Gonzaga's M.A. in Organizational Leadership

This Friday, August 16th is the on-campus Graduate Student Orientation! Our Student Services team put together an eventful afternoon and evening for you. Check out the full details below and check your ZagMail for a printable schedule with locations.

12:00 - 12:45 pm: Optional Campus Tour
12:30 - 1:00 pm Check-in
1:00 - 1: 15 pm Welcome from our Interim Provost, Dr. Mia Bertangnolli
1:15 - 1:30 pm Reflection

SUCCESS STRATEGIES WORKSHOPS
1:30 - 2:10 pm Foley Library Presentation
2:20 - 3: 00 pm Office of Career and Professional Development
3:10 - 3:50 pm “How to Approach Difficult Topics with Curiosity, Candor and Compassion”
4:00 - 4:40 pm “Take Care of Your Holistic Wellbeing”

Q&A SESSIONS (OPTIONAL)
2:00 - 4:30 pm Graduate Student Services and Student Financial Services

EVENING EVENTS
4:45 - 6:00 pm Community Dinner at the COG
6:30 pm Zags Night at the Spokane Indians (tickets still available through your ZagMail)

Students recently completed their Mt. Adams climb for the Leadership & Hardiness course and one of our alumni mentors, Amanda Little, created this video sharing a glimpse into the climb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe8HA0gPEY4

Reflecting on the 2024 climb, Dr. Adrian Popa shared this:

"Humanity is alive & well! Our Zags just returned from a backcountry experience where they applied hardiness principles and strategic resilience to work as teams in climbing Mt. Adams. Like frontcountry organizations, backcountry teams require self-sufficiency with utter dependence on others for goal achievement, human performance & a meaningful experience of mission and goals set by the team. Our students experienced Viktor Frankl’s existential paradox of “what I want versus what is being asked of me” in goal setting, process, decision-making, shared leadership, & teamwork - all within a highly uncertain, complex, and ambiguous backcountry context where adaptive leadership rules over rigid thinking.

Our leadership students learned to operationalize & execute resilience in their teams by (1) engaging in purposeful work aligned with a purpose greater than themselves, (2) loving & caring for others which often manifested itself in the service of others, and (3) finding courage in the face of adversity & challenge. In examining the “intensification of the inner life” our students discovered that the transcendental power of love for others transcends far beyond individual pursuits of physical and metaphorical summits. Our backcountry “trail slogan” was to simply BE – LOVE – DO!

Sincere gratitude to Gonzaga University School of Leadership Studies alumni mentors who return yearly to volunteer in service to others and make this course a reality for leadership students. Your presence, love, and service to others is an animation of the transformational power of Jesuit education at Gonzaga University."

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Gonzaga University Career and Professional Development is hiring an in-person grad assistant for their "Lead Career Coaching Assistant" role. This will be an on-campus position working in the Career and Professional Development offices in Crosby Center. If you are interested, check your Zagmail for the link to learn more and apply by Monday, August 12.August 12.

Thank you, Ft. Leavenworth for allowing us to be part of the Career & Education fair! It was truly an honor to meet everyone.

Save the date! September 5th is our third annual Gonzaga University Graduate Programs Fall Open House 🎉

Come meet and mingle with the faculty and staff of our numerous graduate programs, as well as learn about the resources offered to our graduate students. We'll have hors d'oeuvres and campus tours will be available throughout the event. RSVP to let us know you are coming: https://bit.ly/4caLcqj

Today is the feast day of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus who passed away on this day in the year 1556. To help celebrate, Dr. Dũng Q. Trần shared with us the latest issue of "Conversations," which is published by the National Seminar on Jesuit Higher Education, and is jointly sponsored by the Boards of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. Since 2020, Dr. Dũng Q. Trần has served as associate and web editor of "Conversations" and as a member of the Seminar. Download a PDF of the new issue here: https://conversationsmagazine.org/faith-justice-reconciliation-fall-2024-number-63-28209e903a21

✅ Transcripts
✅ Statement of Purpose
✅ Letter of Recommendation
✅ Resume
⬜ Submit Application

Have you completed your application to start the online Master's in Organizational Leadership on August 27th? The deadline to submit your application is this Thursday, August 1st: https://apply-grad.gonzaga.edu/apply/

Campus visit AND a baseball game? If you are joining us on-campus on August 16th for the All Graduate Program Orientation, we have free tickets available for the local Spokane Indians Baseball game that night. After enjoying dinner on-campus you can meet us at the baseball field for Gonzaga and fireworks night. Claim your ticket through the link in your email (sent this week!).

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Degree Spotlight: Online Master's in Organizational Leadership

Our fully online ORGL program helps you gain the tools to motivate teams, think strategically and lead change. With classes in Team building, Conflict Resolution, and Organizational Change, you will transform how you lead and prepare to make an impact on your organization at any level. The ORGL program also offers on-campus immersions and study-abroad courses to help you continue to expand your skillset in-person. Learn more through the link in our bio and apply by August 1st to start classes August 27th.

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Get a sneak peek into the program by joining our virtual info session Friday, July 26 from 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM. This innovative certificate is ideal for anyone who wants to understand the implications of AI adoption on organizations. Dean Jeff Borden will be on hand to discuss the practical application of AI and ethical impact. Learn more:

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Were you admitted into the ORGL program this year? Check your email for your official invite to the All Graduate Student Orientation!

We are thrilled to offer two options for you to connect with other grad students while learning about resources and strategies that will aid in your success.

📍 On-Campus Session:
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 16
⏰ Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
🍽️ Bonus: Dinner from 4:45pm - 6:00pm (PST) if you can stay!

💻 Online Session:
🗓️ Date: Friday, August 23
⏰ Time: 8:45am - 12:00pm (PST)

Remember to use the links in the email to RSVP for the session that suits you best. We can't wait to see you!

Happy 4th of July! We hope everyone has a fun and safe day.

Among Gonzaga’s graduate leadership programs, there is a sector consistently represented among students: the military. Veteran Nick Brock (’25) shares his experience in the Gonzaga's M.A. in Organizational Leadership program. Read about Gonzaga's : https://bit.ly/3VlLtBy

Today is Juneteenth, a celebration of Black history, culture, arts, activism and empowerment. Today we acknowledge June 19, 1865 as the day when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Galveston, Texas, two years after President Lincoln issued the order which declared that "all persons held as slaves" were free.

This holiday reminds us that emancipation was just a start and the journey continues to this day. Juneteenth provides a moment for reflection and commitment to learning about the achievements of Black Americans. In solidarity, we pursue a world where everyone can thrive and flourish.

Snapshots from Florence for the Renaissance Rhetoric & Contemporary Leadership Class.

While gaining an understanding of the humanistic movement of the Italian Renaissance and the role it continues to play in contemporary society, students had the opportunity to take a cooking class, visit to the Corsini Winery (in the Tuscan hills) and hike up to Piazzale Michelangelo during their time in Italy. 🇮🇹

What is your favorite place to study? Tell us or share a photo below! 📖☕️

ORGL 605 students are on campus for their immersion. They're learning creative ways to lead. They also had a little visit from a new friend (see the deer) and great weather. Welcome everyone we are so happy you are here.

As we gather with loved ones today, we are called to remember the selfless acts of our departed heroes. We honor their legacy with heartfelt thanks and reverent remembrance. 🇺🇸

We want to celebrate one of our incredible students, Nicole Gunning.

Nicole is a Master’s in Organizational Leadership student who has maintained a 4.0 while working for STCU and raising her two daughters with her husband Dustin Butler.

Nicole is nearly finished with her degree but needed a break recently due to a personal battle. We wanted to honor Nicole’s commitment to life-long learning and recently Dean Jeff Borden presented Nicole’s husband with an honorary diploma in front of College Hall.

We at Gonzaga strongly believe in the spirit of Cura Personalis and a greater transcendent purpose. Anyone who has had the opportunity to learn with Nicole knows about her love for learning and advocacy for education in our communities. If you have any words of encouragement for Nicole and her family, please comment below and we will make sure she sees them.

Congratulations to Dr. Dũng Q. Trần for being promoted to associate professor and granted tenure!

Happy first day of Summer session! Who is joining us on campus for an immersion this session?

Our team is excited to be at Fairchild Air Force Base today talking about our graduate programs.

Congratulations to MA in Organizational Leadership alumna, Whitney Franklin for receiving the President's Award of Distinction at Saturday's commencement ceremony. 🎉

Congratulations ORGL Class of 2024!

Do you have family and friends who are unable to be here in person? They don't have to miss out on the celebration! Join us through the livestream at 12 pm PST:

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