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The third Grand Canyon University Run to Fight Children’s Cancer drew nearly 4,000 people Saturday, including a record number of 5K and 10K runners. The event was expected to raise nearly $100,000 to help families struggling with childhood cancer diagnoses.

Seven inductees were honored Saturday in ceremonies at Ethington Theatre as part of the day’s homecoming festivities on campus. They also included two educators, a pastor, a nurse and a literary agent.

GCU’s Peoria office put a new twist on employee appreciation, hosting “A Lunch at the Oscars” for members of the Campus 6 team headed by Reggie Alfonso.

The two-hour show had plenty of dancing, with 10 contestants entertaining a large student crowd at the Arena. Rounding out the top five were Daniel Nelson, Chris Koehne, Keith Smith and Frankie Mota.

What GCU’s Camelwest office lacks in sheer numbers of employees it certainly makes up for in spirit. Just check out the “Candy Cane Cove” in this slideshow of Christmas decorations from the main campus area, and you’ll see what we mean.

Employees fashioned everything from a life-size gingerbread house, Santa’s workshop, a toy train that travels across four cubicles, a Starbucks Christmas tree, and even a Naughty and Nice List.

Employees have had no problem getting into the Christmas spirit, as you can see from these photo highlights.

Action was intense in a short game that was part of Employee Appreciation Night at GCU Arena.

Campus photographer Darryl Webb captured some of the highlights of the winter concert put on by GCU’s talented troupe of choreographers and dancers.

“A Christmas Carol,” starring Michael Kary as Scrooge, wraps up its two-weekend run with four shows at Ethington Theatre.