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Lopes extend helping hand to Puerto Peñasco communities

She helped build a flight simulator – and boosted her aerospace experience

GCU provides springboard for Peoria entrepreneurs

GCU dance students step it up on international stage

Year in review: A landmark anniversary, feature film and new era in athletics

Hall of Faith theme highlights fall 2025 Chapel series

Lopes extend helping hand to Puerto Peñasco communities

She helped build a flight simulator – and boosted her aerospace experience

GCU provides springboard for Peoria entrepreneurs

GCU dance students step it up on international stage

Year in review: A landmark anniversary, feature film and new era in athletics

Hall of Faith theme highlights fall 2025 Chapel series

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Band director and dance coach form GCU’s ‘power couple’

Thundering Heard pep band director Paul Koch and wife Jacque, who leads Grand Canyon University's dance team, are the creative minds behind GCU Arena entertainment.

Published February 10, 2014

Bowling, baseball included in growing list of GCU club sports

Club sports are growing at Grand Canyon University, with baseball, bowling, rugby and lacrosse among those drawing talented student athletes.

Published January 27, 2014

Shorter spring Chapel series to continue testimony theme

Churches from the eastern sector of metro Phoenix will be well-represented among speakers, in a nod to the opening of GCU's satellite campus in Mesa […]

Published January 2, 2014

Former two-sport rival leads women’s hoops to fast Division I start

Friend or foe? Johnna Brown has been both to GCU, but now that she's an Antelope, the women's basketball program likes her much better. The […]

Published December 26, 2013

Slideshow: Colter office Christmas decorations

Photo highlights from GCU Today's tour of the University's Colter Street offices.

Published December 18, 2013

Lifesaving tactics help GCU transfer student save life, stay in school

Craig Becker may have prevented a tragedy by using the lifesaving Heimlich maneuver -- learned last summer at a GCU athletic training camp -- on […]

Published December 12, 2013

High-flyer Dan Alexander remains grounded in matters that matter

The 6-foot-9 junior, who becomes eligible to play this week for the GCU men's basketball team, is not your average athlete and has enjoyed his […]

Published December 9, 2013

New library brings place for study, community to heart of campus

Students won't find much in common with the old Fleming Library, which lacked computer availability and adequate seating. The new library will open Monday, and […]

Published November 14, 2013

Math professors volunteer their evenings to help GCU students succeed

Professors began promoting the night sessions to students during classes, dubbing the free tutoring “Pi It Forward.” Sessions are held Monday through Wednesday from 4:30 […]

Published November 12, 2013

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1 event, 1

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Clubs' Fried in July

July 1 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Clubs' Fried in July

1 event, 2

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Senate Social USA

July 2 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Senate Social USA

Stop by the ASGCU table for some food, games, and to learn more about your student government.
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0 events, 3

0 events, 4

0 events, 5

1 event, 6

2025-07-06

The Riverbed's Shark Week

The Riverbed's Shark Week

July 6 - July 13

The Riverbed's Shark Week

Follow @theriverbed for more info!
Event Details

4 events, 7

2025-07-06

The Riverbed's Shark Week

The Riverbed's Shark Week

2025-07-07

Summer Dance Intensive

Summer Dance Intensive

July 7 @ 9:30 a.m. - July 11 @ 5:30 p.m.

Summer Dance Intensive

Summer dance camp for ages 14-24
Event Details
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Prospect Camp

July 7 @ 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Prospect Camp

Register here.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 7 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes.
Event Details

4 events, 8

2025-07-06

The Riverbed's Shark Week

2025-07-07

Summer Dance Intensive

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

July 8 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

Register here.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 8 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes.
Event Details

4 events, 9

2025-07-06

The Riverbed's Shark Week

2025-07-07

Summer Dance Intensive

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

July 9 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

Register here.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 9 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes.
Event Details

4 events, 10

2025-07-06

The Riverbed's Shark Week

2025-07-07

Summer Dance Intensive

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

July 10 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

Register here.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 10 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes.
Event Details

4 events, 11

2025-07-06

The Riverbed's Shark Week

2025-07-07

Summer Dance Intensive

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Lil Lopes Camp

July 11 @ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Lil Lopes Camp

Register here.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 11 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

Watch jaw-dropping shark content, while sipping on fun themed drinks, and a enter in a raffle for the chance to win some fun prizes.
Event Details

2 events, 12

2025-07-06

The Riverbed's Shark Week

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Positional Camp

July 12 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Positional Camp

Register here.
Event Details

2 events, 13

2025-07-06

The Riverbed's Shark Week

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Positional Camp

July 13 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Positional Camp

Register here.
Event Details

5 events, 14

2025-07-14

Herd Camp

Herd Camp

July 14 - July 16

Herd Camp

2025-07-14

Thunderground's MLB All Star Break

Thunderground's MLB All Star Break

July 14 @ 5 p.m. - July 15 @ 7 p.m.

Thunderground's MLB All Star Break

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 14 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

Register here.
Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

July 14 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

Register here.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

MLB Homerun Derby

July 14 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

MLB Homerun Derby

In honor of MLB All-Star Week Thunderground is hosting the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game on the Big Screen!
Event Details

5 events, 15

2025-07-14

Herd Camp

2025-07-14

Thunderground's MLB All Star Break

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 15 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

Register here.
Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

July 15 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

Register here.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

MLB Homerun Derby

July 15 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

MLB Homerun Derby

In honor of MLB All-Star Week Thunderground is hosting the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game on the Big Screen!
Event Details

4 events, 16

2025-07-14

Herd Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 16 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

Register here.
Event Details
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

July 16 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

Register here.
Event Details
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

CAB's "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader" Trivia Night

July 16 @ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

CAB's "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader" Trivia Night

3 events, 17

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 17 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

Register here.
Event Details
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp

July 17 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp

Register here.
Event Details
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Commuter Life's Pops & Pals

July 17 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Commuter Life's Pops & Pals

2 events, 18

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 18 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

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Event Details
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp

July 18 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp

Register here.
Event Details

1 event, 19

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp

July 19 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp

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Event Details

0 events, 20

1 event, 21

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Rocket League Camp with Esports

July 21 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Rocket League Camp with Esports

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Event Details

0 events, 22

1 event, 23

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Multicultural's Dish it Out: Breakfast Edition

July 23 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Multicultural's Dish it Out: Breakfast Edition

0 events, 24

0 events, 25

0 events, 26

0 events, 27

2 events, 28

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

July 28 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

Register here.
Event Details
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Backpack Giveaway

July 28 @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Backpack Giveaway

Lerner and Rowe injury attorneys are giving away 1,000 FREE backpacks for children. Find them under a pop-up shade with waters and popcorn! https://lernerandrowegivesback.org/news/backpack-giveaways/
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1 event, 29

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

July 29 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

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Event Details

1 event, 30

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

July 30 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

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Event Details

1 event, 31

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

July 31 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

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Event Details

1 event, 1

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

August 1 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

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July 1 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Clubs' Fried in July

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July 2 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Senate Social USA

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July 6
All day

The Riverbed's Shark Week

July 6
All day

The Riverbed's Shark Week

July 7 @ 9:30 a.m. - July 11 @ 5:30 p.m.

Summer Dance Intensive

July 7 @ 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Prospect Camp

July 7 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 6
All day

The Riverbed's Shark Week

July 7 @ 9:30 a.m. - July 11 @ 5:30 p.m.

Summer Dance Intensive

July 8 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

July 8 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 6
All day

The Riverbed's Shark Week

July 7 @ 9:30 a.m. - July 11 @ 5:30 p.m.

Summer Dance Intensive

July 9 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

July 9 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 6
All day

The Riverbed's Shark Week

July 7 @ 9:30 a.m. - July 11 @ 5:30 p.m.

Summer Dance Intensive

July 10 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

July 10 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 11
July 11 @ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Lil Lopes Camp

July 11 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 12
July 12 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Positional Camp

July 6
All day

The Riverbed's Shark Week

July 7 @ 9:30 a.m. - July 11 @ 5:30 p.m.

Summer Dance Intensive

July 11 @ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Women's Volleyball Lil Lopes Camp

July 11 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

Shark Week Watch Party

July 6
All day

The Riverbed's Shark Week

July 12 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Positional Camp

July 6
All day

The Riverbed's Shark Week

July 13 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Positional Camp

July 14
All day

Herd Camp

July 14 @ 5 p.m. - July 15 @ 7 p.m.

Thunderground's MLB All Star Break

July 14 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 14 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

July 14 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

MLB Homerun Derby

July 14
All day

Herd Camp

July 14 @ 5 p.m. - July 15 @ 7 p.m.

Thunderground's MLB All Star Break

July 15 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 15 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

July 15 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Recurring

MLB Homerun Derby

July 14
All day

Herd Camp

July 16 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 16 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

July 16 @ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

CAB's "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader" Trivia Night

July 17
July 17 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 17 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp

July 17 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Commuter Life's Pops & Pals

July 18
July 18 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Fortnite Camp with Esports

July 18 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp

July 19
July 19 @ 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Recurring

Women's Volleyball Heart of a Lope Team Camp

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July 21
July 21 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Rocket League Camp with Esports

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July 23
July 23 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Multicultural's Dish it Out: Breakfast Edition

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  • No Entries For Date Selected
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  • No Entries For Date Selected
July 28
July 28 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

July 28 @ 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Backpack Giveaway

July 29
July 29 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

July 30
July 30 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

July 31
July 31 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

August 1
August 1 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Camp with Esports

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