Upcoming Events
This list of opportunities for Gonzaga faculty and staff is updated regularly. Contact Lauren Hackman-Brooks with questions or for more information.
Leading in a Jesuit University
Date: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 8:00 a.m - noon
Location: Hemmingson 201
Leading in a Jesuit University supports all Gonzaga employees to build and stay connected to the foundation of our mission as a Catholic, Jesuit, humanistic institution. Topics of discussion include: Jesuit values, discernment, Cura Personalis, Cura Apostolica, and presupposition. This is an interactive course with ongoing reflection and engagement components. To ensure the best possible learning environment, please register only if you are able to attend the full session. Register here.
Registration Deadline: Fall Formation Cohorts
Date: Friday, August 23
Staff & administrators who desire to increase their mission literacy, build community, and infuse mission more deeply into their work should consider the Cardoner Mission Formation Program. Program begins in September. Indicate interest here. Faculty opportunities begin in the spring semester.
Munch & Learn: Reflection Practices at a Catholic, Jesuit University
Date: Thursday, August 29
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom
This interactive session will increase understanding of what reflection is and how to build it into your work at Gonzaga. Register here.
Mission Engagement Open House
Date: Thursday, September 12
Time: 8:00 a.m. - noon
Location: 527 E. Sharp (corner of Sharp & Standard)
Mission Engagement has a new location for this academic year. Visit our house, chat with colleagues, and enjoy coffee as well as a yogurt parfait bar. Drop-in; no registration required.
Mission Aligned Teaching with the CTA
Wednesday, September 18
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
This session, part of the CTA Wednesdays Series, is an interactive workshop to support faculty as they integrate Gonzaga's new mission aligned teaching framework.
Social
Date: Tuesday, September 24
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Join colleagues from across campus for a welcome back social hour including snacks, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. This event is drop-in style with an optional pre-social networking activity from 3:30-4:00 p.m. with the Center for Teaching & Advising (CTA).
Mission Advocate Gathering
Date: Thursday, September 26
Time: 11:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Hearth Room (College Hall)
Quarterly gathering for conversation, contemplation and conversation for Mission Advocates. This series is intended to support ongoing formation, engagement and community amongst colleagues who have completed the faculty and staff formation cohorts.
Founder's Day Retreat
Date: Monday, October 21
Details coming soon
Ongoing Opportunities
- Contemplation and Conversation: A Weekly Scripture Prayer Group A group of faculty and staff meets Wednesdays from 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. for prayer and sharing based on Scripture. Interested? Contact Beth Barsotti.
- Mass is celebrated in University Chapel daily (M-F) at 12:10 p.m. and on Sundays at 5 p.m.
Past Events
Panel Discussion - "From Spokane to Dubai: Field Notes from COP28"
Date: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
Time: 6:00PM-7:30PM
Location: Hemmingson Auditorium
Description: A panel of 3 faculty who attended COP28 share their insights toward taking action on climate change and action at our Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution committed to global sustainability.
Guest Speaker - "Oui, Whee, We: Leaning Into the Catholic Intellectual Tradition"
Date: Tuesday, March 5th, 2024
Time: 4:00PM-6:00PM
Location: Cataldo Globe Room
Description: Karen Eifler, a teacher from the University of Portland & director of the Center of Catholic Intellectual Life & American Culture, speaks on the Catholic element of our mission, exploring the engagement of Catholic Intellectual Tradition, treating it less as a static canon, and more like an orientation to take any text or phenomenon.
First Spiritual Exercises on Zoom
Dates: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 - Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
Meeting Days: Wednesdays
Time: 11:00AM-11:50AM
Location: Zoom
Description: The First Spiritual Exercises offers a taste of Ignatian Spirituality. This monthlong program is open to any GU employee (faculty, staff, administrator) and features daily personal reflection and weekly group sharing. This retreat is called "Inner Peace in Friendship with Jesus" with readings that align especially with Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. (no session 3/13 over Spring Break). Materials are provided.
Laudate Deum Workshop
Dates: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 & Wednesday March 27th, 2024
Time: 10:45AM-12:15PM on 3/19/24 & 12:00PM-1:30PM on 3/27/24
Location: Hearth Room, College Hall 3rd Floor
Description: GU faculty who already teach Laudato Si' (in part or whole) in the classroom are invited to a workshop to incorporate the most recent papal document on the environment, Laudate Deum. Feel free to bring your course materials to the workshop to refresh and engage with colleagues.
Unsettling the Mission
Dates: Saurday, April 6th, 2024
Time: 4:15PM-5:45PM
Location: Jepson 108
Description: ding the Land Back movement and the repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery. GU students, staff, and faculty are invited to join this engaging, thoughtful, and imaginative conversation about what this might mean for us here at Gonzaga. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited.
Staff and Faculty Social Hour
Dates: Wednesday, April 10th, 2024
Time: 4:15PM-5:45PM
Location: Tilford Lobby
Description: Enjoy refreshments, snacks, and conversation with colleagues across campus! All professional staff and faculty are invited to our bi-monthly socials.
Living the Lingo: Service of Faith and Promotion of Justice
Dates: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
Time: 9:00AM-9:50AM
Location: Zoom
Description: Go beyond the buzzwords! The Living the Lingo Series explores key concepts related to mission. Join us for an interactive Zoom session exploring the Jesuit priority of "the Service of Faith and Promotion of Justice" with special guest Molly Ayers, Assistant Dean, Center for Community Engagement.
Abide in Love: Ignatian Silent Retreat
Dates: Monday, May 20th, 2024 - Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Cost: $50.00
Location: Bozarth Retreat Center
Description: Quiet the noise and rest from the busy-ness at a three-day silent retreat. Enjoy time for personal reflection, beautiful grounds, and delicious meals. Enjoy time for personal reflection, beautiful grounds, and delicious meals. "Abide in Love" is grounded in the Catholic, Christian tradition. This retreat is open to persons from any religious/spiritual background who desire an experience shaped by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. If you are curious about what this experience will be like or whether this retreat is for you, contact Lauren at hackman-brooks@gonzaga.edu.