Louis A. Gonsalves was a Ryerson graduate and an administrator at Ryerson from 1969 to 1981. Gonsalves was born in Barbados. He graduated from Ryerson with a diploma in Business Administration in 1964. While a student at Ryerson, Gonsalves was a member of the swim team, earning the Graighead athletic trophy for his contribution. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Gold Medal as top student in the Business Division. After graduation, Gonsalves remained at Ryerson as president of the Alumni Association and as a supervisor in the Ryerson residence system. In 1969, he became the Director of Alumni, a position he held until 1979. During this time, he acted as coach of the men's swim team (ca. 1972) and is credited as playing a major role in establishing many of Ryerson's recreational facilities, including Oakham House, The Filling Station student pub, and the Blue Mountain Lodge. In 1977, he accepted a role as the Director of Private Funding, stepping into this position full-time in 1979. He resigned from Ryerson in 1981 to pursue work in the private sector.