Best of Welcome Week

By Ralph Freso

GCU News photographer Ralph Freso shares his favorite photos from Welcome Week the start of fall semester classes.

  • GCU junior Elly Kenninger with the Brian Mueller Lopes Up tattoo during Welcome Week. Sept. 2, 2022.
  • Incoming GCU students and parents roll their belonging to Acacia Hall during Move-In on Aug. 29, 2022.
  • Incoming GCU students and parents during Move-In on Aug. 29, 2022.
  • Incoming GCU students transport their belongings into Diamondback Apartments during Move-In on Aug. 29, 2022.
  • Welcome Crew member Justin Kocher greets incoming GCU students during Move-In on Aug. 29, 2022.
  • Welcome Crew member Maddie Green greets incoming GCU students during Move-In on Aug. 29, 2022.
  • Incoming GCU freshman Chase Feist from Nebraska takes part in a student activity using their cell phone lights during the Welcome Session and Parent Orientation on Aug. 29, 2022.
  • Freshman Jaden Davis, center right, and other students light up the arena with their cellphones during Ignite on Sept. 6, 2022.
  • Students and parents embrace as they prepare to depart during the Welcome Session and Parent Orientation on Aug. 29, 2022.
  • A student does a back-flip in the dance circle during the Project L event at the GCU Skate Park on Aug. 30, 2022.
  • Students show their dance moves during the Silent Disco event at GCU Arena on Aug. 31, 2022.
  • Students show their dance moves during the Silent Disco event at GCU Arena on Aug. 31, 2022.
  • A student enjoying the Silent Disco event at GCU Arena on Aug. 31, 2022.
  • Students show their dance moves during the Silent Disco event at GCU Arena on Aug. 31, 2022.
  • A student carries a large sack of personal items as he skateboards late in the evening to his residence during Move-In on Aug. 31, 2022.
  • Students escape the heat of Welcome Week as they enjoy one of the many water slides at the Canyon Cool Down event on Sept. 1, 2022.
  • A student flashes Lopes Up as he enjoys one of the many water slides at the Canyon Cool Down event on Sept. 1, 2022.
  • Students escape the heat of Welcome Week as they enjoy one of the many water slides at the Canyon Cool Down event on Sept. 1, 2022.
  • GCU students enjoy a late night card game along Lopes Way next to Prescott Hall during Welcome Week. Sept. 1, 2022.
  • GCU students during Lope-A-Palooza on Sept. 2, 2022.
  • Freshman Pep Band member Caleb Wallace during Lope-A-Palooza on Sept. 2, 2022.
  • GCU cheerleaders during Lope-A-Palooza on Sept. 2, 2022.
  • Women’s softball player Leinani Lutu balaces a frisbee on top of a pool noddle in a relay race during the Student Athletes Welcome Back event on Sept. 7, 2022.
  • A student brings his dog to tag along during the Club & Community Fair at the Canyon Activities Center on Sept. 7, 2022.

Calendar

Calendar of Events

M Mon

T Tue

W Wed

T Thu

F Fri

S Sat

S Sun

0 events,

1 event,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

1 event,

3 events,

3 events,

2 events,

2 events,

1 event,

1 event,

1 event,

2 events,

2 events,

4 events,

1 event,

1 event,

0 events,

0 events,

1 event,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

1 event,

1 event,

0 events,

1 event,

0 events,

0 events,

0 events,

1 event,

0 events,

View Calendar

GCU Magazine

https://indd.adobe.com/view/a536d94e-2195-4052-8e40-5267550ad893ViewCurrentApril 2026April 2026

Bible Verse

I will bow down toward Your holy temple and will praise Your name for Your love and Your faithfulness, for You have exalted above all things Your name and Your Word. (Psalm 138:2)

To Read More: www.verseoftheday.com/