexamined life is not livable for a human being.” Will asked his students to take charge of their own education, to achieve insight, to learn wisdom and compassion. So valued was Will at Gustavus, he received the Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching. He also received the American Philological Association Award for Excellence in Teaching and was a Fulbright lecturer in Sendai, Japan. Will tells his students that college is the best four years of their lives. The reason? “All you have to do is sit around and think.”
Will Freiert
CAMPAIGN PILLAR: COMMUNITY UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE. Jon ’77 and Anita Thomsen ’77 Young
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elle and Lasse are the luckiest rescue dogs on earth. They were adopted by Jon and Anita Young. Anita claims, “We need them as much as they need us.” Unconditional love, all the way around. The Youngs are both musicians who have taken their gifts and their love of the Gustavus community into the world. They’ve expressed it through their music; Anita with choral organizations and Jon as music director of an R&B band. They are currently co-worship and music directors at their church, Peace Lutheran. Anita chairs the Gustavus Friends of Music National Advisory Board.
As for Gustavus, Jon explains, “Since my grandma and dad went there, it was an easy choice for me. But what was most poignant was my very first visit. I felt a sense of community five seconds after I set foot on campus. It’s a ‘Gustie’ feeling that came to define our lives.” The Youngs were active participants on the Commission Gustavus 150 Task Forces focusing on Community Engagement and Finance and are familiar faces on campus. They return every chance they get and never miss an opportunity to give back. “We have been blessed. We want others to have the opportunity that we had. There is an expectation to make the community better, and it is a privilege to help take the Gustavus community out into the world.” n
“There is an expectation and a privilege to make the community better, to take the Gustavus community out into the world.”
Anita and Jon Young
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ustavus Adolphus College officially kicked off its Sesquicentennial celebration on Friday, Sept. 30, in the Lund Center Arena, as more than 750 alumni and friends of the College gathered for a kickoff dinner and celebration. “This is a historic year for the College,” President Jack R. Ohle said. “The 150th anniversary is a significant milestone. All year long we will reflect on all that has been done in 150 years to help Gustavus become one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation, celebrate our history and be courageous enough to think boldly about our future, and engage our alumni and friends in building an even greater Gustavus.” Those in attendance at the kickoff dinner heard from five Gustavus alumni and friends who embody the College’s core values of Excellence, Community, Justice, Service, and Faith. “The core values of Gustavus have been a part of the College’s living story long before they were specifically named in the early 1990s,” President Ohle said. “As you explore the history of the College, starting with the work of our founder, Pastor Eric Norelius, you find countless examples of ways those in the Gustavus community have expressed the College’s core values in their lives.” Dr. Robert Brown ’83, Chief of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic, spoke about the importance of Excellence. Dr. Mary Nelson ’61, founder of Chicago-based community development organization Bethel New Life, spoke about the value of Community.
“We strive to discover ways the College can meet the needs of our alumni at different stages of their lives and also engage the alumni body to do more than live in the nostalgia of their own college experience, but to actively help enhance the experience of current students.”
Mayanthi Jayawardena ’11, a tsunami relief activist and former Chair of the College’s Building Bridges Conference, talked about the College’s value of Justice. Jonathan Poole ’01, Special Agent in the Violent Crimes Branch of the U.S. Department of State, was featured in a video on Service. The Rev. Dr. Herb Chilstrom, the first Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, a Gustavus parent, and a St. Peter resident, talked about the importance of Faith. President Ohle also spoke to the audience at the dinner about a restructuring of the College’s alumni board and the class officer positions in order to broaden and deepen the engagement of the alumni body with the College. “We strive to discover ways the College can meet the needs of our alumni at different stages of their lives and also engage the alumni body to do more than live in the nostalgia of their own college experience, but to actively help enhance the experience of current students,” President Ohle said. It was also announced at the dinner that Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, had been declared Gustavus Adolphus College Day in the state of Minnesota by Governor Mark Dayton and in the city of St. Peter by Mayor Tim Strand. The College was also recognized on the floor of the United States House of Representatives by Congressman Tim Walz. The Minnesota House of Representatives also passed a resolution honoring the College for its 150th anniversary. “We thank Governor Dayton, Mayor Strand, and others who have recognized the importance of such a milestone in Gustavus’s history and honor our Sesquicentennial celebration in public ways,” President Ohle said. “What an exciting way for us to kick off our 150th academic year.” n
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SESQUICENTENNIAL CALENDAR SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION EVENTS Regional alumni events have been scheduled during the 2011-12 school year to bring the College’s Sesquicentennial celebration to Gustavus alumni, parents, and friends living throughout the United States. Check the list below to find an event in your area. Nov. 10
Inaugural recipients of the College’s Sequicentennial award included (from left) Patty and Ed Lindell, Joanne (John) Kendall, Carol and Dennis Johnson, Susan and Jim Peterson, and Kris and Jack Ohle.
Boston, MA
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Atlanta, GA
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he Gustavus Adolphus College Board of Trustees has established an award to recognize the College’s Sesquicentennial anniversary and honor individuals who have made a significant difference in the life of the College. The award, called the “Sesquicentennial Award,” acknowledges and pays tribute to living alumni, parents, friends, and retired faculty and staff who: n Through the actions in their personal or professional lives, have advanced the status of Gustavus as a premier liberal arts college; n Set a new precedent in the ways they supported and advanced the mission of the College as an institution dedicated to preparing students for fulfilling lives of leadership and service in society; n Have brought particular dignity or honor to the College. One hundred and fifty awards will be presented to individuals or couples throughout the Sesquicentennial year. “The Gustavus story comprises generations of people who have worked hard for the College’s growth,” President Jack R. Ohle said. “It is an appropriate time for us to recognize a group of individuals whose leadership has brought honor to the institution.” President Ohle had the pleasure of presenting the first Sesquicentennial Awards at the Kickoff Dinner on Friday, Sept. 30, when he announced that all living Chairs of the Board of Trustees would receive the award. “The Chair of the Board is a volunteer position of utmost importance and over the years, Gustavus has been blessed to have very dedicated Board Chairs,” President Ohle said. “They provide counsel and vision, as well as serve as liaisons to the entire Gustavus community. Tonight we honor and thank all those who have chaired the Board of Trustees for their commitment to Gustavus.” Those who were able to be present at the kickoff dinner to receive their award included Clyde Allen, Warren Beck, Ivy Schutz Bernhardson, Russ Michaletz, James Gale, and Mark Bernhardson. Mark Bernhardson ’71, current Chair of the Gustavus Board of Trustees, proceeded to announce that all living Presidents of the College and their spouses would also receive the Sesquicentennial Award. “The College has had presidents who have been supported in their work by their spouses. Each couple has played a critical role in advancing and evolving this institution,” Bernhardson said. Those who were able to be present at the kickoff dinner to receive their award included Ed and Patty Lindell, Joanne (John) Kendall, Dennis and Carol
Johnson, Jim and Susan Peterson, and current President Jack and Kris Ohle. Announcements regarding Sesquicentennial Award recipients will be made on the Sesquicentennial website at gustavus.edu/150. n
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reg Mueller was hired as the College’s Sesquicentennial Sculptor in the spring of 2010. Among his responsibilities was a charge to create a piece that would symbolize the significance of the College’s 150th academic year and reflect in some way the work of the College’s late sculptor-inresidence Paul Granlund ’52. Mueller quickly went to work and by drawing on his experiences as an apprentice under Granlund, considering the architectural elements of Christ Chapel, and pondering how to honor the perseverance and growth of Gustavus from its humble beginnings in 1862, he created the Sesquicentennial Sculpture. The bronze sculpture has 150 stepped layers turning in the form of a tapering double helix. It is anchored to a base of Kasota stone cut from original bricks of Old Main that were recovered during the building’s last renovation. “As an apprentice, I had the privilege to work with Paul Granlund on a large-scale version of Helix, and I learned of his fondness for the helix and mobius strip forms that represented time and spiritual growth,” Mueller said. “I was also inspired by the signature architectural element of Christ Chapel—the strong vertical lines tapering and expanding to the infinite.” A large-scale version of the Sesquicentennial Sculpture will be installed during the summer of 2012 on the Sesquicentennial Plaza in the new West Mall. The 150 recipients of the College’s Sesquicentennial Award will each receive a smaller replica version of the Sesquicentennial Sculpture. “We are honored to have an artist as talented as Mr. Mueller on campus this year to help us celebrate our 150th anniversary through sculpture,” President Jack R. Ohle said. “The Sesquicentennial Sculpture will be a fixture on campus that will enable the College’s constituents to look back and remember this historic year.” n
New York, NY
Nov. 12
Tampa, FL
Feb. 18
San Francisco, CA
Feb. 19
Los Angeles, CA
Feb. 20
Palm Springs, CA
Feb. 21
Sun City, AZ
Feb. 21
Phoenix, AZ
Feb. 24
Tucson, AZ
March 16
Seattle, WA
March 18
Denver, CO
March 30
East Union, MN
March 31
Red Wing, MN
April 1
Chisago Lakes, MN
April 24
Madison, WI
April 26
Chicago, IL
June 5
Rochester, MN
June 18
St. Cloud, MN
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Willmar, MN
June 20
Fargo/Moorhead, ND/MN
June 25
Sioux Falls, SD
June 26
Omaha, NE
June 27
Des Moines, IA
July 16
Grand Rapids, MN
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Duluth, MN
Visit gustavus.edu/150 for more information.
SESQUICENTENNIAL ALUMNI ATHLETIC EVENTS In recognition of athletic excellence, each varsity sport will hold a Sesquicentennial Alumni Event during the 2011-12 school year. Join your former teammates and coaches for a day of reminiscing, food, and fun. While several of the sports have already held their event, these are the sports with events upcoming: Nov. 12 Jan. 7
Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Women’s Basketball
Jan. 18
Men’s and Women’s Nordic Skiing
Jan. 21
Gymnastics
Jan. 28
Men’s Hockey
Feb. 11
Women’s Hockey
Feb. 18
Men’s Basketball
April 21
Men’s Tennis
April 28
Men’s and Women’s Track & Field
May 5
Men’s Soccer
Visit gustavus.edu/athletics for more information.
MESSAGE FROM THE
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e are honored to chair Campaign Gustavus. We believe this historic fundraising effort will put the College on a firm financial foundation with the resources needed to fund the strategic initiatives identified by the Commission Gustavus 150 process. We feel it is the important next step for the future advancement of the College.
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As we celebrate a significant milestone in the history of our College we believe the actions we collectively take together in the next few years will strengthen the foundation and assure the future of the College. We have been active in leadership roles at the College over the past 25 years and are truly impressed with the commitment of the administration, faculty, staff, and trustees. The future of Gustavus is indeed in good hands. We feel called at this time in our lives to lead this transformational endeavor—Campaign Gustavus. We see ourselves as partners in this collective effort. It is up to all of us to seize this opportunity to enable future generations of Gusties learn how to pursue lives of leadership and service and discover how to make their lives count.
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eorge and Shirley Torrey’s ties to Gustavus run deep. George is a ’55 graduate of the College who has served in numerous leadership capacities, including the Gustavus Board of Trustees and Crown Council, and received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1989. The Torreys have been steadfast supporters of the College and friendly faces on campus for several decades. Now, with the kickoff of Campaign Gustavus, the Torreys have once again shown their dedication to the life and longevity of Gustavus by committing $5 million to the Campaign. This generous gift, announced by President Ohle during the Sesquicentennial dinner and also at the dedication of the Beck Academic Hall, has been recognized with the naming of the atrium in Beck Academic Hall. The Torrey Atrium provides students with a space that encourages engaged learning and social interaction. It touches the lives of more than half of Gustavus’s student body and faculty from five majors on a daily basis, ensuring that their educational experience includes light, openness and art. “The Torreys have shown great leadership once again by making this commitment to Gustavus,” said President Ohle. “We thank them for their generosity, vision, and service. This gift will certainly propel the College to a new level of learning.” n
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN CHRONICLE The CAMPAIGN CHRONICLE will be a semi-annual newsletter distributed to alumni and friends of Gustavus Adolphus College to update College constituents on the progress of Campaign Gustavus. The CAMPAIGN CHRONICLE will enable you to read about how the philanthropic investments of others are making a difference in the lives of current and future Gusties.
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We invite each of you to join us and to focus on how you might support the College. Reflect on what Gustavus has meant to you. Celebrate where Gustavus is and where it is going. Engage in the life of the College and learn more about the three Pillars of Campaign Gustavus— Opportunity, Teaching and Learning, and Community—and decide where you can make a difference.