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Gardner-Webb’s Dover Library Receives $3,000 Grant from American Library Association

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Gardner-Webb University’s John R. Dover Memorial Library recently received a $3,000 grant from the American Library Association (ALA) through its program, “Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small & Rural Libraries.” Grants were presented to 517 libraries in 48 states. On the list of seven North Carolina recipients, Gardner-Webb is the only university library.
Gardner-Webb University Department of Music Plans Three Concerts in Dover Theatre

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The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music has three concerts scheduled over the next week. The GWU Symphonic Band, the Orchestra Brass, Percussion and Woodwind Sections, and the Orchestra Strings Section will present programs in the Dover Theatre.
Gardner-Webb Alumni Relations Hosts Philanthropy Week on April 26-29

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The Gardner-Webb Office of Alumni Relations is hosting Philanthropy Week for students, faculty, and staff on April 26-29. Throughout the week, the campus community will have several opportunities to learn more about the philanthropists (donors) and their tremendous contributions to Gardner-Webb.
Gifts to Gardner-Webb on #DoubleDawgDay, April 29, Support the University’s Priorities

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The Gardner-Webb University Office of Advancement is gearing up for the sixth annual #DoubleDawgDay on April 29, which is the single biggest opportunity to support the University’s priorities. Each gift will have a direct impact on the success of GWU and its students. Moreover, because several friends of the University have committed to providing matching gifts on this special day, donations have double the impact.
GWU Students to Offer Art Sale on April 24

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For Chris Dover and Shaila Hart, the pandemic during the past year has been hard in a number of ways. Besides all of the worries about health and social distancing, these two Gardner-Webb University art students have had to try to find a way to learn hands-on skills virtually.
GWU Archives Launches Series Three of the Fay Webb Gardner Digital Collection

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The Gardner-Webb University Archives announces the digital launch of Series Three of the Fay Webb Gardner Historical and Genealogical Collection in Digital Commons @ Gardner-Webb. Mrs. Gardner, a prolific genealogist, was the wife of former North Carolina governor, O. Max Gardner. The Gardners, natives of Shelby, N.C., were ardent supporters of the junior college in Boiling Springs, now Gardner-Webb University. Their devotion to the college was recognized in 1942, when the trustees voted to name the school after them.
Gardner-Webb Art and Communication Students Exhibit Diverse Talents in Senior Show BY OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY

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The Gardner-Webb University Department of Communication & New Media and the Department of Visual Arts will team up to present the annual Senior Show, as it opens for display on Thursday, April 15, in Tucker Student Center. This exhibit will feature the works of seniors who are taking a portfolio class within one of the departments.
Gardner-Webb University to Hold Expanded Spring Commencement on May 7 and 8

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Officials at Gardner-Webb University are pleased to announce a return to in-person commencement services for the Class of 2021. Two days of celebrations are planned for May 7 and 8 in Spangler Stadium. In addition, students who graduated during virtual celebrations— held May 2020, August 2020 and December 2020—are invited to participate in the face-to-face events.
Gardner-Webb Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2022 Honored with White Coat Ceremony

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The Gardner-Webb University Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Class of 2022 received their white coats during a ceremony held recently.

The donning of the white coats symbolizes their readiness to see patients after completing four grueling semesters of didactic education. The PA students will begin their clinical rotations in late May. This next phase of their education is three semesters long, and they will graduate the following May.
GWU Campus Community Invited to Webb Connections Panel Discussion on April 20

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Gardner-Webb President Dr. William M. Downs invites the campus community to attend the final Webb Connections event for the semester, “A Revival in Christian Higher Education: Building A Bigger Tent.” Webb Connections is an informative series hosted by Downs and featuring a panel of experts discussing topics of national, regional and local interest.
Gardner-Webb Alumnus Honored with Prestigious Research Award

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Biology and chemistry graduates from Gardner-Webb University, such as Dr. David Podgorski, ’07, make an impact around the world—studying in prestigious graduate schools, publishing in top chemistry journals, researching the COVID-19 virus, and serving in healthcare fields. They leave GWU prepared for the next step, whether that’s beginning a career or pursuing a graduate degree.
GWU College of Education Programs Achieve Perfect Score for Four Consecutive Semesters

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For four consecutive semesters, the Gardner-Webb University College of Education and its education programs have received a perfect—100 percent pass—rate on the edTPA. This performance-based, subject-specific assessment and support system is used by teacher preparation programs throughout the United States. Success on the edTPA demonstrates a student candidate’s readiness for a full-time classroom teaching assignment.
Gardner-Webb College of Health Sciences Receives $150,000 from The Cannon Foundation

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Throughout North and South Carolina, the healthcare industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. The high demand for skilled professionals requires that Gardner-Webb University’s College of Health Sciences (CoHS) work diligently to keep pace with the growing demand for healthcare professionals. To meet this need, the CoHS received a $150,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation designed to strengthen the educational experience for students in the Hunt School of Nursing (HSON), Department of Physician Assistant Studies and the Department of Exercise Science.
Student Finds Concepts in Gardner-Webb’s 10- Month MBA Classes Immediately Useful

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Christian Rocker, of Mt. Holly, N.C., entered the 10-Month Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Gardner-Webb University to enhance his skill set and produce opportunities for career growth. Not only has the comprehensive program provided him with knowledge to advance in his company, he’s gained valuable insight that helps him in his current role.
Gardner-Webb Event Invites Two Faculty Members to Discuss Relationship Between Science and Faith

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In the third program in Gardner-Webb University’s “Webb Connections” series, President Dr. William M. Downs is joined by two faculty members to discuss “Science and Faith: Not Mutually Exclusive.” While this topic has been examined and debated for centuries, it remains relevant to today, and especially on the campus of Gardner-Webb, a private Christian liberal arts university, where conviction and critical thinking meet every day.
Gardner-Webb and Cleveland County Public Health Center Provide Campus Vaccine Clinic

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Gardner-Webb University and the Cleveland County Public Health Center in Shelby, N.C., are collaborating to provide a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on campus in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. The first dose of Pfizer’s vaccine will be available on April 7 to University students, faculty and staff in time slots between 2 and 5 p.m. A second dose is required in three weeks. Participants will automatically be scheduled in the same location and same time slot to receive their second dose on April 30. In addition, vaccine appointments will be available to members of the community until 2 p.m. on both days.
Gardner-Webb Officials Announce Winners of Full-Tuition Ignite Excellence Scholarships

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Admissions officials at Gardner-Webb University have announced the 2021 winners of the Ignite Excellence Scholarships. Selected from a field of 200 finalists, each of the eight recipients receive a full-tuition scholarship that honors their exemplary academic achievements. The average Grade Point Average (GPA) of these students is 4.45. The award covers the cost of tuition for fall and spring semesters and is valued at $31,220 per academic year.
Gardner-Webb Songwriting Workshop and Concert Scheduled for April 10

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Gardner-Webb University’s School of Performing and Visual Arts and the Department of Music will present the 2021 GWU Songwriting Workshop and concert on April 10, beginning at noon. Co-sponsored by The Alfred & Shirley Wampler Caudill Fund, the event is part of the Distinguished Artist Series and features award-winning songwriters from North and South Carolina.
Gardner-Webb Officials Plan Return to Regular Programming for Fall 2021 Semester

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Officials at Gardner-Webb University are preparing for a return to prepandemic operations and schedules for the Fall 2021 Semester. With vaccines being distributed and the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations declining, GWU students, faculty and staff are looking forward to returning to a full schedule of face-to-face instruction, and capacity-filled auditoriums, arenas and stadiums.
Gardner-Webb Team Explores Ethical Issues Related to COVID-19 in 10th Annual Ethics Bowl

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The 10th annual Ethics Bowl, sponsored by North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, was a virtual event this year, held via Zoom. The team from Gardner-Webb University was one of 16 to participate in the recent event. Because of the online format, the event was not a competition. Teams were asked to present their positions on two cases, which explored ethical issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the presentations were not judged, guests who had previously served as judges provided feedback to the teams.
Former Gardner-Webb Faculty Members Reflect on 10-year Process to Earn Senior College Status

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To our readers: Gardner-Webb University celebrates a historic milestone in 2021—the 50th anniversary of senior college status. Transitioning to a four-year college in 1971 was the result of 10 years of planning and meeting goals.

To celebrate this anniversary, Gardner-Webb will publish a series of articles highlighting the stories of former faculty, staff, alumni and supporters who experienced this significant achievement. View the history timeline here. Although first conceptualized in 1961, Gardner-Webb’s transition from a two-year junior college to a four-year senior college was a decade-long process. Much work had to be done, including the hiring of more highly specialized faculty, the formation of higher-level courses, and the addition of new campus buildings. There were both trials and triumphs during this period.
Audit Research by Doctoral Student Published in Global Business Journal

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Xing Yin, of Oxford, Miss., is pursuing her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Gardner-Webb University while also working on a doctorate in computer science at another institution. Recently, she was notified that a research article she completed for a class assignment at Gardner-Webb was published in the “Global Journal of Management and Business Research.”
Gardner-Webb Online Delivers High Quality Education on Students’ Own Schedule

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Gardner-Webb University, a provider of accessible and affordable online education for more than 20 years, is launching a new portal—Gardner-Webb Online. This easy-tonavigate feature is designed to meet the increasing demand for quality online education, demand that has only increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. Gardner-Webb Online connects students to all of the University’s online offerings in undergraduate degree completion, graduate programs, and Professional and Continuing Education (PACE).
Gardner-Webb School of Performing and Visual Arts Hosts Annual Faculty Art Show

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The Gardner-Webb University School of Performing and Visual Arts presents its annual Faculty Art Show in the Ali Pouryousefi Memorial Art Gallery in Tucker Student Center through March 31. The annual event showcases the new works created by several faculty members throughout the University.
Guest Musicians and Gardner-Webb University Faculty Featured in 2021 Brass Fest

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Jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon is the featured performer for Gardner- Webb University’s 2021 Brass Fest on March 21. A masterclass will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium and the concert will be at 7 p.m. in Dover Theatre. Gordon is the director of Jazz Studies at Augusta (Ga.) University. He performs all over the world and has received several honors and recognitions. Because of COVID-19, social distancing will be observed, and only 100 people will be allowed in the audience for the free concert.