23/03/2026
Today!
Happy to announce the next GIF Talks. RSVP at [email protected].
Gonzaga-in-Florence was established in the fall of 1963 as the flagship study abroad program of Gonz We invite you to add your comments, memories, photos, etc.
Over the last 50+ years, over 7500 men and women have immersed themselves in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. The current staff of GIF update this page in hopes of keeping you updated and what is happening at GIF today. We are also happy to post any information you have about reunions or other activities.
23/03/2026
Today!
Happy to announce the next GIF Talks. RSVP at [email protected].
A heartfelt tribute to Patrick Burke, Gonzaga in Florence Dean 2004-2015, by Mauro Carbone, Patrick's intimate frined, colleague and world-renowned philosopher
05/03/2026
Gonzaga in Florence welcomes you to... Trento! Help students bring Gonzaga to new heights - in the Dolomites, donating so we can keep up our new program in northern Italy.
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Zags Give Day is HERE 💙 Let’s show up big for students.
One more good reason to give ✨💙
GIF is launching its first ever Master Degree, a one year program in Destination Management, designed to get deeper than ever into Florence and its life. Help graduate students come back to learn more!
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04/03/2026
GIForever!
Giving today because future Zags deserve the same magic ✨💙
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03/03/2026
Let's keep our valiant students fighting for our GIF values!
Tomorrow is Zags Give Day - let's make it count
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03/03/2026
Happy to announce the next GIF Talks. RSVP at [email protected].
20/02/2026
Check out the new Destination Management program at Gonzaga in Florence.
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14/02/2026
We are ready to go. Are you? Check out the new MA program in Destination Management at Gonzaga in Florence.
Master's in Destination Management Earn a Master's in Destination Management in Florence, Italy. This one-year fully residential master's program is designed address the complex challenges facing global destination.
03/02/2026
Gonzaga-in-Florence honors the Life and Work of Dr. Patrick Burke
Student, Professor, and Dean: A GIF Legacy
Please join the Gonzaga in Florence Community for a celebration of the legacy of Dr. Patrick Burke, GIF student 1964-65, GIF Professor from 1988-2024, and GIF Dean from 2004-2015, an unparalleled legacy.
The event will take place at Gonzaga in Florence, Via Giorgio La Pira 11/13 on Friday, March 13th, from 4-6pm, with a reception to follow. The event will also be broadcast on the Facebook Gonzaga in Florence Alumni Page or the Gonzaga in Florence Youtube page.
There will be time during the event for brief personal reflections about Dr. Burke's legacy. For those who cannot be present but would like to offer their thoughts, please record your message at the following link. Brief remarks (under 30 seconds) may be played during the event; all remarks will be shared with family, colleagues, and friends. For consideration for the video presentation during the celebration, please record your video by February 20th.
https://gonzaga.thankview.com/video/request/697808e7431d8
All colleagues, friends and family of Dr. Burke are welcome. Please forward this message to anyone who may interested in attending this event.
Please RSVP to this email ([email protected]) by March 6th, if you will attend in person.
16/12/2025
Big News for the New Year. GIF is launching a MA program in Destination Management in Fall 2026. A 9-month immersive learning experience in Florence that prepares students to become innovative, ethical leaders equipped to address the complex social, cultural, environmental, and economic challenges facing global destinations today. More information on the program and how to enroll in January. Buone Feste da Gonzaga in Florence!