Jace Riggin

Recipient of Staff Award for Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Gustavus Adolphus College Diversity Leadership Council May 2019

Paul Magnuson Student Leadership and Service Award Recipiant Gustavus Adolphus College May 2016 Established in 1991, and annually supported by the Hon. Paul Magnuson ’59, chief judge of the U.S. Federal District Court in St. Paul and former trustee of the College (1986-1993), the awards recognize the significant contributions that individual students and student groups make to campus life.Each year, outstanding students, organizations, and events are nominated by fellow students, faculty, administrators, and staff for recognition. A selection committee assembled by the Dean of… Show more Established in 1991, and annually supported by the Hon. Paul Magnuson ’59, chief judge of the U.S. Federal District Court in St. Paul and former trustee of the College (1986-1993), the awards recognize the significant contributions that individual students and student groups make to campus life.Each year, outstanding students, organizations, and events are nominated by fellow students, faculty, administrators, and staff for recognition. A selection committee assembled by the Dean of Students reviews nominations and determines honorees. Show less

Outstanding Senior Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Diversity Leadership Council Apr 2016 The Outstanding Senior Award seeks to recognize a student who has been an advocate for preserving, promoting, and protecting on-campus diversity throughout their years attending Gustavus. The award recognizes their commitment to the mission of DLC and its various organizations. Some tributes of an ideal candidate: in their final year at Gustavus, has shown a capacity to be a leader and a follower, has pushed organizations to fulfill their missions, and has been an outspoken advocate for… Show more The Outstanding Senior Award seeks to recognize a student who has been an advocate for preserving, promoting, and protecting on-campus diversity throughout their years attending Gustavus. The award recognizes their commitment to the mission of DLC and its various organizations. Some tributes of an ideal candidate: in their final year at Gustavus, has shown a capacity to be a leader and a follower, has pushed organizations to fulfill their missions, and has been an outspoken advocate for diversity and inclusion. This student should stand out as a social justice warrior exemplifying diversity and inclusion during their time at Gustavus. Show less

2015 Ovanlig Award Recipient Gustavus Adolphus College May 2015 Awarded to a Junior or Senior demonstrating leadership in raising campus awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender rights and concerns.The primary purpose of this endowed award of $2,500 is to provide encouragement and financial support to young people who desire a Gustavus education. It is intended that the recipient of the award be a junior or senior Gustavus student and has demonstrated leadership in raising campus awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender… Show more Awarded to a Junior or Senior demonstrating leadership in raising campus awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender rights and concerns.The primary purpose of this endowed award of $2,500 is to provide encouragement and financial support to young people who desire a Gustavus education. It is intended that the recipient of the award be a junior or senior Gustavus student and has demonstrated leadership in raising campus awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender rights and concerns. Show less

Harry S. Truman Scholar Finalist Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Feb 2015 Selected as one of 200 finalists out of 688 applicants from 297 institutions. Students were selected based on their records of leadership, public service and academic achievement.The mission of the Truman Scholarship Foundation is to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and to provide them with financial support for graduate… Show more Selected as one of 200 finalists out of 688 applicants from 297 institutions. Students were selected based on their records of leadership, public service and academic achievement.The mission of the Truman Scholarship Foundation is to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service.The Foundation seeks future "change agents" who aspire to leadership positions in federal, state, or local governments or in the not-for-profit and education sectors where they can influence public policies and change public programs. Show less

Wallenberg Foundation Award Gustavus Adolphus College Dec 2014 Selected as one of the three 2015 Wallenberg Foundation Intern Award Recipients. The purpose of the Award is to enable Gustavus students to benefit from the educational enhancement, personal growth, and career and professional development that result from the completion of an international internship, regardless of the student’s ability to pay.

Dean's List Gustavus Adolphus College Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016