Robyn Schiff, author of the poetry collections “Revolver” and “Worth” will read from her works at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, in the Jepson Center’s Wolff Auditorium. The event is part of the acclaimed Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series.
SPOKANE, Wash. – Following is a list of public events being held at Gonzaga University – or sponsored by Gonzaga – through June 6. To discover what’s happening at Gonzaga: Visit the University’s Online Events Calendar. For athletics events, visit www.gozags.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 21
‘Apis-pocalypse Now: Can Science Save the Honey Bee?’
National Medal of Science winner May Berenbaum, an expert on insects and declining bee colonies, will deliver Gonzaga’s 30th annual O’Leary Lecture, “Apis-Pocalypse Now: Can Science Save the Honey Bee?” at 7:30 p.m. in the John J. Hemmingson Center Ballroom; free and open to the public. For more information, view the news release.
Voice Area Recital
Students from the voice studios of Amy Porter and Darnelle Preston will perform recitals in their voice area. Performances will be held in the St. Gregory Choral Hall at 5:15 p.m. Events is free and open to the public. Please visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733 for more information.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Greater Gonzaga Guild Lecture Series
Father Patrick Baraza, senior lecturer in religious studies at Gonzaga, will discuss, “Muslim-Christian Relations” at 10:30 a.m. in the McCarthey Athletic Center’s Herak Room. The lecture, sponsored by the Greater Gonzaga Guild, is free and open to the public. Visit the news release for more information.
Hesburgh Lecture Series
In conjunction with the Notre Dame Club of Spokane, the Faith and Reason Institute of Gonzaga University will host Notre Dame University history Professor Thomas F.X. Noble for the annual Hesburgh Lecture Series. Noble will discuss: “Western Civilization: What a Good Idea.” Free and open to the public, the event is free and open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. in the Hemmingson Center Ballroom. Visit the following link for more information or contact Robert McDonald at (814) 547-3456.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29
Gonzaga Visiting Writers Series Continues, Robyn Schiff
Robyn Schiff, author of the poetry collections “Revolver” and “Worth” will read some of her works at 7:30 p.m. in the Jepson Center’s Wolff Auditorium. For more information view the news release.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
Finding Mourning Dove’s Voice
Join Laurie Arnold (Colville), director of Gonzaga’s Native American Studies and an assistant professor of history, for a discussion of the letters and stories of Christine (Christal) Quintasket, known to readers by her pen name Mourning Dove. Mourning Dove was a Colville Indian woman during a moment of great change on the Columbia Plateau. In letters and in entries written for a book eventually published as “Coyote Stories,” Quintasket/Mourning Dove documented her life and the world around her in the early 20th century. Event is free and open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. in the Jepson Center’s Wolff Auditorium. Visit the following link for more information or contact Laurie Arnold via email at arnoldl@gonzaga.edu.
MARCH 30, 31 & APRIL 2
‘Venus in Fur’
Written by David Ives and directed by student Talena Kelln, this play within a play features a dynamic exploration of the politics and power of both gender and sexuality; rated R for adult situations and language. Performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night in the Magnuson Theatre. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, please visit the following link or call the box office.
APRIL 1 & 2
‘Glengarry Glen Ross’
Written by David Mamet and directed by student Caroline Rourke, this production depicts two days in the lives of four Chicago real estate agents increasingly desperate to sell, sell, sell; rated R for adult language. Performances in the Magnuson Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on April 1, and at 2 p.m. April 2. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, visit the following link or call the Box Office at (509) 313-6553.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2
Brittany Holden: Junior Vocal Recital
Performance is free and open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. in the University Chapel on the third floor of College Hall. For more information, visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
SUNDAY, APRIL 3
Composition Studio Recital
Under the direction of Fr. Kevin Waters, S.J., student composers will share their recent work; 2:30 p.m., College Hall, Room 101. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
‘Living in History: For Indian Country the 2016 Election Will Be One for the Books’
Gonzaga’s Native American studies program presents this lecture by Mark Trahant, the Charles R. Johnson Endowed Professor of Journalism at the University of North Dakota and an independent journalist covering a broad range of topics in Indian Country, particularly electoral politics. At least a dozen Native Americans nationwide will run for Congress in 2016. In his talk, Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock) will consider Indian Country’s prospects from a national perspective. Lecture is free and open to the public and begins at 12:15 p.m. in the Hemmingson Center Auditorium, Room 004. For more information, visit the following link.
‘Islamophobia and Anti-Terrorism’: Panel Discussion
Discussion about the ideology and motivation that influence the objectives of terrorist operations, their consequences on Muslim principles and on the integrity of Islam, and anti-terrorist measures to prevent recruitment and radicalization. Panel will feature four presenters, including the Imam of Spokane and an anti-terrorism specialist. The event, sponsored by Gonzaga’s modern languages department, begins at 6 p.m. in the Jundt Art Center, Room 110. For more information visit the following link or contact Barbara Boyer via email at boyerb@gonzaga.edu.
Bernard J. Tyrrell, S.J. Lecture in Philosophy of God & Theology
Titled “Elements of Historical Praxis: Theological Perspectives on Economics, Politics, and the Human Good,” this lecture by Frederick G. Lawrence, professor of theology at Boston College, is free and open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. in the Jepson Center’s Wolff Auditorium. Lawrence will explore questions including: What is happening to our politics today? Is politics overwhelmed by economic concerns? What happened to civic discourse? What resources does the Catholic theological tradition offer to work through the present crisis of civil society and political discourse? For more information, visit the following link.
‘This Changes Everything’ Film
This film is an epic attempt to reimagine the vast challenge of climate change. Directed by Avi Lewis, and inspired by Naomi Klein’s international nonfiction bestseller, “This Changes Everything” presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines of climate change. Free and open to the public, the event begins at 7 p.m. in the Hemmingson Center Auditorium, Room 004. For more information visit the following link or contact Brian Henning at http://connect.gonzaga.edu/henning or (509) 313-5885.
APRIL 7 & 8
Student Choreography Concert
Student choreographers present their ensemble pieces across a variety of dance styles. Performances are adjudicated and two choreographers are nominated to present their pieces at the 15th Annual Spring Dance Concert April 21, 22 and 23. Admission is $2 at the door. Visit the following link or call the Box Office at (509) 313-6553 for more information.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
Amanda Rood: Junior Vocal Recital
Performance is free and open to the public and begins at 2 p.m. in the University Chapel on the third floor of College Hall. For more information, visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
Karl Reutter: Junior Guitar Recital
Performance is free and open to the public and begins at 4 p.m. in the University Chapel on the third floor of College Hall. For more information, visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
Jazz Combos
Performance is free and open to the public and begins at noon in the Music Annex I. Join Gonzaga’s three student jazz combos for a great afternoon of music. Mellad Abeid directs The Jazz Ambassadors; Brian McCann directs The Baron of Rhythm; and David Fague directs The Birth of the Cool. For more information, visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
Andrea Gibson – Slam Poetry
The first winner of the Women’s World Poetry Slam, Andrea Gibson has headlined prestigious performance venues coast to coast with powerful readings on war, class, gender, bullying, white privilege, sexuality, love, and spirituality. Event begins at 6 p.m. in the Hemmingson Center Auditorium (Room 004). For more information visit the following link or contact Juanita Jasso via email at jasso@gonzaga.edu.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
Pigott Entrepreneurship Lecture
Antonio Anselmo, CEO of ChemBioPower, will discuss “Global Carbon Reduction and the Fuel Sector,” at the Jepson Center’s Wolff Auditorium; reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by lecture and Q&A session from 6:30-8 p.m. Seating is limited; register today at http://bit.ly/1UWwatn.
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
Classical Civilizations Lecture
Gonzaga’s classical civilizations department hosts a lecture by Elizabeth Vandiver (Whitman University) on the topic, “Troy, Trenches, and Trauma: Classics, the Great War, and Survival in Richard Aldington’s Poetry and Novels.” The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. in the Jepson Center for the School of Business, Room 017. Visit the following link for more information.
New Venture Lab Exhibition
As part of Entrepreneurship Week at the School of Business Administration, Gonzaga’s New Venture Lab, a student program that works with local entrepreneurs on semester-long business projects, will present completed work; 6:30 p.m., Jepson Center’s Wolff Auditorium. Visit the following link for more information and to RSVP.
APRIL 15-16
Senior Art Exhibition
Annual student exhibition opens with a free public reception from 5-7 p.m. April 15 at the Jundt Art Museum. A free public walk-through with the artists will be held at 10:30 a.m. April 16. This annual presentation highlights the work of Gonzaga’s graduating seniors. A selection of prints, drawings, paintings, and photographs will be displayed in the Jundt Galleries from April 16 through May 7.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Luke Batty: Senior Guitar Recital
Performance is free and open to the public and begins at 2 p.m. in the University Chapel on the third floor of College Hall. For more information, visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
GU Women’s Chorus Presents: ‘Magnificat!’
With Special Guest Incendo Music Ensemble
Conducted by Timothy Westerhaus, the GUWC performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., Spokane. As a part of GEL Weekend for prospective Gonzaga students and their families, a shuttle bus will depart from St. Aloysius Catholic Church before the concert and return after the concert. GEL participants with identification will receive free admission to the concert. Visit the following link for tickets. For more information, contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
GU Wind Symphony
Conducted by Robert Spittal, event begins at 3 p.m. at the Martin Woldson Theatre at the Fox. Tickets: TBA. For more information, contact the music department at (509) 313-6733 or visit its website.
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series Presents ‘Gonzaga Writes’
Features Meagan Ciesla and the winners of the Michael and Gail Gurian Award for Gonzaga student writers. Ciesla is an author and member of Gonzaga’s English department faculty. Event is free and open to the public and begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Jepson Center’s Wolff Auditorium. For more information, visit the following link.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
Voice Area Recital
Students from the voice studios of Darnelle Preston and Amy Porter perform recitals in their voice areas, St. Gregory Choral Hall, 5:15 p.m.; free and open to the public. Please visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733 for more information.
Afro-Cuban Percussion Clinic & Percussion Studio Concert
Featuring special guest Nic Vigil of Milonga, the Inland Northwest’s premier Latin band. Clinic begins at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. in Music Annex I Hall; both events are free and open to the public. Please visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733 for more information.
APRIL 21, 22 & 23
15th Annual Spring Dance Concert
Faculty choreographed and designed with student performers, event showcases a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern, jazz and dances from musical theatre. Features the work of student choreographers along with performances from the 2016 American College Dance Association Conference. Begins at 7:30 p.m. April 21, 22 and 23; and 2 p.m. on April 23. Admission is $10 at the door. For more information, visit the following link or call the Box Office at (509) 313-6553.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
Estonian Voices: Spring Masterworks Concert
Conducted by Timothy Westerhaus, the GU Concert Choir performs Arvo Part’s “Berliner Messe” and Korvits’ “Kreek’s Notebook,” 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., Spokane. Visit the following link for tickets. For more information, contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
Join The Jazz Collective and The Gonzaga Jazz Ensemble, both directed by David Fague, for a great afternoon of music starting at noon at the Hemmingson Center Ballroom. Tickets are free to the GU community, senior citizens, military and all students; all others $5 at the door. For more information, contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
Guitar Studio Concert
Students under the direction of Mellad Abeid, Paul Grove and Michael Millham perform solo and ensemble works. Performance is free and open to the public and begins at 4 p.m. in the University Chapel on the third floor of College Hall. For more information, visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
MONDAY, APRIL 25
Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra with Richard Stoltzman
Conducted by Kevin Hekmatpanah, the Gonzaga Symphony Orchestra welcomes clarinet soloist Richard Stoltzman for a program featuring works by Berlioz, Ravel, Copland and Bernstein. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Martin Woldson Theatre at the Fox. Visit TicketsWest at the following link for tickets. For more information, contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
Washington Poet Laureate Tod Marshall Addresses Greater Gonzaga Guild
State Poet Laureate and Gonzaga English Professor Tod Marshall’s lecture, titled “Beyond Golden Birds,” will explore how “courtly” attitudes about poetry and its place might restrict its popularity. The first Eastern Washington resident to hold the position, Marshall is in his 17th year teaching at Gonzaga, where he directs the English department’s writing concentration. Lecture at the Guild’s Annual Luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m., in the McCarthey Athletic Center’s Herak Club Room. For more information, call the office of community & public relations at (509) 313-6095.
All College Jazz Night
Directed by David Fague, GU jazz students join jazz students from Eastern Washington University and Whitworth University for an evening of great music starting at 5 p.m., at the Big Dipper, 171 S Washington St., in Spokane. Tickets: TBA. For more information, visit the following link or contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
Women’s Leadership Conference in Seattle
Gonzaga presents “Women’s Leadership Symposium: Raising Consciousness & Confidence,” a half-day event presented by the School of Professional Studies that aims to follow a “Listen, See, Do” model to empower women toward career advancement and enrichment; 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Palace Ballroom, 2100 5th Avenue, Seattle. Visit the following link for more information and to register.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
Piano Studio Recitals
Students under the direction of Colleen Hunter, Greg Presley and Margee Webster perform at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., Music Annex I. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
Music Student Recitals
Gonzaga music students perform at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., in College Hall, Room 101. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
SUNDAY, MAY 1
Music Student Recitals
Gonzaga music students perform at 2 p.m. in College Hall, Room 101. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the music department at (509) 313-6733.
SATURDAY, MAY 7
Law School Commencement Ceremony
Begins at 8:30 a.m. in the McCarthey Athletic Center. Reception at the Law School. Visit the following link for more information.
Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Begins at noon in the McCarthey Athletic Center, social at 2 p.m. on the McCarthey South Lawn. Visit the following link for more information.
Graduate Commencement Mass
Begins at 3:30 p.m. in the McCarthey Athletic Center (all faiths welcome); reception follows on McCarthy South Lawn until 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 8
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Doors open at the Spokane Arena at 8:30 a.m. with ceremony from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Social follows on the South Lawn of the McCarthey Athletic Center until 2 p.m.
THURSDAY, MAY 12
Community Partners 2016
Hosted by the Gonzaga School of Business Administration, 4-6 p.m., Jepson Center; free and open to the public. Visit the following link for
more information and to RSVP.
SUNDAY, MAY 15
College Fair
Representatives from multiple Jesuit universities nationwide, including Gonzaga, will host a college fair open to the Spokane and Gonzaga communities from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Hemmingson Center, Room 332. For more information, contact Claire Silva via email at silva@gonzaga.edu or (509) 313-6286.
MONDAY, JUNE 6
Family Owned Business Conference
School of Business Administration hosts Family Owned Business Conference titled, “Ensuring Family Business Continuity and Success,” featuring Ivan Lansberg, Ph.D., 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Jepson Center. Seating is limited; $300 per person. Visit the following link for more information and to RSVP.
For more information on what’s happening at Gonzaga, visit the University’s Online Events Calendar.
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