GU to Break Ground July 11 on New $60 Million Center June 12, 2013 GU will break ground on its new three-story University Center during a ceremony at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 11. Trustees OK $60 Million University Center May 15, 2013 The Center will be built on the site of the existing COG. Zag Grads Represent Wide Array of Gifts, Ideals May 15, 2013 GU celebrated its 120th commencement exercises May 10-12. Following are briefs about the distinguished honorees, and some of the outstanding graduates GU's Ortiz Named to Bishops' National Review Board May 15, 2013 Fernando Ortiz, Ph.D., was appointed to the National Review Board by Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York. Avista Corp. Establishes Engineering Scholarship May 15, 2013 Avista Corp. established the Paul A. Redmond Endowed Engineering Scholarship at Gonzaga University School of Engineering and Applied Science in honor of former chairman. Pope Francis Selects GU Alumnus Rev. Michael Barber as Fifth Bishop of Oakland May 15, 2013 Pope Francis announced his selection of GU alumnus Rev. Michael Barber, S.J. to become the fifth Bishop of Oakland, Calif. Dr. Jane Goodall Wows GU with Tales of Life's Work May 15, 2013 Dr. Jane Goodall wowed a near-capacity crowd the McCarthey Athletic Center with tales of her life's work doing chimpanzee behavioral research in Africa, and her reasons for hope in the future. A Fond Adieu to the COG, which has Served Generations of Zags Well May 15, 2013 Gonzaga has decided it is time to bid adieu to the COG. Soon, Gonzaga students will gather at the new University Center, which is expected to open in approximately two years. GU Named to Princeton Review's Top Green Schools List April 22, 2013 The Princeton Review and EPA ranked GU among the most environmentally responsible colleges and highest green-power colleges. Commencement May 10-12 Concludes 125th Anniversary Year April 16, 2013 For the 11th consecutive year, GU will graduate its largest class ever. GU expects to confer a total of 2,349 undergraduate, graduate and law degrees Setons Group Has Served GU for Over 60 Years April 16, 2013 The Gonzaga University Setons, a women's service club that began with Jack Gilligan in 1951, has served GU for over 60 years. 125 Years of Tradition Informs, Inspires GU's Increasingly Global Future March 25, 2013 GU's future mission is envisioned as an educational force for social good on a global scale. Danielle Hyatt Earns Prestigious Summer Science Job March 18, 2013 Junior Danielle Hyatt will work in the lab of Dr. Shahin Rafii at Weill Cornell Medical College as part of a highly selective program of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. GU's Part-Time MBA Program Ranked No. 73 Best in Nation March 12, 2013 U.S. News & World Report ranks GU's Master of Accountancy program the No. 14 best specialty accounting program and GU's Master of Business Administration program the 73rd (tie) best part-time MBA program in the nation. GU to Host Prestigious Opus Prize Foundation Award March 08, 2013 GU was chosen to host the 2014 Opus Prize Foundation Award Ceremony and Process. Paul Manoguerra Hired As New Director, Curator of Jundt Art Museum February 28, 2013 Paul A. Manoguerra was hired director and curator of the Gonzaga University Jundt Art Museum.