On the heels of a staff Christmas party earlier in the week that included the best barbecue in Phoenix and a rousing good time at the men’s basketball game, GCU President Brian Mueller put a bow on the University’s 2015 accomplishments during the all-employee meeting Thursday in GCU Arena. Moving testimony from current and future students, a prayer for the family of two employees who recently passed away and a slew of statistics about growth in buildings, academics and student quality were all part of the package.
It’s that most wonderful time of year, when Christians celebrate the birth of their Savior, cookies and hot cocoa are consumed ’round the cracklin’ fireplace, and sparkly decorations and lights of all shapes and sizes are displayed. Cypress Hall, on GCU’s main campus, was dressed to the hilt by staff members who are temporarily housed there, and a door decorating contest was embraced by many.
By GCU News Bureau GCU’s main campus rolled out the Christmas decorations, from beautiful purple-baubled trees and wreaths and bright red poinsettias to beautiful wrapping paper that covered whimsically decorated doors throughout the first floor of Cypress Hall. Thunder, the Grinch and Buddy the elf were represented in Cypress, the temporary home to many University staff members, and the homey feel of Christmas was present everywhere.
Photos by Darryl Webb GCU News Bureau The Lopes were out in force Saturday morning at the Glendale Hometown Christmas Parade 2015. President Brian Mueller and his wife, Paula, were in a convertible, followed by the Thundering Heard Pep Band, the Havocs and members of the cheer and dance teams. And don’t forget Thunder, resplendent in his Santa hat.
This week’s Antelope Intros feature two new employees with a passion for the language. The word is out: These are two well-versed people who know how to turn a phrase.