Big Spirit, Wise Soul August 23, 2024 Raymond Reyes Retires after 36 years of teaching and engaging the community Gonzaga Law School Launches First-Ever Intersession Week August 23, 2024 Not only will Gonzaga Law School commence the academic year with its highest total student enrollment since 2005, but it will also start implementing several new curriculum reforms designed to better equip students for the NextGen Bar exam. Among these changes are an adjustment to the academic calendar and the introduction of a new Intersession Week at the start of each semester. The Intersession Week will provide a mini-term that allows Gonzaga Law School to offer one-credit intensive courses, clinic and externship orientation, career development services, public service opportunities, mission formation experiences, and study abroad options. The Fall 2024 Intersession Week will take place the week of August 26th, with regular courses beginning on September 3rd, the Tuesday after Labor Day. Dare to be Bored August 22, 2024 Candace Williams works in University Ministry, but she partook of the department's Silent Retreat titled, Abide in Love, as a lay person last May. She recaps her experience and returns to her job recognizing that prayer and silence in her life and is now bearing more fruit. In The Arena August 22, 2024 Zag alum and political consultant Danielle Cendejas helps people navigate the tricky communication waters of modern political discourse. Encouraging Engagement August 22, 2024 Faculty across Gonzaga will have classrooms full of students engaging with the thorny questions of the day. Rebecca Donaway in communication studies and Sarah James in political science are using election season to explore civil dialogue , teach about campaigns and political communication, and collaborate in a unique approach that taps both their areas of expertise. How Gonzaga Brought Expo 74 History to Life August 21, 2024 In 1974, Spokane hosted a the world's fair that reshaped the city and its environment. Fifty years later, Gonzaga University celebrates Expo '74 with sustainability-focused events and projects. To Be Continued? Absolutely! August 20, 2024 Dale Goodwin ('86 M.A.T.) reflects on his transformative 43-year career at Gonzaga. Blooming Where They Are Planted August 20, 2024 Gonzaga University's commitment to student well-being helps students thrive and flourish through comprehensive wellness programs and holistic support, ensuring they thrive in all aspects of their health. Readers Respond: 2024 Gonzaga Magazine Survey August 16, 2024 Here are the highlights from the 2024 reader survey. Meet Gonzaga’s New Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence: Duy Dang August 12, 2024 This fall, Gonzaga University is going to experience something it hasn't for about 65 years -a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence. Duy Dang of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Vietnam is a senior lecturer and senior program manager for the PhD programs in RMIT's business school, and his research and teaching focus on applied analytics, digital transformation and information security management. Alumni Positive Pursuits: Fall 2024 August 12, 2024 Alumni share their latest career updates and accomplishments from Gonzaga Magazine Fall 2024. 'We Do!' August 12, 2024 The following are wedding announcements submitted by Zags for the Spring '25 issue of the Gonzaga Magazine. Congrats to the happy couples! Family Joy: Zags Welcome Babies August 12, 2024 Congrats to the Zag parents who welcomed family members this year; here are highlights from the fall issue of Gonzaga Magazine. Remembering Dr. Pat Ferro August 12, 2024 On July 22, 2024, Dr. Patrick 'Pat' Ferro passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side. Safe Rides, for Free August 08, 2024 Steve and Brooke Garza founded the DMAC Foundation in memory of their son, Diego, a Gonzaga University student who died in a car accident. Their #GetHomeSafe program provides free Lyft rides for Gonzaga students to ensure safe transportation and prevent similar tragedies. Data of a Different Kind Can Predict Basketball Games August 07, 2024 Professor Gina Sprint's Large Language Model (LLM) used more than a million social media messages to predict the 2023 NCAA basketball tournaments. Her paper was recently published in IEEE Access.