Georgian Court University Magazine

Lives Transformed
T
hroughout the ages, the mysterious beauty of the nautilus shell has intrigued many.
As the shell grows, it works hard, building ever larger chambers in which to reside
and walling off outgrown dwellings, to create a spira mirabilis, which is Latin for
“miraculous spiral.” Mathematicians are inspired by the nautilus shell’s ability to
continuously grow without ever sacrificing its perfectly curved shape, while poets
covet the shell as an enduring symbol of growth and renewal. Every spring, the
Georgian Court community is inspired by our graduating students, who, like the
nautilus shell, serve as living proof that spectacular things can be achieved through
growth, fortitude, and hard work. The transformation students
undergo while at GCU—academically, personally,
spiritually, and professionally—is remarkable.
Though they don’t know exactly what
the future holds for them, many
of our graduates are certain
that their Georgian Court
experience has prepared
them to create a life that
is their own spira mirabilis.
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