Your 2018 – 2019 Parent & Family Core!
Dear Parents and Families,
I am Sara Skornik, the 2018 Logistics Coordinator. On behalf of Family Core, Parent and Family Crew, and Parent and Family Relations, I would like to formally welcome you to Gonzaga University. As you embark on this journey, whether you are a first- generation collegiate family or you are attending your “tenth rodeo” this August, I would like to share a quote that I strive to live by: “where you are right now is exactly where you are meant to be.” While there are many ways to phrase the previous quote, the most important part is the “right now.” To be present in the now is simply the best thing you can do for yourself. The days of running around a high- school athlete or an academic decathlon member, late night dances and pep rallies, and coming home to one another and recapping over a home cooked meal are dwindling. Savor each day and realize, as you come to campus on August 24th, that you have truly done your best. Remember that your unconditional love, nurture, and support have led them to this new moment of discovery. Your student is taking their first step into adulthood. I implore you to put aside your fears and come to Orientation Weekend with an open mind and a willingness to be present.
The student orientation team, also known as Family Core, have worked diligently over the summer to ensure your student’s Orientation Weekend is one that they will remember. From the moment you and your student arrive on campus, it will be evident that Gonzaga carries a passion and desire to learn, an environment which buzzes with various events and connections and a community cultivated with love and authenticity. All of Gonzaga’s student development professionals, faculty and current students are coming together, at the end of this month, to ensure that Orientation Weekend will not only be informative and useful for our parents and families, but also welcoming and reassuring.
Should you have any questions, comments or concerns between now and Orientation, please contact the Parent and Family Relations at 509 – 313 – 5399. Enjoy the remaining weeks of summer and be present! Family Core and I look forward to meeting you on August 24th.
Please remember to register for Parent and Family Orientation HERE!
Best,
Sara Skornik
Meet Family Core:
Sara, the Logistics Coordinator, is a business administration major with concentrations in human resources, marketing, and operations management & supply chain management, and a minor in psychology. Native to Phoenix, Arizona, she thrives best in the sun and looks forward to soaking up some rays on Foley Field during the school year. Her favorite memory at GU is the personal and spiritual growth she experienced while on the Search Retreat hosted by Mission and Ministry.
Sean, the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, is a senior majoring in political science and double minoring in journalism and hogan entrepreneurial leadership. Born in Oakland, California, he now resides in Denver, Colorado. Sean enjoys hiking, biking, music, and loves a good pair of crazy socks. His favorite GU experience would be Zagathon, which is an annual event that raises money for kids in Spokane’s local children’s hospital. Specifically meeting children with life-threatening illnesses and their families and hearing their stories.
Cole, the Special Projects and Student Logistics Coordinator, is a junior accounting major with a concentration in finance. Raised for the majority of his life in Everett, Washington, Cole looks to his mom, dad, and younger brother as his support structure, but refers to Gonzaga as his second home. He is an avid Zags basketball fan, enthusiastic corn hole and ping pong competitor, and artistic home-made sushi creator. His favorite memory to date at Gonzaga is driving 22 hours down to Phoenix, Arizona during his freshman year to see the men’s basketball team compete in the 2017 NCAA Final Four and National Championship.
Grace, the Student Leader Coordinator, is a junior business administration major with a dual concentration in international business and law and public policy, and a minor in international relations. She was born in raised in Mill Valley, California and loves all things outdoors. Her favorite hobby is skiing, but she also loves lacrosse, swimming, hiking, and reading. Her favorite things about Gonzaga are the incredible people she has met here and the incredible school community and spirit. Go Zags!