GCU TODAY • 3
Features
6
The Course Is with Us
Grand Canyon University Golf Course,
scheduled to open Jan. 1, is more than
just an upgrade over the old Maryvale
layout — it’s in another galaxy.
12
Far-reaching Love
No me-first Millennials here: GCU has
more student volunteers than ever
going into the community to share their
heart for everyone, both young and old.
14
Staging Area
GCU’s College of Fine Arts and
Production is blessed with students
who have their act together, and their
career progression gets rave reviews.
18
Magic of Majerle
Dan Majerle’s career has been filled
with success, and he’s determined
to make GCU his latest victory. Don’t
doubt him. He makes a strong case.
Contents
In Every Issue
4 Lopes Up
16 Special Feature
22 Online
24 GCU Alumni
ON THE COVER:
JesseMueller, director of Grand Canyon University Golf Course, can’t wait for golfers
to tee it up at what promises to be one of the top facilities in the Valley.
PHOTO BY DARRYL WEBB
GCU Today Magazine is a quarterly
publication of the Office of Communications
and Public Affairs at Grand Canyon University.
WRITTEN AND EDITED BY
JANIE MAGRUDER
Communications Manager
602-639-8018
LAURIE MERRILL
Senior Writer
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RICK VACEK
Senior Writer
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BILLIE WORTH
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY
DARRYL WEBB
University Staff Photographer
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ANTHONY DIMARIA
TYLER MCDONALD
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
BOB ROMANTIC
Executive Director
Grand Canyon University
3300W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
VOLUME 5, ISSUE 4
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Havoc sophomores Naomi Miller (left) andMaddie England were on hand for the Purple
Pre-Game Party before the men’s basketball season opener.
photo by darryl webb
