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Medicine through ministry: GCU professor sees nursing as more than a calling

Get to know GCU's assistant dean of music

LOPES Academy alums: 'I love my job'

Welcome Week is jammed with jamming and, well, just joy

How God’s plan for GCU social work student turned a felony into a life of service

A professor's encouraging words made all the difference

Medicine through ministry: GCU professor sees nursing as more than a calling

Get to know GCU's assistant dean of music

LOPES Academy alums: 'I love my job'

Welcome Week is jammed with jamming and, well, just joy

How God’s plan for GCU social work student turned a felony into a life of service

A professor's encouraging words made all the difference

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Home Archives for Ryan Kryska

Ryan Kryska

Veteran professor loves working in ACE centers

Students tutored by the Academic and Career Excellence centers don't have to worry about missing out on instruction from adjunct professor Martin (Dion) Benes. Morning, […]

Published November 5, 2018

Lopes get sudsy to serve Big Brothers Big Sisters

Story by Ryan Kryska Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau Laura Capello remembers back in the late 1990s when she met a 40-year-old “little,” […]

Published October 25, 2018

Colangelo reminisces: Diamondbacks vs. Scorpions

Jerry Colangelo visited campus yesterday for his 4th annual discussion with FOX10 sports anchor Jude LaCava. Colangelo and LaCava talked private and public funding of […]

Published October 24, 2018

Grad fulfills 43-year-old letter from Grand Canyon

Brian Smith was a junior at Alhambra High School when he applied to then-Grand Canyon College. He was elated to be accepted. Unfortunately, his family […]

Published October 19, 2018

The cost-free impact of allocating tax dollars

Let's put this myth to bed: Donate to Elevate in no way is a cost to employees. It's a way to take control -- to […]

Published October 15, 2018

ROTC program has record membership, new leader

GCU's ROTC program has more students than ever and a new leader who is focused on getting the cadets more involved in University events. “ROTC […]

Published October 12, 2018

'We're here for hope:' Run to Fight begins 9th season

Time stood still Friday night at GCU Stadium for a group of families battling cancer. For those few hours, it was OK to take a […]

Published October 1, 2018

Health-care team serves Special Olympics athletes

The CONHCP community reached out in a big way last week by giving sports physicals to more than 300 Special Olympics athletes. It was the […]

Published September 28, 2018

GCU alum at center of congressional assault hearing

GCU News Bureau A Grand Canyon University graduate has become a major part of the national sexual assault case involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. […]

Published September 27, 2018

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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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Women's Soccer

August 8 @ 7 p.m.

Women's Soccer

vs. New Mexico State
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7 p.m.

Women's Soccer

August 14 @ 7 p.m.

Women's Soccer

vs. UC Irvine
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1 event, 16

7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 16 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

vs. Eastern Arizona College
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1 event, 21

7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 21 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

vs. Jacksonville
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11 events, 25

2025-08-25

Prayer Fence

Prayer Fence

August 25 - August 27

Prayer Fence

2025-08-25

Welcome Week

Welcome Week

August 25 @ 8 a.m. - August 29 @ 5 p.m.

Welcome Week

Move in, and let the fun begin!
Event Details
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

Guide to Money

August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

Guide to Money

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring

College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes

August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring

College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring

Faith in Your First Year

August 25 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring

Faith in Your First Year

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

New Student Social

August 25 @ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

New Student Social

+ 4 More

9 events, 26

2025-08-25

Prayer Fence

2025-08-25

Welcome Week

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Understanding Credit

August 26 @ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Understanding Credit

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

August 26 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring

College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes

August 26 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring

College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring

Faith in Your First Year

August 26 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring

Faith in Your First Year

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Student and Family Orientation

August 26 @ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Student and Family Orientation

Register for this orientation on the GCU life app if you are moving in between Aug 25 & 26.
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16 events, 27

2025-08-25

Prayer Fence

2025-08-25

Welcome Week

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Honors College: Bright Minds and Bagels

August 27 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Honors College: Bright Minds and Bagels

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

Guide to Money

August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

Guide to Money

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sweet Treats and Commuter Greets

August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sweet Treats and Commuter Greets

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Taste of the World

August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Taste of the World

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

+ 9 More

17 events, 28

2025-08-25

Welcome Week

6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Sunrise Yoga

August 28 @ 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Sunrise Yoga

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Lope Family Sendoff

August 28 @ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Lope Family Sendoff

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Honors College Orientation

August 28 @ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Honors College Orientation

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring

College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes

August 28 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring

College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

College of Engineering & Technology: Labs Open House

August 28 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

College of Engineering & Technology: Labs Open House

+ 11 More

5 events, 29

2025-08-25

Welcome Week

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fall Club and Community Fair

August 29 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fall Club and Community Fair

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Club and Community Fair

August 29 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Club and Community Fair

7 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

August 29 @ 7 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

vs. Long Island
Event Details
8:30 p.m.

Lope-A-Palooza

August 29 @ 8:30 p.m.

Lope-A-Palooza

2 events, 30

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Student Dance Organization and Hip Hop Club

August 30 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Student Dance Organization and Hip Hop Club

6 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

August 30 @ 6 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

vs. UT Rio Grande Valley
Event Details

2 events, 31

2 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

August 31 @ 2 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

vs. Gonzaga
Event Details
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

American Kids Country Swing

August 31 @ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

American Kids Country Swing

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

Backpack Giveaway

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August 8
August 8 @ 7 p.m.

Women's Soccer

August 14
August 14 @ 7 p.m.

Women's Soccer

August 16
August 16 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 21
August 21 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 25
August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

Guide to Money

August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

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August 25
All day

Prayer Fence

August 25 @ 8 a.m. - August 29 @ 5 p.m.

Welcome Week

August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

Guide to Money

August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

August 25 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring

College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes

August 25 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring

Faith in Your First Year

August 25 @ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

New Student Social

+ 4 More
August 25
All day

Prayer Fence

August 25 @ 8 a.m. - August 29 @ 5 p.m.

Welcome Week

August 26 @ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Understanding Credit

August 26 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

August 26 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring

College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes

August 26 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recurring

Faith in Your First Year

August 26 @ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Student and Family Orientation

+ 2 More
August 25
All day

Prayer Fence

August 25 @ 8 a.m. - August 29 @ 5 p.m.

Welcome Week

August 27 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Honors College: Bright Minds and Bagels

August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Recurring

Guide to Money

August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sweet Treats and Commuter Greets

August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Taste of the World

August 27 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Recurring

Coffee with the Parent Council

+ 9 More
August 25
August 25 @ 8 a.m. - August 29 @ 5 p.m.

Welcome Week

August 28 @ 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Sunrise Yoga

August 28 @ 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Lope Family Sendoff

August 28 @ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Honors College Orientation

August 28 @ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Recurring

College of Arts and Media: Dance Classes

August 28 @ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

College of Engineering & Technology: Labs Open House

+ 11 More
August 25
August 25 @ 8 a.m. - August 29 @ 5 p.m.

Welcome Week

August 29 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fall Club and Community Fair

August 29 @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Club and Community Fair

August 29 @ 7 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

August 29 @ 8:30 p.m.

Lope-A-Palooza

August 30
August 30 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Student Dance Organization and Hip Hop Club

August 30 @ 6 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

August 31
August 31 @ 2 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

August 31 @ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

American Kids Country Swing

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