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Lope Shop readies for the hustle, bustle of Welcome Week

Her nursing journey encompasses 3,000 miles, 16 months, 3 states and her faith

Five questions with Anya Cofrancesco

Welcome Crew training covers logistics, hydration – and flashing a big smile

GCU projects record enrollment of 133,000 students for 2025-26 academic year

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

Lope Shop readies for the hustle, bustle of Welcome Week

Her nursing journey encompasses 3,000 miles, 16 months, 3 states and her faith

Five questions with Anya Cofrancesco

Welcome Crew training covers logistics, hydration – and flashing a big smile

GCU projects record enrollment of 133,000 students for 2025-26 academic year

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

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She didn't speak English; now she's GCU's commencement speaker

Gabrielle Viovicente didn't know how to speak English when she first moved to the United States as a 10-year-old girl. But in three years, she […]

Published December 16, 2024

Father's advice inspired student body leader's next steps

David Pritchard was reconsidering running for student body vice president, but a call to his father helped him make a decision that has made an […]

Published November 15, 2024

Simulation broadens students' outlook on global poverty

Families huddled in circles didn’t look at one another as they frantically folded sheets of paper, then dipped their fingers in a bowl of homemade […]

Published November 7, 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

Day of Giving emphasizes the significance of blessing others

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow The Thundering Heard Pep Band struck a loud drum roll at noon Thursday. Students hanging out on the Promenade […]

Published October 25, 2024

Student Spotlight Dance Concert "Perceive"

College of Arts and Media dance students showcased their talents and the dances they choreographed at the fall Student Spotlight Dance Concert, "Perceive," Thursday night […]

Published October 25, 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

Student boots up her cyber skills as Department of Homeland Security intern

Photos by Ralph Freso In the realm of keen internships, Alexandra Urbaszewski’s internship with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is pretty impressive, considering she […]

Published October 23, 2024

Charcuterie class, more make the cut at Family Weekend

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Anya Morrison and her mom, Christine? They’re charcuterie board imposters. “We faked doing one. We just threw meat and […]

Published October 14, 2024

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  • August 2025

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1 event, 28

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, 8

7 p.m.

Women's Soccer

August 8 @ 7 p.m.

Women's Soccer

vs. New Mexico State
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1 event, 14

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.
Event Details
+ 2 More

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

9 events, 29

2025-08-29

Paddleboarding with Outdoor Recreation

Paddleboarding with Outdoor Recreation

August 29

Paddleboarding with Outdoor Recreation

Sign up here.
Event Details
2025-08-25

Welcome Week

2025-08-29

Backpacking with Outdoor Recreation

Backpacking with Outdoor Recreation

August 29 - September 1

Backpacking with Outdoor Recreation

Sign up here.
Event Details
2025-08-29

Multi-Adventure trip with Outdoor Recreation

Multi-Adventure trip with Outdoor Recreation

August 29 - September 1

Multi-Adventure trip with Outdoor Recreation

Sign up here.
Event Details
2025-08-29

Camping with Outdoor Recreation

Camping with Outdoor Recreation

August 29 - September 1

Camping with Outdoor Recreation

Sign up here.
Event Details
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

5 events, 30

2025-08-29

Backpacking with Outdoor Recreation

2025-08-29

Multi-Adventure trip with Outdoor Recreation

2025-08-29

Camping with Outdoor Recreation

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

5 events, 31

2025-08-29

Backpacking with Outdoor Recreation

2025-08-29

Multi-Adventure trip with Outdoor Recreation

2025-08-29

Camping with Outdoor Recreation

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

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August 14
August 14 @ 7 p.m.

Women's Soccer

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August 16
August 16 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

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August 21
August 21 @ 7 p.m.

Men's Soccer

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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 29
All day

Paddleboarding with Outdoor Recreation

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

Welcome Week

All day

Backpacking with Outdoor Recreation

All day

Multi-Adventure trip with Outdoor Recreation

All day

Camping with Outdoor Recreation

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 29
All day

Backpacking with Outdoor Recreation

All day

Multi-Adventure trip with Outdoor Recreation

All day

Camping with Outdoor Recreation

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

Student Dance Organization and Hip Hop Club

August 30 @ 6 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

August 29
All day

Backpacking with Outdoor Recreation

All day

Multi-Adventure trip with Outdoor Recreation

All day

Camping with Outdoor Recreation

August 31 @ 2 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

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

American Kids Country Swing

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Bible Verse

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. (Proverbs 3:3-4)

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