New Faculty Orientation Program Agenda


Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Focus: Mission and Faculty Support Services

TimeEvent/Location
8-10:30 a.m.Welcome to Gonzaga
Location: Hemmingson Ballroom (Third Floor)

Breakfast and Welcome from the Office of the Provost and Office of the President.
10:30-11:45 a.m.Mission and Identity at a Jesuit University
Location: Hemmingson Ballroom

Welcome from Mission Engagement.
12-1 p.m.Lunch with the Jesuit Community
Location: Della Strada
1-1:30 p.m.Campus Tour
Location: Walk from the Della Strada back to Hemmingson Ballroom
1:30-4 p.m.Overview of Faculty Support Services
Location: Hemmingson Ballroom

Library Services, Instructional Design, Disability Access, Professional Learning, and more.
4 p.m. onwardsSocial Reception
Location: Bulldog-Hemmingson 2nd Floor

Connecting with colleagues.

Friday, August 21, 2026 | 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Focus: Mission-Aligned Culture and Employee Experience

TimeEvent/Location
8:15-9:15 a.m.Breakfast and Career Development Resources
Location: Career and Professional Development Center (Crosby Building)
9:15-11:30 a.m.Mission-Aligned Teaching at Gonzaga
Location: Hemmingson Ballroom
11:40-12:10 p.m.Campus Community Resources
Location: Hemmingson Ballroom
12:15-1:15 p.m.Lunch with Colleagues
Location: Hemmingson Ballroom
1:15-4:30 p.m.Employee Expectations, Resources, and Support
Location: Hemmingson Ballroom

Overview of employee expectations, professional responsibilities, support resources, and faculty benefits. Sign up for your benefits during this session!