Personal Stories

Former GSBA President Cindy Runger ('91, '94 J.D.) reflects on her career journey and lessons

Catching up with some of the last decade's GSBA presidents to see where they're leading today.

The 13th Annual Diversity Monologues hosted by Gonzaga's Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) will feature 10 often-poignant stories delivered by Gonzaga students.

This "To Be Continued" reflection was published in the Spring 2023 Gonzaga Magazine, for which Zack Berlat ('11) is the staff photographer. One could say it was kismet that Zack was re-reading a journal from his time in Florence when we were looking for the right touch for the "To Be Continued" for an issue that contained a feature on Italy.

GU Outdoors offers camping, hiking, skiing and snowboarding trips regularly. A new opportunity arose in 2022: Avalanche Level 1 Certification at Mt. Baker.

When Zoe Jaspers ('20) came to Gonzaga, they were questioning their gender identity and exploring their Catholic faith.

Joan Iva Fawcett, a Filipina American, shares an opportunity to celebrate the cultures represented under the AAPI umbrella.

Guam native, lawyer and activist Julian Aguon talks about his first book with fellow indigenous author Tommy Orange

Although she's only been here two years, Charlita Shelton is making tangible differences as President Thayne McCulloh's chief of staff.

Two Vietnamese students met in Spokane and ended up at Gonzaga together.

Heather Banis, Ph.D., who earned a master's degree in theology and leadership from Gonzaga in 2019, serves as the Victims Assistance Coordinator (VAC) for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

One alumna's vision for the flourishing of students, staff, collective goals and shared purpose.

Michelle "Missy" Paulin ('98) is delighted to be in Tokyo serving as a U.S. diplomat at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.

Isabel Yasana Hawley, a member of the Klamath Tribes and a student in Gonzaga's MBA in American Indian Entrepreneurship program, is one of two recipients of the REDW Native American Scholarship in Accounting. REDW LLC is one of the Southwest's 10 largest public accounting and business advisory firms.

Gonzaga's top debate team comprised of Avalyn Hine, a sophomore from Boise, and Molly Martin, a junior from Sacramento, earned the top district qualifying slot to attend the 2021 National Debate Tournament hosted by Harvard University.

Gonzaga Provost Deena González discusses cultural narratives, teaching history, and moving toward equity