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An American former professional basketball player,  regarded as one of the greatest point guards, players, and passers of all time, he spent his entire NBA career with the Utah Jazz.

Who is John Stockton?

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A 16th century Italian Jesuit and son of a noble Renaissance family. He died at 23 while in his studies, assisting the sick during a plague in Rome. He is the patron saint of youth

Who was St. Aloysius Gonzaga?

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Established in this year by Father Joseph Cataldo, Gonzaga University has a rich history rooted in its Jesuit heritage.

What is 1887?

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Thayne has been proud to serve as Gonzaga’s 26th President since this year 

What is 2009?

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Originally constructed in 1961, it has been expanded and renovated to house research and teaching labs, classrooms, and offices for Gonzaga’s biology and chemistry programs.

What is Hughes Hall?

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He played at Gonzaga for one year before he was selected by the Magic with the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

Who is Jalen Suggs?

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Created by Debbie Copenhaver and unveiled June 30, 1990. It resides near the Herak Building on the Gonzaga University campus.

What is the statue of Arthur Dussault?

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Gonzaga University's beloved mascot is this, a symbol of strength, determination, and loyalty. The mascot represents the university's spirit and resilience, embodying the values of the Gonzaga community.

What is a bulldog?

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While a student at Gonzaga, Thayne was an RA at this dorm on campus

What is Saint Catherine and Saint Monica (CM)? 

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Opened in fall of 2021, this 82,000-square-foot facility takes STEM education to a new level of engagement and real-world preparation. From climate change and public health research to biochemistry, psych and electronics labs, this Jesuit-inspired space creates opportunity for engineering and applied and natural sciences to live and grow together.

What is the Bollier Center/Building?

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He grew up in Edmonds, Washington and attended King's High School and  committed to play college basketball at Gonzaga over Notre Dameafter his junior season. On July 29, 2021, he was drafted with the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

Who is Corey Kispert?

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Depicted rising out of the ground in an image of Resurrection, this statue has been interpreted many ways including the hand symbolizing Jesus reaching out to help his followers.

What is The Hand of Christ?

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The Latin motto of Gonzaga University, "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam," translates to this phrase

What is "For the Greater Glory of God”?

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Thayne was born in this California City

What is Los Angeles?

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Constructed in 1987, this building doubled its space in 2004 with the addition of the Hogan and Pohlad wings, Wolff Auditorium, and a coffee shop.

What is the Jepson Center?

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Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, entering his junior season, he had about 30 scholarship offers from college basketball programs. He was selected as  the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, making him the highest-selected draft pick ever taken out of Gonzaga. 

Who is Chet Holmgren?

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This statue stands in front of the Crosby Student Center as a memorial to Gonzaga’s most renowned Alumnus. He was a talented personality, world-wide entertainer and humanitarian.

Who was Bing Crosby?

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Situated near this river, the University's campus provides stunning vistas that inspire tranquility and appreciation for the natural surroundings.

What is the Spokane River?

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Thayne was admitted to study for the Master of Science degree in experimental psychology at this esteemed British University in 1989

What is Oxford?

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Religious Studies and English faculty offices are located here.

What is Robinson House?

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A three-time consensus All-American selection, including first-team honors as a senior in 2023, he went undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft and last played for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G-League.

Who is Drew Timme?

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This statue depicts the founder of the society of Jesus and is often referred to as the Jesuits. It stands in front College Hall, the original site of Gonzaga University.

Who was St. Ignatius?

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This Gonzaga Building was named after an entrepreneur, leader, and philanthropist who was pardoned for money laundering by Bill Clinton in 2001 (he also tried to bribe the secretary of the interior... oops)

Who is John J Hemmingson?

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Thayne joined the staff of Gonzaga University in 1990 and initially worked as a student affairs employee in the residence life department while teaching undergraduate courses in this subject

What is Psychology?

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This dining hall features a fast-casual menu to order from. Just like The COG, meal swipes can be used at this location.

What is Cataldo?

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