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Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau Ethington Dance Ensemble wrapped up its 2017-18 season with “The Tipping Point,” its spring concert. About 40 dancers brought to life 13 choregraphed works at Ethington Theatre. Stage manager Claire Schmaltz said of the concert, “It’s a very full-spectrum show this semester,” with dances ranging from jazz to tap and ballet. The Dance department’s artistic director is Susannah Keita.

  GCU News Bureau Basketball is an accumulation of small moments in which every point matters. So it was nothing but net when 26 volunteer coaches – 23 of whom were GCU students – teamed up to put on a skills camp for 18 local junior high and high school students. The free, student-run event served as an outlet to assist families of all income levels in building skills, character and community. “Ball Out Phoenix was successfully able to collaborate with local organizations to make this vision a reality,” organizer and GCU student Elisha Fronda said. “The event got extremely positive feedback from participants and sponsors, and we’re planning another camp next semester in collaboration with the Phoenix Suns.”  

GCU News Bureau Forty-five athletic training students and five nursing students from GCU’s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, along with seven licensed nurses and four certified athletic trainers from the community were on hand on March 10 at Run to Fight Children’s Cancer, which was held on the University campus. GCU athletic training student Kiana Peck said, “Volunteering for the Run to Fight event was an amazing experience. It really helped solidify my passion for helping others and athletic training.” More than 3,500 participated in Run to Fight, the largest run of its kind in Arizona solely dedicated to pediatric cancer. GCU Sports Medicine Club Advisor is Dr. David Mesman.    

Photos by David Kadlubowski GCU News Bureau More than 2,200 registered runners and walkers gathered on the Grand Canyon University campus for the 2018 Run to Fight Children’s Cancer. The event, the largest race in Arizona dedicated solely to pediatric cancer, featured a 5K and 10K, as well as the backbone of the event, the Cancer Survivors Walk. Run to Fight benefits the Children’s Cancer Network and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.