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  Author and Television Commentator to Speak at GWU’s Dimensions Program on Jan. 15

  Office of University Communications

  A popular television commentator and award-winning writer on religion, culture and politics will be speaking at Gardner-Webb University on Jan. 15 at 9:25 a.m. for Dimensions. The GWU program is free and open to the public and will be held in Stewart Hall inside Tucker Student Center. Jonathan Merritt serves as a contributing writer for “The Atlantic,” contributing editor for “The Week,” and previously was a senior columnist for Religion News Service.

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  Doctor of Business Administration Program Celebrates Publication of Student’s Research

  Office of University Communications

  Philip Slater of Winston-Salem, N.C., recently completed his first semester in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Gardner-Webb University. He is also celebrating another milestone—the publication of his first paper in an academic journal. “I’m thrilled,” Slater shared. “Being a brand-new doctoral student, I wasn’t thinking it would get published.”

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  GWU Distinguished Artist Series Hosts Event for Aspiring Songwriters

  Office of University Communications

  Aspiring songwriters will have the opportunity to share their compositions with three accomplished composers in a workshop and concert at Gardner-Webb University on Jan. 12. Presented by the School of Performing and Visual Arts Distinguished Artists Series, the free event features Fiona McAllister, Glenn Selby and Steve Simpson. The workshop is open to the public and will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Gardner Recital Hall in the O. Max Gardner building.

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  Gardner-Webb Announces Dean’s List and Honor Roll for Fall 2018 Semester

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University recognizes full-time undergraduate students for their scholastic achievements by announcing the Fall 2018 Dean’s List and Honor Roll. The Dean’s List is composed of undergraduate college students with a grade point average of 4.0 if enrolled for 12-14 hours and 3.7 if enrolled for 15 or more hours with no grade lower than a “C.” The Honor Roll is composed of undergraduate college students with a grade point average of 3.5 who are enrolled for 12-14 hours with no grade below a “C” or students with a grade point average of 3.2 who are enrolled for 15 or more hours with no grade below a “C.”

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  GWU Exercise Science Major Pursues Career in Occupational Therapy

  Office of University Communications

  Recruited to play soccer at Gardner-Webb University, Abbey Smith of Oxford, N.C., chose to major in exercise science. She had a general idea that she wanted to help people and work with athletes, but wasn’t exactly sure of her career path. “My sophomore year, I was introduced to occupational therapy and it was a field that I didn’t know much about, but really intrigued me,” she reflected. “As I learned more about the profession, I knew I wanted to be an occupational therapist so I could help individuals get back to their activities of daily living.”

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  Gardner-Webb Awards Over 200 Degrees During Commencement Exercises Dec. 15

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner–Webb University hosted Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. More than 200 graduates were honored during the ceremony. The ceremony featured graduates of Gardner-Webb’s traditional undergraduate program, as well as from GOAL — The Degree Completion Program (DCP), and graduate programs.

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  Gardner-Webb Alumnus, Former Trustee Chairman Passes Away

  Office of University Communications

  A physician known as a quiet, humble servant in the Boiling Springs and Gardner-Webb community passed away Dec. 9, 2018. Dr. H. Gene Washburn, a 1952 GWU alumnus and former Board of Trustee chair, is remembered for his devotion to his family and faith, his dedication as a family practice physician, and his support for his alma mater. His family connection to Gardner-Webb dated back to the very birth of the institution.

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  Gardner-Webb Senior Learns Important Life Lessons While Preparing for Physical Therapy School

  Office of University Communications

  Emily Nordberg’s studies at Gardner-Webb University have given her the academic foundation required for graduate school, but equally important is the knowledge she’s gained outside the classroom and as a member of the GWU swim team. “Through relationships with my teammates, my classmates, my professors, and my coaches, I have learned a great deal about myself and how to approach others,” asserted Nordberg, who graduates in 2019. “I have been able to grow as an individual and as a teammate, and it is these lessons that will stay with me after I leave Gardner-Webb.”

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  Gardner-Webb English Major Analyzes Gendered Language in Sport Hunting Community

  Office of University Communications

  The town of Norwood, N.C., is situated on the Pee Dee River and near the Uwharrie National Forest, offering residents several places to hunt and fish. Gardner-Webb University senior Ally Ward grew up there and took up bow hunting when she was in middle school. The hobby began as a bonding time for Ward and her dad.

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  Gardner-Webb University’s Online Nursing Programs Ranked No. 9 in Nation

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  Gardner-Webb University’s online nursing programs have achieved national recognition. OnlineColleges.com, an education information website, ranked the GWU Hunt School of Nursing (HSON) as No. 9 in the country. “The Hunt School of Nursing has a proud legacy of providing a faith-based nursing education within a close-knit, supportive learning environment,” observed Nicole Waters, HSON dean. “We are honored and blessed to receive this recognition of our nursing programs.”

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  GWU Model United Nations Team Competes in Regional Event

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University sent its largest delegation in recent years to compete in the Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN) conference held recently in Atlanta, Ga. Model United Nations (UN) events for students are a simulation of real-life UN meetings. Participating schools are assigned a country to represent, and team members pursue the interests of their country in various committee meetings, such as World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, International Court of Justice and others.

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  Gardner-Webb University Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 15

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  Gardner-Webb University will award over 200 degrees during the 2018 Fall Commencement exercises on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. in Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb. Many students who have earned degrees will don their caps and gowns to celebrate their hard work. The ceremony will honor students who have successfully completed undergraduate, degree completion, and graduate programs.

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  GWU Undergraduate Research Scholar Studies Mushroom and Fungus Species Along Broad River

  Office of University Communications

  As a hunter and fisherman, Luke Gazak ’18 respects the environment. The Holly Springs, N.C., native’s love for the outdoors and observing plants and animals led him to pursue a biology degree at Gardner-Webb University. In the future, he’d like to teach in a university setting, sharing his knowledge with students and conducting research that encourages environmental responsibility.

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  Honors Students Represent Gardner-Webb University at National Conference

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  Five students in the Honors Program at Gardner-Webb recently represented the University at the National Collegiate Honors Council’s annual conference in Boston, Mass. The group included Callie Elliott, a senior biology major from Terrell, N.C., who serves as GWU Honors President and as student vice president for the Southern Regional Honors Council. Through her experience, Elliott said she’s met other students and improved her public speaking skills.

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  Award-Winning Violinist Returns to Perform with Gardner-Webb Orchestra

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  Award-winning violinist Mark O’Connor returns this year to solo with the Gardner-Webb University Orchestra. The concert will be Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. His wife, violinist Maggie O’Connor, will also make an encore appearance.

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  Gardner-Webb Professor Emeritus of English, Thirlen Osborne, Passes Away at 97

  Office of University Communications

  ”A quintessential gentleman professor” is how Dr. Joyce C. Brown describes her friend and colleague, Thirlen Osborne, who passed away Nov. 17 in Shelby, N.C., at the age of 97. He taught English at Gardner-Webb University from 1957 to 1987 and was awarded the status of professor emeritus of English after his retirement. Brown, GWU professor emerita of English, remembers being nervous the first time she met Osborne.

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  Gardner-Webb Students Join Alpha Chi Honor Society

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University inducted 37 members into Alpha Chi, a national collegiate honor society, in a ceremony held Nov. 11 in Blanton Auditorium in Hamrick Hall. Dr. Pam Dennis, dean of Dover Memorial Library, was inducted as an honorary member. When recognizing Dennis, Dr. June Hobbs, Alpha Chi sponsor, noted her commitment to students.

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  GWU Symphonic Band Concert Features Solo by 2015 Alumna Bonnie Scruggs

  Office of University Communications

  The Gardner-Webb University Symphonic Band welcomes a 2015 alumna as a special guest for its concert Nov. 27. Cellist Bonnie Scruggs, band director at Crest High School in Shelby, N.C., will be performing “Tramonto,” a romanza piece for cello and wind ensemble by Luis Alarcon. The free event is open to the public and will be held at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center.

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  GWU Professor Gives Journalist’s Account of Covering Pentagon Papers and Watergate

  Office of University Communications

  Dr. Joseph Webb, professor of Communication & New Media at Gardner-Webb University, was a journalist in Illinois when two historical events converged to end the presidency of Richard Nixon. Webb will discuss both events—the Pentagon Papers and Watergate—in a lecture on Nov. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center.

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  Gardner-Webb Presents ‘Crimes of the Heart’ by Beth Henley Nov. 15-18

  Office of University Communications

  The next production by the Gardner-Webb University Department of Theatre Arts is “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley. A Pulitzer Prize-winner, this play examines the relationship between three sisters. Performances will be Nov. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the Millennium Playhouse, located behind the GWU Communications Studies Hall on Main Street in Boiling Springs.

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  Gardner-Webb University Students Join Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

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  Gardner-Webb University inducted 16 new members into the Gamma Beta Upsilon Chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society on Nov. 4 in Tucker Student Center. The students joined the society as representatives of the University’s GOAL – The Degree Completion Program (DCP). Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society was established in 1946 to honor superior scholarship and leadership to adult students.

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  Gardner-Webb Welcomes Community to Annual Festival of Lights

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University’s Festival of Lights, a beloved Christmas tradition for more than three decades, will be returning to campus on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. Activities begin in Dover Theatre, located next to the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. The holiday celebration is free and open to the public.

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  GWU Annual Christmas Art Sale Features Pottery, Jewelry, Paintings and Other Items

  Office of University Communications

  Unique, handmade gift items are available at Gardner-Webb University’s annual Christmas Art Sale on Nov. 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Tucker Student Center. The sale features original pieces by GWU students, alumni, faculty, and community members. A variety of items will be available for purchase including functional and decorative pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, knitted scarves, ear warmers and hats, cards, barn quilts, Christmas ornaments and more.

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  Project Gives GWU Senior Opportunity to Expand Her Interest in Political Science Research

  Office of University Communications

  As a global studies senior at Gardner-Webb University, Bethany Leap has enjoyed the various courses required for her major. “I love that I am able to take classes from all disciplines, rather than being confined to one specific subject area,” she assessed. “I am able to learn about both domestic and international politics, history, economics, and statistics, providing me with a well-rounded education and the ability to explore all areas about which I am passionate.”

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  GWU Family Nurse Practitioner Alumna Serves Community Affected by Hurricane Florence

  Office of University Communications

  Hurricane Florence battered North Carolina’s coastal areas in September with 90-mph winds, rainfall and storm surge. Record flooding in Pender County forced officials to close the local hospital and its emergency department. However, three days after the powerful storm made landfall, the MED-1 Mobile Hospital from Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C., was operating in a parking lot in Burgaw, N.C.