The 2023 Eva Lassman “Take Action Against Hate” Awards October 17, 2023 The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force (BCHRTF) and civil rights strategist Eric K. Ward are the recipients of this year's Eva Lassman "Take Action Against Hate" awards. Native Alumni Community Launches with Celebration at Gonzaga October 16, 2023 The Native Alumni Community celebrated its launch at Gonzaga, and this new community will celebrate the generations of Native American students of Gonzaga University and provide meaningful connections between current Native students and alumni. Unifying Cultures at the Mid-Autumn Festival October 16, 2023 The Mid-Autumn Festival was the first collaboration between the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA,) the Chinese Student Union (CSU,) and the Japanese Club (JC). Author Paul Tough to Speak at Gonzaga on Injustices of Higher Education October 11, 2023 On Wednesday, Oct. 25, author and journalist Paul Tough will speak at Gonzaga University on injustices and inequities in higher education as part of the Provost Speaker Series. Senior Spotlight: Acting, Directing and Writing - What more will Morehouse do? October 11, 2023 Sam wrote, directed and produced a feature-length film, Tremuloid, while a student at GU, and it was accepted to several film festivals. Also involved with GUTS and Boone Street Hooligans, did a semester in Florence, mom is Comm Studies Kris Morehouse Gonzaga's Green Fund: Powering Sustainable Change on Campus October 10, 2023 Discover how Gonzaga's Green Fund, an initiative driven by student fees, propels sustainability projects on campus. From solar-powered charging tables to lush campus gardens, Gonzaga's commitment to a greener future shines bright. 58 New Faculty Bring Diverse Experience to 2023-24 Academic Year October 09, 2023 Gonzaga welcomes 58 new professors, with knowledge in an array of disciplines. Explaining Test-Optional October 06, 2023 The Office of Undergraduate Admission explains our "test-optional" policy for first-year students applying to Gonzaga University. Global Connections October 06, 2023 How one alumnus built relationships and learned new perspectives while studying abroad in Brussels, Belgium. Sharing Gonzaga's "Spirit" for 25 Years October 05, 2023 Spirit rose out of Charette, a campuswide conversation former Father President Robert Spitzer, S.J., directed to derive solutions to common problems. One of those problems identified by faculty and staff was lack of communications between units on campus. A look back on how Spirit has raised morale and informed employees over the past 25 years. Unity Scholars Program Expands Opportunities for Washington Students October 05, 2023 The new Unity Scholars program invites lower-income Washington state students committed to social justice, cultural awareness and leadership to apply for membership in a four-year cohort supported by an array of campus offices, and paid for through scholarships and grants that cover the cost of all tuition, fees, housing and meal plan charges for four years. Finding the Right Mix at Woldson October 05, 2023 Although Stephen Cummins is new to Gonzaga and Spokane, it's not his first time here. The Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center director grew up in Lubbock, Texas, but his grandparents and uncles farmed in Craigmont, Idaho. When he was 10 and on a summer visit to see family, grandma and grandpa took him, his sister and his mom to Expo '74. It was the beginning of shaping his interest in arts and entertainment. Melody Alsaker's Research to Revolutionize Medical Imaging & Save Lives October 03, 2023 This year, Melody Alsaker, Alphonse A. & Geraldine F. Arnold Distinguished Professor and associate professor of mathematics at Gonzaga, has been places that would stir awe in her younger self. From organizing a conference session on her research specialty in Tokyo to deeper collaborations between colleagues in Helsinki, Alsaker has set the standard for global scholarship in her field. Gonzaga Welcomes Lavender Alumni and Friends Community October 02, 2023 October 11 marks the debut of the Gonzaga Lavender Alumni and Friends Community, connecting LGBTQ+ alumni and students through educational, social and professional development, and philanthropic programming. Working with the Future: ChatGPT as a Writer’s Tool October 02, 2023 When the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT broke the internet, Chase Bollig was among the many who were excited and nervous for what it meant for the future. But Bollig, who had been brainstorming an AI writing course took ChatGPT's release as an opportunity to bring his idea of making AI work for writers to life.