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

July 12 2017

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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.

FOOD & DRINK

The COG – two floors of resident dining options made up of six restaurant-style platforms
The BULLDOG – full-service restaurant
The Marketplace – fresh and local convenient store
Starbucks – coffee and baked goods
Einstein’s Bros. Bagels – bagels and coffee

MEET, STUDY & RELAX

Study & Meeting Spaces – many places to meet a friend, study and collaborate. Reserve a room for private studying or group projects.

The Hemm Den – a student focused lounge with study space, comfortable couches, a lighted stage for Coffeehouse concerts and a cozy fireplace.

Hearth Lounge – cozy lounge with rocking chairs and fireplace.

Reflection Space – a quiet place to reflect, pray and unplug from it all.

Auditorium – featuring first run movies on Friday and Saturday nights and a Sunday matinee

Outdoor Fire Pit – enjoy the warmth of a fire while watching a game on Mulligan Field.

Game Room – equipped with TVs, oversized couches and a pool table (XBOX and board games available at the Welcome Desk).

DEPARTMENTS

Center for Community Action and Service Learning (CCASL) – coordinates service-learning courses, manages community-based volunteer and outreach programs, and provides referrals to external volunteer opportunities.

Center for Global Engagement(CGE)/Study Abroad/International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) – students, alumni, faculty and staff engaging with students and scholars from around the world in intellectually stimulating educational experiences, that build intercultural skills, and foster dialogue, mutual understanding, and peace.

Center for Student Involvement (CSI) – 140+clubs and student governments

Gonzaga Outdoors – get active with inexpensive gear rentals, outdoor adventures and educational clinics. Bike and ski repairs too!

Lincoln LGBTQ+ Resource Center – supporting community, networking, research, and education related to concerns shared by students, staff, and faculty of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.

Payne Center for Leadership Development – Practical leadership skills are developed through specialized workshops, guest speakers, and monthly Student Leadership Summits.

Transfer, Veteran, and Returning Adult Services (TVRAS) – information and resources for transfer, veteran and returning adults

Next Gen Tech Bar – experience leading edge technology such as virtual reality, 3D printing, 360 video and more!

Unity Multicultural Education Center (UMEC) – advocate for underrepresented students and provide experiential learning opportunities for all students in order to create a university community that integrates and values multiple perspectives and cultural narratives.

University Ministry (UMIN) – learn about retreats, programs, activities and events to deepen faith.

Gonzaga University Event Service Team (GUEST) – provides management of the John J. Hemmingson Centerand the central resource for management and information of most events and services at GU.

SERVICES