Big Spirit, Wise Soul August 23, 2024 Raymond Reyes Retires after 36 years of teaching and engaging the community 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. 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. The Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center Announces 2024-2025 Season Performances August 02, 2024 Renowned dance companies, award-winning jazz performances and more take the stage this season in the Myrtle Woldson Presents Series Celebrating Different Ways of Knowing July 17, 2024 An initiative is underway in Northeast Spokane that aims to weave together the region's history, culture, and ecology. The "Finding Our Way" project, a collaboration between Gonzaga University and local organizations, aims to create a rich tapestry of narratives centered around the newly developed Children of the Sun trail - a paved bike/pedestrian trail running parallel to the new US 395 highway. “Respect is necessary for creating social change.” July 11, 2024 Gonzaga students Ashley Painter ('26) and Mia Foster ('24) sat down with Samuel McLaughlin ('24) to share about their experiences working with partners and communities of Northeast Spokane. Zag Dining's Commitment to Fighting Hunger in Spokane July 08, 2024 Zag Dining has consistently demonstrated a commitment to supporting the local community. Since 2014, Gonzaga has been a recipient of a $20,000 annual grant from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation's Summer Meals Program, enabling the delivery of over 137,000 meals to children in need in Spokane during the summer months. Gonzaga Welcomes 19 Students to its Inaugural Unity Scholars Cohort June 18, 2024 Gonzaga University is thrilled to announce its first class of Unity Scholars, 19 students from across Washington arriving on campus this fall. Why Do People Hate People? June 12, 2024 Gonzaga's Yolanda Gallardo and Kristine Hoover co-authored a piece for online news outlet The Conversation's "Curious Kids" series. Read it here. "Let's Rest Together" June 11, 2024 A bench was named after Philip Vera Cruz, a Filipino advocate who attended Gonzaga University and made significant contributions to improve conditions for laborers. First Generation 2024 Graduates Reflect on Their Gonzaga Experiences June 10, 2024 Students from across campus reflect on being the first college graduates in their families, their GU experience, and what's next. Sport Management Program Hosts Italian Teams for Hoopfest 2024 June 05, 2024 A partnership between Gonzaga's Kinesiology and Sport Management department and professional club Pistoia Basket 2000 will bring 11 Italian teen basketball players to compete in Hoopfest June 29-30. West Livaudais’ Spinal Cord Injury Set Him on an Unexpected Path of Service May 09, 2024 Discover how West Livaudais turned personal adversity into action by founding Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Connection, providing vital resources and community for those living with spinal cord injuries in Oregon. Senior Spotlight: Sierra Martinsen is Translating Passion into Purpose May 09, 2024 She was drawn to Gonzaga's community and the direct admission nursing program, which allowed her to start working toward her nursing degree from day one of college.