Gonzaga University
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Gonzaga University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Spokane, Washington
, United States. Founded in 1887 by the Society of Jesus
, it is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
and is named after the young Jesuit saint, Aloysius Gonzaga
. The campus houses 105 buildings across 131 acres (437,000 m²) of grassland
along the Spokane River
, in a residential setting half a mile (800 m) from downtown Spokane. The university was founded by Father Joseph Cataldo, SJ
, an Italian-born priest and missionary who wished to create a Catholic school in the Pacific Northwest
for local Native Americans
.
ROTC
program which prepares students to become commissioned officers
upon graduation. Additionally, Gonzaga University partners with Bishop White Seminary, located next to the campus, to prepare Catholic Seminarians for the priesthood. Students may study abroad at Gonzaga's campus in Florence, Italy, or at other programs in Australia
, Benin
, British West Indies
, China
, Costa Rica
, England, France, Japan
, Kenya
, Mexico
, Spain and Zambia
.
, established in 1912, is one of three law schools in Washington. According to U.S. News & World Report
, GU Law currently ranks in the top 100 law schools in the U.S.http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/items/03165 The law school has produced prominent alumni, including three of the nine current Washington Supreme Court
justices, both U.S. Attorneys for Washington's two federal district courts
, and the Governor of Washington Christine Gregoire
(all as of 2009).
In past years, writers and artists who have visited campus for the Reading Series have included Denis Johnson, Sharon Olds, Sherman Alexie, Beth Cooley, Tod Marshall, Uwen Akpan, Alexandra Fuller
, Joy Harjo, Dan Butterworth and Robert Hass
.
This year (2010–2011), Gonzaga University is pleased to welcome Sam Green (October 6), Jimmy Santiago Baca
(October 26), Naomi Shihab Nye
(November 16), Rick Moody
(March 2), and Keya Mitra (date TBA). All events begin at 7:30 in the Cataldo Globe Room on Gonzaga's campus and are free and open to the public.
is the main graduate and undergraduate library for Gonzaga University.
Chastek Law Library primarily serves Gonzaga University School of Law.
English as a Second Language
In the ESL program, students are required to take a placement test that determines the difficulty of the class that they will be enrolled in. Classes are required to meet five days a week and they teach reading, writing, vocabulary, speaking and English development. The ESL Program at Gonzaga seeks to provide international students with the resources and opportunities to get a first rate education, as well as graduate from Gonzaga with a competency in the English language.
The Peace Corps (PCMI MA/TESL)
The Peace Corps program consists of the masters program for graduate students and the MA/TESL and Peace Corps MI. The program is four semesters long including summer, as well as twenty-seven months of Peace Corps service. Applicants must have a competency in a language other than English. Since this is a graduate program, applicants are required to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with an average cumulative GPA of 3.0. This is a joint program with the Peace Corps in which students get the opportunity to teach English as a Second Language, as well as studies in culture and language. Students in the Peace Corps will also complete a degree within their time in the Peace Corps.
Study Abroad
Gonzaga has numerous study abroad locations all over the world including; Australia, Benin, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, France, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, Turks, Zambia and the Gonzaga campus in Florence, Italy.
rankings for Universities-Master's in the West.
. Their debate squad typically has 10–14 debaters who compete in policy debate through the national and regional NDT/CEDA circuits. Gonzaga’s debate season runs from September to April during which they participate in 12–15 tournaments a year. Their schedule regularly includes Kentucky, Wake Forest, Harvard, USC, Northwestern, Cal, CEDA Nationals and the NDT. The team has four full-time coaches, led by Glen Frappier. Notable alumni of the program include former Speaker of the House Tom Foley and the former President of Gonzaga, Father Robert Spitzer, S.J.
is a highly competitive political law club. Mock Trial members are usually undergraduate students, majoring in many different areas of subject, who are looking to experience the American Judicial System. Students in this club are given a case and they “mock” a courtroom situation, pretending to be attorneys and witnesses. This club competes with over 600 other universities and institutions nationally and has attended a National Tournament 13 times consecutively. In order to become a member, students must go through a rigorous try-out process where they are chosen to be on different teams. On average, there are 21–24 students who participate in Mock Trial each year.
Division I West Coast Conference
. Its men's basketball team
, which did not make its first appearance in the NCAA tournament
until 1995
(more than a decade after NBA Hall of Fame player and Gonzaga alum John Stockton
graduated), has become nationally prominent since making the regional finals of the NCAA tournament ("Elite Eight") in 1999
, re-appearing in the tournament every year since.
Gonzaga University basketball
games are held in the McCarthey Athletic Center
, in which the men's basketball team has won over 90 percent of its games. The men's team often plays high-profile non-conference games at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
near downtown Spokane, in addition to the annual Comcast Battle in Seattle game held at KeyArena
in Seattle.
Three of Gonzaga's most recent notable athletes are basketball players—former center
Ronny Turiaf
(now playing for the New York Knicks
); third overall 2006 NBA Draft
pick and Red Star Belgrade
Adam Morrison
(who was selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
), regarded for his likeness to Hall of Famer Larry Bird
; and Courtney Vandersloot
, 2011 winner of the Nancy Lieberman Award
as the leading Division I women's point guard
and women's Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
as the top Division I player no taller than 5'8" (1.73 m), selected third overall by the Chicago Sky
in the 2011 WNBA Draft
. Men's head coach Mark Few
was the West Coast Conference
coach of the year from 2001
to 2006
, and again in 2008
. Few became the head coach
in the summer of 1999
, following the departure of Dan Monson
to Minnesota
. Women's head coach Kelly Graves
, a six-time WCC coach of the year, has led the Zags to seven consecutive WCC regular-season titles and four WCC tournament titles. The 2010–11 women's team, a #11 seed in that year's NCAA Tournament
, became the lowest seed ever to advance to a regional final in the history of the women's tournament.
Like some other smaller colleges, Gonzaga's football
program ended in the Fall of 1941, just before the U.S. entry into World War II
, but not before producing two Pro Football Hall of Fame
rs: Tony Canadeo
'41 of the Green Bay Packers
, and Ray Flaherty
'26, head coach of the Washington Redskins
. In addition, Flaherty recruited former Bulldog football stars, Ed Justice
, George "Automatic" Karamatic
and Max Krause
to play in the Redskin backfield. Gonzaga football ended due to declining enrollment of young male athletes. Efforts to restart the program in 1946 were unsuccessful, and the football stadium was razed in 1949.
Gonzaga University also has an Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team, which has won 15 championships in the last 16 years, and is a multiple winner of the Douglas MacArthur Award, given annually to the best Army ROTC program in the Western United States.
, students compete against fellow students. Gonzaga offers various levels ranging from A to D, with D being the lowest level. In the fall Gonzaga offers golf, soccer, flag football, volleyball, dodge ball, 3-on-3 basketball, badminton and various tournaments. In the winter soccer, frisbee, volleyball, pickle ball, bench press competition, and handball tournaments are offered. During the spring softball, spring triathlon, and home run derbies are offered. For a complete list of sports and times visit the official Gonzaga University website.
.
BASICS
Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is designed for students who drink alcohol heavily or have experienced the negative consequences of alcohol-related problems. This is an evidence-based model program that has demonstrated a reduction in drinking in college students who drink heavily. BASICS is designed to help students make less risky decisions about their use of alcohol. This program encourages protective behaviors, and involves discussion of accidents, violence, sexual assault, sleep loss, and poor academic performance.
Green Dot
A program advancing visible, active intolerance of violence.
The PAD: Programs After Dark
The PAD’s mission is to provide a safe and fun environment for alternative late-night entertainment for Gonzaga students. Four students are employed by the Student Wellness Resource Center to plan and host these events. The PAD, with support from many other GU organizations and clubs, typically holds three or four large events and four or five smaller events per semester. Many of these events are collaborative projects with the Resident Assistants and many student clubs. The majority of these programs operate after dark on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights.
Men's Violence Prevention
The Men's Violence Prevention Group is the first group on campus dealing solely with Men's Violence Prevention, which we believe is essential to successfully fighting the destructive force of violence against women.
During the 1990s, the paper was recognized for its independence and excellence by the Society of Professional Journalists
, winning Best Paper in the Inland Northwest Awards twice.
The Gonzaga Bulletin is designed on the 4th floor of Gonzaga's College Hall. It is printed off-site in Spokane and transported to campus for distribution.
Published once a year, Culture Shock is always looking for submissions from students around campus that encompass a diverse mosaic of creative, thought-provoking, and inspiring material.
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...
, United States. Founded in 1887 by the Society of Jesus
Society of Jesus
The Society of Jesus is a Catholic male religious order that follows the teachings of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits, and are also known colloquially as "God's Army" and as "The Company," these being references to founder Ignatius of Loyola's military background and a...
, it is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities is a consortium of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and two theological centers in the United States committed to advancing academic excellence by promoting and coordinating collaborative activities, sharing resources, and advocating and...
and is named after the young Jesuit saint, Aloysius Gonzaga
Aloysius Gonzaga
- Early life :Aloysius Gonzaga was born at his family's castle in Castiglione delle Stiviere, between Brescia and Mantova in northern Italy in what was then part of the Papal States. He was a member of the illustrious House of Gonzaga...
. The campus houses 105 buildings across 131 acres (437,000 m²) of grassland
Grassland
Grasslands are areas where the vegetation is dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants . However, sedge and rush families can also be found. Grasslands occur naturally on all continents except Antarctica...
along the Spokane River
Spokane River
The Spokane River is a tributary of the Columbia River, approximately long, in northern Idaho and eastern Washington in the United States. It drains a low mountainous area east of the Columbia, passing through the city of Spokane, Washington.-Description:...
, in a residential setting half a mile (800 m) from downtown Spokane. The university was founded by Father Joseph Cataldo, SJ
Joseph Cataldo
Joseph Cataldo S.J. was an Italian-American Jesuit priest who founded Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington....
, an Italian-born priest and missionary who wished to create a Catholic school in the Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a region in northwestern North America, bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east. Definitions of the region vary and there is no commonly agreed upon boundary, even among Pacific Northwesterners. A common concept of the...
for local Native Americans
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
.
Curriculum
Gonzaga's liberal arts tradition lies in its core curriculum, which integrates philosophy, religious studies, mathematics, literature, natural and social sciences, and extensive writing in each major discipline. Gonzaga offers studies in 92 fields and 26 graduate programs. In addition, Gonzaga offers programs in preparation for professional schools in business, education, engineering, dentistry, divinity/theology, law, medicine, nursing and veterinary medicine. Gonzaga also sponsors an ArmyUnited States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
ROTC
Reserve Officers' Training Corps
The Reserve Officers' Training Corps is a college-based, officer commissioning program, predominantly in the United States. It is designed as a college elective that focuses on leadership development, problem solving, strategic planning, and professional ethics.The U.S...
program which prepares students to become commissioned officers
Officer (armed forces)
An officer is a member of an armed force or uniformed service who holds a position of authority. Commissioned officers derive authority directly from a sovereign power and, as such, hold a commission charging them with the duties and responsibilities of a specific office or position...
upon graduation. Additionally, Gonzaga University partners with Bishop White Seminary, located next to the campus, to prepare Catholic Seminarians for the priesthood. Students may study abroad at Gonzaga's campus in Florence, Italy, or at other programs in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, Benin
Benin
Benin , officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located...
, British West Indies
British West Indies
The British West Indies was a term used to describe the islands in and around the Caribbean that were part of the British Empire The term was sometimes used to include British Honduras and British Guiana, even though these territories are not geographically part of the Caribbean...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
, England, France, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, Spain and Zambia
Zambia
Zambia , officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The neighbouring countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Tanzania to the north-east, Malawi to the east, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia to the south, and Angola to the west....
.
Law School
Gonzaga University School of LawGonzaga University School of Law
The Gonzaga University School of Law is one of the professional graduate schools of Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, USA. Established in 1912, the law school is viewed as a strong institution in the Pacific Northwest, and is the only law school in the State of Washington...
, established in 1912, is one of three law schools in Washington. According to U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is an American news magazine published from Washington, D.C. Along with Time and Newsweek it was for many years a leading news weekly, focusing more than its counterparts on political, economic, health and education stories...
, GU Law currently ranks in the top 100 law schools in the U.S.http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/items/03165 The law school has produced prominent alumni, including three of the nine current Washington Supreme Court
Washington Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court is the highest court in the judiciary of the U.S. state of Washington. The Court is composed of a Chief Justice and eight Justices. of the Court are elected to six-year terms...
justices, both U.S. Attorneys for Washington's two federal district courts
United States district court
The United States district courts are the general trial courts of the United States federal court system. Both civil and criminal cases are filed in the district court, which is a court of law, equity, and admiralty. There is a United States bankruptcy court associated with each United States...
, and the Governor of Washington Christine Gregoire
Christine Gregoire
Christine O'Grady "Chris" Gregoire is the 22nd and current Governor of the state of Washington, and a member of the Democratic Party. Gregoire defeated Republican candidate Dino Rossi in 2004, and again in 2008. She is the second female governor of Washington...
(all as of 2009).
Visiting Writers Series
Gonzaga University’s Annual Reading Series is sponsored by the Department of English, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Academic Vice President, the Office of Intercultural Relations, the Gonzaga Student Body Association, the Faculty Speakers Committee and through a grant from Humanities Washington.In past years, writers and artists who have visited campus for the Reading Series have included Denis Johnson, Sharon Olds, Sherman Alexie, Beth Cooley, Tod Marshall, Uwen Akpan, Alexandra Fuller
Alexandra Fuller
Alexandra Fuller is an Anglo-African author, who currently lives in the U.S. state of Wyoming.-Biography:Her first book was Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, a memoir of life with her family living all around Africa...
, Joy Harjo, Dan Butterworth and Robert Hass
Robert Hass
Robert L. Hass is an American poet. He served as Poet Laureate of the United States from 1995 to 1997. He was awarded the 2007 National Book Award and the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Time and Materials.-Life:...
.
This year (2010–2011), Gonzaga University is pleased to welcome Sam Green (October 6), Jimmy Santiago Baca
Jimmy Santiago Baca
Jimmy Santiago Baca of Apache and Chicano descent is an American poet and writer.- Life and career :...
(October 26), Naomi Shihab Nye
Naomi Shihab Nye
Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet, songwriter, and novelist. She was born to a Palestinian father and American mother. Although she regards herself as a "wandering poet", she refers to San Antonio as her home.-Career:...
(November 16), Rick Moody
Rick Moody
Rick Moody is an American novelist and short story writer best known for the 1994 novel The Ice Storm, a chronicle of the dissolution of two suburban Connecticut families over Thanksgiving weekend in 1973, which brought widespread acclaim, became a bestseller, and was made into a feature film of...
(March 2), and Keya Mitra (date TBA). All events begin at 7:30 in the Cataldo Globe Room on Gonzaga's campus and are free and open to the public.
Timothy J. O'Leary, S.J. Lecture Series
The Timothy O'Leary, S.J. Lecture Series is an annual event sponsored by Gonzaga University science department which endeavors to bring prestigious scientific speakers to the university. This event was named after father Timothy O’Leary, S.J. a former student and professor of chemistry at Gonzaga. This event has run continuously since 1992 and includes two presentations – one for the general public and one for science majors the following day.Libraries On Campus
Foley Center LibraryFoley Center Library
The Foley Center Library at Gonzaga University was built in 1992 and named after alumnus Judge Ralph E. Foley, who served as a Superior Court judge for 34 years, and his wife Helen Higgings Foley. Their son, Tom Foley, also a Gonzaga graduate, served as Speaker of the United States House of...
is the main graduate and undergraduate library for Gonzaga University.
Chastek Law Library primarily serves Gonzaga University School of Law.
Center for Global Engagement
The center for Global engagement is a new program at Gonzaga. Since the university has an extensive international presence it provides many programs in which the students can get involved with the international community. Some aspects of the Center for Global Engagement are MA/TESL, The Peace Corps, and the study abroad programs.English as a Second Language
In the ESL program, students are required to take a placement test that determines the difficulty of the class that they will be enrolled in. Classes are required to meet five days a week and they teach reading, writing, vocabulary, speaking and English development. The ESL Program at Gonzaga seeks to provide international students with the resources and opportunities to get a first rate education, as well as graduate from Gonzaga with a competency in the English language.
The Peace Corps (PCMI MA/TESL)
The Peace Corps program consists of the masters program for graduate students and the MA/TESL and Peace Corps MI. The program is four semesters long including summer, as well as twenty-seven months of Peace Corps service. Applicants must have a competency in a language other than English. Since this is a graduate program, applicants are required to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with an average cumulative GPA of 3.0. This is a joint program with the Peace Corps in which students get the opportunity to teach English as a Second Language, as well as studies in culture and language. Students in the Peace Corps will also complete a degree within their time in the Peace Corps.
Study Abroad
Gonzaga has numerous study abroad locations all over the world including; Australia, Benin, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, England, France, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, Turks, Zambia and the Gonzaga campus in Florence, Italy.
Statistics
The 2009–10 operating budget is $206.6 million, with an annual payroll of $71.9 million. Average class size is 23, and there are 364 employed faculty, and 11:1 Student/Faculty ratio. There are 38 Jesuits on campus, 24 employed by the University. There are 648 non-faculty employees. Overall, enrollment in 2009–10 was 7,682 (4,729 undergraduate) students. The university ranks third in the U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is an American news magazine published from Washington, D.C. Along with Time and Newsweek it was for many years a leading news weekly, focusing more than its counterparts on political, economic, health and education stories...
rankings for Universities-Master's in the West.
Debate
For over 100 years Gonzaga University has sponsored a competitive program in collegiate policy debateInter-Collegiate policy debate
Inter-Collegiate Policy Debate is a form of speech competition involving two teams of two debaters from different colleges or universities based on a resolution phrased as something the United States federal government "should" do...
. Their debate squad typically has 10–14 debaters who compete in policy debate through the national and regional NDT/CEDA circuits. Gonzaga’s debate season runs from September to April during which they participate in 12–15 tournaments a year. Their schedule regularly includes Kentucky, Wake Forest, Harvard, USC, Northwestern, Cal, CEDA Nationals and the NDT. The team has four full-time coaches, led by Glen Frappier. Notable alumni of the program include former Speaker of the House Tom Foley and the former President of Gonzaga, Father Robert Spitzer, S.J.
Mock Trial
Gonzaga University Mock TrialMock trial
A Mock Trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or...
is a highly competitive political law club. Mock Trial members are usually undergraduate students, majoring in many different areas of subject, who are looking to experience the American Judicial System. Students in this club are given a case and they “mock” a courtroom situation, pretending to be attorneys and witnesses. This club competes with over 600 other universities and institutions nationally and has attended a National Tournament 13 times consecutively. In order to become a member, students must go through a rigorous try-out process where they are chosen to be on different teams. On average, there are 21–24 students who participate in Mock Trial each year.
Campus Art
Gonzaga University is host to many unique historical pieces of artwork. For example, a wide range of statues located around campus gives visitors and students alike a taste of the Gonzaga culture. Statues of St. Ignatius, St. Joseph, Bing Crosby and St. Aloysius are among the most notable religious landmarks on campus. Some lesser-known statues include Father Dussault and the pierced hand of Christ. With a plethora of statues, Gonzaga truly embraces both artistic and religious values.
Jundt Fall Exhibit
Gonzaga University offers the invitational exhibit, “Drawn the Wall,” every three years in the Jundt Art Museum, located on the university’s main campus. This exhibit features five well-known Inland Northwest artists all of whom present an original work on 11 ½-by-8-foot moveable museum wall. Each artist spends two weeks at the museum, during which time they create an original piece of art according to a common theme. For example, artists selected to participate in 2010’s “Drawn to the IV” were asked to find workable solutions to large scale drawings and to the constraints of working in a “common” environment. In a unique fashion, the drawings present in the exhibit are removed and painted over when the exhibit ends, and the walls upon which the drawings once resided are return to their normal use as gallery partitions. ”Drawn to the Wall IV” features the distinct talents of Michael Horswill, Louise Kodis, Ken Spiering, Carolyn Stephens, and Gordon Wilson.Athletics
Gonzaga University, whose official mascot is the Bulldog and whose players are nicknamed the Zags, is part of the NCAANational Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division I West Coast Conference
West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference is an NCAA collegiate athletics conference consisting of nine member schools across the states of California, Oregon, Utah and Washington....
. Its men's basketball team
Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball
The Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Gonzaga University. The school competes in the West Coast Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
, which did not make its first appearance in the NCAA tournament
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
until 1995
1995 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1995 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 16, 1995, and ended with the championship game on April 3 at the Kingdome in Seattle,...
(more than a decade after NBA Hall of Fame player and Gonzaga alum John Stockton
John Stockton
John Houston Stockton is a retired American professional basketball player who spent his entire career as a point guard for the Utah Jazz of the NBA from 1984 to 2003. Stockton is regarded as one of the best point guards of all time, holding the NBA records for most career assists and steals by...
graduated), has become nationally prominent since making the regional finals of the NCAA tournament ("Elite Eight") in 1999
1999 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 1999 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 11, 1999, and ended with the championship game on March 29 at Tropicana Field in St....
, re-appearing in the tournament every year since.
Gonzaga University basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
games are held in the McCarthey Athletic Center
McCarthey Athletic Center
McCarthey Athletic Center or "MAC" is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Spokane, Washington. The arena opened in 2004. It is home to the Gonzaga University Bulldogs basketball program, and is often called "The New Kennel". This nickname was inherited from the school's former basketball arena,...
, in which the men's basketball team has won over 90 percent of its games. The men's team often plays high-profile non-conference games at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena a multi-purpose arena, located in Spokane, Washington, USA.It is home to the Spokane Chiefs, of the WHL and the Spokane Shock, of the AFL.-Construction:...
near downtown Spokane, in addition to the annual Comcast Battle in Seattle game held at KeyArena
KeyArena
KeyArena at Seattle Center , is a multipurpose arena, in Seattle, Washington. It is located north of downtown in the entertainment complex known as Seattle Center, the site of the 1962 World's Fair, the Century 21 Exposition...
in Seattle.
Three of Gonzaga's most recent notable athletes are basketball players—former center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
Ronny Turiaf
Ronny Turiaf
Ronny Turiaf is a French professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA. Turiaf has been a member of the French national basketball team....
(now playing for the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
); third overall 2006 NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
pick and Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
Adam Morrison
Adam Morrison
Adam John Morrison is an American basketball player who is currently free agent after being released from KK Crvena zvezda....
(who was selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
), regarded for his likeness to Hall of Famer Larry Bird
Larry Bird
Larry Joe Bird is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, spearheading one of the NBA's most formidable frontcourts that included center Robert Parish...
; and Courtney Vandersloot
Courtney Vandersloot
Courtney Vandersloot is an American basketball player, currently a point guard with the Chicago Sky in the WNBA and Beşiktaş in the Turkish Women's Basketball League...
, 2011 winner of the Nancy Lieberman Award
Nancy Lieberman Award
The Nancy Lieberman Award, named for Basketball Hall of Fame legend Nancy Lieberman, is given annually by the Rotary Club of Detroit to the nation's top collegiate point guard in women's Division I basketball...
as the leading Division I women's point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
and women's Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award
The Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award is an annual college basketball award in the United States intended to honor shorter–than–average players who excel on the court despite their size. The award, named in honor of James Naismith's daughter–in–law, was established for men in 1969 and for women in 1984...
as the top Division I player no taller than 5'8" (1.73 m), selected third overall by the Chicago Sky
Chicago Sky
The Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
in the 2011 WNBA Draft
2011 WNBA Draft
The 2011 WNBA Draft is the league's annual process for determining which teams receive the rights to negotiate with players entering the league. The draft was held on April 11, 2011 at the ESPN studios in Bristol, Connecticut...
. Men's head coach Mark Few
Mark Few
Mark Few is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach at Gonzaga University. He has served on Gonzaga's coaching staff since 1989, and has been a constant on the sidelines throughout a period that has seen the Bulldogs rise from mid-major obscurity to regular participants in...
was the West Coast Conference
West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference is an NCAA collegiate athletics conference consisting of nine member schools across the states of California, Oregon, Utah and Washington....
coach of the year from 2001
2001 in sports
2001 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Hermann Maier, Austria** Women's overall season champion: Janica Kostelić, Croatia-American football:...
to 2006
2006 in sports
2006 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-American football:* January 2, Fiesta Bowl – Ohio State 34-20 Notre Dame* January 2, Sugar Bowl – West Virginia 38-35 Georgia...
, and again in 2008
2008 in sports
2008 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-American football:* Louisiana State University Tigers defeat The Ohio State University Buckeyes 38-24 in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game, thus becoming the first two-time BCS National Champions, and the first BCS titlists with two...
. Few became the head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
in the summer of 1999
1999 in sports
1999 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Lasse Kjus, Norway** Women's overall season champion: Alexandra Meissnitzer, Austria-American football:...
, following the departure of Dan Monson
Dan Monson
Daniel Lloyd Monson is an American college basketball coach. He was hired as the head coach of the Long Beach State 49ers on April 7, 2007. Previously he was head coach at the University of Minnesota for over seven seasons, from July 24, 1999, to November 30, 2006...
to Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball
The Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team represents the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers have played in the Big Ten since the conference began sponsoring basketball in 1905...
. Women's head coach Kelly Graves
Kelly Graves
Kelly Graves is the head women's basketball coach at Gonzaga University. From 2004-2005 season to present, he guided Gonzaga to seven consecutive West Coast Conference regular season titles. The 2007 team went 13-1 in conference play, and later won the WCC conference tournament. The school also...
, a six-time WCC coach of the year, has led the Zags to seven consecutive WCC regular-season titles and four WCC tournament titles. The 2010–11 women's team, a #11 seed in that year's NCAA Tournament
2011 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2011 NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament began on March 19, 2011 and concluded on April 5, 2011. The Texas A&M Aggies won the championship....
, became the lowest seed ever to advance to a regional final in the history of the women's tournament.
Like some other smaller colleges, Gonzaga's football
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
program ended in the Fall of 1941, just before the U.S. entry into World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, but not before producing two Pro Football Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of professional football in the United States with an emphasis on the National Football League . It opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter inductees...
rs: Tony Canadeo
Tony Canadeo
Anthony Robert "Tony" Canadeo was a professional football player, a halfback and quarterback for the NFL's Green Bay Packers from 1941 to 1944 and 1946 to 1952, having missed the 1945 season while serving in the United States Army during World War II.Born and raised in Chicago, Tony Canadeo...
'41 of the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
, and Ray Flaherty
Ray Flaherty
Raymond Paul Flaherty was a professional football player in the National Football League from 1926-1935. He was the head coach of the Boston/Washington Redskins from 1936–1942, where he won four division titles and two NFL Championships . Flaherty served in the United States Navy until 1945...
'26, head coach of the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
. In addition, Flaherty recruited former Bulldog football stars, Ed Justice
Ed Justice
Edward S. Justice was an American football end in the National Football League for the Boston/Washington Redskins.-College career:...
, George "Automatic" Karamatic
George Karamatic
George Karamatic, Jr. was an American football running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Gonzaga University and was drafted in the first round of the 1938 NFL Draft by the New York Giants...
and Max Krause
Max Krause
Max Joseph Krause was an American football running back in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins.-High school career:...
to play in the Redskin backfield. Gonzaga football ended due to declining enrollment of young male athletes. Efforts to restart the program in 1946 were unsuccessful, and the football stadium was razed in 1949.
Gonzaga University also has an Army ROTC Ranger Challenge team, which has won 15 championships in the last 16 years, and is a multiple winner of the Douglas MacArthur Award, given annually to the best Army ROTC program in the Western United States.
Women's Basketball
While men’s basketball at Gonzaga is huge, there are several other varsity athletics programs. The Ladies basketball season of 2010 was incredibly successful. They not only made it to the NCAA tournament but advanced to the sweet sixteen before getting knocked out by XavierWomen's Golf
Though not know very well, Women’s Golf at Gonzaga has made an impact. Rachel Sibbitt was named All WCC Women’s Golf Team. The team is small, made of only eight players for the 2010 season, but has won many awards. These eight players are made up of two seniors, two juniors, two sophomores, and two freshmen. Brad Rickel, is now in his fourth year of coaching at Gonzaga University. Unlike most NCAA Division 1 sports, Gonzaga Women play golf year round. They are known for their die hard spirit and go get’em attitude.Intramurals
Gonzaga University offers a multitude of intramural and club sports for each season, open to all students, and over 72% of the student population participates. Through intramural sportsIntramural sports
Intramural sports or intramurals are recreational sports organized within a set geographic area. The term derives from the Latin words intra muros meaning "within walls", and was used to indicate sports matches and contests that took place among teams from "within the walls" of an ancient city...
, students compete against fellow students. Gonzaga offers various levels ranging from A to D, with D being the lowest level. In the fall Gonzaga offers golf, soccer, flag football, volleyball, dodge ball, 3-on-3 basketball, badminton and various tournaments. In the winter soccer, frisbee, volleyball, pickle ball, bench press competition, and handball tournaments are offered. During the spring softball, spring triathlon, and home run derbies are offered. For a complete list of sports and times visit the official Gonzaga University website.
McCarthey Athletic Center
McCarthey Athletic Center is home to Gonzaga’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. The basketball teams had competed for 35 years in the Charlotte Y. Martin Centre. After nearly $25 million dollars spent on construction, the McCarthy Athletic Center opened in November 2004.Unity Multicultural Education Center
The Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) is an organization at Gonzaga University that promotes a more inclusive community based on trust, honor, and respect by promoting fair, equitable, and just treatment of all cultures and all members of the Gonzaga community via educational programming and presentations, activities and events. UMEC offers three key programs that help students with a multicultural background transition into the Gonzaga community: Summer BRIDGE, LEADS, and Multi-Cultural HONOR SOCIETY. UMEC also houses the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center LGBTLGBT
LGBT is an initialism that collectively refers to "lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender" people. In use since the 1990s, the term "LGBT" is an adaptation of the initialism "LGB", which itself started replacing the phrase "gay community" beginning in the mid-to-late 1980s, which many within the...
.
Gonzaga's Health Center
Gonzaga University offers an on-campus physician’s office staffed with a MD, a nurse practitioner, and registered nurses at the Health Center. The focus of the health center is to provide health education and medical care so that students can quickly return to their academic life. They promote personal responsibility for wellness and all health concerns are confidential. Services available include treatment of minor illnesses and injury, wellness information, health counseling, and minor surgical procedures.Student Wellness Center
The goal of the Student Wellness Center is to promote the health and wellbeing of students and reduce risks specifically towards alcohol and other drugs. The center provides many resources that include:BASICS
Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is designed for students who drink alcohol heavily or have experienced the negative consequences of alcohol-related problems. This is an evidence-based model program that has demonstrated a reduction in drinking in college students who drink heavily. BASICS is designed to help students make less risky decisions about their use of alcohol. This program encourages protective behaviors, and involves discussion of accidents, violence, sexual assault, sleep loss, and poor academic performance.
Green Dot
A program advancing visible, active intolerance of violence.
The PAD: Programs After Dark
The PAD’s mission is to provide a safe and fun environment for alternative late-night entertainment for Gonzaga students. Four students are employed by the Student Wellness Resource Center to plan and host these events. The PAD, with support from many other GU organizations and clubs, typically holds three or four large events and four or five smaller events per semester. Many of these events are collaborative projects with the Resident Assistants and many student clubs. The majority of these programs operate after dark on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights.
Men's Violence Prevention
The Men's Violence Prevention Group is the first group on campus dealing solely with Men's Violence Prevention, which we believe is essential to successfully fighting the destructive force of violence against women.
Disability Resources, Education & Access Management
Gonzaga University offers an organization called Disability Resources, Education and Access Management (DREAM). They are dedicated to facilitating and co-creating a welcoming and equal opportunity environment for persons with disabilities. It determines appropriate accommodations for enrollment, classroom accommodations, alternative media, adaptive technology, alternative testing, and student life.University Ministry
University Ministry's mission is to support the faith development of all students, regardless of religious affiliation and tradition. In particular, they provide resources for spiritual growth and fellowship through retreats, service projects, liturgies, music ministry, Christian Life Communities (CLCs), Theology on Tap, spiritual direction and residence hall programs. These activities offer students a more mature understanding of Gonzaga's Jesuit and Catholic identity as well as a deeper respect for other religious traditions.Gonzaga Student Body Association (GSBA)
Gonzaga Student Body Association, is in charge of the clubs and activities on campus. Elections for offices such as President, Vice President, and Senator take place annually during the fall. The elected officers meet weekly and create legislation to better serve the Gonzaga community. This group of students vote and decide on new club proposals and act as visible representatives of their class. GAB (the Gonzaga Activities Board) is a branch of GSBA that organizes special events outside of the classroom and their mission is to help support the Jesuit philosophy of developing the total self. They coordinate activities such as lectures, weekly music events, and Welcome Week. This October 2010, GAB is bringing R&B artist Jay Sean to perform at Gonzaga.Knights and Setons
The Knights and Setons are Gonzaga’s sophomore service clubs that are made up of 60 sophomores (30 men make up the Knights, and 30 women make up the Setons). Every year, the Knights and Setons raise money for a charity of their choice, their most successful fund raiser being the charity ball held every fall. They do charity work all over the university and are involved in events such as New Student Orientation and Graduation.The Gonzaga Bulletin
The Gonzaga Bulletin is the official, weekly student newspaper of Gonzaga University. The newspaper is staffed largely by students of the journalism and broadcasting department of the university's communication arts department and managed by a faculty adviser and an advisory board which reports to the university president.During the 1990s, the paper was recognized for its independence and excellence by the Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
, winning Best Paper in the Inland Northwest Awards twice.
The Gonzaga Bulletin is designed on the 4th floor of Gonzaga's College Hall. It is printed off-site in Spokane and transported to campus for distribution.
Spires
Spires is Gonzaga's official yearbook. It details the academic year through pictures and articles. The yearbook is distributed at the beginning of each year and is free to all students. To ensure you are featured in the yearbook, get you picture taken during opening weekend or Fall Family weekend.Charter
Charter is Gonzaga's journal of scholarship and opinion. Each semester, a theme is chosen (i.e. : globalization) and students, staff, and faculty submit non-fiction regarding the theme.Reflection
Reflection has been published since 1960 in various forms. From its inception, Reflection has been a medium of expression and creativity for Gonzaga students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Poetry and fiction, along with other types of literature have always been the main stay of the journal. Art was not initially included in the journal, first appearing around 1967. Currently, Reflection publishes poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction, paintings, prints, drawings, digital artwork, photographs, and ceramics in color and grayscale.One World
One World is a social justice themed journal. Students can submit their articles regarding justice issues in the local, national, or world community.Culture Shock
Culture Shock is Gonzaga's newest publication. A collection of essays, poems, and narratives; Culture Shock brings to light the experiences of adjusting (and not adjusting) to the cultural climate of Gonzaga University.Published once a year, Culture Shock is always looking for submissions from students around campus that encompass a diverse mosaic of creative, thought-provoking, and inspiring material.
Notable alumni
- Joe AlbiJoe AlbiJoseph A. “Joe” Albi was an attorney and civic leader in Spokane, Washington.-Early years:Born in Spokane, he was the son of Garibaldi Albi, a railroad contractor, banker, and one of the founders of the Italian colony in the city. Albi was educated in Spokane schools and graduated from Gonzaga...
– attorney and civic leader in Spokane - Sherman AlexieSherman AlexieSherman Joseph Alexie, Jr. is a writer, poet, filmmaker, and occasional comedian. Much of his writing draws on his experiences as a Native American. Two of Alexie's best known works are The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven , a book of short stories and Smoke Signals, a film...
– writer - Barats and BeretaBarats and BeretaBarats and Bereta is a sketch comedy group consisting of Luke Pierre Barats and Joseph Daniel Bereta. Formed in 2003, the duo originally made videos to amuse friends, often combining real and fictional acts. They had met when both were students of Gonzaga University. These videos eventually made it...
– comedy team composed of Luke Barats and Joe Bereta - Jason BayJason BayJason Raymond Bay is a Canadian professional baseball player. An outfielder, he currently plays for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball...
– baseball player, American League All-Star - New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League... - Franklin D. Burgess – All American basketball player. U.S. district judgeUnited States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonThe United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is the Federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties of the state of Washington: Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan,...
; graduate of both the undergraduate college and law school - Tony CanadeoTony CanadeoAnthony Robert "Tony" Canadeo was a professional football player, a halfback and quarterback for the NFL's Green Bay Packers from 1941 to 1944 and 1946 to 1952, having missed the 1945 season while serving in the United States Army during World War II.Born and raised in Chicago, Tony Canadeo...
– football player, Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... - The Chad Mitchell TrioChad Mitchell TrioThe Chad Mitchell Trio were a North American vocal group who became known during the 1960s. They performed folk songs, some of which were traditionally passed down and some of their own compositions. Unlike many fellow folk music groups, none of the trio played instruments...
– folk group famous in the 1960s, met at Gonzaga - Brian ChingBrian ChingBrian Ching is an American professional soccer forward currently playing for the Montreal Impact of Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
– soccer player, Houston DynamoHouston DynamoThe Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic... - Bing CrosbyBing CrosbyHarry Lillis "Bing" Crosby was an American singer and actor. Crosby's trademark bass-baritone voice made him one of the best-selling recording artists of the 20th century, with over half a billion records in circulation....
– singer, actor - Dan CumminsDan CumminsDan Cummins is a professional stand-up comedian. His first comedy album, Revenge is Near, distributed by Warner Brothers, was ranked as one of the top 10 comedy CDs of 2009 by Punchline Magazine...
– Stand-up comic - Tom FoleyTom FoleyThomas Stephen Foley was the 57th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1989 to 1995. He represented Washington's 5th congressional district for 30 years as a Democratic member from 1965 to 1995....
– former Speaker of the United States House of RepresentativesSpeaker of the United States House of RepresentativesThe Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, or Speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives... - Richie FrahmRichie FrahmRichie Frahm is an American professional basketball player.After he went undrafted following a college career at Gonzaga University and brief overseas stints, among others in the Philippine Basketball Association, and in Turkey, the 6'5" shooting guard signed with the Seattle SuperSonics in 2003,...
– basketball player, Seattle SuperSonicsSeattle SuperSonicsThe Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...
and Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail BlazersThe Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the... - Christine GregoireChristine GregoireChristine O'Grady "Chris" Gregoire is the 22nd and current Governor of the state of Washington, and a member of the Democratic Party. Gregoire defeated Republican candidate Dino Rossi in 2004, and again in 2008. She is the second female governor of Washington...
– Washington governor and the state's first female state attorney general - Max KrauseMax KrauseMax Joseph Krause was an American football running back in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins.-High school career:...
– football player, New York GiantsNew York GiantsThe New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... - Chad LittleChad LittleChad Little is a former NASCAR driver. He holds a degree in marketing from Washington State University, and a law degree from Gonzaga University...
– NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver - Frank McCoolFrank McCoolFrancis McCool was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League. He was born in Calgary, Alberta.-Playing career:...
– hockey player, NHLNational Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
Rookie of the YearCalder Memorial TrophyThe Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League." The Rookie of the Year trophy has been awarded 79 times since its creation for the 1936–37 NHL season... - Adam MorrisonAdam MorrisonAdam John Morrison is an American basketball player who is currently free agent after being released from KK Crvena zvezda....
– basketball player, Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles LakersThe Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, Washington WizardsWashington WizardsThe Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:... - John NavoneJohn NavoneJohn J. Navone S.J. is a Jesuit priest, theologian, philosopher, educator, author, raconteur, and Professor Emeritus of Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy...
– Noted Jesuit author and theologian - Carl PohladCarl PohladCarl R. Pohlad was a successful financier and the owner of the Minnesota Twins baseball franchise from 1984 until his death in 2009.-Early life:...
- Owner of the Minnesota Twins - Gary PolonskyGary PolonskyGary Norman Polonsky was the president of University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Durham College. He is now President Emeritus of UOIT....
– founding President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Ontario Institute of TechnologyThe University of Ontario Institute of Technology is located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The university shares its campus with Durham College. The university was founded in 2002 and accepted its first students in 2003, making it one of Canada's newest universities... - Robert Spitzer, SJ – Jesuit priest, philosopher, educator and author
- John StocktonJohn StocktonJohn Houston Stockton is a retired American professional basketball player who spent his entire career as a point guard for the Utah Jazz of the NBA from 1984 to 2003. Stockton is regarded as one of the best point guards of all time, holding the NBA records for most career assists and steals by...
– Hall of Fame basketball player, Utah JazzUtah JazzThe Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... - Ronny TuriafRonny TuriafRonny Turiaf is a French professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the NBA. Turiaf has been a member of the French national basketball team....
– basketball player, New York KnicksNew York KnicksThe New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... - Courtney VanderslootCourtney VanderslootCourtney Vandersloot is an American basketball player, currently a point guard with the Chicago Sky in the WNBA and Beşiktaş in the Turkish Women's Basketball League...
– Basketball player with the WNBAWomen's National Basketball AssociationThe Women's National Basketball Association is a women's professional basketball league in the United States. It currently is composed of twelve teams. The league was founded on April 24, 1996 as the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association...
's Chicago SkyChicago SkyThe Chicago Sky is a professional basketball team based in Rosemont, Illinois, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2006 WNBA season began. The team is owned by Michael J. Alter and Margaret Stender...
; first Division I player (male or female) with 2,000 points and 1,000 assists in a career - Kevin WatersKevin WatersJ. Kevin Waters S.J. is a Jesuit priest, composer, educator, and retired Academic Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.- Early life :...
– Jesuit priest, composer, educator - Ben YsursaBen YsursaBen T. Ysursa, born October 15, 1949, in Boise, Idaho, is the Secretary of State of Idaho, United States. He was elected on the Republican Party ticket.-Family:...
– Idaho, Secretary of State