About Us About Us In keeping with its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic heritage and identify, Gonzaga in Florence models and expects excellence in academic and professional pursuits and intentionally develops the whole person—intellectually, spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Our Students in the Community Our Students in the Community Our students volunteer in many local charities, teach Italian to children at local schools, play in local sports tournaments and in clubs, attend a variety of cultural events, and many more activities. Public Events Public Events We host a number of events open to the public, and invite community members and local institutions to partner with our students and faculty.