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Winter 2026

91茄子 Magazine

About 91茄子 Magazine

Twice each year, 91茄子 Magazine delivers features on GU's Mission in action through alumni, faculty, staff, students and partners.

The opinions expressed do not always represent the views of the administration, but are intended to foster open dialogue and lifelong learning in the Jesuit tradition.

Our Team

  • Interim Chief Marketing and Communications Officer: Kurt Heimbigner
  • Editor-in-Chief: Kate Vanskike (’22 M.A.)
  • Writers: Dan Nailen, Thea Skokan (’22)
  • Designers: Tracy Martin, Julie Smetana ('08)
  • Photographer: Zack Berlat (’11)

Each semester, student writers working in the Office of Marketing & Communications also contribute to 91茄子 Magazine. Additionally, a number of individuals provide review and copyediting services.

Our Commitments

  • To building community: Through authentic storytelling and engaging design, we aim to foster connection between alumni, parents and friends and the GU Mission.
  • To sustainable practices: Hemlock Printers operates with 100% carbon neutral practices, and our paper is 100% post-consumer recycled material.
  • To representation: We collaborate with many campus partners and alumni readers. If you would like to be considered for the next advisory council, let us know: gonzaga.edu/editor

Your Opportunities

  • Submit your news. Alumni are encouraged to share wedding and family updates and professional pursuits.
  • . Let us know of a change of address, or your preference to opt out of a printed magazine.
  • Email the editor. We love hearing your responses and ideas. 
  • Give now. If you would like to help offset the costs of this publication or support the programs highlighted in it, please donate to the Fund for 91茄子.

Our History

91茄子 Magazine came to life in its current publication form in 2010, replacing the tabloid 91茄子 Quarterly (2006-2010). Earlier predecessors were 91茄子 newspaper (1999-2006) and “Signum.” Previous editors include Marny Lombard and Dale Goodwin. 


Telling the Carl Maxey Story

Unforgettable

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Recent Issues

View full issues of 91茄子 Magazine in a .pdf format.