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Mobile bus passes are here!

For the past decade, Spokane Transit and Íø±¬ÃÅ have partnered to keep our campus community moving. In 2022, Spokane Transit introduced Connect — the new fare system that features a choice of using the mobile app or a physical card. Íø±¬ÃÅ is transitioning from ZagCards to ride the bus to Connect. It’s easy to get on board with a scan of your phone or a quick tap of your Connect card.

The transition to Connect is a great opportunity to ride the bus more! It can save you money on gas and car maintenance, finding parking on or around campus and breathing easier knowing you’re helping to improve air quality. You can also experience local businesses and Spokane’s vibrant neighborhoods.

Mark your calendar: Starting November 28, ZagCards will no longer work on Spokane Transit buses. To continue riding the busy, download the app or get a physical Connect card today!

Questions? Email: sustainability@gonzaga.edu.

Dessert of the Month: Apple Blondies

Adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Ingredients

Íø±¬ÃÅ 2 medium Gala apples, peeled
and sliced into â…› in slices
â…“ cup apple cider
12 Tbsp [1 ½ sticks] unsalted butter
1 ½ cups dark brown sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Topping

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch salt, optional

Instructions

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 9-in. square baking pan lined with a parchment sling.

Step 2 For the topping: Whisk together sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.

Step 3 After cutting the apples into 1/8 in slices, run your knife through the pieces a few times, creating bite-sized pieces. Place the apples and the apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover the pan and let the apples steam in the cider until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. The apples should be soft but still hold their shape. Strain the apples and let cool to room temperature.

Step 4 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar and salt. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.

Step 5 Add the eggs and whisk until combined. Add the baking powder and whisk again until incorporated, then add the flour and use a spatula to stir until combined. Add the cooled, strained apple pieces and stir to combine.

Step 6 Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth out the top. Sprinkle the cake evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Step 7 Bake for 30 to 60 minutes. Start checking at 30 minutes then use a wooden skewer or toothpick to check every 10 minutes until it comes out of the batter with the faintest hint of crumb. The original recipe says to bake for 30 minutes but I found it took almost an hour in my oven.

Step 8 Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. Use the parchment sling to gently lift the cake out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve.

Around Campus

Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Íø±¬ÃÅ’s theatre, dance and music departments collaborate on Tony-winning musical “Urinetown,” a satire that is both poignant and thought-provoking

Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Attend the screening of a 1926 silent horror classic “A Page of Madness” with live narration and commentary 

Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Hailed as “contemporary chamber trailblazers,” Hub New Music is a distinct ensemble of flute, violin, cello and clarinet 

Nov. 20-21, 7 p.m. The Student Choreography Showcase is an evening of dance choreographed by students and performed by students, displaying creativity, vision and leadership

*All performance at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center

Noteworthy 

New Hires

Ashlee Garrett, payroll tax accountant, Controller’s Office; Chanel Cheng, AI engineer, Institute for Informatics & Applied Technology; Daniel Rudnitskiy, general maintenance technician, Plant

Position Changes/Promotions

Amanda Ma, program coordinator, Foley Library; Jennifer Gill, BSN clinical placement manager, Graduate Enrollment Management; John Bongard, technical director of theatre and dance, College of Arts and Sciences

Goodbyes

Noah Matthews, asst athletic trainer, Athletics; Stacey Harrison, administrative asst, Human Resources; Yanxia Wu, AI engineer, Institute for Informatics & Applied Technology  

Anniversaries

05 Ashley Martin, senior director, Marketing & Communications; Alyssa Hemingway, enrollment operations specialist II, Enrollment Operations