Upcoming Events
This list of opportunities for Gonzaga faculty and staff is updated regularly. Contact Lauren Hackman-Brooks with questions or for more information.
Spring 2024
February 28 | Panel Discussion - "From Spokane to Dubai: Field Notes from COP28"
March 5 | Guest Speaker - "Oui, Whee, We: Leaning Into the Catholic Intellectual Tradition"
March 6 - April 10 | First Spiritual Exercises on Zoom
The First Spiritual Exercises offers a taste of Ignatian Spirituality. This monthlong program is open to any GU employee (faculty, staff, administrator) and features daily personal reflection and weekly group sharing. This retreat is called "Inner Peace in Friendship with Jesus" with readings that align especially with Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.
- Meets Wednesdays from 11:00-11:50 AM on Zoom. The retreat starts on March 6 and ends on April 10 (no session 3/13 over Spring Break). Materials are provided.
- RSVP here.
March 19 or 27 | Laudate Deum Workshop
GU faculty who already teach Laudato Si' (in part or whole) in the classroom are invited to a workshop to incorporate the most recent papal document on the environment, Laudate Deum. Feel free to bring your course materials to the workshop to refresh and engage with colleagues.
- Option A: Tuesday, March 19 from 10:45 AM-12:15 PM (Hearth Room, College Hall 3rd Floor)
- Option B: Wednesday, March 27 from 12:00-1:30 PM (Hearth Room, College Hall 3rd Floor)
- RSVP here.
April 4 | 4:15-5:45 PM | Unsettling the Mission | Jepson 108
Co-hosted with the Office of Tribal Relations, participants will engage in a dialogue regarding the Land Back movement and the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery. GU students, staff, and faculty are invited to join this engaging, thoughtful, and imaginative conversation about what this might mean for us here at Gonzaga. Light refreshments will be served.
- Space is limited; RSVP here.
April 10 | 4:00-5:00 PM | Staff and Faculty Social Hour | Tilford Lobby
Enjoy refreshments, snacks, and conversation with colleagues across campus! All professional staff and faculty are invited to our bi-monthly socials.
April 17 | 9:00-9:50 AM | Living the Lingo: Service of Faith and Promotion of Justice | Zoom
Go beyond the buzzwords! The Living the Lingo Series explores key concepts related to mission. Join us for an interactive Zoom session exploring the Jesuit priority of "the Service of Faith and Promotion of Justice" with special guest Molly Ayers, Assistant Dean, Center for Community Engagement. RSVP here for the Zoom link.
May 20 - 23 | Abide in Love: Ignatian Silent Retreat | Bozarth Retreat Center
Quiet the noise and rest from the busy-ness at a three-day silent retreat. Enjoy time for personal reflection, beautiful grounds, and delicious meals. Enjoy time for personal reflection, beautiful grounds, and delicious meals. "Abide in Love" is grounded in the Catholic, Christian tradition. This retreat is open to persons from any religious/spiritual background who desire an experience shaped by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. If you are curious about what this experience will be like or whether this retreat is for you, contact Lauren at hackman-brooks@gonzaga.edu.
- Reserve your space here. The cost for this retreat is $50.
Ongoing Opportunities
- A group of faculty and staff meets Monday at 12:10 p.m. for Faith Sharing (prayer and sharing based in Scripture). Interested? Contact Beth Barsotti.
- Mass is celebrated in University Chapel daily (M-F) at 12:10 p.m. and on Sundays at 5 p.m.