Golden Lopes

They got tired of asking their grandchildren to get them unstuck from technology devices. So they came to GCU’s campus lugging mobile phones and laptops to the Tech Savvy Seniors class, taught by GCU Honors College students who could walk them through it. One of five GCU Golden Lopes courses that began their four-week spring run last week for folks age 55 and over, this class deftly crossed five generations as young and old worked together to get that confounded phone to work right.

It was a year of firsts for GCU’s 2020 Homecoming Celebration, and based on Alumni responses, may not be one of lasts. Along with the beloved homecoming traditions such as the Derby car races, the homecoming tailgate and the Hall of Fame ceremony, alumni also got to participate in a Campfire and Cocktails social event at Canyon 49, an Alumni Reunion Mixer at GCU Arena Hall and a Golden Lopes Ceremony at the tailgate. “We’re really trying to build out some lasting traditions at the university and a reunion is something that I think resonates with a lot of people,” Alumni Relation Specialist Brianna Bell said.