Ortiz to Grads: Emotional Ride Shows Strength of GU Community May 16, 2019 Graduate Commencement Speaker Michael John Ortiz shares with his fellow graduates how the journey to his degree represents the Gonzaga spirit in action. Kathryn Benson Accepts Foundation Fellowship May 16, 2019 Benson, who graduated from Gonzaga on May 12 with majors in economics, Spanish and international studies-Latin American studies, accepts competitive two-year fellowship. 2019 Magis Awards Honor Exemplary Graduates May 16, 2019 Gonzaga's 28th Annual Magis Awards acknowledge a favorite Latin phrase of the Jesuits: "Ad majorem Dei gloriam," meaning the "greater glory of God." Stroopwafels and Meat Pies May 16, 2019 We kicked off our first official day of classes touring the city's bicycle infrastructure. Second-Grade Lessons in Being Awake to Privilege May 15, 2019 Liz Slamkowski ('12) shares lessons from her two-year stint teaching at a Washington, D.C. school, The Matrix, and experiences with privilege Serving God, Near and Far: Teach For America, Peace Corps & More May 15, 2019 Thirty-six graduates of the class of 2019 set aside traditional career paths to take assignments as volunteers in four foreign countries and cities across the U.S. Judith Mayotte Challenges Graduates to Address Climate Change May 15, 2019 The humanitarian, author and spokesperson for refugees worldwide, said the Earth is at a turning point due to the rapidly advancing ecological crisis of climate change. Highlights from Gonzaga's 126th Commencement May 15, 2019 Gonzaga conferred a total of 2,163 undergraduate, graduate and law degrees (estimated) at its three 126th commencement exercises May 11-12. Read the highlights. Damon George Receives 2019 Garrigan Award May 15, 2019 Computer engineering graduate Damon George earned the Gonzaga award by maintaining a higher GPA over all four years than any of his fellow Gonzaga seniors. Gonzaga in Delft program underway May 15, 2019 We enjoyed a short walk along Oude Delft - the oldest canal and street in the city - before sitting down for a welcome meal near De Beestenmarkt Expanding Interest in Learning Language May 15, 2019 With language programs across the U.S. facing challenges in maintaining enrollments, Gonzaga's Tina Isabelli welcomed the opportunity to build meaningful dialog among her regional peers by volunteering Gonzaga to co-host the very first Association of Departments of Foreign Languages (ADFL) Summer Seminar West here in Spokane May 22-25. 'The World Needs You' — Message to Gonzaga Grads May 13, 2019 The 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony at Gonzaga University conferred 1,323 bachelor's degrees and featured Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho as the keynote. Finding, Losing and Rediscovering our Voice May 13, 2019 A Gonzaga voice is strong enough to move mountains, compassionate enough to calm a storm. How lucky are we to be able to share the gift with those who need it most. In the News: Gonzaga Alumni Help Save Hikers on Mt. Whitney May 13, 2019 Gonzaga School of Leadership Studies alumni save hikers stranded overnight on California's Mount Whitney. Reflecting on Relationships May 10, 2019 The Burkes are Zags committed to helping others become Zags. They are honoring the enduring relationships that began so many years ago by passing the baton to a new generation to forge their own Gonzaga networks. Where There is Hope May 10, 2019 "When I think about my legacy, what comes to mind involves connection, community and relationships. Gonzaga provides a context that offers opportunities for these, and through that, hope."