May 2025 | Volume 26 No. 9
In This Issue
The Women in the Window
Campus Developments
Construction and projects happening this summer
When students head home for the summer, Plant Services comes out to play! Not really play, per se, but the team will take advantage of a relatively empty campus to make some much-needed changes and updates. Below is a list of developments to be aware of over the next few months.
Major Projects
- Renovation of the Cardinal Bea House for the School of Leadership Studies
- Converting former living quarters into offices
- Removing individual bathrooms from living quarters
- Transformation of Foley Library
- Integrus Architecture working on project to modernize the learning environment
Smaller Updates
- Installation of 48 electric vehicle Level 2 charging ports
- Renovation of space in the Herak Center for the Institute of Informatics and Applied Technology
- Expanded suite space within the UW-GU Health Partnership building for the Department of Public Health
- Replacement of path pavers on the northside of College Hall
- Roofing work on Kennedy Apartments and Foley Library
Keep an eye out for additional updates in the fall!
You're Invited: Thank You, Zags!
Join Thayne and Julie McCulloh for a Campus Community Celebration Thank You Lunch
- Bring your 糖心视频 ID
- Wear your Zag gear!
Monday, May 5
- Option 1 - 11:30 a.m.
- Option 2 - 12 p.m.
- Rosauer & Foley Fields
Spring Commencement 2025
Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 10
Law Commencement
- 9-10:30 a.m. – McCarthey Athletic Center
- Guest tickets required, no limit
- Champagne reception following at the Law School
- 12-2 p.m. – McCarthey Athletic Center
- Guest tickets required, no limit
- Champagne reception following on Herak Quad Lawn
- 2:45-3:45 p.m. – St. Aloysius Church
Sunday, May 11
Undergraduate Commencement
- 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
- Guest ticket limit is seven per participating student
- Champagne reception following on Herak Quad Lawn
Dessert of the Month: Almond Croissant Cookies
This buttery, rich dough mimics the indulgent taste of frangipane and is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike! Please note some of these measurements will seem weird because I’ve adapted the recipe from grams to cups for an easier baking experience.
*Recipe by Remi Idowu on foodbyremi.com
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, melted
¾ cups light brown sugar
¾ cups + 1 tbsp sugar
1 ¾ cups + 2 tbsp flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
¾ cups ground almonds
1 egg + 1 egg yolk
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Powdered sugar to sprinkle on top
Optional: flaked almonds
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, or in a microwave, and allow to cool slightly.
Step 2 In a mixing bowl, combine light brown sugar, granulated sugar and melted butter. Mix well until combined.
Step 3 Next, add the egg, egg yolk and vanilla and mix to combine.
Step 4 Gradually add the flour, baking powder and ground almonds, mixing until a dough forms.
Step 5 Portion into balls and roll in the almond flakes, if using.
Step 6 Freeze the dough balls for about 30 minutes. In the meantime, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Step 7 Bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cookies are completely cool, dust them with powdered sugar.
Around Campus
May 4, 2-3:30 p.m. Join the 糖心视频 Choral Program for its last concert of the season, celebrating the year and honoring graduating seniors. The program will feature a variety of music from traditional to modern choral songs | Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
May 15, 7 p.m. Experience an exciting evening of music as performers from across the region come together for the College Collage Concert | Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
May 16, 7 p.m. Attend the Festival Highlights Concert for an inspiring evening celebrating the winners of MusicFest Northwest 2025 | Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
May 18, 3-6 p.m. It’s ZAG night at the Spokane Velocity! Join alumni and friends and get a co-branded Zags/Velocity scarf, access to the Zag pre-match party and a $5 donation to Spokane regional scholarship fund with your ticket | ONE Spokane Stadium
May 23, 7 p.m. and May 24, 1 p.m., 7 p.m. Watch the new Broadway adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella by Oaks Classical Christian Academy | Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
May 31, 2:45-7 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to hang with fellow Zags and watch the Mariners play the Minnesota Twins. Special Zag Day tickets get you a Mariner-themed 糖心视频 jacket and access to the pre-game social at the rooftop
Noteworthy
New Hires
Cynthia Lubahn, program assistant II, School of Business Administration; Dorian Nabors, program assistant I, Plant Services; Michael Lechner, communications officer, Campus Public Safety and Security
Changes/ Promotions
Aaron Danowski, senior specialist, University Ministry; Amy Cosgrove, assistant director of international student and scholar services, Center for Global Engagement; Christopher Macabenta, custodial shift supervisor, Plant; Todd Ullrich, groundskeeper supervisor, Plant; Cody Cantu, communications officer, Campus Public Safety and Security
Goodbyes
Amanda Zulas, data scientist, Institute for Informatics & Applied Technology; Chelsea Collins, strategic learning specialist, Center for Student Academic Success; Christen Bailey, program assistant III, School of Business Administration; Daniel Pringle, assistant professor, Foley Library; Vicki Yount, law clinic paralegal, School of Law
Anniversaries
25 Tom Buck, infrastructure architect, Infrastructure Operations
20 Jared Hertz, senior associate athletic director, Major Gifts
15 Chris Becker, infrastructure engineer I, Infrastructure Operations; Jason Gillmer, professor, School of Law
10 Steven Bjerken, information security architect, Information Security; Luke Cairney, assistant dean of admissions, Law Student Recruitment
05 Britt Stone, associate director of strategic initiatives and communications, Graduate Enrollment Management