Class of '60
50 Year Reunion Giving

Reunions at Gustavus Adolphus College are a time to reconnect classmates with the college they called home for a time in their lives, to rekindle many lifelong friendships, and to unite together to give in honor of their class. Our 50th Reunion is a special and remarkable time in this regard.  We, as alumni of the college, are returning to campus in May, 2010 to share our experience as Gustavus alumni, as well as our partnership with the college and its future.

As we reflect on the people, places and events that made our experience as a Gustie so memorable, we have a unique opportunity to show our continuing support to Gustavus by participating in our Reunion Class Giving. To recruit and retain the best students, to support faculty, academic programming, and campus facilities, our giving is a vital resource to Gustavus.  

You may not know that faculty recruitment and retention, along with faculty support have become increasingly competitive among colleges and universities.  (Visualize present day versions of such former faculty stars as Prof George, Davis, Glass, Hamrum, Langsjoen, Lindemann, Lund and others.)   The Nobel Hall of Science, completed shortly after our time, is approaching its own 50 year anniversary, and will require renovation in the near future to remain a state of the art facility.  These are just two areas where Gustavus needs to excel, and where we can be of help with our financial support.

Reunion giving is about more than making a donation, it is a wonderful way for our class to come together in support of current and future Gusties. By making a gift in honor of our Reunion, we will celebrate the bond that all Gustie classes share from spending time on the Hill.  

In this 50th Year we have several ways to show our support for Gustavus through our giving. First is growing our class endowed scholarship which will be used to assist the financial needs of current Gustie students. We want to grow that scholarship amount to at least $30,000 before May, 2010. As of May 1, 2010 we are at $32,000 - keep up the good work! 

In addition, we are encouraged to make gifts to the Annual Fund of Gustavus through outright gifts, through pledges for up to three years, and through future giving such as by bequests, charitable gift annuities, giving through the Gustavus Heritage Partnership and other future means. We have set a bare minimum goal of $75,000 for our class giving for this 50th Reunion year and as of May 1, 2010 we are at $80,000! All of our gifts will be celebrated at the time of the Reunion May 28-29, 2010. If you have questions about your gift to the college, please contact the Gustavus Annual Fund Office at 866-487-3863.

Make your Reunion Gift today!

Your Giving Chairs,

Jim Anderson, Dave Carlson, Dennis Johnson and Nate Lundgren

REUNION PARTICIPATION GOAL: 80%. As of May 1, 2010 we are at 57% with 120/210 Classmates giving.

Class of 1960 Honor Roll of Donors as of May 3, 2010