Leading with Purpose: Kylie Mizoguchi-Mukai Named Commencement Speaker
English Writing Concentration major Kylie Mizoguchi-Mukai was selected by her peers as the 2025 undergraduate commencement student speaker. In addition to her English major, she graduated with a minor in Leadership Studies and earned a teaching certification.
Over the past four years, Mizoguchi-Mukai was a curious and conscientious student known for her hustle and ambition. She interned on community-engaged public humanities projects funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, taught high school students, worked at the Hemmingson Welcome Desk, and served as an engaging leader in youth theatre programs each summer.
She brought an eye for detail, strong organizational skills, interdisciplinary instincts and a deep commitment to social justice to each of her endeavors. These qualities will serve her well as she pursues graduate-level study in arts administration with an emphasis on theatre arts at New York 鶹.
Zag Writers Read
The Gonzaga 鶹 English Department launched a new series, Zag Writers Read, providing a platform for GU's creative writers to share their work with the wider community. The inaugural event took place on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Paper St. Coffee Co. and featured Leyna Krow, author of "FIRE SEASON." The theme of the first reading was "SPOOKY," fitting for the Halloween season.
The event saw a great turnout, with many attendees enjoying the eerie and captivating readings. The organizers expressed their hope that this series will continue to foster a vibrant literary community at GU. All GU community members were welcome to submit their work and attend the event, making it a truly inclusive celebration of creativity.
If you'd like to apply to share your writing at future events, please submit fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry to zagwritersread@gmail.com.
