From the President's Desk |
From the President's Desk |
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Thankful for the Many Opportunities to Lead Together |
Thankful for the Many Opportunities to Lead Together |
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Dear Gonzaga Community, Happy Thanksgiving I want to wish all of our Gonzaga community a healthy and happy Thanksgiving holiday. Whether you’re traveling or staying in Spokane, please be safe during your journey and your time with your loved ones. I hope you enjoy the break and take the opportunity to reflect on the many things you are grateful for. I am particularly grateful for our community, one that steps up together at times of challenge, and gathers around to support each other when things get difficult for any one of us. And this community extends beyond our campus. There isn’t a single day that goes by that I do not hear from friends of Gonzaga, alumni, and neighbors about the impact the University makes, and how our students are involved in service and many other important initiatives across town. We just celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Center of Community Engagement, a faithful witness of the many ways we lead together inside and outside our University. |
Dear Gonzaga Community, Happy Thanksgiving I want to wish all of our Gonzaga community a healthy and happy Thanksgiving holiday. Whether you’re traveling or staying in Spokane, please be safe during your journey and your time with your loved ones. I hope you enjoy the break and take the opportunity to reflect on the many things you are grateful for. I am particularly grateful for our community, one that steps up together at times of challenge, and gathers around to support each other when things get difficult for any one of us. And this community extends beyond our campus. There isn’t a single day that goes by that I do not hear from friends of Gonzaga, alumni, and neighbors about the impact the University makes, and how our students are involved in service and many other important initiatives across town. We just celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Center of Community Engagement, a faithful witness of the many ways we lead together inside and outside our University. |
Journal of Business on "What Makes a Great Leader" |
Journal of Business on "What Makes a Great Leader" |
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I was happy to join Editor Erica Bullock to discuss women in leadership for the Journal of Business's "Elevating the Conversation" podcast. |
I was happy to join Editor Erica Bullock to discuss women in leadership for the Journal of Business's "Elevating the Conversation" podcast. |
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I always welcome the chance to reflect on what makes a great leader, and I’m so thankful that at Gonzaga we focus, as our Mission states, on educating students for lives of leadership and service to the common good. When I sat down with the Spokane Journal of Business to record an episode of their podcast “Elevating the Conversation” on the subject of “Women in Leadership,” I had a great chat with Erica Bullock. The night before we talked, Erica learned she’d been promoted to become editor of the Journal, and our conversation was her first time hosting the paper’s podcast. We talked about the importance of mentorship, the increasing impact of women in higher education, ongoing inequalities, and the many ways Gonzaga educates leaders – through scholarly pursuits, experiential learning opportunities, and having an entire school at the University dedicated to Leadership Studies. |
I always welcome the chance to reflect on what makes a great leader, and I’m so thankful that at Gonzaga we focus, as our Mission states, on educating students for lives of leadership and service to the common good. When I sat down with the Spokane Journal of Business to record an episode of their podcast “Elevating the Conversation” on the subject of “Women in Leadership,” I had a great chat with Erica Bullock. The night before we talked, Erica learned she’d been promoted to become editor of the Journal, and our conversation was her first time hosting the paper’s podcast. We talked about the importance of mentorship, the increasing impact of women in higher education, ongoing inequalities, and the many ways Gonzaga educates leaders – through scholarly pursuits, experiential learning opportunities, and having an entire school at the University dedicated to Leadership Studies. |
Inside Stories of Leadership: Educational Attainment |
Inside Stories of Leadership: Educational Attainment |
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It was an honor to join the Women Lead Fall Luncheon and meet so many members of the Spokane community working to support each other. |
It was an honor to join the Women Lead Fall Luncheon and meet so many members of the Spokane community working to support each other. |
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I was warmly welcomed by the School of Leadership Studies’ Women Lead Fall Luncheon. This luncheon was the 10th held by the Women Lead program, and brought together 260 working professionals and students from the Spokane community to meet, network and address the universal themes and challenges faced by everyone from CEOs and C-Suite executives to mid-career professionals and those just starting out in their careers. I felt so fortunate to meet and talk with such an impressive group, and share a little bit of my journey. I reflected on how fast and far we have travelled since the mid-1800s, when women began to be admitted to college and awarded degrees that enabled them to dedicate themselves to a life of service, first in healthcare and education, and then across almost any major. A UNESCO report shows that today, 52% of students graduating from higher education institutions worldwide are women, leading to more professional opportunities across many sectors. |
I was warmly welcomed by the School of Leadership Studies’ Women Lead Fall Luncheon. This luncheon was the 10th held by the Women Lead program, and brought together 260 working professionals and students from the Spokane community to meet, network and address the universal themes and challenges faced by everyone from CEOs and C-Suite executives to mid-career professionals and those just starting out in their careers. I felt so fortunate to meet and talk with such an impressive group, and share a little bit of my journey. I reflected on how fast and far we have travelled since the mid-1800s, when women began to be admitted to college and awarded degrees that enabled them to dedicate themselves to a life of service, first in healthcare and education, and then across almost any major. A UNESCO report shows that today, 52% of students graduating from higher education institutions worldwide are women, leading to more professional opportunities across many sectors. |
On The Road Stories: Our Global Outreach |
On The Road Stories: Our Global Outreach |
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It was wonderful to spend time with the owners of the GU “pensioni” who strive to provide a warm, home-like environment for our students studying in Florence. |
It was wonderful to spend time with the owners of the GU “pensioni” who strive to provide a warm, home-like environment for our students studying in Florence. |
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I was thrilled to make my first visit as president to our Gonzaga in Florence (GIF) campus and meet students, faculty, staff, and even the owners of the very famous “pensioni” where our students live in a true family-style experience. In such an incredible setting, overlooking a park where Michelangelo found inspiration, I reflected on how many GIF alumni I have met so far. So many Zags have enjoyed transformative experiences in Florence as part of their education, and the Mozilo Center is a true treasure. I’m so grateful to the forward-thinking Zags who established Gonzaga in Florence more than 60 years ago, and all those who support its ongoing work. I very much look forward to visiting again and to thinking about how we can continue to increase our presence in the beautiful city on the Arno River. While in Italy, I also joined an incredible group from the International Federation of Catholic Universities for meetings that included a discussion with the IFCU’s Women Leadership Program to reflect on what it takes to move Catholic higher education forward. It’s so heartening to find mission-centered collaborators from around the world striving, like we are at Gonzaga, to prepare for a future filled with purpose. Our IFCU group even got a short but meaningful welcome from Pope Leo XIV! It was an incredible blessing.
I’m so thankful to be part of this incredible University and for the many opportunities that it has afforded me to lead forward with you by opening new doors, empowering potential and leading with hope. From my family and I to you and yours: Happy Thanksgiving. And Go Zags! |
I was thrilled to make my first visit as president to our Gonzaga in Florence (GIF) campus and meet students, faculty, staff, and even the owners of the very famous “pensioni” where our students live in a true family-style experience. In such an incredible setting, overlooking a park where Michelangelo found inspiration, I reflected on how many GIF alumni I have met so far. So many Zags have enjoyed transformative experiences in Florence as part of their education, and the Mozilo Center is a true treasure. I’m so grateful to the forward-thinking Zags who established Gonzaga in Florence more than 60 years ago, and all those who support its ongoing work. I very much look forward to visiting again and to thinking about how we can continue to increase our presence in the beautiful city on the Arno River. While in Italy, I also joined an incredible group from the International Federation of Catholic Universities for meetings that included a discussion with the IFCU’s Women Leadership Program to reflect on what it takes to move Catholic higher education forward. It’s so heartening to find mission-centered collaborators from around the world striving, like we are at Gonzaga, to prepare for a future filled with purpose. Our IFCU group even got a short but meaningful welcome from Pope Leo XIV! It was an incredible blessing.
I’m so thankful to be part of this incredible University and for the many opportunities that it has afforded me to lead forward with you by opening new doors, empowering potential and leading with hope. From my family and I to you and yours: Happy Thanksgiving. And Go Zags! |
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In faith and partnership, |
In faith and partnership, |
Katia Passerini, Ph.D.
President, Gonzaga University |
Katia Passerini, Ph.D.
President, Gonzaga University |
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I want to highlight some of the excellent work being done by the Gonzaga community that shows what a special place this is, and exemplifies our work and our Mission: |
I want to highlight some of the excellent work being done by the Gonzaga community that shows what a special place this is, and exemplifies our work and our Mission: |
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| Our Center for Community Engagement recently marked 30 years of serving the Spokane community through programs such as Campus Kids and Opportunity Northeast, an incredible milestone. Congratulations!
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Our Center for Community Engagement recently marked 30 years of serving the Spokane community through programs such as Campus Kids and Opportunity Northeast, an incredible milestone. Congratulations!
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| Associate Provost for Global Engagement Christina Isabelli was named a presidential fellow by the Association of International Education Administrators. It’s a recognition of Tina’s hard work on behalf of our international students and faculty, and an incredible opportunity for learning and collaboration. Read more » |
Associate Provost for Global Engagement Christina Isabelli was named a presidential fellow by the Association of International Education Administrators. It’s a recognition of Tina’s hard work on behalf of our international students and faculty, and an incredible opportunity for learning and collaboration. Read more » |
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| Gonzaga was named a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence and Distinction award for our outstanding commitment to academic excellence and belonging. Kudos to our Office of Inclusive Excellence and all who make Gonzaga a welcoming community.
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Gonzaga was named a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence and Distinction award for our outstanding commitment to academic excellence and belonging. Kudos to our Office of Inclusive Excellence and all who make Gonzaga a welcoming community.
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| Please join our Gonzaga choirs for one of their three Candlelight Christmas concerts Dec. 6-7 in our beautiful Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Find tickets » |
Please join our Gonzaga choirs for one of their three Candlelight Christmas concerts Dec. 6-7 in our beautiful Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Find tickets » |
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Keep up with President Passerini on her social media accounts. |
Keep up with President Passerini on her social media accounts. |
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