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Get to know GCU's assistant dean of theatre and dance

Lope Shop readies for the hustle, bustle of Welcome Week

McGuire went the distance with data for 31 years before retirement

LOPES Academy alums: 'I love my job'

Chair spreads GCU entrepreneurial brand to El Salvador

Noggin Boss takes star-sized bite out of Big Apple visit

Get to know GCU's assistant dean of theatre and dance

Lope Shop readies for the hustle, bustle of Welcome Week

McGuire went the distance with data for 31 years before retirement

LOPES Academy alums: 'I love my job'

Chair spreads GCU entrepreneurial brand to El Salvador

Noggin Boss takes star-sized bite out of Big Apple visit

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Ryan Kryska

TV news crew gets full scope of Lopes' tireless spirit

Story and photos by Ryan Kryska GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University took center stage Friday morning on local news as AZFamily 3TV visited campus […]

Published August 24, 2018

GCU Nursing's new home filled with facility upgrades

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions hosted an open house Thursday to showcase the well-planned upgrades in the college's new home, the Natural […]

Published August 24, 2018

Welcome Week kickstart is an early pick-me-up

Story by Ryan Kryska Photos by Travis Neely GCU News Bureau The grapevine is purple for a reason. It’s how sophomore Isiah Brown heard about the […]

Published August 17, 2018

GCU eSports to host internet cafe in new clubhouse

GCU eSports is roaring into its new clubhouse this week after winning a 16-team, invitation only Overwatch tournament. Club President Justen Johns says the new […]

Published August 16, 2018

Antelope Intros: Jennifer Pellish and Tara Condon

In this week's edition, we learn why Jennifer Pellish shouts "Lazar Wolf" at her 18-year-old son and Tara Condon explains what Gaelic football is.

Published August 13, 2018

Chance meeting as freshmen paved path down aisle

For at least two alumni, GCU was more than a place to learn. It was a place to fall in love. Faith and Thomas Beatty […]

Published August 9, 2018

GCU, Habitat for Humanity project nears 200th home

"We no longer have two communities of GCU and the Canyon Corridor, you now have one. GCU just happens to be a university within the […]

Published August 8, 2018

Nursing learner nominated for research award

A GCU online learner has been nominated for an excellence in clinical research award by the hospital at which she works. Jean Cheek, forensic nurse […]

Published July 30, 2018

GCU hoops champion readies children for school

In 1978, Ray Arvizu led the Lopes to an NAIA basketball national championship. His impact on the community easily could have stopped there. But Arvizu […]

Published July 30, 2018

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  • August 2025

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4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Backpack Giveaway

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

Backpack Giveaway

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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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7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 16 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

vs. Eastern Arizona College
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7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 21 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

vs. Jacksonville
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4 events, 25

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
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Student & Family Orientation

August 25 @ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Student & Family Orientation

Register for this orientation on the student life app if you are moving into a dorm before Aug. 25.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commuter Orientation Open House

August 25 @ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commuter Orientation Open House

7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 25 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

vs. Cleveland State
Event Details

4 events, 26

2025-08-25

Welcome Week

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.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commuter Orientation Open House

August 26 @ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commuter Orientation Open House

8 p.m.

Silent Disco

August 26 @ 8 p.m.

Silent Disco

5 events, 27

2025-08-25

Welcome Week

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Family and Student Orientation Recommended for Commuters

August 27 @ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Family and Student Orientation Recommended for Commuters

Register for this orientation on the GCU life app if you are moving in after the 26 or are a commuter.
Event Details
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commuter Orientation Open House

August 27 @ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commuter Orientation Open House

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sweet Life of ASGCU

August 27 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sweet Life of ASGCU

8 p.m.

Ignite

August 27 @ 8 p.m.

Ignite

5 events, 28

2025-08-25

Welcome Week

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

College Finance Basics

August 28 @ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

College Finance Basics

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Public Relations Bingo & Trivia

August 28 @ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Public Relations Bingo & Trivia

7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 28 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

vs. Sacramento State
Event Details
7 p.m.

Canyon Cool Down

August 28 @ 7 p.m.

Canyon Cool Down

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

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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 @ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Student & Family Orientation

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Women's Soccer

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August 14 @ 7 p.m.

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August 16 @ 7 p.m.

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

Welcome Week

August 25 @ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Student & Family Orientation

August 25 @ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commuter Orientation Open House

August 25 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

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

Welcome Week

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

New Student and Family Orientation

August 26 @ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commuter Orientation Open House

August 26 @ 8 p.m.

Silent Disco

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

Welcome Week

August 27 @ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

New Family and Student Orientation Recommended for Commuters

August 27 @ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Commuter Orientation Open House

August 27 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sweet Life of ASGCU

August 27 @ 8 p.m.

Ignite

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

Welcome Week

August 28 @ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

College Finance Basics

August 28 @ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Public Relations Bingo & Trivia

August 28 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 28 @ 7 p.m.

Canyon Cool Down

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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