February 2025 | Volume 26 No. 6

In This Issue

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Carla the Rescuer

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Building A Legacy

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Hard Work & Recognition

Staff Assembly honored several employees in December for creativity, heart and dedication to the mission

Spark of Spirit Award

Danielle Teague, Office of the Provost (bottom left) | Beth Barsotti, Mission Engagement (top right)

Innovation Award

Grace McElligott and Erin de Silva, Marketing & Communications, for the creation of the Zagfluencers and their contributions to Gonzaga University's social media presence (center left)

Mission Award

Ana Chavez, School of Health Sciences (center right) | Clement Lye, Instructional Design & Delivery (top left and bottom right)

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By The Twinkling Tea Lights of Tilford

Ethan Gruis (’20) and Maddie Ulery (’20) met on the first day of school in a classroom in Tilford, eight years ago. In January, the couple flew back to Spokane from Chicago to catch a Gonzaga men’s basketball game. With a little help from GUEST Event Manager Kalen Niblock (’21) and photographer Matt Repplier (’20), Gruis proposed in the very same classroom. 

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Around Campus

Feb. 5-6, 7-8:30 p.m. Former Gonzaga President Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., returns to campus for a set of talks on integrating themes in faith and science, "Making Sense of the Old Testament in Light of Contemporary Science & the Moral Teaching of Jesus” | Cataldo Globe Room

Feb. 6-7, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Gonzaga Theatre presents “I Wish Ma Could Vote: An Evening of Women’s Suffrage Plays,” in celebration of the 105th anniversary of the passing of the 19th amendment | Magnuson Theatre

Feb. 7-Mar. 7, 4-7 p.m. Check out the Regional Faculty Art Exhibition, featuring faculty art works from Gonzaga, Eastern Washington University, Whitworth University and more | The Gonzaga University Urban Arts Center

Feb. 10, 7 p.m. In celebration of Black History Month, Northwest Passage and The Black Lens present the 4th annual Black Voices Symposium, with the theme: Powered by Courage | Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center

Feb. 12, 10-11:15 a.m. Join an interactive workshop with Dr. Annmarie Caño and learn how to co-create a healthier academic environment: Leading Toward Liberation: Theory and Praxis for Justice and Health in Higher Ed | Hemmingson Ballroom

Feb. 12, 5-7 p.m. Catch a conversation with Brynn Snyder, CEO of SLATE Dental, recognized as one of the top 25 most influential businesspeople in the greater Spokane area | Hemmingson Ballroom

Feb. 12, 6 p.m. Check out the 5th annual Celebrate EveryBODY Screendance Film Festival, with proceeds benefitting the Dance for Parkinson’s program | Jundt Art Museum

Feb. 22, Gonzaga Day Celebrate the Spirit of the Gonzaga community with alumni and friends around the world through chapter events, game watches, volunteer opportunities and socials!

Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. Catch artist and comedienne extraordinaire Meow Meow for an unforgettable night of music and mayhem | Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center

Feb. 25, 5-6:30 p.m. The 2025 Judge Justin L. Quackenbush Lecture Series features the distinguished Raul C. Pangalangan, a former judge at the International Criminal Court at The Hague | Barbieri Courtroom, Gonzaga Law School

Feb. 28 This year’s Leadership Symposium, titled “Inviting Leadership: Dialogue & Inclusion” is dedicated to exploring leadership themes and collaborating with students and scholars | Gonzaga University

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Noteworthy 

New Hires

Amy Hyde, marketing & administrative specialist, Institute for Informatics & Applied Technology; Andrew Johnson, assignments coordinator, Housing and Residence Life; Eddie Johnson, general maintenance technician, Plant; Elizabeth Acker, program asst III, Sponsored Research & Programs; Gary Davis, communications officer, Campus Public Safety & Security; Jese Blomquist-Worley, custodian, Plant; Marilee Kinsella, program asst III, College of Arts & Sciences; Timothy Fitzgerald, instructional technologist, Instructional Design & Delivery; Trevor Heilman, admission specialist, Graduate Enrollment Management; Tyler Como, groundskeeper, Plant; Andre Abrams, custodian, Plant; Christine Burge, asst director, Discrimination & Harassment Prevention; Colin Stapleton, study abroad applications coordinator, Center for Global Engagement; Jason Wilson, custodian, Plant; Jonathan Rogers, business manager, Center for Student Involvement; Matthew Laramie, program coordinator, SJLCE; Mike Wright, training and development manager, Human Resources; Stuart Beezley, outdoor program manager, Center for Student Involvement

Changes/ Promotions

Jordan Bennie, crime prevention & training supervisor, Campus Public Safety & Security; Margaret Martens, admissions application specialist, Graduate Enrollment Management; Scott Wittel, lead communications officer, Campus Public Safety & Security; Tomson Spink, assistant vice president, Plant; Michael Loroz, accounting asst II, Controller’s Office; Ryan Malarkey, admissions operations specialist I, Admissions; Edin Jusic, director, Plant; Jason Allread, custodial lead, Plant; Jeffrey Amann, manager, Plant; Julie Ullrich, construction project specialist, Plant; Luis Delgado, benefits & leave specialist II, Human Resources; Spencer Alexander, lead security officer, Campus Public Safety and Security; Nichole Bogarosh, director, Center for Student Involvement; Veronica Puente Arroyo, asst director, UMEC

Goodbyes

Abegail Cruz, enterprise web developer II, ITS; Christopher Fairbanks, custodian, Plant; James Nelson, communications officer, Campus Public Safety & Security; Janet Snowder, custodial shift supervisor, Plant; Jaron Fuglie, IT technician II, ITS; Jeremy Rouse, asst Director for Native student recruitment & initiatives, Tribal Relations; Joan Kafer, administrative asst, Chief Financial Officer; Sarah Staudle, compliance coordinator, Athletics; Aaron Lewis, head men’s soccer coach, Athletics; Jeff Cronk, associate professor of chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences; Jeffrey Hazen, instructional support & scientific materials specialist, College of Arts and Sciences; John Burke, professor, Gonzaga in Florence; Katie Wilson, volleyball coach, Athletics; Megan Cycyota, asst volleyball coach, Athletics; Nancy Worsham, professor of psychology, College of Arts and Sciences; Ryan Adams, custodian specialist floor tech, Plant; Sarah Glass, asst volleyball coach and director of volleyball operations, Athletics; Sandra Vargas Agrono, career development facilitator, Career Center

Anniversaries

35 Douglas Kries, professor of philosophy, Philosophy; Vicki Yount, law clinic paralegal, Clinical Law Program

30 Cheryl Mitchell, senior director of data, reporting and analytics, University Advancement; Louisa Diana, director of compliance, Financial Aid Office; Pat Reese, senior principal giving officer, University Advancement

20 Susan Lee, asst dean of student affairs, School of Law; Robbie McMillian, director of academic service, School of Law; Katuska Kohut, associate director, Study Abroad

15 John Wolfe, psychology lecturer, Psychology

10 Ivette Godwin, budget & personnel officer, School of Education & School of Leadership Studies; Suzie Mize, asst vice president for auxiliary enterprises, Chief Financial Officer; Gregg Pratt, maintenance supervisor, Plant; Joshus Boche, broadcast engineer and KAGU operations manager, Integrated Media

5 Karianna Freeland, student service CRM lead & onboarding specialist, Recruitment & Retention; Amy Barton, web specialist, Arts and Science Dean’s Office; Maggie Pacini, financial aid counselor, Financial Aid Office; Theresa Foster, technical analyst, Financial Aid Office; Ronzai Saurombe, application administrator, ITS; Elysa Reichert, manager, Auxiliary Enterprises