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August
26, 28
GCU STADIUM OPENS
It will be the dawn of an exciting soccer
era when GCU Stadium is unveiled with the
men playing Central Florida and the women
facing UTEP two days later. Men, 7 p.m. Aug.
23
CASTING CROWNS
The contemporary Christian band, maker of
14 albums in its long run, returns to campus
and brings with it five-time Grammy nominee
MattMaher and newcomer Hannah Kerr.
7:30 p.m., GCU Arena
30
CHRIS YOUNG
The American country music artist is on tour
for his fifth studio album, “I’mComin’ Over.”
Joining him at the event are Cassadee Pope
and special guests Dan + Shay. 7:30 p.m.,
GCU Arena
14-16/21-23
‘OF THEE I SING’
From the looks of things, a
good political satire will be in
order by then. The Ethington
Theatre play provides a
laugh-filled platform that we
all can support. 602-639-8880.
7-9
FAMILY WEEKEND
Somany activities! Chapel talk by President
BrianMueller, a 5K run, basketball teams’
“Midnight Madness,” a soccer game, Movie on
the Lawn, Parent Meet and Greet,
family sports competition and
muchmore.
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ONLINE COMMENCEMENT
Nearly 10,000 graduates are eligible to walk
this year, and the attendees will hear what
should be a fascinating talk by Jade Simmons,
known as “classical music’s No. 1 maverick.”
9 a.m. and 2 p.m. both days, GCU Arena.
October
September
November
13
CHRISTMAS WITH AMY GRANT
& MICHAEL W. SMITH
Get in the holiday spirit! The multi-
platinumGrammy winners are
joined on their popular Christmas
tour by Jordan Smith, Season 9
winner of NBC’s “The Voice.” 7:30
p.m., GCU Aren
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
The Lopes won all but two
home games last season, and
the atmosphere is sure to be
electric in the regular-season
opener against Coppin State.
7 p.m., GCU Arena. 602-639-
8992
Calendar
Amy Grant &
Michael W. Smith