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Gonzaga Receives $1.2 Million from Howard Hughes Medical Institute for Science Education, Research
Gonzaga University will receive a $1.2 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute that will allow its science faculty to better develop students as socially responsible leaders in science, research, and medicine. The grant is part of more than $50 million HHMI awarded to 47 small colleges and universities, HHMI announced.
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VIDEO: Most Rev. Tutu Urges Graduates to Dream, Collaborate with God to Make World Better
Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu told Gonzaga University graduates today to dream, reject cynicism, and collaborate with God to create a gentler and more equitable world. Sunday’s senior commencement also marked the beginning of Gonzaga’s yearlong 125th anniversary celebration.
Engineering Team Earns $90,000 Award for Innovations to Launch Social Enterprise in Zambia
A team of five Gonzaga University engineering students captured a $90,000 grant in a national engineering competition in the nation’s capital in late April for developing two methods to improve the health of Zambian women and children and a plan to distribute the devices in the African nation.
Stephen Silliman Named Dean of Gonzaga School of Engineering and Applied Science
Stephen E. Silliman, professor and associate chair of the civil engineering and geological sciences department at the University of Notre Dame, will become dean of the Gonzaga University School of Engineering and Applied Science effective July 1, Academic Vice President Patricia O’Connell Killen announced.
Biochemistry Major Nicolas Contreras to Attend One of Nation’s Top Medical Schools
Dreams came true for Gonzaga graduating senior Nicolas Contreras who opened up his mailbox one day recently to find an acceptance letter from Mayo Medical School. Contreras has studied biochemistry diligently at Gonzaga, hoping one day to become a heart surgeon. With Mayo as his No. 1 choice, Yale University Medical Clinic and Stanford University became worthy contenders in his top three choices.
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Franchise Expert Ben Litalien to Offer Strategies, Insights May 31 at Gonzaga University
Ben Litalien, an educator and expert in franchise analysis and operations, will discuss “Franchising for Community Impact” in two 90-minute presentations Thursday, May 31 in the Wolff Auditorium at Gonzaga University’s Jepson Center for the School of Business Administration. Gonzaga University is partnering with SNAP to bring this timely presentation to Spokane.
Buddhist Geshe Phelgye Reflects on First Year at Gonzaga, Will Return
People are inspirational for different reasons. Venerable Geshe Thupten Phelgye (Geh-shay Toop-ten Pel-gay) inspires with his spiritual conviction, wisdom, and warm, engaging personality, according to friends and followers he has gained since coming to Gonzaga as part of the University’s global initiative.
Gonzaga Launches 125th Anniversary, Unveils ‘Tradition and Transformation’ Website
Gonzaga University launched its yearlong 125th Anniversary celebration during commencement ceremonies May 12-13. Coinciding with the kick-off, Gonzaga also unveiled a 125th Anniversary website — gonzaga.edu/125 — where visitors can reflect on Gonzaga’s past, look to its future, and stay informed on major events tied to the 125th anniversary and the School of Law’s 100th anniversary (which begins this fall).
Gonzaga University, Sodexo Recognized for Recycling Excellence
Gonzaga University and partner Zag Dining by Sodexo earned the 2012 Recycler of the Year for Higher Education Award from the Washington State Recycling Association for reducing garbage by 25-30 percent through innovative recycling, composting and other waste-reduction initiatives.
A Look Back at 1896-97 to See Forward to Gonzaga’s 125th Anniversary This Year
In recognition of Gonzaga’s quasquicentennial celebration (125th anniversary), which was launched at this year’s commencement ceremonies May 12-13, @Gonzaga continues its monthly series counting back to its founding year, 1887. This series began in September 2010 when we looked back six years to the 2004-05 academic year. Each subsequent monthly story looked back another six years. In this issue, we travel back in time to view highlights of and around the 1896-97 academic year.
Gonzaga Comprehensive Leadership Program Seniors Leave Legacy of Dedication, Commitment
The 2012 graduating class of Gonzaga University’s Comprehensive Leadership Program (CLP) leaves a legacy of dedication and commitment to the Gonzaga and greater Spokane community. This class stands out in CLP’s 10-year history as one of the most involved.
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Bloomsday Founder Don Kardong, Gonzaga Runners Offer Tips for Sunday’s Race (May 6)
For Gonzaga University students, this coming Sunday, May 6 marks more than the last day to study for finals week. It also represents the 36th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run, a 12-kilometer (7.46 miles) event launched here in 1977 by former Olympics Marathon runner Don Kardong.
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Gonzaga Selects Follett Higher Education Group to Manage Campus Bookstore Operations
SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga University has chosen Follett Higher Education Group to manage its campus bookstore operations, effective June 1. A selection committee made up of administrators, faculty and students chose Follett after a thorough evaluation as the company with the experience, technology and resources to best serve Gonzaga’s community. Follett is committed to providing [...]
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Students Like These Inspire Archbishop Tutu to Speak at Gonzaga’s Senior Commencement on Sunday
Following is a glimpse of some of the many outstanding Gonzaga University students who will graduate during the University’s 119th commencement exercises this weekend (May 11-13). These seniors embody the best of Gonzaga’s ideals. For example, Julia Biemann (pictured above, left) worked on the magazine OneWorld that Most Rev. Desmond Tutu indicated inspired him to speak at Gonzaga’s senior commencement on Sunday, May 13 at the Spokane Arena.
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Gonzaga’s MBA Program among Nation’s Best
U.S. News & World Report ranks Gonzaga University’s Master of Business Administration program the 82nd best (tie) part-time MBA program in the nation, up from last year’s No. 93 ranking. This marks the third consecutive year the program has earned a top-100 ranking from the publication.
