May 2021 Community Newsletter

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Welcome to the latest issue of the Opportunity Northeast (ONE) newsletter.

ONE is a manifestation of Gonzaga's core values and a commitment to our neighborhood – this place we share.

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A Reflection of our First Year

When Gonzaga launched Opportunity Northeast last February, no one could have predicted how significantly our world would shift in a matter of weeks. A global pandemic quickly became a local reality – impacting each of our lives in unimaginable ways and turning our world upside down. Communities like ours in Northeast Spokane were some of those hit the hardest. Families continue to balance home schooling with limited resources, job security concerns, food and housing insecurity with a health crisis that has disproportionately impacted residents across Northeast Spokane. 

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An Exercise in Education: Adapting to Education Needs in a Global Pandemic

With the global pandemic, Gonzaga has adapted to better meet educational needs in this new virtual environment.  Digital tools have emerged to provide new and innovative solutions to help bridge the gap between traditional education and a homebound student body.

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Flexibility, Thoughtful Partnering Are Key to Community Impact during COVID-19

When you build a program of community engagement on time-tested activities that feature lots of personal connections – and then a global pandemic erupts – well, you have to get creative, flexible and resourceful. 

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Cultivating Entrepreneurs in Northeast Spokane

Gonzaga's New Venture Lab is a student run organization that works with local entrepreneurs to help develop new products and business ventures.

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