"Carleton plays in the major leagues with minor league resources. We're a top liberal arts college without the large endowment of the colleges we're competing with."

"We've been supporting Carleton since graduation. We've been very blessed and believe in supporting the institutions and organizations that are important to us."

“I believe that creativity is the goal of educated people and that it is a skill that can be taught and learned.…When students are encouraged to think creatively, they can apply that creativity to their area of study — whatever that may be — and also to all areas of their lives.”

“Carleton ranks among the top schools in the country, but its endowment does not — it’s fighting above its weight class. Gifts really do make a difference.”

“We believe strongly in environmentalism and sustainability, and we know there are others out there who share that interest. We’re hoping our gifts can stimulate them to get involved with the College’s efforts.”

“Carleton has made our family’s life much fuller. We always knew supporting the College was the right decision.”

"I’m a social scientist, so the idea of supporting postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities was appealing to me."