Grand Canyon University hosted its inaugural Canyon Civic Conference on Friday morning. Students and special guests packed Global Credit Union Arena for the event, presented by the Ingram Honors College. Renowned author Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addressed the crowd as the keynote speaker. The event also included a chat with Brooks and GCU President Brian Mueller, an alumni panel, and closing remarks by Associated Students of GCU President Judah Floyd. Story
The GCU Army ROTC color guard presents the colors for the national anthem during the start of the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Cadets of the GCU Army ROTC color guard present the colors for the national anthem during the start of the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Critical Mass performs the national anthem during the start of the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.University President Brian Mueller welcomes guests to the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addresses students, faculty and guests during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addresses students, faculty and guests during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addresses students, faculty and guests during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addresses students, faculty and guests during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addresses students, faculty and guests during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Thousands of university and high school students fill Global Credit Union Arena to listen to keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks during the Canyon Civic Conference on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addresses students, faculty and guests during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Students, faculty and guests listen to keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks during the Canyon Civic Conference on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addresses students, faculty and guests during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addresses students, faculty and guests during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks addresses students, faculty and guests during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.University President Brian Mueller (right) and keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks hold a fireside chat during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks listens to university President Brian Mueller during the fireside chat portion of the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.University President Brian Mueller (right) and keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks hold a fireside chat during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.University President Brian Mueller (right) and keynote speaker Dr. Arthur C. Brooks hold a fireside chat during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.GCU alumni Jacqueline Thomas and Weston Smith (from left) were part of an alumni panel discussion moderated by GCU President Brian Mueller during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.GCU alum Jacqueline Thomas speaks as part of an alumni panel moderated by GCU President Brian Mueller during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Associated Students of GCU President Judah Floyd addresses the crowd during the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.Ingram Honors College Dean Dr. Breanna Naegeli thanks all who attended the Canyon Civic Conference at Global Credit Union Arena on Sept. 11, 2026.
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, this conference invites the community to explore America’s founding principles and their meaning for the [...]
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. (Philippians 2:1-2)
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