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The John J. Hemmingson Center: What’s Inside?

By: Liz Higgins

You might have seen the Hemmingson Center when you dropped your student off at GEL weekend, on a campus tour or maybe you heard about it from a family friend.

The Center was built with students in mind, and it brings to life Gonzaga’s rich history, educational experiences and serves as a gathering place for students, staff, faculty and the greater Spokane community.

At its core, the Hemmingson Center is an imaginative place reflecting our vision of what it means to support students who attend a premier Jesuit university. Its intentional design showcases the Gonzaga experience with exciting, innovative opportunities to live in community, and meet, learn, discover, and grow in every aspect of life: mind, body and spirit.

So what can your student actually do and experience here? Simple answer: a lot.

The Hemmingson Center is a place built to…

  • NOURISH – Choose from two floors of diverse community dining options made up of six restaurant-style platforms, many inspired by regions around the world. Eat in with friends or grab a coffee or snack on the go.
    • The COG – community dining
    • the BULLDOG – full-service restaurant
    • The Marketplace – fresh and local convenient store
    • Starbucks
    • Einstein’s Bros. Bagels
  • CONNECT – Meet and relax at one of the many indoor gathering spaces. Get involved in the Zag campus community.
    • Hearth Lounge has an inviting atmosphere with a fireplace, rocking chairs and comfortable seating – perfect for meeting a friend or studying.
    • ZagWall – interactive touch screen where thoughts can be shared
    • Welcome Wall – learn about Gonzaga’s rich history through digital story telling
    • Lincoln LGBT Resource Center
    • Transfer, Veteran, and Returning Adult Services
    • Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL)
  • CREATE – Learn in an inspiring, interconnected environment. Get absorbed in school work, collaborate with others and exchange ideas.
    • Reserve a room for group projects or private studying
    • Plenty of open seating, oversized couches and chairs and quiet corners for studying throughout the building
  • GROW – Enrich your life with opportunities for service, travel and discovery on campus. The Center is the home to several university departments including:
    • Center for Community Action and Service Learning (CCASL)
    • Center for Global Engagement(CGE)/Study Abroad/International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
    • Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC)
    • Payne Center for Leadership Development
    • Rooftop Garden & Apiaries – learn about hydroponic farming and bee keeping
  • PLAY – Explore the region’s great outdoors, experience the latest technology and get involved in events and activities.
    • Gonzaga Outdoors – Get active with inexpensive gear rentals, outdoor adventures and educational clinics. Bike and ski repairs too!
    • Next Gen Tech Bar – interact with new technology: virtual reality, 3D printing, 360 cameras and so much more!
    • Coffeehouse – music and entertainment with an intimate coffee shop vibe
    • SpikeNites – Friday and Saturday night entertainment: games, activities and first run movies in the auditorium
    • Xbox rental – it’s free! Just ask at the Welcome Desk
    • Game Room – equipped with TVs, oversized couches and a pool table (board games available at the Welcome Desk)
    • Holiday events – special celebrations around holidays: Veterans Day, Halloween, Christmas, to name a few
  • REFLECT – Deepen faith, quiet your mind and take time out of your busy schedule to relax.
    • A quiet reflection room with a calming water feature and sky light is located on the third floor.
    • Visit University Ministry (UMIN) to learn about retreats, programs, activities and events to deepen faith.

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