WELCOME
ZAGS
TO NEW STUDENT
ORIENTATION
table
of
contents
O-Core Welcomes You..................................................................... 2 Getting Started as a zag................................................................ 4
Before You Get to Campus.......................................................... 4 Once You Get to Campus............................................................ 4 Student Schedule of Events......................................................... 6
Get to Know Your Class............................................................... 7
Residence Life............................................................................. 8
Textbooks................................................................................... 10
Mail Services...............................................................................11
YOUR Academic Life...................................................................... 12
Academic Advising..................................................................... 12
Class Schedules & Schedule Changes..................................12-13
Academic Convocation Speaker................................................ 14
YOUR Campus Resources............................................................. 15 Dining......................................................................................... 15
Center for Cura Personalis......................................................... 16
Campus Public Safety & Security.............................................. 18
Transportation............................................................................ 19 YOUR Student Development........................................................ 20
Student Involvement & Leadership............................................ 20
Campus Recreation.................................................................... 23
Unity Multicultural Education Center......................................... 25
Center for Community Action & Service-Learning............... 26-27
University Ministry..................................................................... 28
Study Abroad............................................................................. 30
Student Employment................................................................. 31
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Parent & Family Orientation......................................................... 32 Schedule of Events.................................................................... 32
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Directory & Contact Information.................................................. 33
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O-CORE
welcomes
YOU
Orientation Core is a team of students dedicated to helping you “Ignite YOUR Spirit” by planning New Student Orientation. Look for O-Core tips throughout this book and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Kevin McFeely (‘15)
Megan Soldati (‘15)
Majors: Political Science & Sociology
Major: Psychology, Minor: General Business
Meghan Montelibano (‘15)
Garick Sherburn (‘15)
Majors: Public Relations & Psychology
Majors: Psychology & Theatre Arts
Activities Manager
See you in August!
(509) 313 - 4 016 orientation@zagmail.gonzaga.edu Crosby Student Center, Main Level
Public Relations Manager
Kelly Alvarado, M.A.
Manager, First Year Experience Programs Division of Student Development
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Academics & Special Populations Manager
Small Group & Catering Manager
welcome class of
2018
Your Orientation experience will be the beginning of a new chapter as you start your college journey. Gonzaga University is not content to just hand out degrees to its undergraduates after four years – you will be provided with so much more. The opportunities encountered in your time at Gonzaga are so vast that you cannot begin to imagine what roads you will travel. New Student Orientation is the spark that will ignite your Gonzaga Experience, preparing you to move forward with tenacity, eagerness, and heart. When you decided to become a Zag, you became part of a tradition that develops unique individuals from the perspective of cura personalis, or “care for the whole person.” The students who have come before you left part of themselves with Gonzaga. Now it’s your turn. This is your time to take hold of your future; to figure out not only who you are, but what really matters to you and where your passions lay. From this point forward, you are a Zag for life. Exactly where your Gonzaga journey takes you is up to you. First and foremost, there are many opportunities waiting for you academically, as well as through clubs and organizations, athletics, and community service. Your experiences will change you and facilitate growth in mind, body and spirit. In a few years, when you walk across the stage at commencement, you will be amazed at all you have ignited. Each year, Orientation Core selects a theme that sets the tone for new students. This year, the theme is Ignite YOUR Spirit. It serves as a guide, a common thread that acclimates new students into the greater Gonzaga community. Along with Orientation Weekend, the theme encourages new students to ignite for themselves the aspects of Gonzaga that will provide them with a sense of community. Orientation officially marks a milestone for new students, a time to reflect on the values that have shaped you as you enter a place for further self-discovery. Orientation will help you Ignite YOUR Spirit, whether it is in academics, ministry, service, athletics, or community. As current students, we promise that your ability to find meaning and purpose in your academic and social endeavors will hinge on your desire to continually rediscover yourself within this community. Happy reading! – O-Core 2014
First Year Experience ProgramS LOCATION: Crosby,
Main Level (509) 313-4016 E-MAIL: firstyearexperience@ gonzaga.edu PHONE:
The First Year Experience Programs (FYEP) develops and facilitates programs for new Gonzaga students, including first year, international, athletes, transfer, veterans, and non-traditional students. This program provides an academic, spiritual, social and cultural introduction to the university; connects students with faculty, staff, and current students; and facilitates a series of programs to support students’ development and academic success during their first year at Gonzaga.
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BEFORE you get to campus
ZAGCARD STUDENT ID CARD
Pay for your mailbox (p. 11) Check your Zagmail account at zagmail.gonzaga.edu Make sure you take care of all e-mails from the University Send in a picture for your Zagcard ID card before August 15 Check out the packing list (p. 5) Start packing early Plan hotel accommodations and make travel arrangements When you receive roommate information in August say “hello” and
A student ID card is essential to your life on campus. The ID card is how you get into your residence hall, pay for food, and gain admission into various campus events, including athletic games. The Office of Student Accounts requests you send your picture before August 15 so your student ID card will be ready for you when you arrive on campus. Please visit gonzaga.edu/IDcard and follow the instructions regarding the creation of your student ID card. Avoid waiting in long lines – send in your information today!
coordinate with them so you don’t bring duplicate room items (microwaves, fridges, etc.)
If you are lofting your bed, order a loft kit (p. 9) I f you aren’t buying a mini-fridge, rent one from NRHH (p. 5) Ship any boxes to your MSC Box two weeks prior to Orientation Make any changes to your class schedule before you arrive (p. 13) Connect with incoming Zags by liking facebook.com/GonzagaOrientation Follow our IGNITE blog online at blogs.gonzaga.edu/orientation for
Send in your picture before August 15!
important information
Take a deep breath and get excited for an amazing Orientation!
ONCE you get to campus
1.
Go to the check-in table in your residence hall to get your room keys.
2.
ark and unload; there will be student P leaders available to help with this.
Move your car away from the residence 3. hall so others can park and unload.
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4.
fter you have brought your belongings A to your room, head to Orientation Station in front of Crosby Student Center to check-in.
5.
t Orientation Station, you will receive A your weekend itinerary, and have any questions answered.
6.
ake a moment to go through the T itinerary so you know what to expect over the weekend and plan accordingly. Also, have your family review their schedule on page 32.
what
to
Necessities Bedding Computer Headphones Extension Cords Power Strips Fan Seasonal Clothing School Supplies Shower Caddy Shower Shoes Towels Toiletries Laundry Basket/Bag Detergent Stain Remover Hangers Pictures of Family & Friends
Luxuries Microwave Stereo TV/DVD Player Coffee Pot Furniture Extra Lighting Office Chair Iron/Ironing Board Plants Tools
BRING
refrigerator rentals PHONE:
(509) 313-4524
E-MAIL: nrhh@gonzaga.edu
Hard to Live without Bathrobe Bible/Sacred Writings Bike & Lock Camera Decorations Poster Putty Removable Adhesive Strips Dishware Dry Erase Board Mini Refrigerator Mattress Pad Sewing Kit Skateboard/Longboard Workout Attire Storage Boxes Sleeping Bag Flashlight
The Gonzaga Bulldog Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) and Housing & Residence Life rent refrigerators on a firstcome, first-served basis starting July 1, while supplies last. Costs per year are as follows: • White mini refrigerator with freezer: $125* • Black mini refrigerator with freezer: $125* • Brown mini refrigerator & microwave: $125* Refrigerators can be rented via email (nrhh@ gonzaga.edu) or by phone (509-313-4524). Once paid for, refrigerators can be picked up during Orientation. NRHH asks that you bring your receipt with you when you pick
Don't Bring Pets Candles Weapons Toasters Hot Plate
up your fridge. *Rental fee is $75; the $125 includes a $50 refundable deposit if refrigerator is returned clean and in working condition at the end of the academic year. Have any questions? Visit gonzaga.edu/ orientation and click on the “Refrigerator Rental” tab.
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student
schedule of events
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014
Friday is your day to move in to your room, get familiar with your new surroundings, and spend time with your family. After Friday, there is limited time for this, so take advantage while you can!
Early Welcome Mass, University Chapel
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
President’s Reception
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Welcome Mass, St. Aloysius Church
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Orientation Station, Crosby Steps
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Parents Leave
2 p.m.
Mail Services Open
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Small Group Meeting #3
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Student ID Pick-Up
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Class of 2018 Picture
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Residence Halls Open for Move-in
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Night Activities
7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Student Resource Fair Learn about campus departments
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Campus Tours Last tour leaves at 2 p.m.
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Small Group Meeting #1
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Dinner on Your Own Last meal with families
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Night Activities
8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Fred Meyer Night Exclusive deals for GU students!
11 p.m. - 1 a.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2014
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2014
Orientation Station, Crosby Steps
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mail Services Open
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Student ID Pick-Up
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
IGNITE Series
9 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Small Group Meeting #2
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Class of 2018 Dinner
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
IGNITE: Welcome Night for Class of 2018
8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2014 Academic Convocation, St. Aloysius
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Advisor Meetings
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Small Group Meeting #4
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dinner
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Hall Meetings
6:25 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
IGNITE Series
7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Closing Ceremonies
8:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
S’mores by the Shore
9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Classes Begin! Schedule is subject to change. Look for an updated version on the Orientation Website. Detailed itineraries for students and parents can be picked up Friday morning, August 29.
PARENTS’
schedule of events is on page 32.
MEET YOUR CLASS!*
3.71 26.9 Average GPA
1198
College of arts & sciences
45%
school of business
20%
Average Composite ACT
school of nursing & human physiology
11%
Average SAT CR+Math
REPRESENTATION OF STUDENTS OF COLOR
Ignite Your Culture
school of engineering
20%
22.4%
school of education
4%
48% 9%
52%
48%
WASHINGTON 48% CALIFORNIA 22% OREGON 9%
3%
COLORADO 3% IDAHO 3%
22%
3%
SOUTHWEST 3% EAST COAST
2%
MIDWEST 2%
Gonzaga places a huge value on honoring and affirming human difference. We all come from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles that make each of our stories unique. Here at Gonzaga, we find solidarity in our differences, and hope to provide a space for you to explore what culture means within your community and your own personal identity. During Orientation Weekend, a Small Group session is dedicated to exploring this theme of culture. You are asked to bring a cultural item that represents any aspect of your culture; it can be anything from a photo to a family heirloom. Culture is most commonly thought of as where you come from, but we describe culture as something that makes you who you are, things that comprise your story. Get creative! What item are you planning to bring to campus and share with your Small Group? Check our IGNITE blog series at blogs.gonzaga.edu/orientation to find more about exploring culture during your Zag experience!
INTERNATIONAL 1% CANADA 1% *Stats as of May 2014
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residence life
O’Leary Hall, 704 E Sharp, Lower Level housing@gonzaga.edu
(509) 313-4103
LOCATION:
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
WEB: gonzaga.edu/residence-life
Living on campus is a HUGE part of the Gonzaga Experience. Whichever residence hall you are assigned to, that will be your home for the year. It is one of the best places to experience community at Gonzaga. In Residence Life, we describe community using four interrelated concepts: Connection, Interaction, Engagement, and Reflection. Students who live in University housing – regardless of class standing, building location, or type of residence – will find these “pillars” evident in their hall environment, community events, and relationships with each other and the residence life staff.
reSIDENCE LIFE STAFF One of the first people you will meet is your Resident Assistant (RA). These leaders are students who help foster and ensure a sense of community and safety among hall residents. Using the four pillars described above as a guide, RAs develop relationships with all residents, coordinate hall events, assist when you find yourself in a difficult situation, and encourage you to be
rESIDENCE HALLS ROOMMATE ASSIGNMENTS You will receive two e-mails from Housing. The first e-mail in July (you may have received it already) gives you a tentative building assignment and other important information. A second e-mail in early August will provide
involved in the Gonzaga experience.
you more specific information and confirm your housing assignment and
EXPECTATIONS
as this is important information. Also, understand that room assignments
Each student arriving at Gonzaga is beginning to write the first chapter of his or her personal story. The preface for your life story was written by your families. The next chapter will be written in the environment of a deep and
roommate. Please pay attention to communications directly from Housing are a complicated process, as we try to accomodate 3,000 students in 20 residential communities. Give the Housing Office some time to focus on the task.
rich stay at Gonzaga University. Start thinking now about how you want your story to go. One area is to understand the expectations Gonzaga University
Storage
has of students in and out of the classroom. Our expectation is that you
There is limited space in your room. Bring only the necessities to make
internalize our institutional values throughout your academic life at Gonzaga.
packing at the end of the year much easier. Decide, for instance, whether
Many of the expectations revolve around the use of alcohol policies, visiting
you will really ride your bicycle frequently or only a couple times when the
others, hosting guests and abiding by noise policies. These are just some of
weather is nice.
the guiding factors in your GU story.
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LaundrY It’s free; no quarter-carrying necessary! Residence hall laundry rooms are equipped with both washers and dryers. Just bring your own detergent and laundry supplies.
Kitchens Some halls have kitchenettes that can be used by residents. However, most kitchen supplies are not provided.
Roommates Remember that coming to college is a transition for everyone, so make sure you give your roommate a fair chance. When you receive roommate information in August, say “hello” and don’t be too quick to critique them based on where they are from, what they may have done (or not done) in high school, or their Facebook profile. Try to coordinate with them so you don’t bring duplicate items that are OK to share. Our rooms are not big enough for two microwaves, two fridges, and two 50” TVs. We believe strongly that living in community (including with a roommate) gives students an opportunity to deeply get to know people of differing backgrounds and attitudes. While you may not become best friends with your roommate, navigating living with someone is an important life skill, with benefits beyond college.
Bunk & Loft Kits Most beds can be bunked. Residence Life staff will have the pins necessary to do this. If you want to loft your bed so the space under it is empty, you need to reserve a loft kit. Kits are limited. Please visit gonzaga.edu/orientation and click the “Loft Kits + Bunk Beds” tab. You may not loft your bed without a university-provided loft kit.
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ZAG SHOP TEXTBOOKS LOCATION: Boone
Avenue Retail Center (BARC), Lower Level EMAIL: zagshop@bkstr.com WEB: gonzaga.edu/bookstore PHONE: (509) 313-6390 The Zag Shop is your on-campus source for all of your course material needs. To help students and families stay within budget, the Zag Shop strives to provide affordable course materials options – including new and used, print and digital textbooks for purchase or rent. Our most popular option is Rent-A-Text, Follett’s textbook rental program. Rent-A-Text saves students, on average, 50 percent or more compared to purchasing new without sacrificing the ability to highlight and take notes within the normal wear and tear associated with coursework. To register for the rental program or to learn more, visit gonzaga.edu/bookstore. We offer a growing selection of digital textbooks, representing great savings and a lighter backpack. Our CafeScribe digital textbook platform facilitates smarter learning by allowing students and professors to share notes and insights with one another in line with the text, as well as navigate content in easy, new ways with organizational tools that can be used to suit their individual study needs. CafeScribe even offers a free three-day “Try Now, Buy Later” trial for you to try the digital textbook learning experience before purchasing. To learn more, visit CafeScribe.com. The Zag Shop also offers Inkling digital textbooks that include numerous features such as video, interactive assessments, animation, music, slideshows and 3D models. Students can purchase an entire Inkling textbook or choose to “Pick 3” – a cost-saving alternative that allows students to buy just three chapters for a fraction of the price of a full textbook. The Zag Shop leverages online ordering with in-store service to provide unmatched convenience and choice to students, faculty, staff and alumni. Simply visit gonzaga.edu/bookstore to order your course materials online and have them shipped directly to you or choose in-store pick up for even more savings.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TEXTBOOKS I NEED? After you receive your class schedule in August, go to gonzaga.edu/bookstore and follow the “Books” tab. Professors assign textbooks as either “optional” or “required” texts. You may also receive information on course materials through ZagWeb (zagweb.gonzaga.edu). In ZagWeb, click on the “Search for Classes” tab and follow the prompts to your desired class. On the class page, click “List Textbooks for This Section” to review all of the course materials information received for this course. Through ZagWeb, you can also load a shopping cart at the Zag Shop Website from your course schedule by utilizing the “BookNow Purchase Your Textbooks” tab. The Zag Shop offers full refunds on all textbooks purchased or rented in order to alleviate worries about purchasing the wrong book or no longer needing one you’ve bought.
how much should i expect to spend on textbooks? On average, you will spend about $500 on textbooks per semester. This figure is based on calculated statewide survey results. The cost is dependent on your courses and your utilization of cost-saving options offered at the Zag Shop.
mail Services LOCATION: Crosby,
Lower Level PHONE: (509) 313-5697
DREAM
WEB:
The Gonzaga Mailroom provides services including receiving packages and mail via USPS, Fed Ex and UPS. The Mailroom provides all services a U.S. Postal sub-station does, including receiving certified, insured, priority, express, first class, and parcel letters and packages. You can also buy mailing and packing materials. The Mailroom will be open during Orientation on Saturday, August 30 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Normally, the Mailroom is closed on the weekends and for all Gonzaga University holidays. Undergraduate students living on campus MUST have a mailbox (called an “MSC Box”) in order to receive packages and mail. Mail cannot be delivered to residence halls or apartments. For security reasons there is ABSOLUTELY NO SHARING OF MAILBOXES including “in care of” packages. Packages may be shipped starting August 1. Once you arrive on campus, come to the Crosby Student Center to pick up your key and your packages. When you have a package to pick up, there will be a slip from Mail Services in your mailbox. Just bring this slip to the Mailroom to claim your package.
Tell your family & friends that mail to you should be addressed as follows:
[Student Name] 502 E. Boone Avenue GU MSC [Your Box Number] Spokane, WA 99258
LOCATION: Foley
Library, Room 209 E-MAIL: disability@gonzaga.edu
gonzaga.edu/mail
PHONE:
(509) 313-4134
WEB: gonzaga.edu/dream
Disability Resources, Education & Access Management (DREAM) provides additional services to Gonzaga University’s programs, activities and facilities for qualified students with disabilities, in compliance with federal and state laws. DREAM may arrange or provide academic adjustments, accommodations, auxiliary aids, assistive technology, facilitation and other types of assistance for students with disabilities. Please contact DREAM, if you have, or suspect you have, a disability that requires accommodation. For Orientation Weekend, students or parents with a disability who require auxiliary aid services or other accommodations should call by August 1.
CAREER CENTER LOCATION: Crosby,
Upper Level careercenter@gonzaga.edu PHONE: (509) 313-4234 E-MAIL:
and
GAMP
WEB: gonzaga.edu/
careercenter or zagtrax.net
We assist students and alumni with their career development by providing training and opportunities that are consistent with their interests, skills and values. Join us September 9 for the First Year Italian Soda Social, steps of Crosby. Drop by our office (M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) to:
O-CORE TIP Avoid long lines by paying for your mailbox using CASHNET at gonzaga.edu/mailservices
•
Take advantage of Resumania starting Sept. 4 (with free pizza)
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Sign up for a mentor through GAMP (Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program)
•
egister for a TREK – discover opportunities in New York, Spokane, Seattle, R Portland, San Francisco and The Silicon Valley
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Access career and major discovery tools
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Learn about upcoming networking events
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ACADEMIC ADVISING Hall, Room 104 (509) 313-4072 or (800) 965-9223
and
ASSISTANCE
LOCATION: College
WEB: gonzaga.edu/aaa
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
advise@gonzaga.edu
Among the many transitions you face coming to college, one of the most important will be in regards to your academics. College courses have higher expectations, which can seem overwhelming at first. Don’t fret; you are not facing these challenges alone. Resources such as professors, advisors and the Office of Academic Advising and Assistance (AAA) are ready and eager to help you succeed.
Grounded in the Jesuit ideal of formation, academic advising at Gonzaga is an intentional partnership among students, advisors, and other University professionals to help students develop as reflective, responsible individuals rooted in Jesuit, Catholic and humanistic traditions. Academic advising at Gonzaga emphasizes shared responsibility, in which advisors provide information, perspective and guidance, and students evaluate, discern, and decide. The advising process helps you develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will make you successful in your educational careers and in your personal and professional lives. There is no “one size fits all” advisor. We strive to meet your needs at any given time throughout your Gonzaga career, in course planning, career development, research opportunities, or serving as a mentor. Advisors and students alike have
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roles and responsibilities. Your advisor may use an advising syllabus, which will help define the relationship, and make clear their expectations for you, as well as what you can expect from them. If your advisor doesn’t use an advising syllabus, this would be a great time to set those expectations. All new students will meet their assigned Academic Advisor for the first time during Orientation Weekend. This will be your first opportunity to make an impression on your advisor, and likewise. Close, long-term relationships with advisors can be very helpful in the educational process and beyond.
CLASS SCHEDULES Advisors in AAA have been working all summer on your first-semester schedules. Over the spring, our office worked with each College and School to ensure there would be course space for you this fall. Our advisors possess vast knowledge of
degree requirements across curriculums. We use this knowledge, along with information that you provided us via the online Freshman Academic Interest Survey, in order to compose your firstsemester schedule. Your classes will meet a variety of requirements from your major, University core, School/College core, and, for some, electives. We guarantee everything you are registered for will count toward graduation, and will set you on the path to completing your degree in four years. This is just one of many ways Gonzaga works for you, ensuring the best possible start to your academic life here. You will be notified in August via Zagmail and your first, official Gonzaga schedule will be ready to view.
AAA MISSION: Support all undergraduate students in pursuit of their academic success. We provide academic support through targeted and specific programs and initiatives. Individual academic advising is also provided for students inbetween majors, for new students, and/or for those students who are struggling with transitional issues. Programs run by AAA include freshman and transfer student registration, Pathways, academic advising and advisor assignments, academic standing and probation, as well as individual assistance for students and faculty on academic issues and crisis situations. Please visit us year-round for academic advising and assistance in College Hall, Room 104.
5 tips ACADEMIC
success: SCHEDULE CHANGES After you receive your first-semester schedule in August, we anticipate you may have questions or want to make a few changes. No problem. Simply refer to our Freshman Registration Website for detailed information regarding schedule changes: gonzaga.edu/froshregistration. Just click on the “Schedule Changes” tab to get started. We strongly recommend that you do not buy textbooks until your class schedule is finalized.
Become a master at time management; don’t procrastinate. ake advantage of faculty office hours; you T have no idea how helpful professors can be. Select a major and potential career that plays to your strengths and interests. Make friends with your classmates and get their contact information in case you miss a class. Balance is everything!
View the 2014-15 Academic Calendar at gonzaga.edu/academic-calendar
O-CORE TIP Schedule changes can be made during Orientation Weekend. Contact AAA for more information.
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SO YOU’RE GOING TO BE A BULLDOG... A message from your Academic Convocation Speaker “Yes, I’m going to Gonzaga University! Yes, it’s in Spokane. Yes, I’m so excited to go! I’m not sure who I’ll be rooming with yet, we’ll see. I’m not sure about what I’ll be studying, probably Communications. Yes, I leave at the end of August. No, I have not started packing yet. Don’t remind me.”
Sara Wendland is a Senior from Portland, OR majoring in Sports Management. Sara is the president of The Kennel Club. She is also this year’s student speaker for Academic Convocation on Monday, September 1.
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I’m sure you all have had to answer those questions a myriad of times, as did I when I was an incoming student. I was so close to just putting a sign on my forehead that outlined all my responses to any potential question a parent, friend or teacher might ask about my college endeavors. Then I realized how thankful I was to have the problem of answering all these repetitive questions because it meant I was about to embark on one of the greatest adventures of my life. I was heading to Gonzaga University! Class of 2018, you did it! You spent many late nights studying. You spent even more nights doing anything but studying. You managed not to get sick on conditioning day at practice. You hit the high F in your recital. You were the hero who responded to a friend in need. You survived getting bullied freshman year before your growth spurt occurred. You pulled off the best senior prank in the history of your school. You spared yourself hours of work by correctly predicting the snow day. You built some solid relationships. And through it all, you managed to not only graduate from high school, but also be accepted to one of the top universities in the nation.
I would encourage you to take the time this summer to reflect back on your great work. As part of that reflection, make a list of the people who helped you out along the way...the people who gently guided you in a different direction when you were about to write your final paper on “Mean Girls.” The people who still loved you when you decided to write your final paper on “Mean Girls” anyway. The people who were there for you in the middle of the night. The people who encouraged you to get involved. The people who showed you what compassion, leadership and integrity looked like. The people who were with you through it all. You’ll get to campus soon enough, don’t worry. You’ll figure out who you’re going to room with, what you might major in, how to fit your two million plus possessions into one vehicle (might need to uninvite a parent or two to create space… kidding!), and, eventually, where Spokane is. But before you do, I would encourage you to write those people a thank you note. Without them, Gonzaga University might not have lucked out and gotten the incredible opportunity to become your home for the next four years. So, soak up the summer, Bulldogs! We can’t wait for you to meet the rest of the Gonzaga family! - Sara Wendland, Class of 2015
ZAG DINING LOCATION: 1027
by
North Hamilton PHONE: (509) 313-6906
SODEXO WEB: gonzaga.edu/zagdining
ON CAMPUS Locations where Dining Dollars and Bulldog Bucks are accepted: • Marketplace/Marketplace
Express Connection • Crosby Café • LoCro Market • Café Lawte • Jamba Juice Rudolf, Martin Centre • Panda Express • Duff’s Bistro • Einstein Brothers Bagels • Iggy’s Pizza • Barney’s Bistro • Margie’s at Tilford • Zaggin’ Wagon • McCarthey Athletic Center Concessions • Patterson Baseball Concessions • Sub
Dining services are provided by Zag Dining by Sodexo and offer a variety of options. Meal plans, both Unlimited and Block, give students access to all-you-care-to-eat meals in the main restaurant, Marketplace at the BARC. Open from breakfast through dinner, Marketplace offers fresh and made-to-order fare including sandwiches, soups and salads, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, pizza, burgers and international cuisines. The Marketplace Express, located in Cataldo, offers a more limited all-you-care-to-eat menu for lunch, Monday through Thursday, and also accepts meal plan swipes. A Registered Dietician and Executive Chef are always available to assist with any dietary needs and allergies. Zag Dining also has 15 retail locations on campus including coffee shops, cafés, smoothie bars,
concessions during athletic events, and the LoCro Market convenience store located in Crosby, Lower Level. All Zag Dining retail locations accept Dining Dollars (included with every meal plan), Bulldog Bucks (easily loaded to any account as a supplement to your meal plan), cash and credit. Bulldog Bucks are also good at participating restaurants near campus and can now be purchased online any time at gonzaga.edu/zagdining.
For updates on special dining events and deals throughout the year visit facebook.com/zagdining.
Locations where Bulldog Bucks
@zagdining
are accepted*:
OFF CAMPUS • Pete’s • Pita
Pizza
Pit
• Chili’s • Taco Time • Aloha
In April 2014, Gonzaga committed to the “Real Food Challenge,” which aims to shift existing university food budgets away from unhealthy processed food products towards healthier organic and locally processed “Real Food” products. To learn more, visit realfoodchallenge.org.
Island Grill (Both Locations)
• Froyo
Earth (Division and Clemetine Square) • Bruchi’s
(Clementine Square)
*Subject to change.
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Center
for
Cura Personalis
E-MAIL:
ccp@gonzaga.edu
WEB: gonzaga.edu/ccp
Center for Cura Personalis (CCP) is a newly-created department in the Student Development Division that houses the services and functions of the Student Wellness Resource Center (SWRC), Student Support/Case Management, Our Unique Recovery (O.U.R.) House Program, Gonzaga’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), and Gender Based Programming and Initiatives.
Case Management/Student Support Services PHONE:
(509) 313-4009
PHONE:
(509) 313-4009
E-MAIL: ccp@gonzaga.edu
This office connects students to the people and services that can help them be their best selves, both in and out of the classroom. If you or another student is struggling or just aren’t sure what to do next, Case Management/Student Support Services is a fantastic place to start. Call us at (509) 313-4009.
The Center for Cura Personalis (CCP) leads gender based initiatives and programming that encourage exploration of the social, physical and psychological constructs of gender. If you are interested in getting involved with gender based initiatives e-mail us at CCP@gonzaga.edu.
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
O.U.R. House
PHONE:
(509) 313-2222
WEB: gonzaga.edu/sart
SART is made up of faculty and staff who volunteer to support students immediately following an incident of sexual misconduct. SART members go to the hospital with students, help file security and/ or police reports and get students connected to on and off campus support services including counseling services and advocacy groups. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can be reached by calling (509) 313-2222 and asking for a SART responder.
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Gender Based Initiatives
East Boone Ave. swrc@gonzaga.edu
(509) 313-5924
LOCATION: 717
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
WEB: gonzaga.edu/SWRC
The mission of O.U.R House is to create a supportive environment to promote healing and on-going sobriety for students in recovery or at risk for substance use and abuse. Stop by for opportunities to connect with others in recovery, support in maintaining sobriety, a cool space to hang on the weekends, participate in Anchor (a support group for friends & family of those in recovery), or chat with our amazing counselor. Anticipate hearing about Fight the Good Fight and join us for an upcoming open house to learn more!
STUDENT WELLNESS RESOURCE CENTER LOCATION: 1111
North Cincinnati E-MAIL: swrc@gonzaga.edu
PHONE:
(509) 313-5921
WEB: gonzaga.edu/SWRC
Come to the Student Wellness Resource Center (SWRC) and you will find your home away from home! We pride ourselves on keeping it R.E.A.L. for you – by providing Relevant Education for Authentic Living! Whether it’s bringing you B.L.U.E., Green Dot, Choices or SPA Night, or just having you swing by for free trail mix. Our mission is to empower you to make choices in support of your personal goals. We offer fun and interesting workshops, one-on-one conversations and host popular social events like “Murder Mystery Night” and “BINGO” that are not to be missed! The SWRC is student centered – meaning that students, supported by our professional staff, serve you by providing guidance, education, resources, referrals and opportunities to be a healthy and happy student here at GU. Stop by and see us any time. We look forward to meeting you!
Check us out on Facebook by searching for “Gonzaga Student Wellness Resource Center (SWRC),” “Students Advocating Sexual Health and Awareness,” and “G+ Gonzaga.”
HEALTH CENTER LOCATION: 704 PHONE:
East Sharp (509) 313-4052
WEB: gonzaga.edu/healthcenter
The Student Health Center, staffed by a family practice physician, a nurse practitioner, registered nurses and medical assistants, is the University’s medical facility. To access health care quickly and easily, call ahead for an appointment or simply walk in. Registered nurses provide initial consultation and either provide the necessary care or refer you to the physician or nurse practitioner. In some cases, students are referred to an off-campus health provider. Flu shots will be available during Orientation Weekend. Visit gonzaga.edu/orientation in late August for times and locations.
COUNSELING CENTER East Sharp ccac@gonzaga.edu
(509) 313-4054
LOCATION: 324
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
WEB: gonzaga.edu/counselingcenter
When you come to campus, there are many adjustments to make. We are happy to provide you with support through counseling and consultation. Sometimes it helps just knowing there is a safe place and people available to answer questions and talk about how you are feeling about your college experience. The Counseling Center provides personal counseling. Counselors can help with: depression, anxiety, identity issues, previous trauma, homesickness, grief and loss, sexuality, sleep problems, stress, eating disorders, anger, adjusting to a new living situation, and referrals for medication assessment and management. Counselors can also help with questions and issues related to career discernment. This may include uncertainty about a career or academic major, stress and anxiety related to career decision making and worries about future job and professional opportunities. Interactions between students and counselors are strictly confidential and are not subject to disclosure without a student’s specific permission. If a student is at risk of harm to self or others, confidentiality may be broken for safety purposes. We want your experience here to be one of connection and enjoyment, which will result in you feeling successful on many levels at college. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY Hall, Lower Level (509) 313-2222
LOCATION: Welch
WEB: gonzaga.edu/security
PHONE:
BLOG: blogs.gonzaga.edu/cpss
The Campus Public Safety and Security (CPS&S) Department is a service-oriented organization that promotes safety, security, education, and personal responsibility. Patrol: Campus Public Safety and Security officers provide proactive patrol of the campus and University areas designed to detect and deter crime and facilitate a safe environment for the members of our community. Patrols in and around the residence halls are a priority. Officers respond to a variety of incidents on campus including fire alarms, medical calls and reports of criminal activity. CPS&S officers work in conjunction with residence hall staff, University administration, and local police to seek compliance with and enforcement of Gonzaga policies, local ordinances, and state laws. Security Dispatch: The CPS&S Communications Center is staffed by security dispatchers 24/7 and 365 days a year. Community members are encouraged to call security at (509) 313-2222 to request assistance or report suspicious persons or circumstances. There are also phones around campus indicated by blue lights that can be used in emergencies. Neighborhood: The risk of crime increases away from campus. Students should take particular note that nearly all of the assaults reported to Security each year take place off-campus between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. on the weekends. Students are encouraged to avoid walking alone through their neighborhood during late night hours and to utilize Security escorts. Stay Informed: Preventing crime is a team effort involving all Gonzaga community members. Our goal is to share accurate information in a timely manner with our community regarding crime, crime prevention, and campus security and safety issues. In doing
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and
SECURITY
so, our hope is that this will help each of us make good decisions regarding our own personal safety and the safety of others. Visit blogs.gonzaga.edu/cpss to learn more about safety and security at Gonzaga. Policies, Rules, & Expectations: The Student Handbook contains important information about policies, rules and expectations. Take some time to look over the Handbook and become familiar with the information. The alcohol, drug and weapons policies are particularly important. Avoid bringing items to campus that are prohibited.
of Office of Community Standards LOCATION: 704 E-MAIL:
East Boone Ave. PHONE: (509) 313-4009 ocs@gonzaga.edu WEB: gonzaga.edu/ocs
The Office of Community Standards provides resources and education about University conduct expectations and administers formative and developmental outcomes within the framework of Gonzaga University’s Jesuit identity and student conduct best practices. This formative process considers the needs of the student and helps to balance those against the needs of the Gonzaga community. For more information visit gonzaga.edu/ocs.
SECURITY OFFICERS ARE PRESENT ON CAMPUS
24 HOURS A DAY
7 DAYS
A WEEK
365 DAYS A YEAR
TRANSPORTATION Weekend Shuttle: Don’t have a car, and want to go downtown with your friends? Gonzaga Student Body Association provides students a free shuttle service that operates on the weekends. It’s a great alternative to having and maintaining a car and will get you to downtown Spokane and back. The shuttle departs from and returns to Desmet Circle on a consistent schedule. Safe Ride: Need a ride home from a compromising situation or a safe ride back to campus or your residence? It’s on us! To use this service, call (509) 313-2222. Rides: CPS&S officers can provide a security escort and courtesy rides to any area on campus, as well as a portion of the immediate neighborhood adjacent to GU. Bikes: Students are encouraged to bring an older, inexpensive bike to use around campus. We strongly recommend a high quality U-type lock and strongly discourage cable and chain locks. CPS&S sells high quality U-type locks at a discounted price to students. Some residence halls have bike storage – contact your RA or RD as soon as you arrive to arrange access. Record your bike’s serial number and visit gonzaga.edu/security or visit our office in Welch Hall to register your bike. Parking & Permits: First year students may purchase parking permits. However, many students choose not to, as there is not a great need and parking is limited. Student parking permits are $85+tax per year and can be purchased online or at the CPS&S office starting August 15. Zipcar: Students may want to consider a Zipcar membership, if they only plan to use a vehicle occasionally for things like trips to the grocery store. Visit gonzaga.edu/zipcar for more info.
O-CORE TIP During the first week of school, visit GU Outdoors to reserve a Green Bike!
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
and
LEADERSHIP
LOCATION: Crosby, PHONE:
Upper Level (509) 313-6123
This office provides support, guidance, and resources to many of the organizations you will read about in this booklet. If you’re unsure how to get involved, our office is a great place to visit. Come in and say “hi” to find out how we can help.
Gonzaga student body association LOCATION: Crosby, PHONE:
Upper Level (509) 313-5824
WEB:
gogsba.org
The Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA) welcomes all new students. As your student government, GSBA is here to serve you. Our website, gogsba.org, provides useful links, weekly updates regarding events and news on campus, information about our services, and advice on how to get involved. Elections of class officers, senators and GAB Street Team will be held early fall! Call the GSBA office or e-mail the Chief of Staff at gsba-chiefofstaff@zagmail.gonzaga.edu. Clubs and Organizations are one of the best ways to get involved at Gonzaga. We have over 110 registered clubs and organizations representing a wide variety of interests including academics, arts, awareness, culture, sports, religion, service, recreation, hobbies, politics, and honors societies. Our clubs are student-led and sponsor a variety of events for the Gonzaga
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TERRY PAYNE LEADERSHIP RESOURCE CENTER LOCATION: Crosby, PHONE:
community throughout the academic year. Joining a club is a great way to continue a lifelong passion, meet people with common interests or learn something new and different. Gonzaga Activities Board (GAB) is the programming arm of GSBA and offers activities such as speakers, concerts, weekend events, film screenings, performing artists, a series of free “Coffeehouse” shows, and discounted tickets to events throughout the community. Readership Program, organized by GSBA, offers free issues of The New York Times and The Spokesman-Review to all GU students. Pick up a copy at multiple campus locations every academic day.
Lower Level (509) 313-4156
WEB:
gonzaga.edu/lrc
The Leadership Resource Center promotes and supports the lifelong leadership development of all students. We help develop practical leadership skills through specialized workshops, guest speakers, coaching, and ongoing reflection. Our office is the perfect place to help you get involved and connect with a wide variety of campus leadership opportunities.
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS LOCATION: College PHONE:
Hall, Room 433 (509) 313-6875
WEB: gonzaga.edu/ studentpubs
Student Publications provides a learning lab for students interested in participating in journalism, writing, photography, graphic design, marketing and sales. Student Publications offers positions on the following student-run publications: Gonzaga Bulletin, Spires Yearbook, Reflection (a journal of art and literature), Charter (a journal of scholarship), One World (a journal of social justice), Our Voices (a journal on diversity and culture), and the Bulldog Blog, which focuses on Gonzaga student lifestyle. To get involved, stop by and pick up information at the yearbook table during Orientation or visit us in College Hall, Room 433.
CLUB SPORTS Crosby, Upper Level PHONE: (509) 313-4087 gsba-clubsports@zagmail.gonzaga.edu
LOCATION: E-MAIL:
Over 600 Gonzaga students participate in Club Sports annually, with varying degrees of skill. While some clubs bridge the gap between intramurals and varsity sports, others allow their members to participate in a completely recreational setting. Club sports are popular and successful because each club is completely student run. And while being competitive is important, the main focus is the development of club members into successful student leaders. Gonzaga’s club sports teams have enjoyed a great deal of success – last year eight of our clubs traveled and competed for national championships. Clubs are categorized as competitive (intercollegiate) and recreational (non-intercollegiate).
GONZAGA OUTDOORS Lower Level outdoors@gonzaga.edu
(509) 313-4189 gonzaga.edu/guoutdoors
LOCATION: Crosby,
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
WEB:
Gonzaga Outdoors is a resource for students interested in participating in and learning about outdoor recreation. Outdoor excursions such as rafting, hiking, and skiing are offered to students on a regular basis throughout the academic year, generally two each weekend. Gonzaga Outdoors also offers various educational workshops. In addition to low-cost adventures, Gonzaga
O-CORE TIP To register for an outdoor excursion before you get to campus, visit commerce.cashnet.com/ guoutdoors
Outdoors supports the independent outdoor enthusiast by providing trip planning information and over 1,000 pieces of equipment for rent at very reasonable rates.
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KENNEL CLUB LOCATION: Crosby, E-MAIL:
Upper Level kcpresident@zagmail.gonzaga.edu
WEB: gonzagakennelclub.com
This year, the Kennel Club will be celebrating its 30th anniversary! The club is overseen by a group of 16 current students known as the Kennel Club Board. Each member of the Board holds a specific position that helps the club operate efficiently, including a freshman representative position for which applications will be available in the fall. WHAT: The Kennel Club is the student section at GU sporting events. NCAA.com recently ranked us as one of the top 5 most spirited student sections in the nation! WHO: Over 2,500 Gonzaga students, or roughly half our student population, are members of the Kennel Club. WHEN: Don’t stand in line at Orientation Weekend. Purchase your memberships this summer at commerce.cashnet.com/GUKennel. Visit gonzagakennelclub.com to check out the perks of purchasing your membership online! WHERE: You will find us going crazy at all Gonzaga sporting events! WHY: Your membership will buy you the red Kennel Club shirt we wear at all sporting events, promotional items throughout the year and an incredible experience with your fellow Zags!
GonzagaKennelClub Gonzaga Kennel Club @KCBoard
INTRAMURALS OFFERED
CAMPUS RECREATION RUDOLF FITNESS CENTER Centre, Main Level rfc@athletics.gonzaga.edu PHONE: (509) 313-4200 WEB: gonzaga.edu/rfc
FALL 2014
INTRAMURALS
LOCATION: Martin
LOCATION: Martin
E-MAIL:
E-MAIL:
Get fit in this 38,000 square-foot facility. The Rudolf Fitness Center has cardiovascular and weight areas containing a full line of Olympic benches, dumbbells, Hammer Strength equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, AMTs, rowers, versa-climbers, bikes and steppers. There are 14 televisions to watch while you work out, each capable of broadcasting to separate radio frequencies, so you can listen on headphones. Also available are racquetball courts, aerobics rooms, three full basketball and volleyball courts, an indoor running track, a six-lane swimming pool, rentable lockers, and Jamba Juice. During the academic year, the Rudolf Fitness Center offers non-credit fitness classes such as yoga, TRX suspension training, Pilates, X-biking, and Zumba. The Fitness Center is open throughout the year and is for exclusive use by Gonzaga students, staff, faculty, and spouses.
Centre, Main Level radtke@athletics.gonzaga.edu PHONE: (509) 313-3977 WEB: gonzaga.edu/intramurals Gonzaga Intramurals offers 28 sports and activities for everyone to participate and socialize in safe, organized and fun events. Intramurals has become one of the largest and most involved student programs on campus and has been consistently ranked by the Princeton Review in the top 15 nationally for “Everyone Plays Intramural Sports.” Intramurals also offers job opportunities for students who are interested in becoming an official, score keeper or student supervisor. No previous officiating experience is required, but it is preferred. We provide training sessions that assist staff in developing the skills and abilities needed in all of the sports offered and strives to assist the staff in gaining valuable experience in leadership, communication, decision-making, event coordination and responsibility.
Freshmen Games Freshmen Relays Fall Soccer Flag Football Volleyball 6’s Badminton Lawn Games Challenge Fall 5K 3 on 3 Basketball Tournaments Swim Meet Inner Tube Basketball Dodge Ball Tournament Indoor Soccer Racquetball Tournament Pre-Season Basketball Tournament
SPRING 2015 Basketball Handball Tournament Spring Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Bench Press Competition 4v4 Flag Football Volleyball 4’s Pickle Ball Softball March Madness Events Spring Triathlon Tennis Tournament Home Run Derby
zagintramurals GonzagaRFCandIMs @ZagIntramurals
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center LOCATION: 730 E-MAIL:
East Boone Ave., Upper Level lgbt@gonzaga.edu
PHONE:
(509) 313-5847
WEB: gonzaga.edu/lgbt
The LGBT Resource Center is dedicated to educating the campus on issues faced by the LGBT community both on and off-campus. The Center provides support, fosters awareness and develops educational programs focused on LGBT issues. The Center also provides a student lounge and meeting place with a computer station for studying, and offers Safe Space training for the campus community with the goal of providing a visible and informed support network for the members of the LGBT community at Gonzaga. Participants are equipped with the knowledge and skills to offer guidance to LGBT students, interrupt homophobia and challenge heterosexism, and become informed and engaged with campus and local community resources.
Transfer, Veteran LOCATION: College E-MAIL:
and
RETURNING ADULT Services
Hall, 1921 Room nontrad@gonzaga.edu
PHONE:
(509) 313-5847
This office serves as a central point of information for transfer, veteran, and returning adult students. Transitioning can be a challenge, and we are committed to supporting your success and educational journey at Gonzaga. This office develops programs and workshops for students, faculty, and staff at Gonzaga and educates the campus community on issues faced by transfer, veteran, and returning adult students.
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UMEC
LOCATION: 703
East Boone Ave., Main Level E-MAIL: unityhouse@gonzaga.edu
PHONE:
(509) 313-5836
WEB: gonzaga.edu/umec
Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) can be a home away from home, a cozy study haven, or simply an inviting space just to relax, laugh and build friendships. UMEC welcomes everyone to build community – regardless of background. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities that cultivate mindfulness, intercultural development and support the benefits of a pluralistic and inclusive campus environment. Throughout the year, we provide several programs and activities that honor and affirm the value of human difference and encourage the development of self- knowledge, self- acceptance, a restless curiosity, a desire for truth, a mature concern for others, and justice that supports equity and inclusion.
UMEC has several popular initiatives that benefit students, including:
Multicultural Honor Society This Honor Society promotes high scholarship, an appreciation for scholarly work and academic endeavors of others, recognizes leadership and service, and values human difference. Membership is selective and nominees must have completed at least 45 credits with a minimum 3.2 GPA. Emphasis is placed on identifying and recognizing students from traditionally underrepresented populations at Gonzaga.
DIVERSITY MONOLOGUES Everyone has a story and is made up of multiple social identities. This annual competition provides Gonzaga students a space to engage their creative voices and share their experiences with diversity through their personal cultural lens.
This two-hour program consists of eight student contestants sharing their work, followed by a performance by a nationally acclaimed poet. Mark your calendars for March 26, 2015 in Jepson Wolff Auditorium – you won’t want to miss it!
The Chi-Urban Excursion This is an alternative spring break educational immersion that allows students to gain practical knowledge outside of the classroom setting about the realities of diversity in an urban environment in the heart of Chicago. Students come away from this unique trip with insights on multiple worldviews relative to race, religion, class, and more.
Leadership, Education, Academic Development, Success Skills (LEADS) LEADS is a first-year experience mentoring initiative that supports a diverse population of students, including first-generation college students. Participants are connected with a peer mentor as well as a faculty or staff member their entire first year. These relationships have proven to be positive catalysts in enhancing academic persistence and campus engagement. Want a mentor? Explore LEADS! UMEC is constantly developing new programs. Check with us to see what’s coming next. Have an idea? Come visit us and share your thoughts with our staff!
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CCASL
LOCATION: 617 PHONE:
East Boone Ave. (509) 313-6824
WEB: gonzaga.edu/ccasl
The Center for Community Action and Service-Learning (CCASL) is a department within the division of Student Development. Our mission is to develop students with an ethic of service and a life-long thirst for social justice. You can participate in a variety of programs that help the community, while forming lifelong friendships. CCASL’s programs are student-developed and led, providing opportunities to get involved in three distinct ways: student engagement, service immersion and mentoring and tutoring.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS Campus Kitchens provides meals for different organizations and underprivileged members of our community each week from the overflow of food at Sodexo’s on-campus dining facilities. Student volunteers prepare, serve, and/or deliver food to those who need it most. Gonzaga University Specialized Recreation (GUSR) is an integrative program that pairs GU students with developmentally disabled adults from around Spokane to put on theatrical productions and participate in sports, retreats and other events. Homeless Outreach supports the homeless population in the Spokane Community and raises awareness in the GU community. Homeless outreach oversees Food For Thought, an annual dinner in November, and ongoing service with
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St. Margaret’s Shelter for women and children on Saturday mornings, and with Streetwise Ministries on Sunday afternoons. Zags Encouraging Student & Senior Togetherness (ZESST) is a community outreach program focused on forging relationships between GU students and the residents of Maplewood Gardens Senior Center, an assisted living home for the elderly located near campus. This program meets weekly for social activities. Zag Volunteer Corps offers service experiences that allow students to connect in short, but impactful ways while serving with and learning about a few of our valued partners in the Spokane Community. Volunteers will be serving with Habitat for Humanity, Spokane Lands Council, and the Washington Trails Association for one-day volunteer blitzes to rehabilitate, renovate and aid local neighborhoods and community organizations.
SERVICE IMMERSION PROGRAMS Justice in January (JIJ) is a service immersion program that works with immigrant populations in Tucson, Arizona and San Diego, California. It takes place during the last week of Christmas break and includes a retreat during the fall semester. JIJ focuses on personal and community values while gaining a fuller understanding of the social justice issue of immigration. Mission: Possible takes over 100 GU students to ten different cities across the United States during Spring Break. Each site has a different service focus. For example, some sites serve alongside the homeless, work at construction sites, focus on environmental work, or participate in a Native American cultural immersion. The program embraces the values of social justice, simplicity, spirituality and community during the trip.
MENTORING
and
TUTORING
Our award-winning mentoring and tutoring programs provide opportunities for Gonzaga students to partner with local elementary and middle school students. Gonzaga student mentors serve as role models for the young, while also learning about their part in the community and societal issues faced by today’s youth. Campus Kids is a campus-based, one-on-one mentoring program that pairs Gonzaga students with fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to help these students succeed academically and build healthy relationships. Every week, 100 middle schoolers come to campus to see their Gonzaga mentors. Connections is a one-on-one mentoring program that pairs Gonzaga students with middle school youth. Connections is designed to improve the academic and social success of its mentees through a a variety of academic, recreational, and social activities. Eye to Eye, a one-on-one mentoring program, pairs Gonzaga students who have a learning disability or ADHD with middle school students who have the same or a similar disability. Activities are focused around Gonzaga students and middle schoolers doing art projects, getting to know one another and building advocacy skills.
Gonzaga Athletes Mentoring for Excellence (GAME) uses athletics and social interactions to increase the selfesteem and resilience of middle school students. The dedication and lessons learned through sports and other social activities aim to help middle school students succeed academically and beyond. The evenings are packed with fun and exciting games. S.M.I.L.E. is a program designed to help children K-6 improve their self-esteem and build positive identities. S.M.I.L.E. mentors lead hour long lessons once a week through stories, games and interactive discussions at after school programs in the Spokane Public Schools. Zag Study Buddies is an after-school tutoring program working with students in second through eighth grade. Our goal is to pair local youth with Gonzaga students to emphasize academic success and personal growth.
O-CORE TIP Sign up for Orientation’s & CCASL’s Service Event! Check the IGNITE blog (blogs.gonzaga.edu/ orientation) in early July for registration details.
UNIVERSITY MINISTRY
Pay special attention to these University Ministry activities during the year: Welcome Masses: August 31
Main Level umin@gonzaga.edu
(509) 313-4242
LOCATION: Crosby,
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
WEB: gonzaga.edu/umin
Attend one of the Welcome Masses with your family during Orientation Weekend (people of all faiths are welcome).
Mass on the Grass: September 7 University Ministry’s mission is to support the faith development of all
Join us on the lawn between Jepson Center and the Jundt
students and to empower them to live out God’s love in the world. In
Art Museum for a beautiful outdoor Mass along Lake Arthur.
particular, we provide resources for spiritual growth and fellowship through retreats, liturgies, Taize and music ministry, Christian Life Communities (CLCs), spiritual direction, residence hall programs and more. These activities offer students a more mature understanding of Gonzaga’s Jesuit and Catholic identity as well as a deeper respect for other religious traditions.
Pilgrimage: September 13 Join us on our annual Pilgrimage to the Cataldo Mission in Idaho. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends are welcome.
Mass of the Holy Spirit: September 17 Every Jesuit institution participates in this tradition.
Ad majorem de gloriam, also known by its abbreviation, AMDG, is the motto of the Society of Jesus. In English, it means “For the greater glory of God.” It refers to a spirit of generous excellence in all of life and study.
Join students, faculty, and staff in praying for a successful academic year.
Christian Life Communities (CLCs): on-going throughout the year Meet once a week with other students to share your
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faith and meet new friends.
Freshmen Retreat Create unforgettable memories, build friendships and learn more about your spirituality. Sign up early because these popular retreats fill up fast. There are three weekends from which to choose: Academic Year Freshmen Retreats: October 10-12, 2014 November 7-9, 2014 February 20-22, 2015
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THE JOHN J. HEMMINGSON UNIVERSITY CENTER
COMING FALL 2015! More than a beautiful, environmentally friendly
programs, including Student Clubs and
study lounges, media and active lounge areas,
building, The Hemmingson will be a place of global
Organizations, GSBA, dining services, theme
moveable workspaces, and more.
engagement, faith, and civic commitment - fostering
restaurants, cafe/pub, retail space, University
learning and inspiring collaboration that will spread
Ministry, CCASL, Center for Experiential
For the latest project updates, photos, a fly-
beyond its walls. The 167,000-plus square foot
Leadership, Center for Global Engagement
through video, and more information about the
Hemmingson will be home to many university
and global initiatives workspace, UMEC,
project, visit gonzaga.edu/TheHemmingson.
800-plus seat multipurpose gathering space,
AN HONOR. Your first semester at Gonzaga will be distinguished with Opus Prize events, when our entire community will celebrate faith-based, entrepreneurial, sustainable, humanitarian leadership as we honor three unsung humanitarian heroes from around the world. AN INSPIRATION. The award finalists will share their stories of tackling persistent social problems in some of the A HUMANITARIAN AWARD FOR FAITH-BASED ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Learn more at gonzaga.edu/opus
toughest conditions on earth. Their commitment to improving the lives of others exemplifies the best among us. Find out more about their work and how you can be involved: gonzaga.edu/opusprize. AN EVENT. Join us October 16 at 7 p.m. to attend the Awards Ceremony when one finalist will be awarded $1 million and two will receive $100,000 each. Watch for more information and ticket availability when you arrive on campus.
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STUDY ABROAD
Belgium
East Boone Ave. studyabroad@gonzaga.edu
Argentina
AUSTRALIA (509) 313-3549
LOCATION: 323
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
WEB: gonzaga.edu/studyabroad
AUSTRIA
CHILE CHINA
COSTA RICA
• If you choose to study abroad, start planning as early as possible. • Retain your core courses like philosophy and religion are offered in most locations. • Explore all of your options before narrowing your focus to a single country or school. • It’s an academic experience and a great resume builder. • It’s not just for the humanities, but for all majors. • It’s not as expensive as you think. Plus all of your scholarships and financial aid will go with you for a semester. • Class can be offered in English in non-English speaking countries.
“I never thought that I would have the opportunity to study abroad because of my financial situation, but GU made it possible for me. Because of the financial support I received, I have been able to have experiences outside of the classroom that have made my worldview grow tenfold. I now know what it feels like to act as a global citizen in a global community, something I had only read about in our Jesuit education and never believed I could embody.” - Brittany Clark Studied in Stellenbosch, South Africa
Colombia
DENMARK
ECUADOR
FRANCE
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT Studying Abroad:
EL SALVADOR GONZAGA-IN
FLORENCE
England Gonzaga
-in-Paris
IRELAND Italy JAPAN
Jordan
KENYA MEXICO
Netherlands South Africa
SCOTLAND
Drop by the Study Abroad Office any time during office hours for a quick chat about studying abroad!
Ghana
O-CORE TIP
South Korea SPAIN TAIWAN
Turks &
Caicos
United Kingdom
ZAMBIA
AND MORE....
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OFFICE Hall, Room 126 guevara@gonzaga.edu
(509) 313-6587
LOCATION: College
PHONE:
E-MAIL:
WEB: gonzaga.edu/studentemployment
In addition to earning money to help contribute for education costs, working teaches students how to organize and prioritize the varying demands of college life. A job can be an important part of the GU Experience, enhancing what is taught in the classroom and preparing students for their work life after graduation.
FEDERAL WORK STUDYFederal
Federal Work Study (FWS) is an on-campus employment program giving eligible students the opportunity of earning money to help with college expenses. Eligibility for FWS is based on financial need, as determined by the FAFSA. Find the Fall list of FWS jobs online starting August 18.
STATE WORK STUDY
State Work Study (SWS) is an off-campus employment program where local employers contract with the state to hire and pay SWS eligible students. Eligibility for SWS is based on financial need, as determined by the FAFSA, and is awarded only to eligible Washington state residents.
COMMUNITY JOB BOARD
Area individuals and businesses looking to hire Gonzaga students often post their part-time jobs at gonzaga.edu/studentemployment.
INSTITUTIONAL Institutional positions (open to any GU student) are on-campus jobs funded entirely through a department’s budget. They may be difficult to find, especially for the entering student, so start your job search early. Since departments do not necessarily post their job openings with the Student Employment Office, you may want to contact departments directly to check on available positions. To receive the list of institutional jobs on August 18, email guevara@gonzaga.edu after August 1.
Getting an on-campus job
Please bring one of these original documents with you to complete your on-campus hiring paperwork: • an unexpired passport • an original social security card • an original or certified birth certificate • Copies cannot be accepted! All students are either paid through Direct Deposit or they can elect to have their earnings go toward their tuition. For Direct Deposit, you will need to have your bank information, including your account and routing numbers. Don’t forget to read the informational emails that you will get during the summer through Zagmail and start your job search early. Contact our office with any questions. We are here to help!
US BANK LOCATION: Crosby,
Main Level (509) 325-7027 WEB: usbank.com/gonzaga PHONE:
For special deals available to GU students, open The Student Employment Job Fair on Monday, September 1 from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. in Cataldo Hall, is a place to connect with on-campus departments offering both FWS and Institutional positions.
your account at the Gonzaga branch during Orientation Weekend or contact us today for a head start. Orientation Weekend hours: • August 29, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • August 30, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • August 31, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • September 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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PARENT
and
FAMILY OFFICE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2014 ID Card Pick-up Check-in at Parent & Family Station Residence Hall Move-in
LOCATION: Crosby,
Main Level E-MAIL: parents&family@gonzaga.edu
PHONE:
(509) 313-4154
WEB: gonzaga.edu/parents
We know that sending your student off to college can be a unique journey. Orientation Core (O-Core) provides this booklet to help your student and your family navigate this important transition. In addition to this booklet, your student will receive all necessary information about Orientation from the newsletters, the Orientation Website (gonzaga.edu/ orientation), and via direct communications from University departments. While your student prepares for the beginning of the school year, you are beginning a journey of your own. The Parent and Family Office is here for you! We are your direct contact into the world of Gonzaga, providing guidance, tips, direction, and support. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.
The schedule on the right is tentative and is subject to change. You and your student will receive separate itineraries upon check-in at Orientation Station on Friday. For more detailed schedule information for parents, visit gonzaga.edu/parentschedule.
Resource Fair Campus Tours Parent & Family Opening Ceremonies Enjoy the last supper with your Zag Fred Meyer Night
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2014 Morning Parent & Family Information Sessions Parent & Family BBQ Lunch Afternoon Parent & Family Information Sessions Parent & Family Social with Faculty & Staff
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2014 Early Welcome Mass, University Chapel President’s Reception Welcome Mass, St. Aloysius Church Parents & Families Depart
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campus phone directory
***** Area Code: 509 • Prefix: 313 *****
www.gonzaga.edu/orientation If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us! (50 9) 313 - 4 016 | orientation@zagmail.gonzaga.edu If you are on campus over the summer, come visit us in Crosby Student Center, Main Level.
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