Gonzaga University View Book 2010 by Gonzaga University

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In 1887, Gonzaga University was founded by the Jesuits in Spokane, Washington. Over the years,

Gonzaga has grown to be an international university. It now attracts students from 48 states and more than 40 countries.

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Table of Contents FEATURE STORIES

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Lights… Camera… Facebook? Using social networks, students test their

knowledge and grow in their understanding of humanity through the first live cyber game show in the universe. ZAGS FOR LIFE What happens after GU? Alumni share their current experiences and what makes Gonzaga special to them. The Rewards of research Time spent in the genetics lab yields great personal and professional results for two students. From honey to humanity A unique not-for-profit organization run by Gonzaga students creates a sustainable partnership with Zambian beekeepers and a rural school.

ON - C A MPUS LIFE A ND O PP ORTUNITIE S

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Campus Map Orient yourself to campus and explore a world of possibilities. Campus Life and Residence Halls Learn how residence hall communities

and “the wall” can set the stage for your University experience. UNIVERSITY Ministry A famous architect once said, “God is in the details.”

You’ll find out why that’s so true at Gonzaga University. Distinctive Programs From Socratic method teaching to learning the ins and outs of starting a business to making certain that students always have a way to be meaningfully involved in the community, GU’s distinctive programs challenge talented students and offer unique experiences. The Arts More than an outlet for self-expression, the arts teach us what it means to be human. Athletics From intramurals to “The Big Dance,” athletics can play a big part in your experience at Gonzaga.

Spokane and The Inland Northwest

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Spokane and off-campus Great entertainment and new experiences

await you in the Inland Northwest.

ACADEMICS

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Core Curriculum College of Arts and Sciences School of Business Administration School of Education School of Engineering and Applied Science School of Professional Studies Pre-Professional Programs

Study Abroad

Resources

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Academic Support Programs Technology and Libraries Outcomes and Career Services Admissions Financial Aid

W H AT

IN S P IRE S

YOU ?

What seizes your

imagination

will affect everything! It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning, what you do with your evenings, how you spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, former Superior General of the Society of Jesus

Much more than just engaging minds, what we do at Gonzaga University engages the whole person. Our mission asserts that education should never be confined strictly to the classroom. The Gonzaga Community is committed to the Jesuit ideals of developing one’s total self – intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. At Gonzaga, you’ll learn how to learn, think critically, and discover an engagement with life that is vigorous – and contagious. What captures your heart, mind, and soul affects everything…it is the very source of inspiration.

G A ME

S HO W

Lights...Camera… Facebook? Yes, Facebook. It’s time for a new style of TV game show, one that appeals to a generation interested and proficient in social media who also have a heart for social justice and intellectual discourse. At Gonzaga, this means tuning in to GU TV’s production The Ask Professor Dan Show. Part trivia, part community discussion, and part charity fundraiser, the ever-evolving Ask Professor Dan Show is the first cyber game show in the country—if not the universe as its t-shirts promote—and it uses the energy and connectedness of social networks in intellectual, fun, and community-enhancing ways.

GU students watch and interact with the contestants of Ask Professor Dan in this simulation of how the game is played.

“It’s a game show, but it’s meant to ‘accidentally teach’ people,” explains Shalyn Clark, class of 2010 from Mililani, HI and the student producer of Ask Professor Dan. Shalyn further suggests, “[students] might learn something, and we really try to focus on the Jesuit ideals and the values of what Gonzaga is, pushing people to think and to wonder.” Prior to filming of the game show, the studio contestants develop their social networks by asking friends and family near and far to tune in to the show on GU TV and to follow along on Facebook (by adding the show to the groups they “like”) so that they can assist the in-studio contestants. In a unique twist on game show assistance, however, the online participants don’t just supply answers to trivia questions, they also offer clever and interesting questions for the show’s featured guest to answer. When a guest chooses the question of a specific contestant’s network, that contestant wins the points. Additionally, everyone learns something from the guest’s answer and the discussion that may follow between the guest and Professor Dan Garrity, the chair of the Broadcast & Electronic Media Studies Department and moderator of the show. Topics for questions have included complex and difficult issues such as war and poverty, as well as lighter subjects like the guest’s advice to students who are about ready to graduate. There’s even a music round to “bridge the generations,” explains Shalyn, where contestants try to predict if the guest will like a certain song. So far, guests have ranged from Fr. Dominic Sandu, the Zambian priest who hosts Gonzaga students in Zambezi, Zambia to Bill Kaczaraba, a veteran of three decades in commercial television, including working for CNN and Fox Sports Net. From show to show, the aspiring broadcast professionals involved in the productions learn a tremendous amount about each guest’s life, as well as how to run all aspects of a live TV program. “They’re learning as they go along, but they’re also taking great pride in what they do,” Bill Kaczaraba commented during a commercial break. Dan Garrity agreed, “as a professor, it’s almost like cheating because they want to be [learning in this way].” Other than Shalyn, who serves as the producer for the show each time it airs this year, the students rotate through the various

positions in the studio, learning all aspects of creating a live television production through hands-on experimentation. The more experienced students even mentor those who are just learning how to operate the equipment and call the cues for camera operators and those in front of the cameras. “I remember being in [a lower-division class], not knowing how to do things,” explains Shalyn. “I was too intimidated that I would mess up,” she shares, “but what I love about this [show] is that I said to the younger students, ‘make mistakes…if you have a question, ask’…Then they can teach [what they’ve learned] to the next kids and keep making it better.” One such change that has already occurred is that, instead of playing for a cash prize on their own behalf, contestants now pick a nonprofit for themselves and their network to represent. As Shalyn explains it, the opportunity for contestants to champion a charity mirrors the broadcasting students’ own opportunity to be “a voice for the voiceless, a vessel telling someone else’s story.” Additionally, they hope there will be added excitement to gather a network of people who support an important cause, and in Shalyn’s words, “then they can be a vessel for someone else.” Professor Dan, Shalyn, and the other students involved with the production hope their unique brand of TV game show will continue to be a GU TV regular like GU This Week (a student news production) and Sit Down (a student interview show). They also would like to see more and more people at Gonzaga and across the country adding themselves to their Facebook page as fans and helping out the contestants and their charities through digital networks. “I really want it to be a legacy thing,” says Shalyn, “I hope it continues…and it just gets better and better.” While still in its infancy, with more Gonzaga students and hopefully others across the digital universe participating, The Ask Professor Dan Show will continue to increase opportunities for laughter, unique discussions, and social justice learning. “We want to make an impact,” explains Shalyn, “that’s what matters”—in this case, an impact that not only reaches the students of Gonzaga, but also extends to the television and Facebook worlds beyond the boundaries of campus.

S t o r ies A LUMNI

Zags

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Stefan

Zaida

Nora

Danielle

Christelle

David

Inspired by their own Gonzaga experiences and their unique passions, GU alumni serve in many capacities across the US and the world. They are entrepreneurs and engineers, activists and parents. They serve in the military and in volunteer organizations. They are doctors, educators, and lawyers. Wherever Gonzaga graduates are, they make a difference in the lives of others. Here are a few stories of the many GU alumni in the world. To read more about each graduateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gonzaga and career or graduate school experiences, visit: www.gonzaga.edu/zfl

Nora Sheils started Bridal Bliss using the seed money she and a classmate won in an entrepreneurial contest at Gonzaga.

Dr. Stefan Bradley recently published Harlem vs. Columbia University: Black Student Power in the Late 1960s.

Name: Nora (Totonchy) Sheils

Name: Stefan Bradley

Current location: Portland, OR

Current location: Saint Louis, MO

Year of Gonzaga graduation: 2002

Year of Gonzaga graduation: 1996

Current occupation/grad school:

Current occupation/grad

Wedding & Special Event Planner

school: Assistant Professor of

A short description about your current

History and African American Studies, Saint Louis University

occupation/grad school: I run two

businesses: Bridal Bliss, a full service wedding and special event planning company, and A List Events, which is a corporate-based event planning company. I take the time to get to know my clients well and take a personal interest in making sure their perfect event comes to life. I love my job. What has been most valuable to you from your Gonzaga education? I was fortunate in

that I studied both psychology and business, both of which have helped me immensely in my business. My job is never the same and sometimes evolves from wedding planner to therapist to good friend.

A short description about your current occupation/grad school:

I spend my days on a beautiful campus sharing what I’ve learned throughout my life with young people who want to be men and women for others. I am privileged to be able to discuss the role that African Americans have played in shaping and improving the nation. In short, I have the thrill of being able to continue my education every day. What has been most valuable to you from your Gonzaga education? I learned

two things. The first is that education is essentially about people, not facts and figures (although facts and figures are important). By taking the time to absorb what I learned about people in my theology, philosophy, literature, sociology, psychology, political science, and history courses, I was able to better understand the events that shaped life for me. Secondly, I learned from a professor that a correct answer is worth a “C,” but that a correct answer with details and analysis is worth an “A.” I’ve tried to apply that to my life in every way. It’s not enough to just do what is right, but one must do what’s right while recognizing why it is right. Furthermore, one must try to do what’s right with passion and attend to the details that most will overlook. People appreciate the details.

“The professors will meet you outside the classroom to talk about your class, your future, and your interests. They care about more than just the class material.” Matt Lieder ’13, History – Salem, OR

Danielle Cendejas is a project manager for The Strategy Group and worked on President Obama’s campaign team.

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S t o r ies

David Colman leading a hike to Hidden Lake Peaks in the North Cascades

“The professors here care. That’s the bottom line. They care about the material and care about the students they teach.” Katie Wendelin ’12, Applied Communication – Pacific Palisades, CA

Name: David Colman

Name: Danielle Cendejas

Current location: Newport, RI, then

Current location: Los Angeles, CA

Washington, DC

Year of Gonzaga graduation: 2004

Year of Gonzaga graduation: 2009

Current occupation/grad school:

Project Manager, The Strategy Group

US Navy, Naval Reactors Engineer; completing grad school program (online) at University of Southern California

A short description about your current

A short description about your current occupation/grad school: As a nuclear engineer in the Navy, I’ll be working on reactors driving carriers and submarines. I’m also attending USC for an MS in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Computational Solid and Fluid Mechanics. This trains me in both Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics, which are powerful computational tools to predict the behavior of solids and fluids. What has been most valuable to you from your Gonzaga education? The well-

roundedness of it is most valuable. I learned a lot from the strong engineering program here but also benefited from a broad liberal arts education.

occupation/grad school: As a project

manager for The Strategy Group, a political consulting firm for Democratic campaigns and progressive causes, I manage our production and accounting operations in the Los Angeles office and assist with creating mail plans to ensure victory for our clients on Election Day. A short description of your career path:

Since graduating from Gonzaga, I worked on a congressional campaign and in the California State Senate Majority Leader’s Office. In June 2007, I joined the Obama for America campaign in New Hampshire as a field organizer. I campaigned in New Jersey and Texas and worked on the Delegate Operations Team in the campaign’s Chicago Headquarters and with the floor operations team at the Democratic National Convention. After the election, I went to Washington, DC to work for the Presidential Inauguration Committee as the Entertainment Coordinator for the Youth Ball. What has been most valuable to you from your Gonzaga education? The core

curriculum provided me with a foundation in formulating arguments and effectively communicating my thoughts. The courses, especially philosophy, provided me with intellectual growth that transformed my approach to my education and now my career.

Zaida Rivera seeks to work in Housing, Employment, and Immigration Law when she finishes her law degree in 2012.

Christelle Sibi Gorman is an activist for many organizations that seek to end the cyclical nature of poverty.

Name: Zaida Rivera

Name: Christelle Sibi Gorman

Current location: Moscow, Idaho

Current location: Washington DC Area

Year of Gonzaga graduation:

Year of Gonzaga graduation: 2007

2005; B.A. International Relations & Spanish; Minor- Political Science

Current occupation/grad school:

University of Idaho College of Law, First-year law student A short description about your current occupation/grad school: I am currently a first year law student at University of Idaho College of Law. My emphasis is on Public Interest Law. I am also involved in school activities, such as President of Latino Law Student Association, Alternative Spring Break Coordinator for Public Interest Law Group, and am a member of the Diversity Committee for the College of Law. A short description of your career path:

I aspire to work for a non-profit organization to represent the most vulnerable lowincome people and empower them to bring about change in their communities. I would like to focus in the areas of Employment, Housing, and Immigration Law. What has been most valuable to you from your Gonzaga education? I am the first in

my family to have graduated from high school, graduate from college, and now attend law school. Gonzaga offered me the opportunity to take a wide range of classes that gave me a well-rounded and balanced education. I learned how to think critically, analyze thoroughly, and write persuasively; these are invaluable in my career. The degree I earned at Gonzaga has opened the doors to many employment opportunities.

I am working with several non-profit organizations to end the generational cycle of poverty both in the United States and in Africa. Among them are African Diaspora for Change (Partnership & Sponsorship Director), Autism Community of Africa (Publicist), Racine Heritage Foundation (Program Director), Ivoirian Hope Foundation (Spokesperson/Fundraising), Ivorian Association of Washington, DC (Youth Connection), and Miss Ivory Coast America Pageant (Pageant Director).

To read more about each graduate’s Gonzaga and career or grad school experiences, visit: www.gonzaga.edu/zfl

A short description about your current occupation/grad school: A native of

Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa, I came to the USA at age 14 to pursue my education. My hope is to one day open a school in my village in order to continue the Gonzaga slogan of “educating people the world needs the most.” In order to accomplish my goal, I recently partnered with Racine Heritage Foundation as the Project Manager. I am also working on a water project to combat waterborne diseases in Côte d’Ivoire. My next goal is to attend grad school and study something along the lines of International Relations/Third World Development.

Christelle attended a “Constituent Coffee” gathering where she asked President Obama about African Diaspora for Change and the role of youth in helping to combat poverty.

What has been most valuable to you from your Gonzaga education? A great

education in the Ignatian tradition was my most valuable attainment. Gonzaga also taught me to serve others. My residence life experiences also had huge impacts on my education and personal development.

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The Rewards of Research “I think there’s a misconception that research is really boring and really isolated,” commented Kirstie Keller, a senior from Snoqualmie, WA, as she talked about her work in Gonzaga Professor Kirk Anders’ yeast genetics lab, “but it’s actually quite the opposite. It’s very social, very creative, and really interactive. ”

One of the students with whom Kirstie has collaborated over the years is fellow senior Isaac Strong from Canby, OR. Isaac, a firstgeneration college student, has been doing research since his freshmen year. “I was taking an ecology class, and the professor told us about GU’s undergraduate summer research options, so I interviewed with Dr. Anders. I came in pre-med, but after working in the lab, I decided on a Ph.D. instead.” For several years in the genetics lab, both students were involved in studying the effects of aneuploidy (the gain or loss of a chromosome or chromosomes) in yeast cells, and each was responsible for a specific part of the project. Using a process known as microarray hybridization, Isaac analyzed extracted DNA to see whether aneuploidy had occurred in chromosome 6 of the yeast cells they grew, and Kirstie became proficient at using bioinformatics and DNA manipulation strategies as she worked to insert a new gene into the same chromosome. Dr. Anders praised both students for their work. “I gave them both challenging projects to work on, which required good lab skills and a precise knowledge about what they were doing.” He added, “Isaac and Kirstie have the key characteristic of curiosity. They ask a lot of questions and don’t stop asking until they’re satisfied with an answer.”

In addition to the lab skills each perfected, both students were listed as second authors on a published paper in a peer-reviewed journal. “[Being a second author] makes you feel like you are actually contributing and being respected for the work you are doing,” Kirstie said. Isaac agreed, “I didn’t know how good that was until I went to my [graduate school] interviews and people were surprised that I’m a co-author on a paper.” The experience in Dr. Anders’ lab along with encouragement from other professors led the two budding scientists to participate in nationally-recognized internships during the summer before their senior years. As one of 16 student interns, Kirstie conducted research on a cancer-causing protein called Myc at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Eisenman, a Primary Investigator (or lead researcher on the project). At the end of the program, she presented her work to worldfamous scientists including recent Nobel Prize recipient Linda Buck. “I was having a heart attack,” Kirstie shared, “but it was so amazing to have her there asking questions.” For his part, Isaac received the honor of being named Gonzaga’s first Exceptional Research Opportunities Program (EXROP) scholar through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). EXROP allows partner schools to nominate students who come from underrepresented backgrounds in college to compete for a summer research placement with top Primary Investigators across the country. Through EXROP, Isaac spent 10 weeks at The Rockefeller University in New York City studying with Dr. Cori Bargmann in the field of neural circuits and behavior. Isaac’s project dealt with identifying genetic regions that were responsible for a certain behavior in C. elegens (free living round worms). “The research was very stimulating, and though I decided I didn’t want to do neuroscience, one of the coolest things was that I got to talk to the faculty, grad students, and the post docs about grad school,” Isaac explained. “I actually chose to apply to the grad school I’ll attend because of what several of them said about the program and their experiences there.” Kirstie too commented on how helpful her program was in continuing her passion for research and encouraging her application

to graduate programs. “After going to The Hutch, there was no question in my mind that I wanted to go to grad school. I want to do research.” Kirstie also commented on how the preparation she gained from her experiences at Gonzaga assisted her during her experience in the renowned cancer research lab. “The program definitely pushed me a lot, but I felt prepared in how to tackle a problem and look in primary literature from my basics of being at GU.” The preparation at Gonzaga and the additional research opportunities each has pursued have paid dividends for both students. A few months after graduation, Kirstie will be at The Johns Hopkins University and Isaac at University of California – San Francisco’s Tetrad program. “I got into all 5 of the schools where I interviewed,” Isaac shared. “I chose UCSF because it’s a top notch program and all the people were welcoming—actually, it reminded me a lot of Gonzaga,” he added. Kirstie’s Ph.D. program at Johns Hopkins focuses on multiple aspects of biology, and she’d eventually like to share her knowledge with college students in the classroom. She’s excited that Johns Hopkins allows graduate students to create their own new course for undergraduate students. “I know it will be hard to get it approved by the dean, but I think the best part about science is getting other people excited about science,” she commented. As Kirstie and Isaac move on to their next stages of research and education, the Gonzaga summer and school-year research programs will welcome more student researchers marveling over new puzzles to be solved. As Dr. Anders explained, “The only way to find out what research is like is to get involved and do it,” and, at Gonzaga, “doing” science is highly encouraged. “The reason I came to Gonzaga was so that I could teach and do research with undergraduate students,” Dr. Anders shared. Through these hands-on experiences, future GU students will learn, like their predecessors, that scientific research allows for creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration—a wonderful combination of factors that contribute to personal and professional growth and can lead to great opportunities in the future. Just ask Kirstie and Isaac.

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From Honey to Humanit y It all began with five gallons of honey. The first group of Gonzaga students and staff, including AJ Treleven, a senior from Tacoma, WA, arrived in Zambezi, Zambia in the summer of 2007. Part of Gonzaga’s Comprehensive Leadership Program, the students and staff expected to volunteer in schools and learn about leadership and culture in a developing nation. It seemed minor at the time, but the sweetener they were given to use in all of their food and drink was a 5-gallon bucket of locally produced honey. “It was unique and organic,” recalled AJ, “and it only cost a few dollars for the five gallons.” While in Zambezi, the students and professors volunteered at Chilenga Basic School teaching English classes. They also learned about Zambia, the people and culture. Through a grant writing and business plans seminar, GU staff member Sima Thorpe met a local beekeeper who was looking for a market to sell the forest honey his family has produced for years. “They had huge supply but no demand, because they didn’t have a

way to get to a market,” explained AJ. Sima brought the man’s interest in finding a market for his organic honey to Anna Casciari, a senior from Poway, CA, and AJ—the two business majors—to see what they thought. “The power goes out at ten each night, so we all sat around by candlelight forming ideas, and we had this whole plan in motion that in three and a half years, we’d have the honey ready to sell at Gonzaga,” AJ shared.

The business took off much more quickly, however, when Gonzaga faculty member, Josh Armstrong, discovered two former Peace Corps volunteers who would buy the honey, bottle, export, and sell it back to Zambia Gold Honey, the not-for-profit organization created by the students. “Our first shipment was in late October of 2007,” recalled AJ, “and now you can buy Zambia Gold several places on campus, online at www.zambiagold.org, and downtown at Rocket Bakery and at the Main Market [an organic market in Spokane].” With their passion for the Zambezi people and desire to see the organization flourish, AJ became the Chief Operations Officer, Anna the Chief Marketing Officer, and Bobby Van Cleve, a senior from Sandy, UT, joined the group as their Chief Financial Officer. The team of executives have each visited Zambia, spent time in the field with the beekeepers, and worked with many members of the Gonzaga and Zambezi communities in order to make the partnership successful. “That’s one of the coolest parts,” said AJ. “We’ve

been able to do something that has involved so many people on campus and really partner with the Zambezi community.” Proceeds from sales of the honey are invested back into the Zambezi community in the form of educational initiatives. “We fund scholarships at the Chilenga School, but only the headmaster there knows where the money comes from,” explained AJ. “We believe that education is the first building block in bringing the community out of the level of poverty that it’s in right now.” From the beginning, the GU students saw the importance of creating an organization that would be a sustainable partnership between the Gonzaga and Zambezi communities. “We said that if we are going to do this, it has to be sustainable,” explained

AJ. “We can’t go in and promise all of these things and fund these schools and then, all of a sudden, leave. That’s everything we disliked about Western aid that we’ve seen thus far, so this project is an alternative to the usual. It’s a localized approach for localized solutions. We believe in letting the ideas come from the Zambezi people.” Over the two and a half years of its existence, Zambia Gold and the Comprehensive Leadership Program have been nominated for a Student Leadership Award and have received the 2009 “Best in Class” award from the Jenzabar Foundation, which, according to its web site, seeks to “recognize and support the good works and humanitarian efforts of student leaders serving others across the global community.” The Jenzabar Foundation award came with a grant, which was used to retruss the school roof, fix a giant crack in the wall, and add another window to allow more light into the Chilenga classrooms since the school does not have electricity. “We also have a volunteer force that has raised $2000 for more scholarships through a letter-writing campaign, and we are just now starting to venture out into other areas, like infrastructure,” explained AJ. “We are raising funds to get satellite internet out to the community. We have nursing students working on health care initiatives and even an engineering student who did studies on water quality and well structure. There’s really something for everyone.” While all three of the original officers for Zambia Gold Honey have stepped down now to make way for the new student leadership of the organization, they will stay involved on the Board of Directors, and AJ hopes to return to Zambia again to visit his friends and continue building relationships. He also encourages others to have their own experiences in Zambia or with the project in Spokane. Like him, they may not only grow in their business acumen but also be profoundly changed by the experience. “I think back to sitting on the edge of the Zambezi River as the sun set over these huge plains, watching little kids running around laughing, and a Jesuit phrase comes to mind: ‘breaking your heart open.’ In going to Zambia, my heart was broken open, and all the people, the smiles, and the look in their eyes is what put it all back together and has really shaped who I am today.”—And to think it all started with five gallons of honey.

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Campus Roadmap

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Gonzaga University prepares students for the world… but your journey starts on brick walkways of our 130-acre campus, in historic and modern buildings, and at the banks of the flowing Spokane River. Our campus community is a microcosm in itself and is just minutes away from Spokane’s vibrant downtown.

Start Here

Church Named after a Patron Saint of Youth, St. Al’s invites you to step inside and reflect on your own spirituality.

Business This building is the perfect place to start “taking care of business.”

Sciences You’ll find the chemistry is right at Hughes Hall.

Arts Whether you are making art or viewing it, express yourself at the Jundt Art Center and Museum.

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Applied sciences

Professional Studies Expanding your practical knowledge and expertise is the goal of the School of Professional Studies.

Robots collide and power grids are tested in PACCAR, GU’s 1st “green” bldg.

College Hall This is where it all starts. Core classes, offices, and Magnuson Theatre are found here.

Halls Gonzaga has great residence hall options. Check out where you’ll live on campus.

Education Preparing students to lead the students of tomorrow happens everyday in the School of Education

The Wall

The COG

If you’ve got something to say, say it here.

The COG offers the cafeteria, a grill, a sandwich shop, and the bookstore. Can you say “Circulus Omnium Gonzagorium”?

Crosby Center Engineering Building a strong career is the result of efforts invested here.

From hanging out to banking to ministry opportunities, activities abound at the Crosby Student Center.

Library Any way you like to study, it’s covered at the Foley Center. There is also an awesome view of Spokane from the top floor.

Fitness Center This place will really get your cardio racing. It has excellent equipment and is a great place to socialize.

McCarthey Here you’ll find 6,000 seats surrounding one of the toughest home courts in collegiate sports.

Law School Here you’ve got to pass class before you pass the bar.

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Life on Campus The saying goes, “life is what you make of it”, and at Gonzaga University, there are plenty of resources to make the most of your life on campus. Residence halls, the Crosby Center, and our world-famous “Kennel” are just a few of the facilities where you can explore what inspires you. Experience the beauty of nature’s four seasons while developing friendships that will last a lifetime.

Only part of a student’s education takes place in the classroom. Gonzaga has a campus full of opportunities. The fitness center offers workout facilities for all students, an indoor lap pool, and a smoothie bar. It’s open every day until 10 p.m. Ever wanted to try jiu-jitsu? Interested in mock trials? How about philosophy? Gonzaga has dozens of cultural, political, service, and academic clubs waiting for new members. Still looking for something to do? Check out The Wall – kind of like a giant Post-It® note – across from the Crosby Center, where people paint information about current happenings, meetings, and concerts.

Resources By the way, the Crosby Center is a good place to meet up with friends and check out what’s going on. Besides housing the largest collection of Bing Crosby (a Gonzaga alumnus and famous crooner) memorabilia in the country, the Crosby Center is also home to the student activities office, student government, the Career Center, a bank, and a post office. There’s also the Crosby Café, an organic food store, and an ATM. If all the campus activities have proven too much of a distraction, remember that there is a 24-hour computer lab. Battling writer’s block? There is an English writing lab in College Hall open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. where tutors are available to help students with papers. If you do have to pull an all-nighter in a computer lab and feel uneasy about walking back to your room, the Knights and Setons, two campus service organizations,

offer an escort service which ensures that you’ll safely get back to your hall.

Residence Hall Life Since Gonzaga’s campus is only a 20-minute walk from end to end, a car is more of a luxury than a necessity. In reality, you’ll be able to find much of what you need right on campus. That’s one of the reasons all freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus in one of the University’s residence halls, houses or apartment complexes. In your new home, you’ll always be close to the activity on campus and never too far from your 8 a. m. class. Each residence hall has its own personality and history. Some house all male or female students; some are coed. Some have room for 360 students; some can fit just 40. Though drugs and alcohol are forbidden in every residence hall, those who live in the wellness community sign an agreement saying they’ll stay drug, alcohol, and tobacco free while they live there. The residence life communities are divided into six areas, each with a live-in supervising professional Residence Director. Many smaller buildings have live-in student Assistant Directors or Senior Resident Assistants. These important leaders help resolve disagreements, make sure students follow the University rules, and work to create nurturing communities. Each residence hall is locked 24 hours a day; residents are given their own keys. Every building has a lobby with vending machines, lounge furniture, study rooms, and recreation equipment. Laundry areas are open 24/7 and are non-coin operated.

“I like to walk around on campus and look at the buildings and think of all the people that have been here, those who are here, and those who are yet to come. I also love swimming, studying at the library, and hanging out at Crosby. You want to know what is the best part of campus? Its people.” L. Fabiola Watts ’13, Economics – Ensenada, Mexico

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“The GU community is just that, a community. School isn’t just buildings and strangers; it’s home and family.” Angela Weiss, ’12 Civil Engineering – Eagle River, AK

A typical residence hall room has two beds, two desks, two dressers with mirrors, and two closets. There’s a phone, cable connection, and two DSL-T1 Internet connections. Also, the entire campus is wireless. The interior décor of your room is up to you. Many students like to loft their beds in creative ways to provide more floor space. Mini-refrigerators and microwaves are available for rent.

Dining Around Campus Since you can only cook so many things in a microwave, students living on campus are required to have a University meal plan. That means you can eat at several places around campus. There’s the Marketplace – the main dining hall – in the COG (Circulus Omnium Gonzagorium). There’s also Spike’s Grill, Duff’s Bistro, Pandini’s for Italian, the Sub Connection, the Crosby Café espresso bar and the Cherry Blossom organic food store. Don’t miss the blended coffee drinks at Jazzman’s Café or Thomas Hammer originals in the Jepson Center.

Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) Under the division of Student Life, the Unity Multicultural Education Center extends its open door policy to all students and offers many formal and informal gatherings celebrating the diversity of the human community. UMEC and its programs promote cultural understanding, intercultural competency, and the dignity of all people through education, support, and advocacy. UMEC’s primary purpose is to assist Gonzaga University in developing and

“UMEC has the most welcoming and friendly people on campus. They offer tons of great movies and activities to learn about different cultures and lifestyles.” Ellen McCoy, ’12 History and Religious Studies – Los Angeles, CA

expanding its commitment to recruit, nurture, and retain students, faculty, and staff of diverse cultural backgrounds who add to and can benefit from the distinctive educational and social experience of campus and community life. UMEC is a community gathering place for active and open dialogue regarding racial, cultural, and social justice issues for all members of the Gonzaga Community. UMEC also serves as a home away from home. It has a full kitchen, meeting rooms, a computer room, cable T.V. and plenty of yard space for cook outs. It serves as a regular meeting place for numerous student clubs, support groups, and community organizations. It is a comfortable place to study, to make new friends, and to just relax. UMEC is the place to experience unity through diversity. The UMEC staff plans, assists others in planning, and sponsors numerous cultural events throughout the year. They also work to encourage all students, faculty, and staff, to participate in cultural and cross-cultural educational and social learning experiences both on campus and in the greater Spokane Community.

Minis t r y

University Ministry As a part of the University’s commitment to the education of the whole person, Gonzaga, as both Catholic in religious identity and Jesuit in educational philosophy, emphasizes the importance of spiritual development as a key aspect of being a successful person. University Ministry’s mission is to meet students exactly where they are spiritually and religiously, and to help them deepen their faith, learning how their faith relates to the religious commitments of others.

“GU retreats create magical weekends that foster friendships, make unforgettable memories, and bring you even closer to yourself.” Amanda Gilliam, ’12 Public Relations – Lima, Peru

The University Ministry office, located in the Crosby Student Center, provides opportunities for students to practice and grow in their religious identity. Students become friends with the priests, nuns, lay chaplains and staff members. University Ministry offers the Eucharist (Mass) on campus daily, and on Sunday night, many students flock to the Student Chapel or to St. Aloysius Church to pray and sing at the nighttime Masses. University Ministry also builds friendly relationships with the local churches, synagogues, and mosques in Spokane in order to help Gonzaga students connect with these off-campus worship communities. Additionally, an on-campus ecumenical worship group called THIRST meets weekly, and University Ministry offers personal spiritual direction to all interested students. Blessed Peter Faber House (formerly called Campus House) serves as the center for the planning and preparation of all seventeen University Ministry retreats held each year. This house is staffed by two students who live there, schedule all activities for the House, and offer hospitality to any students dropping by to hang out. Fostering and promoting the goals and spirit of University Ministry, the house residents provide activities which respond to the recreational, educational, and spiritual needs of the Gonzaga community at large. Such activities include serving as a reunion space for those who have gone on retreats, hosting Movie and Mandibles events, offering a full

kitchen for baking and preparing for birthday parties, and providing a meeting place for spiritual conversation groups. Besides the on-campus spiritual and religious opportunities, Gonzaga’s University Ministry office offers one of the most extensive retreat programs in the nation, including: The Freshmen Retreat

For thirty to forty students each time, all first year students are invited to get away for the weekend to connect with their classmates, themselves, and their spirituality. Students learn about the key relationships that make Gonzaga University what it is. The Pilgrimage

The goal of this ten-mile hike is to bring together the new freshmen with members of the sophomore, junior and senior classes, as well as with members of the faculty, staff, and alumni on a pilgrimage through the Idaho wilderness to the Mission of the Sacred Heart at Cataldo, Idaho. The Search Retreat

Student leaders help their peers learn how to share their faith and how their beliefs connect to service on the longest running retreat in University history (since the 1960s). The Cardoner Retreat

Students relax and reflect in the quiet, picturesque town of Wallace, Idaho. The retreat focuses on learning how friendships, when built well, are the primary means God uses to look after and lead humanity.

A Sample of Annual Campus Events:

Distinctive Programs Gonzaga offers several special programs to challenge, maximize and enhance the university experience. The Comprehensive Leadership Program encourages students to explore and utilize their own brands of leadership effectively. The rigorous Honors Program expands minds, and the Hogan Program prepares students for entrepreneurial leadership. Service Learning puts theory into practice, and Military Science (ROTC) develops the confidence and leadership needed by officers in the U.S. Army. Each special program is focused on enhancing the Jesuit ethos of educating the whole person.

Honors Program

Hogan Program

Each year, approximately 20 students from the entering freshman class are selected from about 150 applicants to enroll in the Honors Program. The Program is designed to provide academically gifted students with a rigorous four-year humanities-based curriculum. Honors students enjoy the privileges of smaller classes, a select faculty, access to Hopkins House, an Honors scholarship, and no charge for credits in excess of the usual 18-credit maximum per semester. During commencement ceremonies, participants are awarded an Honors diploma and special recognition. Selection of Honors students is based on grades, standardized test scores, curriculum, extracurricular interests and involvement, independent intellectual achievement, oral expression, letters of recommendation, a personal interview, and the quality of an essay on the Honors application form.

Students from all majors who are interested in creating their own business and non-profits are invited to apply for the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. Approximately 25 students a year are chosen based on the Hogan Program application. Hogan students graduate with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Leadership and participate in internships, visits to local companies, mentorships, networking opportunities, community service projects and the New Venture Lab – a student run “idea incubator.” Selection for the Program is based on grades, standardized test scores especially in math, academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, creativity, and service to others.

• April’s Angels • Black Student Union Dinner • Charity Ball • Easter Allies • Gonzaga Experience… Live • Hawaiian Pacific Island Luau • International Student Union Dinner • Madonnastock • Military Ball • Mission: Possible • Pilgrimage • Relay for Life • Santa’s Helpers • Spring Dance Recital

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P ROGR A M S

Military Science

“The Comprehensive Leadership Program is more than a class; it is a community of learners who through discussion, projects and service develop a greater understanding of leadership. You walk away from CLP class wondering how you can become a more internal and authentic leader, in order that you may live the life of a servant leader for your community. Oh, and it’s fun too.” David Dunphy, ’12 Environmental Studies – Issaquah, WA

The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program is a cooperative effort between the U. S. Army and Gonzaga University that focuses on building confidence, leadership and an intellectual context for service in the military, while qualifying men and women for a commissioned officer position in the Army. Before entering their freshman or sophomore year, students may compete for a portion of the $1 million in scholarship funds that the U. S. Army invests in Gonzaga’s program. Non-scholarship recipients may enroll in the ROTC program as late as the end of their sophomore year. Gonzaga’s ROTC graduates consistently rank at the top of the ROTC graduates nationwide. It is the belief of Gonzaga’s program directors and graduates that this is because Gonzaga ROTC cadets are first students, then cadets. The values of the ROTC program – loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage – are matched closely to the University’s Jesuit ethos of educating the whole person. Gonzaga ROTC cadets fulfill the ethics-based University core; develop leadership skills from service activities, sports, and student clubs; and maintain active social lives.

Community Involvement and Service Learning The Center for Community Action and Service Learning (CCASL) is a busy place where all students are welcome, whether they are looking to get involved in a service project or to find a community of students who are interested in making a difference in the world. With a staff of 30, including student workers, CCASL provides students with information on hundreds of community agencies where they can volunteer or with whom they can pursue post-graduate volunteer opportunities. There are two forms of service learning at Gonzaga: curricular-based, in which a faculty member integrates a service project into an academic course, and co-curricular-based, in which students participate in service projects outside the University curriculum. The University is credited with providing the most service hours of any organization in the City of Spokane – over 120,000 hours each year.

Mission Possible

Comprehensive Leadership Program

Each spring, Gonzaga students travel to various parts of the country to participate in Gonzaga’s Alternative Spring Break Program – more commonly referred to as “MISSION: POSSIBLE.” The program, spearheaded by a small group of students interested in serving impoverished communities outside the region, has developed into an annual event for over 100 students. Under the direction of CCASL, students create and coordinate fundraising events to help cover program costs. In addition to receiving Gonzaga-funded grants, the group has established unique partnerships with supporting Spokane area businesses.

Gonzaga’s Comprehensive Leadership Program develops future leaders – women and men who are capable of developing a vision for a better world, and have the means to guide others toward fulfillment of that vision. Through academic coursework, reflective self-study, and co-curricular activities, this interdisciplinary, undergraduate leadership program prepares students to be great leaders on campus, in their community, and in their profession. CLP is not a major; rather, the certificate program is intended to complement students’ existing academic goals and to enhance their leadership skills.

A Sample of CCASL Service Programs:

• Campus Kids • Campus Kitchen • Computers for Kids • Curricular-based Service Learning • Environmental Outreach • Face AIDS/AIDS Awareness • Gonzaga Athletes Mentoring for Excellence (GAME) • Gonzaga Indian Education Outreach Program (GIEOP) • Gonzaga University Specialized Recreation (GUSR) • Homeless Outreach • Human Action • Program for International Education and Relief (PIER) • Self-Esteem Mentors Increasing Life’s Excitement (SMILE) • Senior Citizen Outreach • Shaw Connection • Zag Study Buddies

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Arts True to its Jesuit identity, Gonzaga embraces artistic creation and appreciation as central to its educational mission.

Performing Arts Throughout each year, students present several dramatic performances at Russell Theatre. In recent years, the theatre has produced classics (Pride and Prejudice and Lysistrata), contemporary plays (45 Seconds from Broadway and Dead Man Walking), musicals (Once Upon a Mattress and Pippin), and various children’s plays. The theatre also hosts studentwritten and student-directed plays, Gonzaga University Theatre Sports (GUTS – which is an improvisational comedy troupe), and a spring dance concert (featuring jazz, ballet, modern, tap, and musical theatre). Off campus, students work at local professional theatre companies and with the local stagehands union. In addition, actors and technicians compete at the annual American College Theatre Festival.

Fine Arts Jundt Art Center and Museum

This beautifully-situated, state-of-the-art facility provides students in the Art Department ample studio spaces for working in the areas of ceramics, design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The Jundt Art Center also includes a theatre-style lecture hall, which is used for art history courses, as well as for visiting lectures and video/ film presentations. The adjacent Jundt Art Museum houses the University’s large permanent collection, along with temporary exhibits of student and faculty art. Gonzaga’s growing collection includes works by old masters (Rodin, Rembrandt, Goya, and Hogarth) as well as modern masters (Picasso, Giacometti, Johns, Close, and Anderle).

The Arcade Gallery

The Arcade Gallery and Chancellor’s Room house both temporary and permanent exhibits, including a chandelier and other glass works by Dale Chihuly. During the year, the Museum exhibits works by local, regional, national, and international figures in many different media. The Jundt Art Museum also hosts receptions and lectures in conjunction with its exhibits. The Museum houses a major research facility – the Print Study room – which contains a range of materials on individual artists and art history. Additionally, it provides access to the electronic catalogue of the Museum’s holdings.

Musical Arts Gonzaga is the only Jesuit University on the West Coast that offers both a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Music Education. Dating back to 1889, Gonzaga University has a long and truly outstanding tradition in the formal study of music. The Music Department allows students at all levels of music proficiency to pursue their interests. The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for maximum flexibility, allowing students to specialize in performance, composition, conducting, jazz performance, or general studies. This program may also be combined with majors in related fields such as communications, philosophy, or theology. All Gonzaga students, regardless of major, are invited to audition for the performing ensembles and pursue private vocal and instrumental lessons. Additionally, the Music Department awards scholarships to selected skilled musicians. Gonzaga’s Choral Ensembles include the University Choir, University Chorale, and the Gregorian Schola. Other choral groups on campus include several University Ministry choral groups, and the student directed a cappella group Big Bing Theory. From the Wind Symphony, Chamber Winds and Symphony Orchestra, to the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combos and Pep Band, the instrumental ensembles are open to music majors and non-majors alike.

“Whether it is a theatre production in Magnuson Theatre, spoken word in Crosby, BBT singing at an event, or an art exhibit in Jundt, I find myself inspired by the compilation of originality on this campus.” Giselle Cunanan ’10, Sociology – San Diego, CA

Athl e t ics

Athletics

ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES Varsity

Baseball (M) Basketball (M/F)

Into athletics? At Gonzaga you’ll find dozens of opportunities to workout, play, and compete. Intramural sports abound, along with club sports and fitness facilities to get your cardio in gear. But if you’d rather watch people sweat than do it yourself, you can cheer the Bulldogs on to victory in the McCarthey Athletic Center or outside on the field, court, or river.

Crew (M/F) Cross Country/ Track (M/F) Golf (M/F)

Something for Everybody

Soccer (M/F)

After a long lecture or rigorous study session, there’s no better way to unwind than by working up a little sweat. At Gonzaga, even the sport-phobic will be able to find a way to get their blood pumping. For those who crave competition, a world of intramural and club sports awaits. All students have access to the Charlotte Y. Martin Centre where they can run, swim, dance, and work out in the Rudolf Fitness Center, or play basketball, volleyball or racquetball.

Tennis (M/F) Volleyball (F) EXAMPLES OF INTRAMURAL

Badminton Basketball Bench Press Competition Dodgeball Tournament Flag Football Racquetball Soccer Softball Table Tennis

Nationally Recognized

Tennis

GU student-athletes go head-to-head with Division I players from the West Coast Conference, against schools like Loyola Marymount University, Pepperdine University, Saint Mary’s College, Santa Clara University, and the Universities of Portland, San Diego, and San Francisco. At the start of every school year, athletic director Mike Roth talks with each team about his expectations for the student-athlete at GU. “Our goals are to win, to be successful athletically, and to achieve and excel in the classroom. They are equally important.” The University’s dedication to feeding the mind, body, and spirit shows up on the court, field, green, and on the water – through both superior athleticism and sportsmanship. For example, Gonzaga’s men’s basketball team had a jaw-dropping run to the Elite Eight

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Volleyball EXAMPLES OF CLUB

Bomb Squad (hip hop dance) Cheerleading Cycling Dance Team Hockey Lacrosse Paintball Rugby Skiing/Snowboarding Soccer Softball Ultimate Frisbee

of the NCAA “March Madness” tournament in 1999, and then to the Sweet Sixteen in 2000 and 2001. Adding to the excitement as a basketball powerhouse, since 1999, the Zags have played in twelve consecutive NCAA tournaments, including two other rounds of the Sweet Sixteen in 2006 and 2009.

Shared Successes But there’s more to GU athletics than men’s basketball. Other Gonzaga intercollegiate teams give Zag fans something to cheer about. The women’s crew team has earned first place in the West Coast Conference for the past twelve years and has placed third at the Avaya National Championships. Gonzaga’s women’s basketball team advanced to the WCC championship game and participated in the NCAA tournament for the first time in 2007. They made the NCAA tournament again in 2009 and played in the Sweet Sixteen in 2010. Men’s soccer teams have placed high in the WCC and have competed in the NCAA tournament. Men’s baseball also has had stellar seasons and has taken first place in the WCC and made it to the second game of Regionals in the NCAA tournament in 2009. The teams have graduated athletes to their respective professional leagues, including three who have played in World Series games, two on World Cup rosters, several NBA athletes, and a former crew athlete who competed on the 2006 Winter Olympics Women’s Speed Skating Team.

“Basketball games are probably the most unifying aspect of Gonzaga. Everyone is there cheering and having fun with friends and meeting new people. The atmosphere is almost indescribable!” Jasmine Hernandez, ’13 Biology – Sacramento, CA

Sp o ka ne

Off-Campus/Spokane Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, WA, a city of 200,000 situated in beautiful eastern Washington State. Less than three hundred miles east of Seattle, and 150 miles south of the Canadian border, the city features the Spokane River which runs right by campus, a vibrant downtown only a 15-minute walk from campus, and hundreds of ways for you to spend your time out of class.

The Great Outdoors If you like spending time outside, you’re in luck. The Centennial Trail, 39 miles of paved pathway closed to motorized vehicles, stretching from Nine Mile Falls to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, winds right through Gonzaga and often along the Spokane River. Run, walk, bike, or skate it. Speaking of skating, Spokane has several skate parks. Get your fill of pipes, ledges, ramps, variously sized bowls, and oververts. If your skates have blades though, head over to Eagle’s Ice-A-Rena (indoors) or the Riverfront Park Pavilion (outdoors, October through March) and show off your scratch spins, slap shots and figure-eights. If hiking appeals to you, visit the Dishman Hills Natural Area, Liberty Lake, the 9,587acre Riverside State Park or Mt. Spokane State Park (14,000 acres climbing to a 5,889foot summit) for quiet woodsy get-aways. Around the end of November, Mt. Spokane turns white and welcoming for cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, and snowmobiling. Within an hour and a half drive, there are three other fabulous ski areas, and within about four hours, you’re into Montana or Canada with enough winter sports action to keep you occupied until the snow melts. Minnehaha Park, about 5 miles from Gonzaga on the Centennial Trail, is great for mountain biking and rock climbing. Keep following the river and you’ll also encounter a disc golf course and a couple of Spokane County’s public golf courses. More into water sports? The Spokane River runs through the heart of downtown with a

stunning view of the falls. Rafting, kayaking and canoeing are popular activities further down the river, and fishing opportunities abound in the 76 lakes throughout the region. Spokane also has dozens of public parks, the crown jewel of which is Manito Park. Within Manito is a Japanese garden, a formal English garden, a rose garden, a duck pond, a perennial garden, and a conservatory.

The Great Indoors There’s also plenty to do indoors. Try the climbing wall or yoga studios – some of which offer Pilates and belly dancing. After you’re done being active, check local newspapers – free weeklies like The Inlander or Out There, or Spokane’s daily, The SpokesmanReview – or fliers around campus for who’s playing around town. THE KNITTING FACTORY CONCERT HOUSE, SPOKANE ARENA and the INB PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, all host big-name acts such as Avril Lavigne, Beyonce, Blue Man Group, Carrie Underwood, Def Leppard, The Fray, Incubus, James Taylor, Michael Buble, Modest Mouse, Rascal Flats, and Tool. Fat Tuesday’s and Real Soda welcome all ages and offer a more local music scene. Spokane’s symphony orchestra performs more than 60 concerts a year, including classical, chamber and pops performances at the recently restored historic art decoencrusted, Martin-Woldson Theater at the Fox. Take the short walk downtown and you’ll find River Park Square, home of the AMC 20 Movie Theatres. There’s a good chance one of 20 screens will be showing something you want to see. Banana Republic, the Gap, Abercrombie and Fitch, Bath and Body Works,

“There’s a lot to explore within walking, biking, and driving distance. The downtown area is fun, and if you have a bike, the Centennial Trail is a nice outdoor activity for the day.” Leah Beckett, ’12 English, Writing Track – Glastonbury, CT

Sp o ka ne

Pottery Barn, Macy’s, Restoration Hardware, Nordstrom – they’re all there too. A quick

drive or bus ride will bring you to several other malls, shopping centers, and specialty shops. At Gonzaga, you’ll have plenty of reading, but just so you know, there are Barnes and Noble, Border’s Books, and the locally owned Auntie’s book stores for your perusing pleasure. You can also catch an array of readings and lectures there. An IMAX theatre is in Riverfront Park, and a few blocks south is the Bing Crosby Theater – a classic old theatre that plays alternative films and hosts concerts and shows. Downtown, you’ll also find Interplayers Theatre. Galleries throughout town feature photography, painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass and mixed media. Low on cash? Catch a movie at the Garland Theatre for just $2.50 or one on campus for free. In historic Browne’s Addition, on the west side of town, visit the MAC – the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture – for exhibits of American Native life, regional history, and travelling art exhibits.

Spectator Sports The Spokane Arena lays down the ice for Spokane Chiefs hockey games. And for

die-hard football fans, Spokane has its own Arena Football team, The Shock and provides easy access to Eastern Washington University and Washington State University when you absolutely have to catch live college football.

Food for Every Budget After all this running around, you must be famished. What are you in the mood for? A smorgasbord of fast food choices fit in well with a college-student budget. But if you want to splurge a little (or maybe a friend or relative is in town and wants to take you out?), take your pick from Indian, Italian, Russian, Moroccan, Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and a host of Chinese restaurants. Favorites in the neighborhood include David’s Pizza, Ionic Burrito, Starbucks, The Ultimate Bagel, Pho Van, Chapala, and Woolfy’s. Breakfast, anyone? How about Krispy Kreme doughnuts, Dolly’s for a cool diner experience, or Frank’s, if you feel like eating in a train car.

Coffee, coffee, coffee. Besides Starbucks, you can get your java jolt at the local chain of Rocket Bakeries, the hip and tasty Rockwood Bakery, or any of about 100 drive-thru coffee huts and shops found conveniently on almost every block.

WEBSITES visitspokane.com greaterspokane.org northwestmuseum.org knittingfactory.com inlander.com spokanearena.com

An Entire Year of Events

bloomsday.org

In September, explore the many cuisine options, arts and crafts booths, outdoor concerts, and the lively atmosphere of

riverparksquare.com spokanehoopfest.net

Riverfront Park’s Pig Out in the Park.

Tour downtown the beginning of October and February for the Visual Arts Tour of paintings, sculpture, and photography. Ring in the New Year with First Night Spokane. The non-alcoholic festivities stretch throughout the downtown streets. Ten dollars buys your entertainment for the evening – everything from ice sculptures and art exhibits to live bands, dancing, and theatrical performances. The first Sunday in May means it’s Bloomsday – Spokane’s annual 12K road race – and 50,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes take over the streets. Plan to be around in June to watch or participate in Hoopfest. All ages and skill levels compete, as downtown Spokane hosts the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the country.

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And if That’s not Enough, Cross the Border Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is about 30 minutes from Spokane. Perched on Lake Coeur d’Alene, you can enjoy a host of water sports or just frolic in the warm sand. The resort town is the area’s best spot to see Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes. Keep driving and there you are in Montana, a whole new state. Give the wheel a hard yank to the left, and you’ll find yourself in Canada, a whole new country.

The world desperately

needs

men and women of competence and conscience who generously

give of themselves for

others.

Fr. Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, SJ

C u r r icu lu m CORE

“The core curriculum allows students to explore a variety of subject areas – from English, religion, and philosophy to science and math. By fulfilling the core, students can discover their passions while developing the total self.” Katelin Eastman, ’12 Public Relations and Political Science – Lafayette, CO

Core Curriculum This basic set of courses in thought and expression, philosophy, religious studies, mathematics, and English literature – is the foundation of every student’s academic experience at Gonzaga. In keeping with our Jesuit ethos, the core is designed to ensure that every student has the ability to communicate; to solve problems analytically and creatively; to think and express oneself clearly; to formulate an argument; to listen to and work with others; and to have a sense of the larger workings of society as a whole.

While various schools within the University add courses that complement the Core, all students share a basis in 31 credits of coursework, through which they acquire skills that are carried over into classroom experiences across all disciplines. Except for the Thought and Expression Block, which is taken during the freshman year, the Core can be completed at each student’s own pace. While completing the Core, students inevitably encounter perennial questions about cause and effect, ethics, truth, and personal responsibility. In response, they develop intellectual frameworks that help give meaning to events around them and guidance through difficult situations. Thus, the Core prepares students for a lifetime of thoughtful reflection and decisive action. Alumni often say that the foundation they receive in philosophy and religious studies is what they come back to as they make critical decisions in their lives and careers. This foundation is what distinguishes a Jesuit education.

Course Samples Philosophy of Art

An analysis of beauty, creativity and taste according to the theories of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and selected contemporary philosophers. Several representative works from all areas of the fine arts are examined in light of the aesthetic principles of classical philosophy.

Health Care Ethics

Ethical concepts and issues in the medical field: personhood, relationship between health care professional and patient, experimentation, rights to health care, and allocation of health care resources. Multicultural and World Literature

This course introduces students to literature through works produced by different minority groups in America and/ or by cultures throughout the world. This course examines the major genres of literature (poetry, fiction, and drama), and entails practice in effective critical writing based on close analysis of literary texts.

“The core prepares you for life by setting you

apart from the rest of college graduates because it forms you

into a well-rounded individual. You learn

about things that heighten your

whole experience

of being alive.” Havilah Etter, ’12, Political Science and International Relations – Battle Ground, WA

S cie nces a nd A rts

Arts and Sciences AREAS Of STUDY Advertising (Comm. Arts)* Applied Comm. Studies Art Biochemistry Biology • Research Option

Expand your mind as you expand your world at Gonzaga University. The Jesuit ideal of developing the whole person – intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually – is the foundation of the College of Arts and Sciences. The inspiration and understanding of visual arts, music, language, religion, history, culture, mathematics and science is embraced and fulfilled in this college.

Broadcasting and Electronic Media Studies Catholic Studies* Chemistry Classical Civilization Criminal Justice Dance* Economics English • Writing Track Environmental Studies French German* History International Studies • Asian Studies • European Studies • International Relations • Latin American Studies Italian* Italian Studies Journalism Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Music Music Education Native American Studies* Philosophy • Kossel Track Physics Political Science

At the Core of Arts and Sciences The College of Arts and Sciences plays an important role in the life of every Gonzaga student. All the classes in Gonzaga University’s core curriculum are taught within the College, which means that all students – from engineers to accountants to special education teachers – begin their education with a foundation in arts and sciences, following the Jesuit ideal of educating the whole person. In addition, over half of all Gonzaga students are enrolled in degree programs within the College of Arts and Sciences. The goal of these degree programs is to help students become creative and analytical thinkers with strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities and communication skills. The College exposes students to a variety of disciplines and fields of concentration in the humanities and the social and physical sciences. Advising is a critical component of any student’s experience in the College of Arts and Sciences. No matter their subject specialty, all advisors are trained in the requirements and academic opportunities available within the University and are prepared to assist and advise students as they begin to shape their academic plan.

Psychology Public Relations Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Women’s and Gender Studies *

* Concentrations Or Minors Only

A Sense of Pace and Space The facilities available are designed to enhance student learning. From a composition lab in the music department where students can write and study music to the nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer in the chemistry department, all facility development is planned with the goal of helping the student to see and understand the world in a new way.

Chart Your Course Students in the College of Arts and Sciences spend their first two years at Gonzaga exploring academic opportunities through the core curriculum and other areas of study that interest them. Many students enter with a firm idea of what subject they will choose as a major, some are undecided, and others change their minds as they develop as students. The University and College core courses include four philosophy courses, two English, three religious studies, one math, one speech, a foreign language, a laboratory science, a fine arts, two history, one social justice, and additional courses among the social sciences, math, literature, and sciences.

PreProfessional Tracks Pre-dentistry Pre-health sciences Pre-law Pre-medicine Pre-physical therapy Pre-veterinary studies Music Emphases

Composition General Studies Performance Music minors

Conducting Jazz Music Performance

ad m in B u s i n e ss

“The New Venture Lab provides an incredible opportunity to gain experience in entrepreneurial settings, especially in areas such as market research, cost accounting, and business plan development. It’s a great way to apply skills you’ve learned in class in addition to a strong point on your resume.” Brian Parasida, ’11 Accounting and Business Administration (Finance Concentration) – Bellevue, WA

Getting Down to Business

Making Connections

Early in the academic life of a business major are core classes in economics, business law, statistics, accounting and information systems. By junior year, students select a program of study in accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, law and public policy, management information systems, marketing, or operations and supply chain management. With the guidance of their advisors and professors, students are encouraged to look for internships in order to apply their education to a professional environment. The Career Center provides further assistance with resume writing and business etiquette workshops. It holds on-campus job fairs and dedicates a multitude of other resources to help students learn how to market themselves. Students interview with companies that recruit on campus and develop mentoring relationships through the Gonzaga Alumni Mentoring Program.

Working closely with the faculty is an important aspect of a student’s education in the School of Business. As experts in the fields they teach, many faculty members are actively engaged as consultants. Their knowledge of the discipline and how to market oneself for success is invaluable. In addition, students have opportunities with real-world projects in the classroom. For example, the senior-level promotion project in marketing engages students to create and operate a working marketing agency for such clients as Canon, Honda, General Motors, and Olympus. For finance students, the Portfolio Management class is charged with the actual management of an investment portfolio. Because the School of Business stresses ethics and justice in the marketplace, faculty members are committed to teaching ethical decision-making at all levels of the business program.

Business Administration Founded in 1921, the School of Business Administration is accredited by the AACSB/International Association for Management Education. As a professional school in a Jesuit university, the business curriculum follows the Jesuit tradition of a foundation in the liberal arts in combination with business courses to provide a comprehensive preparation for successful professional careers.

MAJORS Accounting Business Administration: • Economics

A Sample of Recent Employers

• Adidas • Alaska Airlines • All American SemiConductor • ATT Wireless • Avista • Bank of America • Big-4 Accounting Firms (all 4) • Boeing • Campbell Soup • Cisco Systems • Citibank • DA Davidson & Co. • Eddie Bauer • E&J Gallo Winery • Expeditors International • Ford Motor Credit Co. • Fuji Film USA • Habitat for Humanity International • Hecla Mining • Houston Rockets • Johnson & Johnson • JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• LeMaster and Daniel • Lockheed-Martin • Merrill Lynch • Microsoft • Miller Brewing • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney • Moss Adams • Nike, Inc. • Nordstrom • PC Open, Inc. • Pfizer • Proctor & Gamble • Safeco • Stanford Medical Center • Starbucks Coffee • The FBI • The State of Washington • Transamerica • US Bank • Weyerhaeuser • Wolfgang Puck Worldwide

* for Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program participants. Find more information on the Hogan program on page 21.

• Entrepreneurship* • Finance • Human Resource Management • Individualized Study • International Business • Law and Public Policy • Management Information Systems • Marketing • Operations & Supply Chain Management

MINORS FOR NONBUSINESS MAJORS Advertising (Comm. Arts only) Analytical Finance General Business Management Information Systems Promotion

Ed u cat io n

Education The School of Education produces leaders who have a passion for learning, an appreciation of diversity, a firm grasp of educational technology, and a highly developed sense of justice.

MAJORS Department of Sport and Physical Education

Physical Education Sports Management Department of Special Education

Special Education Endorsement Areas for Teacher Certification

Early Childhood Special Education (P-3) Elementary Education (K-8) English Language Arts (5-12) English Language Learners (K-12) General Music (K-12) General Science (5-12) Health and Fitness (K-12) History (5-12)

Biology (5-12)

Instrumental Music (K-12)

Chemistry (5-12)

Mathematics (5-12)

Choral Music (K-12)

Physics (5-12)

Designated World

Reading (K-12)

Languagesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;French and

Social Studies (5-12)

Spanish (K-12)

Special Education (P-12) Theatre Arts (K-12)

The School of Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nationally accredited programs in elementary and secondary teaching, school administration, special education, physical education, and counseling, prepare students to be leaders in schools, health, and counseling settings. Additionally, the sport management degree meets the needs of students who choose to pursue public or corporate business endeavors and not-for-profit organizations. At the same time, students are encouraged to think about teaching as more than a career path. Each degree program focuses on the ethical and moral aspects of the profession and how Gonzaga students make a difference in the world by addressing inequities in all environments.

Turn the Page to Fulfillment Students can follow two different education paths. They may enroll directly in the School of Education as a major in either Special Education, Physical Education, or Sport Management. Utilizing the second option, students majoring in a College of Arts & Sciences subject area declare themselves as a teacher certification candidate and are assigned a co-advisor from the School of Education while they fulfill the requirements for teacher certification in elementary or secondary education. With technology now an integral element of any teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skill set, the School of Education incorporates resources and instruction in technology into its curriculum, with a dual focus on introducing students to a global community and increasing contact and connections between teachers, students, and families.

Prepare to Perform Wherever they choose to begin their careers, whether it is in the Peace Corps, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, or one of the many school districts that advertise on campus, School of Education graduates are well prepared through the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field placement program. Students gain at least 100 hours of valuable practical experience before they begin student-teaching. Then, in their final year, and with the help of a full-time studentteaching advisor, students complete their 16-week student-teaching experience.

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Engineering and Applied Science

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Increasingly, success in the field of engineering depends on an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to communicate with others. Gonzaga has long recognized this fact and offers a curriculum in the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) that is a combination of technical excellence and strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Putting the Pieces Together In their first two years at Gonzaga, engineering and computer science students take nearly as many courses in the humanities, speech, religion, and philosophy as they do in math and science. Returning Gonzaga graduates say the heavy dose of reading, writing, and critical and ethical analysis they experienced in philosophy and humanities courses was the best preparation they could have had for work in their careers. The more traditional engineering programs (civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer) are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. SEAS is currently working towards similar accreditation for the computer science program. In an innovative program, students in engineering management pursue a major discipline through the SEAS, but also take classes in the School of Business, preparing themselves for management positions or careers as entrepreneurs.

During their four years at Gonzaga, students are encouraged to pursue career-building opportunities through internships and jobs during either the summer or the school year. In the senior year, through the on-campus Center for Engineering Design, all Gonzaga SEAS students are linked with industry and government leaders in the Northwest region to create a senior project that resembles work students will face after graduation.

The Reward The year of intensive work culminates in â&#x20AC;&#x153;project day,â&#x20AC;? when students display their prototypes of designs and give oral presentations to the company representatives and each other. Recent projects include disaster modeling, design of an image labeler, creation of a replacement user interface, structural drawings, water and waste water design options, site development plans for Catholic University of Sudan in Juba, Sudan, a cooling system for electronic racks for the Boeing 777,

MAJORS Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Mechanical Engineering

and a low-noise amplifier to amplify thermal noise voltage from a resistor for Hewlett Packard.

Formula for Success Prof. John Dacquisto, a Gonzaga alumnus with many years of industrial experience, leads the senior project program through the Center for Engineering Design. He is typical of the School of Engineering faculty in his dedication to students and connections within the industry. All faculty encourage students to present papers at conferences, and most faculty also participate, through consulting or research, in industrial applications of their own work.

A Sample of Recent Graduate Schools

• Georgia Tech University • Gonzaga University (MBA) • Stanford University • University of Colorado • University of North Carolina • University of Notre Dame • University of Texas • University of Washington • Vanderbilt University • Washington State University

A Sample of Recent Employers

• Avista Labs • Boeing • Coffman Engineers • DCI Engineers • Google • Hewlett Packard • Isothermal Research Labs • Itron • Itronix • Microsoft • Next IT • SRI International/AI Center • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Washington State D.O.T. • World Bank

S t u d ies P r o f e ss i o n a l

“Nursing is a very challenging but also very rewarding major. There is a lot of support to be found in the tight-knit community.” Kim Williams, ’12 Nursing – Tacoma, WA

MAJORS Bachelor of Science

Professional Studies

in Nursing (for entering freshmen)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for Registered Nurses)

Human Physiology Certificate Program

Comprehensive Leadership Program (see p.23 for description)

Gonzaga Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Professional Studies prepares students for inspiring careers by providing a strong academic background along with specific education in Nursing or Human Physiology. In addition to bachelor degrees, the program also provides master and doctorate degrees in certain career areas and an undergraduate leadership program.

The School of Professional Studies offers undergraduate degree programs in human physiology and nursing, as well as a certificate in leadership. It also offers Master of Arts programs in Communication & Leadership and Organizational Leadership, a Master of Science in Nursing, and a Doctorate in Leadership Studies. A degree in Human Physiology from Gonzaga requires students develop analytical thinking skills, knowledge of scientific principles and the research process, and an ability to communicate their knowledge to others. Gonzagaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Human Physiology seeks to develop critical thinkers and scientists who are capable of graduate study in disciplines grounded in the study of human anatomy and physiology that form the foundation for careers in health science, allied health sciences, research, teaching, and private industry.

Students interested in Gonzagaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursing program apply to the program during the application for admission process in high school (or as transfer or current students if space is available). Successful applicants are admitted first to the University and then into the Nursing Program. Nursing students take University core requirement classes along with lower division science courses and must maintain a set academic standard in order to participate in clinicals and higher division Nursing courses. The combination of a liberal arts foundation and professional study gives students the best of both worlds: a strong academic background combined with a state-of-the-art scientific specialty.

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Pre-Professional Tracks

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Students graduating from pre-professional tracks are prepared to continue their studies at the most prestigious law, medical, and professional schools in the nation. The complementary majors gained through these tracks are rigorous and educate the whole person, fully-preparing each student for the next level of their education. Volunteer opportunities and internships deliver real-world experience to the graduates of these programs.

Pre-law Gonzaga offers pre-law advising to help students prepare for law school. Once a student has determined an interest in applying to law school, he or she is assigned a pre-law advisor who assists the student in developing an academic plan that will forward his or her preparation for admission. Gonzaga graduates have excelled in law school with as varied majors as business and sociology, computer science and English, and engineering and Spanish. A Sample of Recent Law Schools

• American • Arizona • Arkansas • Baylor • Boston College • Brooklyn School of Law • California at Berkeley • California Western • Chapman • Chicago • Colorado • Creighton • Dayton • Denver • DePaul • Florida • Florida State • George Mason • George Washington • Gonzaga • Houston • Idaho • Loyola (Chicago) • Loyola (LMU) • Loyola (New Orleans) • Marquette • Memphis

• Michigan • Michigan State • Minnesota • Montana • North Carolina • New York (NYU) • North Dakota • Oklahoma • Oklahoma City • Pennsylvania • Pepperdine • Puget Sound • Richmond • Roger Williams • Rutgers • St. Mary’s • San Francisco • Santa Clara • Seton Hall • Southern California • Syracuse • Texas • Utah • Wake Forest • Western New England • Whittier • William & Mary • Wisconsin

Pre-health Sciences Gonzaga offers students tracks designed to prepare them for study in dentistry, medicine, physical therapy, veterinary studies, and other professional schools. Students in these tracks pursue a major complimentary to their interests while completing science courses that meet the minimum requirements for professional schools: one semester of both general and inorganic chemistry, three to four semesters of biology, two semesters of organic chemistry, two semesters of physics, and two semesters of English. Students interested in careers in physical or occupational therapy, physician assistant programs, corporate fitness, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and business careers in health fitness and human performance also meet with their advisors to develop academic plans that focus on courses required for admission to graduate schools specializing in these areas. While requiring a rigorous program in the sciences, Gonzaga’s pre-health science tracks seek to educate the whole person. Students receive a strong background in the humanities through the University’s core, and they are also encouraged to seek out volunteer opportunities that develop and demonstrate their concern for others. A Sample of Recent Medical and Professional Schools

• Baylor University • Case Western Reserve • Columbia University • Creighton University • Emory University • Georgetowvn University • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine • Loyola University of Chicago • Marquette University • Mayo Medical School • Minnesota • North Dakota • Ohio State University • Oregon Health Sciences University • Regis University • St. Louis University

• Tulane University • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences • University of California – Los Angeles • University of Colorado • University of Hawaii • University of Pennsylvania • University of Southern California • University of Washington

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Study Abroad

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Gonzaga students expand their global perspective through the study abroad program. Students can spend all or part of their school year in countries such as Italy, France, Spain, China, England, Japan, Mexico, and Zambia. While continuing to educate the whole person, students are inspired by the people, cultures, languages, and histories of places around the globe.

Many Gonzaga students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad, usually in their junior year. Studying outside of the United States allows students to immerse themselves in other cultures and better appreciate the diversity of peoples throughout the world, another critical element of a Jesuit education. Students who study abroad often develop proficiency in other languages, become familiar with new customs and beliefs, and gain access to great historical monuments and works of art.

“I think studying abroad is a great opportunity for students because one can really expand one’s knowledge of culture and grow as an individual. Gonzaga’s program is also so well recognized that it is an honor to be a part of it.” Agnes Pomykala, ’13 Accounting and Economics – Portland, OR

Gonzaga offers a variety of study abroad opportunities for qualified students. Students work with the Study Abroad Office and their advisor early in their college career to select programs appropriate to their personal interests and major. Students may study abroad on sponsored programs, exchange programs, faculty-led programs, and non-sponsored programs.

“The Florence program is like a bird flying for the first time. You are terrified at first and have no idea what you are doing, until suddenly it’s all natural, the traveling and Italian culture. It’s the most exhilarating experience of your life. Benissimo!”

Sponsored Programs: • Australia (School for Field Studies) • China (Beijing) • Costa Rica (School for Field Studies) • El Salvador (San Salvador) • England (London) • France (Gonzaga-in-Paris) • Ireland (Dublin) • Italy (Gonzaga-in-Florence) • Mexico (School for Field Studies) • Scotland (Glasgow) • Spain (Granada) • Turks & Caicos (School for Field Studies)