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It's lights, camera, action on a chance to get film funding, go to Sundance

Agatha Christie thriller on track to open Ethington season with a bang

GCU student to tour with 'Mrs. Doubtfire' on Broadway

Ethington Theatre has hit its mark as a GCU mainstay over its 50 years

Prepare for emotional roller-coaster in GCU's '12 Angry Jurors'

Rejuvenated college paints a picture of transformation

It's lights, camera, action on a chance to get film funding, go to Sundance

Agatha Christie thriller on track to open Ethington season with a bang

GCU student to tour with 'Mrs. Doubtfire' on Broadway

Ethington Theatre has hit its mark as a GCU mainstay over its 50 years

Prepare for emotional roller-coaster in GCU's '12 Angry Jurors'

Rejuvenated college paints a picture of transformation

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Ethington Theatre has hit its mark as a GCU mainstay over its 50 years

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the August 2024 issue of GCU Magazine. When theatre director and professor Claude Pensis arrived at Grand Canyon […]

Published September 18, 2024

Prepare for emotional roller-coaster in GCU's '12 Angry Jurors'

Tensions will be high in the Theatre Department’s production of “12 Angry Jurors,” based on the 1957 film classic “12 Angry Men.” To prepare for […]

Published December 1, 2023

Rejuvenated college paints a picture of transformation

The College of Arts and Media hasn’t been dawdling over the past couple of years. Not only did it go through a name change, but […]

Published November 20, 2023

It's lights, camera, action on a chance to get film funding, go to Sundance

Ready, set, pitch! Last Monday GCU film students got in front of a panel of judges to present their best film ideas. In just 90 […]

Published November 13, 2023

Agatha Christie thriller on track to open Ethington season with a bang

A snow storm has trapped the Orient Express. Unluckily for the passengers, one of them has been murdered, and it’s up to another passenger, famed […]

Published September 22, 2023

GCU student to tour with 'Mrs. Doubtfire' on Broadway

GCU senior Pili Fronda will take the stage this fall as he joins the Broadway tour of the musical "Mrs. Doubtfire" as a drummer. The […]

Published July 5, 2023

GCU drummers in rhythm with Phoenix Suns

Eight current and former GCU drummers, known as the Thundering Snares, were hired by the Phoenix Suns to perform at the playoffs.

Published June 8, 2023

Esports league helps women gamers power up

It's not common to see women gamers in GCU's Esports Arena. But the Women in Gaming league is hoping to change the University's esports landscape.

Published March 21, 2023

GCU instructor's film explores pastor burnout

Doing God's work doesn't prevent pastors from getting burned out. College of Arts and Media instructor Jeff Breuer sought to explore the challenges pastors face […]

Published October 6, 2022

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Backpack Giveaway

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vs. New Mexico State
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vs. UC Irvine
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August 16 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

vs. Eastern Arizona College
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vs. Jacksonville
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Welcome Week

Welcome Week

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

Welcome Week

Move in, and let the fun begin!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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

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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
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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

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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.

Canyon Cool Down

August 28 @ 7 p.m.

Canyon Cool Down

7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

August 28 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

vs. Sacramento State
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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
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8:30 p.m.

Lope-A-Palooza

August 29 @ 8:30 p.m.

Lope-A-Palooza

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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
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2 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

August 31 @ 2 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

vs. Gonzaga
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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 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.

Canyon Cool Down

August 28 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

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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