Commencement Stories Home Commencement 2025 Commencement Stories 2019 Magis Awards Honor Exemplary Graduates May 16, 2019 Gonzaga’s 28th Annual Magis Awards acknowledge a favorite Latin phrase of the Jesuits: “Ad majorem Dei gloriam,” meaning the “greater glory of God.” Sauvageau: Be a Blessing, Despite Our Differences May 16, 2019 Law School student commencement speaker Emily Sauvageau encourages classmates to be a blessing to someone every day, despite our differences. 2019 Mission & Ministry Student Awards May 16, 2019 At the annual Magis Awards, Mission & Ministry staff members honored four students Ortiz to Grads: Emotional Ride Shows Strength of GU Community May 16, 2019 Graduate Commencement Speaker Michael John Ortiz shares with his fellow graduates how the journey to his degree represents the Gonzaga spirit in... Judith Mayotte Challenges Graduates to Address Climate Change May 15, 2019 The humanitarian, author and spokesperson for refugees worldwide, said the Earth is at a turning point due to the rapidly advancing ecological crisis... Second-Grade Lessons in Being Awake to Privilege May 15, 2019 Liz Slamkowski ('12) shares lessons from her two-year stint teaching at a Washington, D.C. school, The Matrix, and experiences with privilege Serving God, Near and Far: Teach For America, Peace Corps & More May 15, 2019 Thirty-six graduates of the class of 2019 set aside traditional career paths to take assignments as volunteers in four foreign countries and cities... Highlights from Gonzaga's 126th Commencement May 15, 2019 Gonzaga conferred a total of 2,163 undergraduate, graduate and law degrees (estimated) at its three 126th commencement exercises May 11-12. Read the... Finding, Losing and Rediscovering our Voice May 13, 2019 A Gonzaga voice is strong enough to move mountains, compassionate enough to calm a storm. How lucky are we to be able to share the gift with those who... 'The World Needs You' — Message to Gonzaga Grads May 13, 2019 The 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony at Gonzaga University conferred 1,323 bachelor's degrees and featured Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho as the... Morgan Smith Gives Voice to Social Justice May 10, 2019 A spiritual leader on campus, graduating senior Morgan Smith lives her faith through a calling for social justice. Hawa Elias: Meeting and Making Long-term Goals May 09, 2019 Economics and international relations major Hawa Elias hopes to support nations in need of political, economic and social development. She also seeks... A Science Whiz, Alla Kozubenko Bound for UW Medical School at Age 19 May 09, 2019 Kozubenko, a graduating Gonzaga biochemistry student who essentially skipped middle school, will attend the University of Washington School of... Filmon Abraham Parlays Passions for Psychology, Art & Technology May 09, 2019 Abraham combines his interests in pursuit of a cutting-edge career path. This fall he begins a master’s degree at New York University’s Tisch School... Megan Shultz Hits Right Notes May 09, 2019 Senior Megan Shultz has taken Gonzaga by storm in her universe of music education, but that is far from the extent of her impact. Jack Murray Aims to Serve May 08, 2019 Jack Murray, a 2019 graduate, satisfied his passions for history and the military at Gonzaga. Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next
2019 Magis Awards Honor Exemplary Graduates May 16, 2019 Gonzaga’s 28th Annual Magis Awards acknowledge a favorite Latin phrase of the Jesuits: “Ad majorem Dei gloriam,” meaning the “greater glory of God.” Sauvageau: Be a Blessing, Despite Our Differences May 16, 2019 Law School student commencement speaker Emily Sauvageau encourages classmates to be a blessing to someone every day, despite our differences. 2019 Mission & Ministry Student Awards May 16, 2019 At the annual Magis Awards, Mission & Ministry staff members honored four students Ortiz to Grads: Emotional Ride Shows Strength of GU Community May 16, 2019 Graduate Commencement Speaker Michael John Ortiz shares with his fellow graduates how the journey to his degree represents the Gonzaga spirit in... Judith Mayotte Challenges Graduates to Address Climate Change May 15, 2019 The humanitarian, author and spokesperson for refugees worldwide, said the Earth is at a turning point due to the rapidly advancing ecological crisis... Second-Grade Lessons in Being Awake to Privilege May 15, 2019 Liz Slamkowski ('12) shares lessons from her two-year stint teaching at a Washington, D.C. school, The Matrix, and experiences with privilege Serving God, Near and Far: Teach For America, Peace Corps & More May 15, 2019 Thirty-six graduates of the class of 2019 set aside traditional career paths to take assignments as volunteers in four foreign countries and cities... Highlights from Gonzaga's 126th Commencement May 15, 2019 Gonzaga conferred a total of 2,163 undergraduate, graduate and law degrees (estimated) at its three 126th commencement exercises May 11-12. Read the... Finding, Losing and Rediscovering our Voice May 13, 2019 A Gonzaga voice is strong enough to move mountains, compassionate enough to calm a storm. How lucky are we to be able to share the gift with those who... 'The World Needs You' — Message to Gonzaga Grads May 13, 2019 The 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony at Gonzaga University conferred 1,323 bachelor's degrees and featured Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho as the... Morgan Smith Gives Voice to Social Justice May 10, 2019 A spiritual leader on campus, graduating senior Morgan Smith lives her faith through a calling for social justice. Hawa Elias: Meeting and Making Long-term Goals May 09, 2019 Economics and international relations major Hawa Elias hopes to support nations in need of political, economic and social development. She also seeks... A Science Whiz, Alla Kozubenko Bound for UW Medical School at Age 19 May 09, 2019 Kozubenko, a graduating Gonzaga biochemistry student who essentially skipped middle school, will attend the University of Washington School of... Filmon Abraham Parlays Passions for Psychology, Art & Technology May 09, 2019 Abraham combines his interests in pursuit of a cutting-edge career path. This fall he begins a master’s degree at New York University’s Tisch School... Megan Shultz Hits Right Notes May 09, 2019 Senior Megan Shultz has taken Gonzaga by storm in her universe of music education, but that is far from the extent of her impact. Jack Murray Aims to Serve May 08, 2019 Jack Murray, a 2019 graduate, satisfied his passions for history and the military at Gonzaga.
