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December
January
February
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Two high-profile teams, Louisville and San
Diego State, visit GCU for back-to-back games.
The Lopes upset San Diego State last year on its
home court. 7 p.m. Dec. 3 vs. Louisville, 7 p.m.
Dec. 7 vs. San Diego State
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WINTER DANCE CONCERT
Dance Ensemble members explore the tension
created by change in both our individual lives
and as communities in “Impermanence.”
7:30 p.m., Ethington Theatre. 602-639-8880.
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K-LOVE CHRISTMAS 2016
Experience a night of seasonal favorites with
some of Christianmusic’s most talented
artists, including Crowder, Third Day lead
singer Mac Powell and Unspoken. 7 p.m.,
GCU Arena
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WINTER COMMENCEMENT
Nearly 900 graduates are scheduled to get
their diplomas. The keynote speaker is Mark
Schulman, a drummer for rock and pop
artists who uses music and personal stories
to deliver his message of personal growth.
2 p.m., GCU Arena
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WELCOME WEEKEND 2017
Two days of activities welcome new and
returning students to GCU for spring semester.
The weekend of fun includes a Tailgate Party
and a men’s basketball game against Utah
Valley on Jan. 7
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WINTERFEST
The Canyon Activities Board stages its first
major event of 2017, a live music festival.
“It’s our welcome-back event for the
new semester,” said Sarah Bell, student
engagement coordinator.
10-12/17-19
‘TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA’
Things get complicated as two young friends
are torn between the bonds of friendship
and romance in this Shakespearean play,
considered the “granddaddy” of modern buddy
comedies. 602-639-8880
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HOMECOMING
Events include a networking happy hour at
Canyon 49 Grill, a shotgun golf tournament
and brunch at the GCU Golf Course, the Hall of
Fame induction ceremony and a tailgate before
the men’s basketball game vs. UMKC.
Calendar
For a complete list of events at GCU,
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BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
FEB. 10-12
& 17-19
7:30pmFridays
&Saturdays
2pmSundays WANTASEAT?
TICKETS:
gcu.edu/Verona