The Gustavus Alumni Fund
The Gustavus Fund is the umbrella name for all annual fund contributions. Within the Gustavus Fund are the Alumni Fund, Parents Fund, Friends Fund, corporate and foundation gifts, Minnesota Private College Fund, and matching gifts.
The Gustavus Alumni Fund is vital to the success of Gustavus Adolphus College. The Alumni Fund comes from more than 22,000 graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College. The College depends on alumni gifts to support the academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs that are expected from a Gustavus education. Gifts to the Gustavus Alumni Fund need not be large to make a real difference in the lives of today's students. Ranking services like U.S. News and World Report's use alumni giving as a measure of "alumni satisfaction," which is factored into their rankings. In addition, grant-making organizations consider alumni participation when determining whether to make awards. A high level of alumni participation in giving demonstrates support of Gustavus' mission.
Gifts to The Gustavus Fund enable Gustavus to ensure continued quality in its core educational activities. Your gift also provides the flexibility to respond swiftly and creatively to new opportunities.
President's Leadership Circle
Gifts of $5,000 or more to The Gustavus Fund
Gifts to the President's Leadership Circle honor the presidents who have served the college since 1862. Joining the President's Leadership Circle affirms your faith in the College and in helping prepare students for lifelong leadership and service to society.
Ren Anderson Society
Gifts of $1,000 to $4,999 to The Gustavus Fund
Gifts to the Ren Anderson Society recognize the importance of the Gustavus Fund in providing leadership for the College. Anderson, the longtime vice president for public relations and development, was recognized as a creative leader in the development of Gustavus.
Cec Eckhoff Society
The Cec Eckhoff society recognizes individuals who make a lifelong pledge of commitment to making a gift to the Alumni Fund. By joining the Cec Eckhoff Society, you affirm your appreciation for what Gustavus has given to you or your family over the years.
Did you know?
During the college's early years, students were awakened by a bell at 5:45 a.m. and all lights had to be out by 10:30 p.m.
Drew Hood Wins Pole Vault To Highlight Men's Track and Field's Performance at MIAC Championships
Senior Drew Hood won the pole vault for the second year clearing a height of 14 feet, 9 inches and junior Tyler Geyen finished third in the 110 high hurdles (14.76) and fourth in the javelin at a distance of 166 feet, 10 inches. Gustavus finished ninth as a team with 31 points, while St. Thomas finished first with 183.0 points.
Scott Moe Named MIAC Men's Golf Co-Coach of the Year; Jordan Hawkinson Named To All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced Gustavus Adolphus head coach Scott Moe has been named the MIAC Men's Golf Co-Coach of the Year on Monday, May 12. Senior Jordan Hawkinson (Sr., Lindstrom, Minn./Chisago Lakes) was selected for the All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team. Moe led the Gusties to their 25th MIAC Championship in school history with a team total of 880 (+16) at Bunker Hills in October.
Gustavus Announces Finale of Senior Recitals This Weekend
The Department of Music at Gustavus Adolphus College will present the final weekend of senior recitals this weekend in Jussi Bjorling Recital Hall on the campus. Clarinetist Rachel Braband is scheduled to present her recital at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Kathryn Patterson, French horn, will open her recital at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17, followed by vocalist/pianist Samuel Eckberg at 3:30. All three events are free and open to the public.
