125 YEARS OF GONZAGA FAMILIES

12-Month Calendar September 2012 - August 2013

GREETINGS from Gonzaga’s Parent & Family Office!

We’d like to welcome you to the Gonzaga family. To give you an idea of what family means to us, this calendar captures small vignettes of daily life around campus – students learning, at play, and sharing in the special moments that, collectively, make up the “Gonzaga Experience.” That experience will be even richer this year as we celebrate Gonzaga’s 125th Anniversary and the School of Law’s Centennial!

Our incredible students are what make this place so unique. They truly are the heart of the University community. We thank you for sharing them with us during this transformative time in their lives and are thrilled that they – and your family – are taking part in creating new traditions at Gonzaga.

This calendar is designed to help you stay connected to your student from afar. Inside you will find important dates, timely reminders, and tips that will help you communicate with your student and the University throughout the year. In keeping with our theme “125 Years of Gonzaga Families,” each month also features a current student and their family , along with a link to our online newsletter where you can learn what Gonzaga family means to them. We hope many of the feelings and experiences they share will sound familiar.

Go Zags!

Amy Walker Assistant Director Parent & Family Relations walkera@gonzaga.edu (509) 313-5154

We have also marked many special events that are part of our 125th Anniversary celebration. You and your student are invited to join us for these great events, including Fall Family Weekend, October 19-21. You can find more information about the anniversary celebration and events – plus videos, photos and downloads you can use to show your Zag pride – at gonzaga.edu/125.

Our office is committed to helping you navigate Gonzaga and our campus wherever you may be. We will keep in touch via the monthly @Gonzaga Parent eNewsletter, and through our office website: gonzaga.edu/parents. I invite you to contact us for any reason. We’re here for you!

The Bigley Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/bigleyfamily

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SEPTEMBER 2012

Encourage your student to go on a retreat, find a job, or join a club or organization on campus. gonzaga.edu/community

Do you have a passion for service check out the Center for Community Action and Service-Learning (CCASL) at gonzaga.edu/CCASL

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OCTOBER 2012

» Mass of the Holy Spirit

» Labor Day No classes » Last day to add classes » Last day to drop classes

» Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep. 15-Oct. 15)

PARENT TIP

† St. Peter Claver

» Historic First Day of Classes & Campus Birthday Celebration

» Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown of Sept. 16)

» Law School Centennial Kickoff Speaker: Scott Turow law100.gonzaga.edu

» New York Trek gonzaga.edu/treks

» International Day of Peace

» Yom Kippur (begins sundown of Sept. 25)

» Freshmen Retreat (Sept. 28-30)

» Native American Day

Show your student how… don’t do it for them. Instead of taking the lead, help your student in more subtle ways: Study the Gonzaga website, read the parent/family newsletter, be aware of the services available to guide your student from a distance, and teach your student to become self-reliant.

(Aug. 24-27)

» Residence halls open, new students (Aug. 24-25)» Residence halls open, returning students (Aug. 26-27)» Monday only classes begin (Aug. 27)» Academic Convocation (Aug. 27)» New students meet with advisors (Aug. 27)» Classes begin (Aug. 28)

» Pilgrimage Retreat (Sept. 14-15) gonzaga.edu/ pilgrimage

» Presidential Speaker: Thomas L. Friedman gonzaga.edu/friedman

The Villareal Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/villarealfamily

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We invite you to join your student for Fall Family Weekend. This annual event gives your whole family a chance to learn about your student’s life at Gonzaga during a fun weekend of activities. gonzaga.edu/125

Subscribe to the online Gonzaga Bulletin student newspaper to see what your students are reading. gonzagabulletin.com

PARENT TIP

Don’t worry if your student doesn’t seem homesick. They will definitely miss family and the comforts of home, but there is so much to occupy their time and minds. It is important that they invest their energies into their new surroundings.

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OCTOBER 2012

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NOVEMBER 2012

» SEARCH Retreat (Oct. 5-7)

» All-Class Alumni Reunion Weekend (Oct. 19-21)

» Fall Family Weekend (Oct. 19-21)

» Joseph Mary Cataldo Founder’s Day No classes

» Columbus Day

» Thanksgiving Day (Canada)

» Halloween

† St. Alphonsus Rodriguez

† St. Francis Borgia

» Cardoner Retreat (Oct. 12-14)

» Freshmen Retreat (Oct. 12-14)

» Eid-al-Adha (begins sundown Oct. 25)

» Freshmen Retreat (Oct. 26-28)

» Annual National Alumni Service Project Day

Disability Awareness Month

(all of Oct.)

The Clifford Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/cliffordfamily

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The Career Center/GAMP office is available to help your student in their career development. From seminars and workshops to one-on-one coaching appointments, we help students translate their education into meaningful life work and take the anxiety out of career development. gonzaga.edu/careercenter

PARENT TIP

Write to your student… even if they don’t write back! College students are notorious for failing to reply to mail, but they love to get something from home. In the era of texts and emails, a handwritten note in the mail is a nice treat.

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NOVEMBER 2012

† All Saints Day

» All Souls Day

» Montserrat Retreat (Nov. 2-4)

» Daylight Saving Time ends » Election Day

» International Day of Tolerance

» SEARCH Retreat (Nov. 16-18)

» Thanksgiving Day

» Freshmen Retreat (Nov. 30-Dec. 2)

» Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 21-25) No classes

» Faith and Justice Retreat (Nov. 9-11)

» Last day to withdraw from classes

» Veterans Day

† St. John Berchmans

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DECEMBER 2012

American Indian Heritage Month

(all of Nov.)

Send your student a low cost, goodie-filled care package from our student club, Circle K. Order online at gonzaga.edu/finalsbaskets.

The Marmolejo Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/marmolejofamily

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Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) proactively supports an inclusive campus community and increases diversity awareness through educational programs and events. gonzaga.edu/UMEC

PARENT TIP

Expect change… but not too much. It is an undeniable fact that your student will change while at school. Be prepared to help guide them through the process, yet allow them to grow. Major changes, however, might be a red flag; if you’re concerned, contact the Parent and Family office. gonzaga.edu/parents

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DECEMBER 2012

† Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

» Hanukkah begins (Dec. 8-16)

» Reading/Study days (Dec. 8-10)

» Winter Solstice

† Christmas Eve

» New Year’s Eve † Christmas Day

» Boxing Day (Canada)

» Kwanzaa (Dec. 26 - Jan. 1)

† First Sunday of Advent † St. Francis Xavier

» Last week of semester (100-200 classes) (Dec. 11-14)

» Last week of semester (300-400 classes) (Dec. 11-13)

» Bozarth Mansion Centennial Celebration gonzaga.edu/125

» Billing statements emailed to students without a payment plan

» Christmas Holiday No classes (Dec. 17 - Jan. 14)

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JANUARY 2013

During the first-ever National Gonzaga Day, we’re asking Zags around the country to converge at the same time – wherever they are – to celebrate GU, show their pride, and cheer on the men’s basketball team during a nationally televised game. Watch for a date to be announced for fall/winter 2012-13. Learn more at gonzaga.edu/125.

ZAG NATION,

UNITE!

» Make your Christmas contribution at gonzaga.edu/ makeagift

The McKeegan Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/mckeeganfamily

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To receive financial aid for the 2013-14 academic year, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete the FAFSA by Feb. 1 to ensure your student will receive the best aid possible. Apply at FAFSA.gov.

PARENT TIP

Encourage your student to make academics a high priority. This is a good time for your student to check in with their advisor and get refocused on school work. The Office of Academic Advising and Assistance is here to help your student succeed. gonzaga.edu/aaa

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JANUARY 2013

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FEBRUARY 2013

» New Year’s Day

† Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

» Spring Semester payment in full deadline

» Portland Trek and Career Fair gonzaga.edu/treks

† Epiphany

» Seattle Trek and Career Fair gonzaga.edu/treks

» Residence halls open

» Monday only classes begin

» New Student Orientation » Classes begin

† European Jesuit Martyrs

» Martin Luther King Jr. Day No classes » Last day to add classes

» Montserrat Retreat (Jan. 25-27)

» Last day to drop classes

Federal Student Aid FAFSA» FAFSA available for 2013-14 academic year fafsa.gov

National Mentoring Month(all of Jan.)

The Smith Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/smithfamily

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The Gonzaga Alumni Mentor Program is comprised of over 2,400 alumni, parents and friends of Gonzaga who have volunteered to serve as mentors for current Gonzaga students. This is the perfect way to join the Gonzaga family and coach other students interested in learning more about your field or industry. To sign up, go to zagsonline.org/gamp.

PARENT TIP

Don’t tell them that “these are the best years of your life.” There will be hard times during your student’s years at Gonzaga. College is a time for students to learn from their mistakes and grow in mind, body, and spirit.

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FEBRUARY 2013

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MARCH 2013

» Ash Wednesday

» FAFSA filing priority deadline, fafsa.gov

» Cardoner Retreat (Feb. 1-3)

» Freshmen Retreat (Feb. 1-3) » Groundhog Day

† All Jesuit Martyrs of Missions

† St. Paul Miki and Companions

» SEARCH Retreat (Feb. 8-10)

» Chinese New Year » St. Valentine’s Day

» Presidents’ Day No classes

» World Day of Social Justice

» Employment Career Fair

Black History Month

(all of Feb.)

The Byrne-O’Brien Family, 2010 Gonzaga Family of the Year READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/obrienfamily

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Send your student a low cost, goodie-filled care package from our student community service club, Circle K. You can order baskets online at gonzaga.edu/finalsbaskets.

PARENT TIP

You are still the parent and it is okay to have expectations. Although your student may officially be an adult, make it clear that you expect regular class attendance, good behavior, and their best effort at all times. Let them know that you will not take lightly a call from the University regarding a disciplinary matter.

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MARCH 2013

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APRIL 2013

» Cardoner Retreat (Mar. 1-3)

» Daylight Saving Time begins

» Spring Vacation No classes (Mar. 11-15)

» Silicon Valley Trek gonzaga.edu/treks

» San Francisco Trek gonzaga.edu/treks

» St. Patrick’s Day» Faith and Justice Retreat (Mar. 22-24)

† Palm Sunday

» Summer Financial Aid Application available at gonzaga.edu/finaid

† Passover begins (Mar. 26 - Apr. 2)

† Holy Thursday

» Last day to withdraw from classes

† Good Friday No classes † Holy Saturday† Easter Sunday

Women’s History Month

(all of Mar.)

» West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament (Mar. 6-11)

Irish American Heritage Month

(all of Mar.)

The Perry Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/perryfamily

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Students celebrate the financial support provided from the extended Gonzaga family of alumni, parents, friends and other benefactors during our annual donor appreciation event “Tomorrow Made Possible.” For 125 years, GU has been sustained by donor support and this event lets students recognize all those who have made their education possible. gonzaga.edu/tmp

PARENT TIP

We live in an age of instant communication, but resist the urge to call, text, or e-mail on a daily basis. Let your student breathe a little. It’s OK to check in periodically though, to let them know you’re interested and available.

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APRIL 2013

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MAY 2013

» Next year’s financial aid awards available

† Easter Monday No classes

» Montserrat Retreat (Apr. 5-7)

† Divine Mercy Sunday

» Tomorrow Made Possible (TMP) gonzaga.edu/tmp

» Ignatian Gala gonzaga.edu/gala

» SEARCH Retreat (Apr. 12-14)

» Income taxes due

† Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Society of Jesus

» Earth Day

» Senior Retreat

» Academic Honors Convocation » Senior Retreat † St. Peter Canisius

» Presidential Speaker: Dr. Jane Goodall gonzaga.edu/goodall

» School of Law Centennial Gala & All-Class Reunion (Apr. 19-20)

Diversity Awareness

Month(all of Apr.)

The Chambers Family, 2012 Gonzaga Family of the Year READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/chambersfamily

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We invite your family to join your Gonzaga senior or graduate student for Commencement during Mother’s Day weekend, May11-13. Get up-to-date information on commencement activities at gonzaga.edu/commencement.

PARENT TIP

Trust your student. A relationship built on trust, from both sides, will be the most beneficial for the entire family. Students are much more likely to be honest with parents who support and trust them and have built their relationship on common values.

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MAY 2013

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JUNE 2013

† St. Andrew Bobolat

† St. Jose Maria Rubio

» Reading/Study days (May 4-6)

» Cinco de Mayo

» Last week of semester (100-200 classes) (May 7-10)

» Last week of semester (300-400 classes) (May 7-9)

» ROTC Commissioning

» Social Justice Commissioning

» Baccalaureate Mass

» Senior Toast

» Residence halls close at noon

† Ascension

» Mother’s Day

» Undergraduate Commencement » Armed Forces Day

† Pentecost

» Full Summer Session begins

» Summer Session I begins

† Trinity Sunday» Memorial Day No classes

May 31st marks the end of Gonzaga’s fiscal year. Remember

to make your 2012 Parent and Family campaign contribution!

gonzaga.edu/makeagift

Asian-Pacific Islander

American Heritage Month

(all of May)

Jewish American Heritage

Month(all of May)

The Bess Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/bessfamily

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The Alumni Association proudly offers scholarships to deserving students, thanks to the support of alumni who give to the fund year after year. Last year, over 41 scholarships were awarded. See if your student qualifies at zagsonline.org/alumnischolarship.

PARENT TIP

Students return home from an environment in which they set their own schedules and enjoyed many new-found freedoms. This transition might be tricky – for both of you. Plan to address summer break expectations with your student before misunderstandings arise.

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JUNE 2013

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JULY 2013

» Alumni Association Scholarship Benefit

» 10-month payment plan application due (Office of Student Accounts)

» Corpus Christi

» Flag Day

» Father’s Day» Juneteenth (Emancipation Day) † St. Aloysius Gonzaga

» Summer Session I ends

The Boyer Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/boyerfamily

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Encourage your student to get in touch with the Career Center for guidance on establishing career or academic goals. gonzaga.edu/careercenter

PARENT TIPMany students change majors, so don’t fret when they voice an interest in an outrageous academic or career idea. Be patient and understanding, even if you don’t agree with your student’s decisions.

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JULY 2013

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AUGUST 2013

» Summer Session II begins

» Canada Day » Independence Day

» Ramadan begins (Jul. 9 - Aug. 8)

» Billing statements emailed to students without a payment plan

» Parents’ Day † St. Ignatius of Loyola

The Sarbaugh Family READ MORE: gonzaga.edu/sarbaughfamily

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Start planning for the new academic year. Visit the Office of Academic Advising and Assistance website at gonzaga.edu/aaa to find the 2012-13 Academic Calendar, resources for parents, and more.

PARENT TIP

As your student prepares to return to Gonzaga for a new year, be sure you are not trying to control his or her decisions or actions. Try to keep opinions to yourself and you will be better able to keep the lines of communication open.

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AUGUST 2013

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SEPTEMBER 2013

» 8-month payment plan application due (Office of Student Accounts)

» Fall Semester payment in full deadline

† Blessed Peter Faber

» Eid al-Fitr

» Full Summer Session ends

» Summer Session II ends

† Assumption of Mary

» New Student Orientation does NOT begin until Aug. 30

» New Student Orientation (Aug. 30-Sept. 2)

» Residence halls open, new students (Aug. 30-31)

» Residence halls open, returning students, Sept. 1

» President’s Reception and Welcome Mass, Sept. 1

» Academic Convocation, Sept. 2

» New Students Meet with Advisors, Sept. 2

» Monday Only Classes Begin, Sept. 2

» Classes Begin, Sept. 3

We have made an error on the printed Parent and Family 2012-2013 Calendar. We listed the first day of school for next year as August 27, but in fact, classes do not begin until September 3. Please see new dates at right and below.

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Gonzaga University Contacts

Photo CreditsPhotos by Rajah Bose. Cover photos and October photo porvided by families.

Gonzaga UniversityParent & Family Office502 E. Boone AvenueSpokane, WA 99258-2464(509) 313-4154gonzaga.edu/parents

If you are not sure who to call, dial our Switchboard at (509) 328-4220 for an automated listing, or to speak to an operator.