“Chris exemplified the educational values of scholarship, leadership and involvement
with others. I have no doubt Chris would have gone on to be a shining star in his
professional life, and a continuing source of pride and pleasure to his family and friends.
His death is a wrenching loss to the entire university community and to society.”

- Dr. Robert Bruininks, President, University of Minnesota

“Chris’s achievements, both academically and personally, are illustrative of the qualities we value in our students. Conferring his diploma posthumously is our way of paying tribute to this promising young man.”

- Dean Larry Benveniste, University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management

Chris Jenkins Spirit Award
Created by the Eden Prairie Lacrosse Association in 2003

“His laughter would draw you near,
his character would awe you,
his compassion would keep you by his side,
and his determination would captivate you.
He is sorely missed.”