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I made this video for the CLP seminar to get the new students excited about their new program.
Senior Legacy Project
Senior Legacy Project
Newly admitted CLP students attend a one-day CLP Seminar which functions as their CLP orientation. After working at Gonzaga's Orientation for two summers, I knew this was the legacy project I wanted to work on. Helping students find belonging (and facilitating cheesy icebreakers) is something I have found a deep passion for. The Seminar team and I wanted the day to be energetic and fun, something that the students would get to look back on three years from now and cherish. Because this year's theme for CLP is "Make Waves" we wanted to welcome the class of 2028 "to the shores of CLP". We had students dress up in beachy clothes despite dropping temperatures in Spokane.
Gonzaga-in-Zambezi
Gonzaga-in-Zambezi
I was not planning on studying abroad while at Gonzaga. After some encouragement and reflection, I decided to apply to the Gonzaga-in-Zambezi program for the summer between my sophomore and junior year. I got to spend five weeks in Zambia practicing accompaniment, living in the community of Zambezi, observing and learning from those around me.
After returning from Zambia, I wrote this reflection paper which dicusses what I learned while abroad.
This was a difficult but rewarding experience. Spending five weeks in Zambia made me wrestle with the privilege I carry. As a group, we spent a lot of time reflecting on our experiences and asking hard questions. I am forever grateful for the time I spent in Zambezi and for what I learned from going abroad. I am thankful to walk away with a deeper understanding of what leadership can look like and greater awareness for life beyond the United States.
Intercultural Collaboration Project
Intercultural Collaboration Project
The final project for LDRS 375 Leading Across Cultures was the Intercultural Collaboration Project. In small groups, we got to come up with a project that addresses a social justice topic on campus. My group hosted an event in a residence hall on campus about land acknowledgments and indigenous rights. The event was a "friendsgiving" that featured a short lecture from a Social Justice Peer Educator followed by open discussion.
We had a great turnout of students from the residence hall excited about free food and ready to discuss the topic. Students were actively engaged in the presentation and really dove into the discussion. Organizing the event had some logistic challenges. However, we doubled our attendance goal and had really good feedback from attendees. I am really proud of the space we were able to create that night.
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