Bill Green ’77 was a St. Olaf College alumnus and former staff member who will always be remembered as a trailblazer and champion for inclusion and belonging. Green was a passionate educator and minister, deeply committed to community restoration and educational equality. His life was marked by advocacy, mentorship, and an unwavering faith. The Oles who spearheaded the creation of the college’s new on-campus barbershop, The Shop 1500, dedicated the space in his honor. Watch this video about the power of Green’s legacy here.

St. Olaf TRIO McNair Scholars Program Director Melissa Hinderscheit Melgar ’04 shares this photo of Bill Green ’77 and a few of the students he mentored, including (from left) Mohamed Mohamed ’03, Loretta Dawalo ’04, Darrion Grant ’04, Herbie Washington ’04, Melissa Hinderscheit Melgar ’04, Monique Galvan ’04, Philana Tenhoff ’04, Trey Williams ’06, and Green (in front). The photo was taken in the spring of 2004 outside of the Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach Office (MACO).