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Sept. 26–28, 2025
Homecoming Weekend: Zagapalooza Returns
Event Updates
- Due to concerns about air quality, the Zagapalooza Zoom Fun Run will now begin at 10 a.m.
- The Gonzaga Dance Technique Class with Jessica Bertram Williams has been canceled.
- The Gonzaga Dance for Parkinson’s Class has been canceled.
Come home to Gonzaga for a weekend full of events and connection, including milestone class socials, special anniversary celebrations, Zagtoberfest, Bulldog Bash, and the historic inauguration of Gonzaga’s 27th president, Katia Passerini, Ph.D.
The weekend is filled with opportunities for connection, celebration and family fun!
Enjoy events highlighting:
- Gonzaga in Florence
- DeSmet Hall’s 100th birthday
- The 25th anniversary of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program
- Cluster class gatherings
- A spirited Bulldog Bash featuring alumni band Delbert
Registration Options and Pricing
Online registration closed on September 18. Walk-up guests are welcome at all events. The Bulldog Bash requires paid admission, with a pay-at-the-door option available.
All registration types include access to more than 15 events, many featuring exclusive giveaway items.
All-In Zag Package
$125
The All-In Zag Package includes:
- Admission to the Bulldog Bash
- Exclusive Gonzaga weekend tote with swag items
- Two entries in prize drawings at the Bulldog Bash
- One-time 20% off coupon at the ZagShop
- $10 of your package price will go to support student scholarships
Bulldog Bash Basics Package
$75
The Bulldog Bash Basics Package* includes:
- Admission to Bulldog Bash
- One entry in prize drawings at the Bulldog Bash
- One-time 20% off coupon at the ZagShop
- $10 of your package price will go to support student scholarships
*The Bulldog Bash Basics Package does not include the exclusive Gonzaga weekend tote with swag items.
À La Carte
No Fee
The À La Carte Option includes:
- Access to more than 15 events*
*Does not include admission to the Bulldog Bash or exclusive Gonzaga weekend tote with swag items.
Schedule of Events
Dress Code: Zagapalooza is a fun, casual weekend for Zags of all ages. Attire is informal — we encourage you to wear your favorite Zag gear. However, for those attending presidential inauguration events, please follow the specified dress code guidelines.
The schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, September 27
Sept. 27 | 8:00 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hospitality Station & Check-in
Hemmingson Center Rotunda, John. J. Hemmingson Center, 1st Floor (West Side)
Sept. 27 | 9–10 a.m.
Setons Muffins & Yellow Sweaters
Career & Professional Development (CPD)
Lobby, Crosby Center, Main Floor
502 E. Boone Ave.,
Spokane, WA 99258
Reconnect with fellow Seton alumni over muffins and memories. Celebrate tradition, community and the yellow sweater legacy while engaging with current initiatives and opportunities at Gonzaga. Complimentary light refreshments will be available.
Sept. 27 | 9–11 a.m.
Military Service Community Coffee Social
Military, Veteran, Returning Adult Center (MVRAC)
730 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA, 99258
Connect with fellow student veterans, service members and military-affiliated Zags over complimentary coffee in a welcoming environment that honors service and fosters community within the Military, Veteran and Returning Adult Center.
Accounting Alumni Gathering: LIFO the Party
The Shanaman Family Alumni Lobby, Jepson Center
502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
Accounting alumni are invited to connect over complimentary breakfast and champagne in a morning of conversation and community.
Sept. 27 | 10 a.m.
Campus Tours
Meet at the College Hall (Ad Building) Circle
502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
Discover Gonzaga’s iconic spaces during student-led campus tours. Learn about academic life, the University’s history and the vibrant community that shapes the Gonzaga experience. Multiple tours will depart from the north side of College Hall, beginning at 10 a.m.
The Zagapalooza Zoom (5K Fun Run)
Gonzaga Outdoors
202 E. Sharp Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202
Kick off Zagapalooza with a free on-campus 5K fun run, starting and ending at Gonzaga Outdoors. After the run, enjoy a parking lot open house with music, refreshments and prize drawings. The first-place 5K finisher will receive a special award. Participation is free, but a signed waiver is required—complete this form to receive your waiver by email. Participants are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. to receive bibs and ensure waivers are complete.
Sept. 27 | 10–11 a.m.
Tours of the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
211 E. DeSmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
Visit this dynamic multi-use venue located at the west end of campus, and learn more about its performance spaces, history and upcoming productions. Tours begin at the main entrance.
Sept. 27 | 10 a.m.–noon
Gonzaga in Florence Event
Joann Jundt Lounge, John. J. Hemmingson Center, 2nd Floor (West Side)
702 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
Explore current study abroad opportunities in Florence, preview Ben Joyce’s Florence Edition artwork and purchase commemorative tiles that will be displayed at Gonzaga’s Florence campus. Attendees will receive an exclusive GU souvenir at the event, while supplies last. Complimentary light refreshments will be available.
Sept. 27 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lincoln LGBTQ+ Resource Center Open House
Room 213, John. J. Hemmingson Center, 2nd Floor
702 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
All alumni, students and friends are invited to stop by the Lincoln LGBTQ+ Resource Center for complimentary light refreshments and meaningful connections.
Sept. 27 | 11 a.m.–noon
Bing Crosby: Celebrating 100 Years of Entertainment
The Shanaman Family Alumni Lobby, Jepson Center
502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
In celebration of this special anniversary, join Lauren Harris, author of Bing, Himself, as she explores how Bing Crosby captivated audiences across radio, film, music and television, carrying his universal charm from his childhood home in Spokane to global fame. The Bing Crosby House Museum (located at 508 E. Sharp Ave.) will be open for special hours from noon to 4 p.m. on September 27 to accommodate event weekend visitors who wish to learn more.
Choir Alumni Gathering
Recital Hall, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
211 E. DeSmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
Reconnect with GU Choir alumni at the beautiful Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center to reminisce about your choir experience at Gonzaga. Meet current Choir students and hear updates on choral music from the director of Choirs and Vocal Studies, Meg Stohlmann, D.M.A.
Sept. 27 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Gonzaga Outdoors 25th Anniversary BBQ and Open House
Gonzaga Outdoors
202 E. Sharp Ave.
Spokane, WA 99202
Join Gonzaga Outdoors in celebrating 25 years of expanding access to outdoor experiences. The parking lot celebration will feature BBQ fare and live music by the student band Pancho.
Sept. 27 | noon–2 p.m.
ZagtoberFest
Foley Lawn and Rosauer Courtyard
502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
Enjoy a spirited, family-friendly lunchtime outdoor event with no-host food and dessert trucks along with the Bulldog Beer Garden (21+ with ID). Entertainment includes a small petting zoo, lawn games, a friendship bracelet station and Sparkle Station, which features face and hair décor. Attendees will receive an exclusive GU souvenir cup with a purchase at the Bulldog Beer Garden, while supplies last.
Sept. 27 | 1–2 p.m.
DeSmet 100th Anniversary Photo & Open House
DeSmet Hall
602 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
Celebrate a century of DeSmet Hall with an anniversary photo and open house. Reconnect with this historic residence hall and the generations of Zags who’ve called it home. Attendees will receive an exclusive GU souvenir at the event, while supplies last.
Sept. 27 | 1–3 p.m.
“Carla the Rescuer” Screening and Q&A with Carla
Auditorium, John. J. Hemmingson Center, Lower Level
702 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
Holocaust survivor Carla Peperzak’s inspiring story of courage, resistance and hope highlights the power of empathy and justice. Includes post-screening Q&A with Carla and her granddaughter.
Sept. 27 | 2–3 p.m.
Travel with Gonzaga
Hemmingson 314, John. J. Hemmingson Center, 3rd Floor
702 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
Join us for an introductory session on new travel opportunities for Gonzaga alumni through a partnership with Collette Travel. For 2026 there will be offerings to explore key biblical and cultural sites in Greece, visit American historical sites for the 250th anniversary of the United States, and a trip to Tuscany combining Italian culture, cuisine, and Gonzaga in Florence campus. Learn more about about the Travel with Gonzaga program >
Sept. 27 | 2–4 p.m.
Hogan 25th Anniversary Alumni Panel & Social
The Shanaman Family Alumni Lobby, Jepson Center
502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
Celebrate 25 years of the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program through an engaging alumni panel and community gathering honoring the program’s impact on innovation, leadership and service in the world. Attendees will receive an exclusive GU souvenir at the event, while supplies last. Complimentary light refreshments will be available.
Sept. 27 | 4:30 p.m.
Alumni Remembrance & Candle Lighting
The Grotto
Located between College Hall (Ad Building) and St. Aloysius Church
502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
Gather with the Gonzaga community for a moment of quiet reflection to honor the memory of alumni, family and friends who are no longer with us. After a blessing is offered, guests are invited to light a candle in memory of a loved one and share in this time of gratitude and remembrance in a beautiful and sacred space. If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time, you are welcome to visit the Grotto at your convenience.
Sept. 27 | 6 p.m.
Bulldog Bash
Hemmingson Ballroom, John. J. Hemmingson Center, 3rd Floor
702 E. Desmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
Celebrate the culmination of Zagapalooza with live music from alumni band Delbert, Gonzaga Spirit Squads, extravagant giveaways, photo opportunities and leadership remarks—an evening filled with energy and connection among Zags past and present. Enjoy hearty appetizers, desserts and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available for those interested. Attendees will receive an exclusive Gonzaga souvenir at the event, while supplies last.
Sunday, September 28
Sept. 28 | 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Catholic Mass at St. Al’s
St. Aloysius Church
330 E Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
Join one of the regularly scheduled morning masses at St. Aloysius. All are welcome to gather in faith, reflection and community during regularly scheduled liturgies.
Sept. 28 | 9–11 a.m.
Unity Brunch: Lavender and Alumni of Color Communities
O'Donnell's
719 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA 99201
Learn more about our affinity communities, connect with fellow alums and meet with representatives from the Lincoln LGBTQ+ Resource Center and the Unity Multicultural Educational Center. Sponsored by the Gonzaga Lavender Alumni Community and the Gonzaga Alumni of Color Community. Light refreshments will be provided. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Additional Campus & Athletic Events
Friday, September 26
Sept. 26 | 1–4 p.m.
Bing Crosby House Museum
508 E. Sharp Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, September 27
Sept. 27 | noon
Gonzaga Volleyball vs. San Francisco
Charlotte Y. Martin Centre
710 Lower Kennedy Dr., Spokane, WA 99258
Sept. 27 | noon–4 p.m.
Bing Crosby House Museum
508 E. Sharp Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258
Free and open to the public.
Sept. 27 | 6 p.m.
Gonzaga Women’s Soccer vs. San Diego
Luger Field
Gonzaga Soccer Field, Spokane, WA 99258
Sept. 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Spokane Jazz Orchestra: The Swing of Oscar Peterson with Spokane Legend Brent Edstrom
Coughlin Theater, Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
211 E. DeSmet Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
Ongoing Campus Event
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
From Angelou to Zeppelin: The A–Zs of Notable Gonzaga Guest Performers and Speakers, 1960 to 2010
Cowles Rare Book Library, Foley Library, 3rd Floor
502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA 99258
The 28 performers and speakers in this exhibit show the great diversity of actors, comedians, singers, authors, politicians, civil rights activists, and beyond. Some of these performers were early in their careers, such as Led Zeppelin. The exhibit does not include commencement speakers.
Stay with Davenport Hotels and Save on Your Visit
Davenport Hotels is offering discounted room rates at participating locations for attendees of Zagapalooza. This special rate applies to stays taking place from Sept. 25 to Sept. 29. Use the booking link below and the code G70 to reserve your room.
- Davenport Louie: 10% off Best Available Rate on Standard Room Types
- The Davenport Hotel: 10% off Best Available Rate on Standard Room Types
- Davenport Tower: 15% off Best Available Rate on Standard Room Types
- Davenport Grand: 15% off Best Available Rate on Standard Room Types
- Centennial Hotel by Davenport: 20% off Best Available Rate on Standard Room Types
