To deliver a Jesuit education for the 21st century, we must provide 21st century environments. Yet some of our buildings are at capacity or simply do not match the demand to deliver the academic innovation and athletic success we aspire toward. And, we have identified new opportunities that require special spaces. By contributing to this initiative, you will help remove these impediments to learning and help us build an even better Gonzaga.
Volkar Center for Athletic Achievement Earns Gold for ‘Green’ Design
Gonzaga University’s Volkar Center for Athletic Achievement has received the prestigious “Gold” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, reaffirming Gonzaga’s commitment to sustainability.
Rosauer Center for Education Rededication Ceremony Sept. 20
The Gonzaga University School of Education will host a rededication ceremony for the J.M. and Jessie Rosauer Center for Education at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 20 in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of its opening.
Integrated Science and Engineering Building
The Gonzaga Integrated Science and Engineering Building will support new opportunities for faculty and students to work across the disciplines through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary problem-based initiatives. The new facility will be the symbol and the foundation that will catalyze this change at Gonzaga. It will be dedicated to both innovative teaching and research activities.
Who Do We Call Upon?
Gonzaga Trustee Emeritus Tim and Mary Barnard have an appreciation for the Jesuits that runs very deeply. It was the altruism and principles of these men that inspired Tim and Mary Barnard to make a significant gift in support of a new home for Gonzaga’s beloved Jesuits.
Gonzaga Blesses, Dedicates Della Strada Jesuit Community
Gonzaga University leaders and community members gathered Thursday to formally dedicate and bless the Della Strada Jesuit Community, a new home and spiritual haven for the Jesuits of Spokane.
Gonzaga Blesses Transformative Woldson Performing Arts Center
Leaders from Gonzaga University, the city and the arts community as well as Spokane alumni gathered recently for a blessing ceremony formally marking the start of construction of the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center made possible by an extraordinary gift from the late Miss Myrtle Woldson.
Searching for Magis
Sarah Schwering, ’04 ’07, reflects on the power of witnessing seven men be ordained in the Society of Jesus.
Construction Approved for Two New Facilities
In a resounding affirmation of the continuing success of its $250 million Gonzaga Will capital campaign, the Gonzaga University Board of Trustees has approved the investment of more than $36.3 million to construct a new Jesuit Residence, a home and spiritual haven for Jesuits, and the Center for Athletic Achievement to support student-athletes.
Dedicating The John J. Hemmingson Center
A transformative space already having an impact on the way Gonzaga University community lives, grows, plays and experiences a relevant Jesuit education, the John J. Hemmingson Center was formally dedicated on October 16, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.
Miss Myrtle Woldson Bequeaths Funds for Performing Arts Center
She epitomized the “Age of Elegance” in Spokane, and now, her love of beauty and the arts will carry forward in every Gonzaga student who will learn, practice, perform and visit the Myrtle E. Woldson Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about her legacy and how Gonzaga intends to carry it out.
Changing the game for Gonzaga student-athletes
On par with the high standards Gonzaga has set for academic and athletic excellence, the Stevens Center, our state-of-the-art indoor tennis and golf facility, is a game changer for student-athletes, providing a true home for these programs.
Surprises from Miss Woldson
Miss Myrtle Woldson’s story starts with this house. From here, she tended one of the most talked-about private gardens in town; stayed abreast of current topics; continued managing her businesses and investments; and treated guests to long, diverse conversations, sometimes over a cheese sandwich.
From her third-story sitting room, she relaxed and watched TV, including Gonzaga basketball games, and looked across her gardens to the spires of St. Aloysius.
This is where the legacy of Miss Woldson’s generosity begins.
Goal
Enhance capacity across campus to advance our mission and learning opportunities for those we serve.
Financial Goal
$120 Million
Integrated Science and Engineering
To meet the growing student interest in STEM fields, a state-of-the-art Integrated Science and Engineering facility is a necessity. With increased classroom capacity, specialized equipment and cutting-edge labs, we can prepare the next generation of innovators, attract top-notch faculty and conduct industry-leading research. Only with your financial support can we realize this $40 million undertaking.
Cutting-edge education requires a cutting-edge facility. We ask for your support.
For more information, contact:
Brian Ruark, Assistant Vice President, Development
509.313.6251
Volkar Center for Athletic Achievement
Cheering on the Bulldogs is a Zag way of life. You can support our student athletes off the court, too. A new facility will provide workout spaces, academic support services and nutrition programs to help our student-athletes stay in peak shape. It will also include a much-needed performance and training center for our hard-working basketball teams.
To be a student athlete requires an intense discipline that must be fueled by your generosity.
For more information, contact:
Jared Hertz, Associate Athletic Director
509.313.4203
Jesuit Residence
Thirty-two Jesuits currently live on the Gonzaga campus. A new Jesuit Residence will provide our Jesuits a space that is greatly needed. The residence will provide suites, as well as a chapel, meeting rooms and offices. This facility will also provide a hub for visiting Jesuits, Jesuits in training, and lay leadership, encouraging them to spend time at Gonzaga growing their understanding of Jesuit values and deepening their faith and relationships.
We commit to advancing our Jesuit mission. For this, we need your investment.
For more information, contact:
Brian Ruark, Assistant Vice President, Development
509.313.6251

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