Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

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Rachel’s Challenge to Bring “Life-Changing” Message of Kindness and Compassion to Cleveland County Schools

Office of University Communications

Before she was murdered at Columbine High School in 1999, Rachel Scott wrote in an ethics paper, “I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same.” As it turns out, she was right. To honor her life, Rachel’s father, Darrell, founded Rachel’s Challenge, a bullying and violence abatement program based on Rachel’s belief in the power of compassion and kindness.
Scholarship Established in Honor of Dr. Barry Hambright

Office of University Communications and Jeanie Groh

Starting next spring, an endowed memorial scholarship in honor of Dr. Barry Hambright will be made available to a qualified student in the GOAL (Greater Opportunities for Adult Learners) program at Gardner-Webb University each year. The Dr. Barry Hambright Endowed Scholarship Fund has been made possible by the generosity of Dr. Hambright’s wife, Mary Emma Hambright, his daughters, Christie Hambright and Emmabeth Wingate, and many of his friends who were inspired by him. Hambright was a beloved member of the Gardner-Webb faculty for over 41 years.
April 28 NEEDTOBREATHE Concert to Benefit Project Rescue

Office of University Communications

It is estimated that two million children are forced, sold, or abducted into sexual slavery every year. As part of human trafficking awareness week at Gardner-Webb University, recording artists NEEDTOBREATHE will be in concert April 28 at 8 p.m. in Paul Porter Arena. Half of the concert’s ticket proceeds will benefit Project Rescue, an international ministry that rescues women and children from human trafficking and sexual slavery.
Gardner-Webb Chamber Orchestra in Concert Monday, March 26

Office of University Communications and Travis Sherrill

The Gardner-Webb University School of Performing and Visual Arts is pleased to present the Gardner-Webb University Chamber Orchestra in concert on Monday, March 26, at 8 p.m. in the Dover Theater. The concert is free and the community is encouraged to attend. The Gardner-Webb Chamber Orchestra is a sub-set of the entire GWU orchestra.
GWU Students Find Success in Inaugural Ethics Bowl

Office of University Communications and Travis Sherrill

A Gardner-Webb University team participated in the inaugural North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl recently at Meredith College. Gardner-Webb finished 3rd out of 14 schools. This was the first ethics bowl competition of any type for Gardner-webb University.
“Meet Up to Eat Up” Comes to Gardner-Webb University

Office of University Communications

To support the growing local foods initiative in Cleveland County, Gardner-Webb’s Office of Community Engagement will host a “Local Foods Meet Up to Eat Up” event on Saturday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ritch Banquet Hall, located in the Dover Campus Center. This potluck dinner is open to all who want to learn more about the economic and health-related benefits of eating local foods. If possible, guests should bring a potluck dish made with at least one local ingredient.
Gardner-Webb Celebrates All Things Senior

Office of University Communications

Each summer and fall, new freshmen are welcomed to campus with an orientation that celebrates the start of their undergraduate journeys and prepares them for college success. The “real world,” though, offers no such orientation for graduating seniors. That’s why the Gardner-Webb Student Government Association (SGA) has planned the first ever Senior Disorientation Week for March 26 – April 1, an exciting slate of celebrations and workshops designed to honor graduating seniors’ college achievements and equip them with the resources they need to thrive as graduates.
Gardner-Webb Students Help Produce Promotional DVD for Eaton Corporation

Office of University Communications

Members of a communication studies class at Gardner-Webb University had the unique opportunity to produce a promotional DVD for the Eaton Corporation’s Forest City, N.C., plant. The students are members of Dr. Jim Lawrence’s “Intro to Digital Video and Nonlinear Editing” class. Students were given the chance to go on site at Eaton Corporation to work on the project, gaining hands-on experience with each aspect of the video’s production.
Pop Up Politics: Episode 3 – “Can incumbents face same-party opposition?”

Office of University Communications

In this third episode of “Pop Up Politics,” Dr. Ben Gaskins, a professor of political science at Gardner-Webb University, discusses the likelihood that a same-party candidate could run against a president up for re-election in the primaries, giving examples of times where this has happened in the past. Stay tuned for more episodes of Gardner-Webb’s “Pop Up Politics” throughout the election 2012 season.

Youtube: Pop Up Politics 03: Democrats in the Primary
Gardner-Webb to Host “Dawg Day” for Prospective Students on March 24

Office of University Communications and Travis Sherrill

Gardner-Webb University invites prospective students and their families to participate in Dawg Day on Saturday, March 24 beginning at 8 a.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). Dawg Days are free, planned visitation days designed to share what Gardner-Webb is all about. Dawg Days feature student-led campus tours, faculty fairs with booths representing each undergraduate department, panel discussions and Q and A sessions with current students, campus shop discounts and more.
Gardner-Webb Looking to Upgrade Door Security, Install More Surveillance Cameras

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University is exploring the possibility of installing a newer, more secure residence hall door system and more surveillance cameras at building entrances, University officials announced Friday. The heightened security measures would better protect students’ safety, and would help prevent incidents like Tuesday night’s armed robbery in Lutz Residence Hall. “What happened Tuesday is still on our minds, and the investigation is still ongoing,” said Noel Manning, director of University relations.
GWU to Host Anti-Bullying Event for Local High Schoolers

Office of University Communications

After Rachel Scott was murdered during the infamous 1999 Columbine High School shooting, her family launched Rachel’s Challenge, an organization that overcomes violence and bullying in the schools through intentional compassion and kindness. On March 28th and 29th, Gardner-Webb University, along with WCNC, will host “Rachel’s Challenge Day” events for Crest, Shelby, Burns and Kings Mountain High Schools, preparing 2,600 freshmen and sophomores and their families to take a stand against violence and bullying. In an ethics essay written just months before her death, Scott explained, “I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go.”
New Evidence, Reward Offered in Armed Robbery Case

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb University Police are now looking for two vehicles associated with Tuesday night’s armed robbery on campus in Boiling Springs. A $2,500 reward is in place for anyone who offers tips that lead to the suspects’ apprehension. The vehicles in question were first seen on video surveillance entering campus at 7:56 p.m.
Update on Tuesday’s Armed Robbery

Office of University Communications

On the night of Tuesday, March 6, around 8:05, two Gardner-Webb undergraduate students were robbed at gunpoint in their residence hall. We are unsure how the suspects gained access to the residence hall, but further investigation has revealed that a door may have been propped open with a brick. Once inside, they entered the students’ room, stole a variety of valuable items, and threatened their lives.
President’s Letter to GWU Students – March 7, 2012

Frank Bonner and Office of University Communications

Dear Students, As I’m sure you’re aware, two of our students were robbed at gunpoint last night in their residence hall. I am very proud of the victims for their courage in immediately alerting University Police, and I am also proud of the student body’s prompt and careful response to the text message alerts and internet notifications. We are blessed that none of you are hurt.
Update -Wed. PM: Gardner-Webb Responds to Armed Robbery on Campus

Office of University Communications

On the night of Tuesday, March 6, around 8:05, two Gardner-Webb undergraduate students were robbed at gunpoint in their residence hall. We are unsure how the suspects gained access to the residence hall, but further investigation has revealed that a door may have been propped open with a brick. Once inside, they entered the students’ room, stole a variety of valuable items, and threatened their lives.
Gardner-Webb Loses Distinguished Administrator, Professor and Dear Friend, Dr. Gayle Price – Funeral Update

Office of University Communications

Dr. Gayle Bolt Price, a beloved professor, dean and associate provost at Gardner-Webb for over 20 years, died on Tuesday, March 6 at her home in Greenville, S.C., after a battle with cancer. Price was 61. “Gayle was one of my closest friends,” said Dr. June Hobbs, chair of the English department.
Gardner-Webb to Send 71 People on Spring Break Mission Trips

Office of University Communications

Six spring break mission teams, and 71 team members, will put Gardner-Webb’s core values of faith, service and leadership into action across the globe during March 8-18. The six trips in 2012 doubles last year’s number of spring break trips through the University’s office of Christian life and service. “We are especially excited about the great variety of projects and ministry activities our six teams are pursuing this year,” said Dr. Tracy Jessup, vice president for Christian life and service and senior minister to the University.
GWU Choirs and Handbells to Perform March 8

Office of University Communications and Travis Sherrill

The Gardner-Webb University School of Performing and Visual Arts is pleased to present the GWU concert choir, chorale and handbell ensemble together in concert on Thursday, March 8 at 8 p.m. in Dover Theater. The community is encouraged to attend. The handbell choir will perform a hymn arrangement, a lullaby, a latin jazz tune, and a lively arrangement originally scored for a string orchestra.
Community Invited to Annual GWU Health Fair

Office of University Communications

Dozens of local healthcare providers and organizations will be on hand to promote healthy living at Gardner-Webb’s annual health fair, Tuesday, March 6 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Bost Gym. Admission is free, and open to the community. Every year, the GWU Health Fair enables students and members of the community to build relationships with local health agencies, promoting awareness about the latest health-related trends and offering the knowledge and resources necessary to pursue healthy lifestyles.
NEEDTOBREATHE Tickets On Sale Now

Office of University Communications

Tickets for the April 28 NEEDTOBREATHE concert at Gardner-Webb University’s Paul Porter Arena go on sale Monday, March 5, through etix.com. Tickets are $20 person, $15 each for groups of 10 or more, and $10 for GWU undergraduate day students. Tickets can also be purchased in the Student Activities Box Office.
Pop Up Politics: Episode 2 – “Delegates”

Office of University Communications

In this second episode of “Pop Up Politics,” Dr. Ben Gaskins, a professor of political science at Gardner-Webb University, discusses the role “delegates” play in helping hopeful presidential candidates secure their party’s nomination. Stay tuned for more episodes of Gardner-Webb’s “Pop Up Politics” throughout the election 2012 season.

Youtube: Pop Up Politics 2: Delegates
Remembering Jerome Scott

Office of University Communications

It’s been nearly seventeen years since Jerome Scott, the beloved vice president and dean of student development and the first African-American to serve on Gardner-Webb’s senior staff, last strolled the campus in Boiling Springs. But stroll up to 10 people and ask them what they remember about Mr. Scott, and you’ll quickly find that his spirit is still very much alive. Scott was only 40 when, during an administrative staff retreat in May 1995, he died suddenly of heart failure.
Weekly Lenten Devotionals at Gardner-Webb University

Office of University Communications

For the fourth consecutive year, the Gardner-Webb Office of Christian Life and Service will hold weekly Lenten Devotionals every Wednesday until April 4th. The devotionals will take place in the Dover Chapel from 12:00-12:15 p.m. The University family and the greater community are invited to attend.
GWU 2012 Spring Sports Preview

Office of University Communications and Travis Sherrill

Flowers are beginning to bloom and temperatures are beginning to rise, and Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldog Spring Sports are underway. For complete coverage of GWU athletics, visit www.gwusports.com. The Gardner-Webb baseball team is eager for the 2012 season.