 You are looking at a gift, one built on the undeniable power of teaching and learning. A gift so remarkable that 20,000 families heeded its call. People who have given back well beyond anything we could ever imagine. Surpassing all expectations, this collective has ensured that the gift lives on. The gift of Gustavus Adolphus College. A gift that will for years to come produce alumni who make their lives count. A gift that opens windows to the world and doors of opportunity. A gift that through campaign Gustavus will educate, inspire and endure. And this is only the beginning. Through generosity and vision we will remain strong. And so we will create more deserving scholarships and faculty endowments than ever before. And so we will renovate Nobel Hall and Anderson Hall. And so we have soared well beyond what most colleges hope for in the completion of Beck Academic Hall and the glorious and extended family mall. We are a remarkable school and we make that evident every day. We are guided by our past and well poised for our future. How have we achieved this awesome goal? Because Gustavus Adolphus College has meant so much more than a degree. So much more than the proverbial best years of our lives. Gustavus is a phenomenon that captures not only our minds, but most assuredly our hearts. This college accompanies us throughout our lives and creates a path to happiness, excellence and serving the common good. Every gift comes with a piece of heart to ensure that our pillars, opportunity, teaching and learning and community will forever influence generations of gusties to come. You have made your lives count in so many ways. You continue to give a remarkable part of your success to Gustavus. It's apparent that you look upon this place as a gift. And in gratitude and reflection, you have made Campaign Gustavus the most successful and significant development effort in the history of the college. It's often said that the best happiness is found in doing what you positively believe in. Then all of you must be ecstatic. You must be gusties. Gustavus Adolphus College. Make your life count.