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LOPES Academy moms share how GCU changed their sons' – and families' – lives

$1.5 million pledged to Five-Point Plan at 75th anniversary Amethyst Gala

Neighborhood alliance, bolstered by GCU, unveils safety initiatives along 27th Ave.

5 questions with Aaron Koehne, Local Outreach manager

Real-time police center leverages technology to enhance campus safety

GCU, community coalition working to make neighborhood safer for students

LOPES Academy moms share how GCU changed their sons' – and families' – lives

$1.5 million pledged to Five-Point Plan at 75th anniversary Amethyst Gala

Neighborhood alliance, bolstered by GCU, unveils safety initiatives along 27th Ave.

5 questions with Aaron Koehne, Local Outreach manager

Real-time police center leverages technology to enhance campus safety

GCU, community coalition working to make neighborhood safer for students

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5 questions with Aaron Koehne, Local Outreach manager

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published as the "5-on-5" feature in the April 2025 issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins on […]

Published June 23, 2025

Real-time police center leverages technology to enhance campus safety

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was published originally in the April issue of GCU Magazine, available in the purple bins around campus or digitally. Photos by Ralph Freso […]

Published June 2, 2025

GCU, community coalition working to make neighborhood safer for students

The next evolution of the university's safety initiative ramped up this year with the formation of the GCU-led 27Collab, a coalition of 80 nonprofit groups, […]

Published June 2, 2025

LOPES Academy moms share how GCU changed their sons' – and families' – lives

Editor’s note: My LopeLife is a feature in which GCU community members share their stories, like Serena Lowery and Mary Jane Mooney (below), mothers of […]

Published March 31, 2025

$1.5 million pledged to Five-Point Plan at 75th anniversary Amethyst Gala

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Supporters at Grand Canyon University’s Amethyst Gala on Friday pledged approximately $1.5 million to benefit the university’s ambitious Five-Point […]

Published February 24, 2025

Neighborhood alliance, bolstered by GCU, unveils safety initiatives along 27th Ave.

The 27th Avenue corridor once infested by prostitution and crime has been gradually transformed into an area of hope and prosperity. GCU President Brian Mueller […]

Published February 12, 2025

Alumni-owned small businesses bring treats to the GCU neighborhood

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the November issue of GCU Magazine Photos by Ralph Freso Hunter Breshears rolls baseball-sized dough on any given […]

Published December 4, 2024

Goodwill coats the community at Lopes Go Local

Nearly 200 students volunteer for Habitat for Humanity event Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Sydney Philo knows it’s easy to lose yourself among the […]

Published November 4, 2024

GCU provost honored with Best of the West leadership award

Dr. Randy Gibb received the Inspiration in Leadership Award at the Best of the West awards dinner Oct. 24, 2024.

Published October 25, 2024

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  • July 2025

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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.
Event Details

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

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
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
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

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
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
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

Register here.
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

Register here.
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

Register here.
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/
Event Details

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

Register here.
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

Register here.
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

Register here.
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

Register here.
Event Details

0 events, 2

0 events, 3

  • No Entries For Date Selected
July 1
July 1 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Clubs' Fried in July

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

Senate Social USA

  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
July 7
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 8
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 9
July 9 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

High School Camp with Women's Volleyball

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 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

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

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

Fortnite Camp with Esports

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

Women's Volleyball Junior High Camp

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

Fortnite Camp with Esports

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

  • No Entries For Date Selected
July 21
July 21 @ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Recurring

Rocket League Camp with Esports

  • No Entries For Date Selected
July 23
July 23 @ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Multicultural's Dish it Out: Breakfast Edition

  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • 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

  • No Entries For Date Selected
  • No Entries For Date Selected
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