4 • GCU TODAY
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September
Opt
In
“Commit to working very
hard on your studies the first
six weeks. Stay ahead, get
everything in, do your best
work and don’t get distracted.
During the second part of
the semester you can relax
a little and find balance
between enjoying time with
friends and activities.”
Willie Hintze,
online faculty
“Re-invent yourself. Be
yourself. Embrace who you
were created to be and stand
proud. And don’t be afraid to
make mistakes. It is how we
learn, and no one is perfect!”
Amanda Mutai,
enrollment counselor
“Attend as many events as
possible. Whether it be an
event hosted by student
affairs, career services,
academic programs, etc.,
this will be a great way to
become connected and
plugged into GCU. ”
Cody Dumas,
ASGCU president
“Get to know your professors.
Learn the patterns of
the food lines. Talk to
someone new every day.
Utilize the free tutoring
sessions. Bring a protein
bar to Tuesday-Thursday
classes to keep focused.”
Vincent Indelicato,
GCU sophomore
10-11
FAMILYWEEKEND
This celebration of the spirit
of community at GCU features
campus tours, the annual Lip
Sync competition, Student
Success breakout sessions,
family Chapel and more.
10-12/17-19
“LITTLEWOMEN:
AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS”
The College of Fine Arts and
Production presents Mark Adamo’s
artistic stage transformation
of the classic Louisa May
Alcott book.
602.639.8880,
17
MEN’S BASKETBALL
After their much anticipated trip
to the University of Kentucky to
open the season, the Antelopes
face Montana State University in
their official home opener. 7 p.m.,
GCU Arena.
602.639.8992,
Vote for two and check results at
GCU has expanded the menu at the Student Union by
adding a Mojo Bowl and Qdoba Mexican Grill. What other
eateries would you like to see on campus?
November
October
What can new GCU
students do to make
this semester one for
the record books?
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Five Guys
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Thai Basil
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Jamba Juice
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Postino
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The Melting Pot
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Pizza Hut
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Einstein Bros Bagels
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Pita Jungle
Kelly Clarkson
Journey
Kurt Warner
JimGaffigan
Backstreet Boys
Faith Hill
Steven Curtis Chapman
Rick Warren
Which of these acts would
you like to see on stage in the
newly expanded GCU Arena?
Results from the last poll
21% 16% 12% 11% 11% 11% 10% 8%
04
PALIN VISITS
Former vice
presidential
candidate Sarah
Palin is set to join
“United We Stand,”
a discussion of critical issues at
home and abroad. 7 p.m., GCU
Arena
05-07
“SHERLOCK HOLMES:
THE FINAL ADVENTURE”
Excellent
and
elementary, this
winner of an Edgar Award for
Best Mystery Play is performed
by the College of Fine Arts and
Production. (Opening weekend is
Aug. 29-31.)
602.639.8880,
19
CASTING CROWNS
THRIVE TOUR
Music lovers can groove to the
tunes of this contemporary
Christian rock band while learning
more about God and themselves.
7:30 p.m., GCU Arena.
Casting Crowns
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ONLINE
COMMENCEMENT
After being moved to
Comerica Theatre in
April because of the GCU
Arena expansion project,
it’s back on campus
with 6,792 graduates
scheduled to walk.
Two sessions, 10 a.m.
and 3 p.m.
