Archive for May, 2014

GCU pulled out all the artistic stops Tuesday evening with the official launch of its Center for Worship Arts, which will begin training students in worship ministry this fall. The event was filled with lights, inspirational music by the University’s Chapel band, and a conversation between Dr. Jason Hiles, dean of the College of Theology where the Center is housed, and Bart Millard, co-founder and lead singer of MercyMe, an internationally acclaimed contemporary Christian group.

Online faculty member Carma Erickson-Hurt earned a top honor from international nonprofit Project HOPE for teaching teams of Filipino nurses to manage hospice care for terminally ill patients in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda.

Fresh off its first year in Division I, GCU is going all-out to make its basketball camps destinations for top players and teams.

Grand Canyon University and food services provided Sodexo are working to bring local healthy food vendor MOJO Bowl and Qdoba Mexican Grill to the Student Union. A separate healthier food option and a gourmet by-the-slice pizza spot are also possibilities.

Tim Griffin, GCU’s Dean of Students and Pastor, urged attendees at the first Chapel of the summer to get closer to God and each other.

GCU hosted the Arizona Special Olympics as students, staff and other volunteers supported the annual competition for local athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The leaders in the GCU Team Walking Challenge have different reasons for wanting to improve their fitness, but their habits are similar.

The summer Chapel series takes place most Monday mornings through July 28 at Tell Science Building.

Assistant dean Maria Quimba, who oversees academic programs taught by nearly 450 faculty at the College of Nursing and Healthcare Professions, was honored as one of the Phoenix Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” community business leaders.