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Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau The Thursday morning ceremony of spring commencement at Grand Canyon University featured 828 graduates, from the Colangelo College of Business and the College of Fine Arts and Production. To watch the entire ceremony, click here.  

Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau The Spring Dance Concert, titled “Dance Department Goes POP!”, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Ethington Theatre.      

Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau John-Michael Tebelak’s “Godspell” premieres at Ethington Theatre on Friday, March 22. Showings will continue for the next two weekends on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.          

Photos by Ralph Freso and Elizabeth Tinajero GCU News Bureau The ninth annual Run to Fight Children’s Cancer brought out another big crowd Saturday for the 10K, 5K and Cancer Survivors Walk.       

Fifteen beautiful pieces of choreography premiered at the Spring Student Spotlight Dance Concert on Tuesday night in Thunderground. The show offers choreography in several different styles of dance, showcasing the wide range of talent coming out of GCU’s Dance program. The second and final night of the concert starts at 7:30 today.

Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau GCU celebrated homecoming Saturday with a wide array of activities, including an alumni golf tournament, Breakfast with Thunder, the GCU Hall of Fame inductions, the tailgate and derby kart races, and the crowning of the homecoming king and queen during the basketball game.      

Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau The “grand reopening” of Brazell Field at GCU Ballpark on Friday night drew a record crowd of 4,562 despite less than ideal weather. The big gathering was treated to pregame festivities with the customary GCU hospitality and opening ceremonies that included Arizona Sen. Martha McSally singing “God Bless America.”   

Photos by Enrique Lucha and Katie Severns GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University students played games, drank hot cocoa and sparkling cider, and toasted marshmallows for s’mores at the annual Winterfest on Thursday night.      

Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau Grand Canyon University employees and their families were treated to free meals at campus eateries and a multitude of activities at their annual Christmas Party on Saturday.      

Photos by Slaven Gujic GCU News Bureau The Friday afternoon ceremony at Grand Canyon University winter commencement featured graduates of the College of Education, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, and College of Theology.