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Gonzaga Selects Follett Higher Education Group to Manage Campus Bookstore Operations

Gonzaga Selects Follett Higher Education Group to Manage Campus Bookstore Operations

Posted on May 14, 2012

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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Most Rev. Tutu Urges Graduates to Dream, Collaborate with God to Make World Better

Most Rev. Tutu Urges Graduates to Dream, Collaborate with God to Make World Better

Posted on May 13, 2012

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.

Students Like These Inspire Archbishop Tutu to Speak at Gonzaga’s Senior Commencement on Sunday

Students Like These Inspire Archbishop Tutu to Speak at Gonzaga’s Senior Commencement on Sunday

Posted on May 11, 2012

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.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Gonzaga’s MBA Program among Nation’s Best

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Gonzaga’s MBA Program among Nation’s Best

Posted on May 11, 2012

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.

‘Zagiving’ Shifts into High Gear Putting Gonzaga Students’ Unwanted Items to Good Use

‘Zagiving’ Shifts into High Gear Putting Gonzaga Students’ Unwanted Items to Good Use

Posted on May 10, 2012

Clothes, mini-fridges, TVs. College students rid themselves of an enormous amount of clutter each year. Gonzaga’s Housing and Residence Life continues its “Zagiving” program, allowing for donations to Spokane Community Warehouse, a project of Catholic Charities Spokane, managed by St. Margaret’s Shelter.

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Graduate School of Business Administration Hires Kristen Paul for Marketing, Recruitment

Graduate School of Business Administration Hires Kristen Paul for Marketing, Recruitment

Posted on May 7, 2012

Kristen Paul has recently been hired as the marketing and recruiting specialist for the Gonzaga University Graduate School of Business Administration.

Gonzaga to Graduate 10th-Straight Record Large Class in 119th Commencement May 11-13

Gonzaga to Graduate 10th-Straight Record Large Class in 119th Commencement May 11-13

Posted on May 2, 2012

For the 10th consecutive year, Gonzaga University will graduate its largest class ever during its 119th commencement exercises May 11-13. Gonzaga officials expect to confer a total of 2,221 undergraduate, graduate and law degrees, a dozen more than its previous record-largest class of 2,209 graduates in 2011.

GU Law Student Respondent Nelson Plans Surprise for Commencement

GU Law Student Respondent Nelson Plans Surprise for Commencement

Posted on May 2, 2012

It’s the Monday of finals week, and Gonzaga School of Law student John Nelson still manages to look relaxed. In less than 2 weeks, Nelson will join Commencement keynote speaker Washington state Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens and Faculty Speaker Professor Ann Murphy at the podium during the School of Law Commencement ceremonies.

Bloomsday Founder Don Kardong, Gonzaga Runners Offer Tips for Sunday’s Race (May 6)

Bloomsday Founder Don Kardong, Gonzaga Runners Offer Tips for Sunday’s Race (May 6)

Posted on April 29, 2012

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.

Gonzaga Proposal: ‘Ashley Will You Marry Me?’

Gonzaga Proposal: ‘Ashley Will You Marry Me?’

Posted on April 27, 2012

The sun was out and romance was in the air at Gonzaga University on Friday, April 27. That’s when junior Jake Kelly dropped to one knee to propose to Ashley, his girlfriend of seven years, also a junior. Ashley said “yes!” Slideshow by Rajah Bose.

Engineering Team Earns $90,000 Award for Innovations to Launch Social Enterprise in Zambia

Engineering Team Earns $90,000 Award for Innovations to Launch Social Enterprise in Zambia

Posted on April 27, 2012

A team of five Gonzaga University engineering students captured a $90,000 grant in a national engineering competition in the nation’s capital this week 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 Silliman Named Dean of Gonzaga School of Engineering and Applied Science

Posted on April 25, 2012

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 today.

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Zag Students Give Children Assist in Gonzaga Special Hockey

Zag Students Give Children Assist in Gonzaga Special Hockey

Posted on April 17, 2012

Ice hockey is a rough sport, but a group of local special-needs children look forward to the ice, speed, and even the inevitable tumbles every Friday night when Gonzaga Special Hockey provides a joyous break from their everyday struggles. The program also offers student-mentors from the University’s hockey team with a unique volunteer opportunity to live Gonzaga’s mission by serving others, particularly the underserved.

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Gonzaga to Offer Live Video Stream of Archbishop Tutu’s May 13 Commencement Address

Gonzaga to Offer Live Video Stream of Archbishop Tutu’s May 13 Commencement Address

Posted on April 20, 2012

Gonzaga University’s Senior Commencement keynote address by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will be available via live streaming video on Sunday, May 13. The live video will be available at the following link [www.gonzaga.edu/watchtutu] for home computers, tablets or smart phones.

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Gonzaga Honors Tom & Camilla Tilford with Ignatian Spirit Award

Gonzaga Honors Tom & Camilla Tilford with Ignatian Spirit Award

Posted on April 17, 2012

Gonzaga University thanked its benefactors and specially honored longtime benefactors Tom and Camilla Tilford with its Ignatian Spirit Award at the fifth annual Ignatian Gala at the McCarthey Athletic Center Thursday, April 12.

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A Look Back at 1902-03 to See Forward to Gonzaga’s 125th Anniversary This Year

A Look Back at 1902-03 to See Forward to Gonzaga’s 125th Anniversary This Year

Posted on April 16, 2012

Looking forward to Gonzaga University’s quasquicentennial celebration (125th anniversary) this year, @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 1902-03 academic year.