As the University grows, so does summer school, and this year’s enrollment increased 67 percent over the summer of 2012. Financial incentives for taking summer classes are significant.
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As the University grows, so does summer school, and this year’s enrollment increased 67 percent over the summer of 2012. Financial incentives for taking summer classes are significant.
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HEATHER BANKS
Job title: Enrollment Counselor for CONHCP
Job location: Peoria
What attracted you to GCU? I was attracted to Grand Canyon University because it is based in my community and well-known for local philanthropy. I was also attracted to Grand Canyon because of its stellar reputation and quality education. It’s important to me to work for a solid university offering students a quality education at an affordable price while also giving back to the community in which it’s located.
What do you do for fun and where do you find that outlet? I absolutely love traveling and am currently saving for a trip to Thailand at the end of this year, but my dream destination is the Maldives. I am a huge Oregon Ducks fan and love watching college football!
What are you passionate about? I am passionate about working for equal rights, and I dedicate time and money to various charities and groups affiliated with marriage equality and assisting displaced gay youth. I am also involved in local-level politics.
What are your favorite places or events in the Valley that you like to visit? I enjoy the central Phoenix/Arcadia area and love making my way through different restaurants. There are some great places to eat in the Arcadia district. I also enjoy hiking around the Valley.
Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know: I was an elite gymnast and trained for 16 years for the 1996 Olympics.
What are you most proud of? My 16-year-old son.
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MIKE SHOEMAKER
Job title: Enrollment Counselor
Job location: Peoria
What attracted you to GCU? I had worked at another school and had heard nothing but good things about GCU from other people who had worked here and from a friend who works here. She recommended I apply for an EC position — best advice I’ve had in a long time.
What do you do for fun and where do you find that outlet? I drive my 86 Porsche 944 at track day events with different organizations. I’ve done a lot of work on the car myself. I also bike and go four-wheeling in my other toy — a Nissan 4×4 truck. Traveling with my wife and our dogs, a Black Lab and a Jack Russell Terrier. And skiing here in Arizona and Colorado.
What are you passionate about? History. I love to read books and periodicals on military history and tour historical sites.
What are your favorite places or events in the Valley that you like to visit? Mountain biking at McDowell Mountain Park, spring training at Salt River Fields.
Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know: I love karaoke.
What are you most proud of? My wife. And my service in the Army as a paratrooper in 82nd Airborne Division.
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JESSIE SANCHEZ
Job title: Enrollment Counselor
Job location: Tempe
What attracted you to GCU? The private Christian university experience, similar to what I had for my undergrad.
What do you do for fun and where do you find that outlet? I have been a makeup artist for several years and still do that on the side for weddings and special events. I also love sports, pretty much any sport, but my favorite to watch is the NBA. Go Lakers! (I am from California, don’t judge.)
What are you passionate about? I’m passionate about making a difference in someone’s life, whether it is making a woman feel beautiful with something as simple as makeup, or now in my new role, helping potential students find their purpose.
What are your favorite places or events in the Valley that you like to visit? I love going to D-backs games, and I love Tea Fusion at Tempe Marketplace — they have over 100 teas to choose from.
Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know: I am 1/4 Hungarian.
What are you most proud of? My parents — they are my biggest role models. As I am getting ready to get married in November of this year, they have been married for almost 26 years. Their marriage is not perfect, but it is a success. I hope to live happily ever after, as they have!
GCU nursing student Carmela Fernandez, who will perform during a tea reception today at the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, has found a way to blend her musical gifts and passion for nursing when treating patients.
Highlights from Saturday’s final day of commencement at GCU involving online students in the colleges of Education, Doctoral Studies, and Nursing and Health Care Professions.
Campus photographer Darryl Webb had the busiest camera in Phoenix (again) on Friday, and here are some of his best shots from commencement ceremonies at the Arena.
Some of the best of what campus photographer Darryl Webb saw on the first day of GCU’s commencement.
Campus photographer Darryl Webb had the busiest shutter in Phoenix on Thursday, and here are some of his best shots.
Under the direction of Paul Koch, the University’s program in instrumental music is taking off, and Wednesday night’s concert — the Music Department’s final performance of 2012-13 — left the audience at First Southern Baptist Church wanting to hear more.
Nearly 30 young actors from around the Valley, including a pair of Grand Canyon University theatre students, auditioned for the Broadway musical “Newsies” at GCU on Monday as part of a nationwide casting call.
Ethington Theatre’s “Twinge” spring dance concert concluded this weekend with shows Friday and Saturday at Ethington Theatre. Campus photographer Darryl Webb captured the elegant display that demonstrated how we respond kinesthetically to emotion.
Patricia Greenough, 23, overcame personal learning disabilities to graduate with a master’s in special education from Grand Canyon University.
Jesi Smith’s relentlessly positive attitude and work ethic set the tone for Grand Canyon University’s cheer team for four years, and her coach says she will be missed.
Under the direction of Paul Koch, the University’s program in instrumental music is taking off, and Wednesday night’s concert — the Music Department’s final performance of 2012-13 — left the audience at First Southern Baptist Church wanting to hear more.
Jesi Smith’s relentlessly positive attitude and work ethic set the tone for Grand Canyon University’s cheer team for four years, and her coach says she will be missed.
Highlights from Saturday’s final day of commencement at GCU involving online students in the colleges of Education, Doctoral Studies, and Nursing and Health Care Professions.
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