Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam -The Jesuit motto that means, "For the greater glory of God."
Ambassadors -A student volunteer group who works with the Admissions Office; they host visitors and give tours around campus among other things.
Blackboard -Website used by professors to communicate to students concerning assignments, schedules, etc.
Block Councils -Governing body of a group of residence halls. Block councils are similar to Student Councils found in many high schools.
Blocks -Residence halls are grouped together in what are referred to as "blocks."
Bozarth -Gonzaga's retreat and conference center. The mansion is located about 20 minutes north from campus.
Cataldo -Located on the north side of campus near St. Aloysius Church.
C/M -St. Catherine and St. Monica Halls. A large portion of freshmen reside in these attached halls.
CCASL -Pronounced "castle," this stands for the Center for Community Action and Service Learning, an office that creates many of the service opportunities offered to students at Gonzaga.
Centennial Trail -A path that runs through Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane, the length of the Gonzaga campus, and all the way into Idaho.
COG -Gonzaga legend claims COG is "Center of Gonzaga." This building houses Gonzaga's main dining facility, along with other eating establishments, the Zag Shop, and Sodexo offices.
Core -University academic requirements necessary for graduation.
Crosby -The Crosby Student Center is the hub for information and activity for students. It houses meeting rooms, Mail Services, University Ministry, Crosby Café, GSBA, and the Career Center.
Flex -This is a credit amount included in meal plans. Students may use flex to purchase food at any of the eating establishments on campus.
Foley -This is Gonzaga's main library.
GAB -The Gonzaga Activities Board is a group of students that coordinates activities and social events on campus.
GSBA -Gonzaga Student Body Association
GUTV -Gonzaga's very own broadcasting students produce news programs, game shows, and sometimes air sporting events on cable channel 15.
Jesuit -Society of Jesus founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Kennel -The McCarthey Athletic Center, home of our basketball teams!
Lake Arthur -Lake next to Jundt Art Museum.
Martin Center -Gonzaga's athletic and recreational facility contains a fitness center, field house, dance studio, classrooms, and more.
R.A. -Resident Assistant, a student who lives on the floor to assist students with anything they may need while also planning events and activities for the floor.
RHA -The Residence Hall Association is the student governing body of the residence halls that plans events and addresses concerns within different halls.
Social Justice -Awareness of fairness and equality of all populations and groups that contribute to society.
Spike -Gonzaga's mascot, Spike the Bulldog!
St. Al's -Nickname for St. Aloysius Church, the main church on campus.
The Bulletin -Gonzaga's weekly published student newspaper.
The Wall -A long wall between College Hall and Crosby run by GSBA and used by the GU community to post messages about upcoming events.
