Jonathan Ellig with fellow veteran, Jesse Abel, St. Cloud, in front of a mural Jonathan created for the Veteran’s Resource Center. Photo by Nick Lenz ’11
HOMETOWN: HUTCHINSON, MINNESOTA | MAJOR: FINE ARTS, INTEGRATED MEDIA
I enlisted in the Marine Corps post 9-11 and went to Pensacola, Florida, to be trained to fix F-18 jets. For three-and-a-half years, I traveled all over the world. Wherever those jets went– I went. Having those experiences, I bring a global perspective to St. Cloud State, especially to the art department and the art community. I also bring an unfiltered reality of what is happening overseas which I hope to recreate in my art and academics, through the lens of myself.
After graduation, I hope to work with a veteran’s non-profit organization such as Save a Warrior. Ultimately, I’d like to get a master’s degree in rehabilitation therapy. My dream job would be using my background in art and music and work in a veteran’s hospital, helping vets.
– Jonathan Ellig
Dennis ’74 and Tammy Holland
