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Gardner-Webb to Host Clayton King Ministries Co-Founder
Office of University Communications and Bryton Mitchell
Sharie King has a passion for teaching and reaching out to people with the love of Christ, and on Nov. 1, she will share her message at Gardner-Webb University’s Dimensions program. The event starts at 9:25 a.m. in Stewart Hall of the Tucker Student Center, located on GWU’s main campus. This program is free and open to the public.
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GWU Academic Foundation Prepared Alum for Success in Graduate School
Office of University Communications
As he contemplates the future, Chandler Durham (’13) of Shelby, N.C., can see himself returning to Gardner-Webb. This time, as a professor of history. “In five years, maybe I will be sitting in my office in the history department preparing lectures or standing before a class presenting those lectures,” he surmised.
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GWU Professors Helped Steer Alumna in the Right Career Path
Office of University Communications
Kristy Young Johnson (’92) took a course in her first semester at Gardner-Webb that prevented her from making the wrong decision about her future. “I hadn’t really considered a career in science before I got to GWU,” Johnson shared. “I was enrolled in biology with Dr. Tom Jones. His class was a wonderful introduction, touching on so many different aspects of biology that I finished the semester wanting to know more. Every science class I took just added to my curiosity.”
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Student Enters Nursing Field to Help and Serve Others
Office of University Communications
When Tara Roberts Hayes (’16) of Forest City, N.C., was a teenager, her best friend was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition. She earned the nickname of “Mother Hen,” because of the hours she spent taking care of her friend. “My curiosity of the medical field and desire to help and serve others pointed me in the direction of nursing, but this situation solidified the call I had felt for so long,” Hayes reflected.
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Columbia University’s Teachers College Plans Training at GWU-Charlotte
Office of University Communications
Columbia University (New York, N.Y.) has joined forces with Gardner-Webb University (Boiling Springs, N.C.) on Oct. 26-27 to present leadership training for K12 educators throughout the state of North Carolina. The Urban Education Leaders Collaborative (UELC) at Columbia University Teachers College has delivered its “Teacher Leadership Institute” training around the country in multiple urban settings, including Los Angeles, Calif. “Gardner-Webb was invited to partner with Columbia University to present this training in the Charlotte area,” shared Dr. Doug Eury, dean of the GWU School of Education.
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Gardner-Webb Invites Families to Octoberfest on Oct. 27
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University invites families to campus on Thursday, Oct. 27 for its annual Octoberfest event that will offer children a variety of candy, games and other fun activities. The free evening of family-centered entertainment is set for 6-8 p.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center on campus. Children and their parents can wear costumes to the festival, which will include candy, hot dogs, popcorn and a variety of games and crafts.
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Gardner-Webb University Recognized for Commitment to Military Service Personnel
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University is committed to helping members of the military and their dependents achieve their educational goals. Those efforts were recently recognized for the fourth year in a row by Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) as the University was designated as a “Top School” in the 2017 MAE&T Guide to Colleges & Universities research study. The guide measures the best practices in military and veteran education.
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GWU Political Science Professor Offers Non-Partisan Analysis of Presidential Campaigns
Office of University Communications
Members of the media are processing various nuances of the final weeks of the campaigns of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump. One particular topic is garnering some unexpected attention and has a local political science expert reminding citizens of some important elections of the past. Pundits have suggested that Trump showed weakness recently when he indicated he might contest the outcome of the election if he is defeated on Nov. 8.
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Gardner-Webb University Honors Distinguished Alumni
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb honored outstanding members of the University family with induction into the GWU Gallery of Distinguished Alumni during 2016 Homecoming activities Oct. 14-15. Six alums were recognized as new members of the prestigious gallery, including David McHam of Houston, Texas; Joseph DePriest of Cramerton, N.C.; Dr. Darlene Panvini, of Nashville, Tenn.; Jacqueline St. Clair of Haymarket, Va.; Verhonda Crawford of Chesnee, S.C.; and Virginia “Ginny” Moorefield of Raleigh, N.C., who was also chosen as the GWU Alumna of the Year.
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Nearly 160 High School Students Attend GWU Choral Clinic
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University welcomed nearly 160 high school chorus students to campus Oct. 13 as the University’s music department sponsored the 39th GWU Choral Clinic and Concert. The day of instruction and rehearsal culminated in a public concert in Dover Theatre on the GWU Campus.
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GWU Nursing Program Inspires Doctoral Student to Serve More Meaningfully
Office of University Communications
Michael Thorarinson (’17) has a confession. A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in Lexington, N.C., he enrolled in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program at Gardner-Webb under the wrong impression about his studies. “I thought DNP stood for Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner, and the course would provide higher-level learning for my specific type of nursing,” he disclosed.
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GWU Undergraduate Research Program Offers Student Opportunity to Complete Dream Project
Office of University Communications
The power of a film to convey specific sentiments is often intensified by the musical score that accompanies its scenes. Emotionally-charged moments can be emphasized or diminished through the use of instrumentation, volume, and pacing; each nuance influencing the audience’s interaction with the film and its characters. One Gardner-Webb University student is aiming for a career as a film composer, and he recently took advantage of an opportunity to participate in the GWU Undergraduate Research Scholars program, where he fully explored the unique role of music in film.
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Gardner-Webb Invites Triple Amputee to Share Story
Office of University Communications and Bryton Mitchell
Wife, mother, former therapist, cancer survivor, and triple amputee will share her story at Gardner-Webb’s Dimensions program on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 9:25 a.m. The event will be in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center, located on GWU’s main campus, and is free and open to the public. Kristan Seaford of Matthews, N.C., wife of 15 years and mother of five children, came down with what seemed like a routine flu in 2013.
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GWU Baseball Program Teams Up with Vs. Cancer Foundation to Battle Childhood Cancer
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb University baseball program teamed up with a special charity for a “basebald” event Saturday, Oct. 15, to fund research for childhood cancer and offer support for Levine Children’s Hospital (Charlotte, N.C.). Members of the Runnin’ Bulldogs 2016-17 team and coaching staff gathered at 5 p.m. at John Henry Moss Stadium to shave their heads in an effort to meet their fundraising goal of $5,000 for Vs. Cancer Foundation, based in Raleigh, N.C. “The Vs. Cancer Foundation has been a major force in the fight against childhood cancer and we are honored to partner with them in that battle,” said GWU Head Coach Rusty Stroupe, who was among the group that surrendered their hair on Saturday.
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GWU Godbold School of Business Collecting Supplies for Hurricane Matthew Victims
Office of University Communications
Hurricane Matthew has left its mark on North Carolina. A number of individuals in the state have lost their lives. Nearly 900 people were rescued, and over 760,000 lost power for days.
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Gardner-Webb University to Participate in National Fields of Faith Event on Oct. 12
Office of University Communications
Students from Gardner-Webb University will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the 13th annual national Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Fields of Faith event. This rapidly-growing, interdenominational outreach event will be held at more than 500 locations throughout the nation, including at GWU’s Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. While many Christian rallies are anchored to an entertainer or professional speaker, FCA’s Fields of Faith is structured as a student-to-student ministry.
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GWU Godbold School of Business to National Business Leader on Oct. 12
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University’s Godbold School of Business will host a lecture this week featuring the president and chief executive officer of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Jeffrey Alderman will share on the topic “The Future of Education – from Employers’ Perspective” on Oct. 12 at 11 a.m. in Hamrick Hall’s Blanton Auditorium. Students, community business leaders, and members of the public are invited to attend the no-cost event. Prior to joining ACBSP, Alderman served as vice president of the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce, where he managed business development for the Chamber by working with small to large scale businesses on consulting, branding, and marketing initiatives.
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Alum Furthers Career in Criminal Justice through GWU Degree Completion Program
Office of University Communications
Despite the dangers, Travis Brittain (’08) of Gastonia, N.C., decided from a young age to serve the community through law enforcement. “The risks involved did not weigh as heavily upon me as the desire to join the profession,” he stated. “I wanted to be in a position to help people.”
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Deepwater Horizon Cleanup — GWU Student Searches for Future Solutions
Office of University Communications and Bryton Mitchell
Jacob Walley, a Gardner-Webb senior chemistry major from Stanley, N.C., had a unique opportunity recently to conduct research on the largest marine oil spill in history. Deepwater Horizon, an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, exploded on April 20, 2010, and scientists are still investigating the effects of the spill and cleanup efforts. Deepwater Horizon, a film about the explosion, opened in theaters on Sept. 30.
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GWU Alum Applies Concepts From Classroom and Theatre to the Business World
Office of University Communications
Jordan Denmark’s most challenging project as a student at Gardner-Webb was to design the lighting for The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. While learning the technical aspects of live theatre, he realized the value of flexibility. “There were so many moving parts and characters it was a logistical nightmare,” Denmark (’14) shared.
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Alumna Developed Guitar Technique and Research Skills at Gardner-Webb
Office of University Communications
Kate Oliphant (’14) displayed musical ability as a toddler, often surprising her mom by playing random notes on a piano that sounded like songs. She took piano lessons in first grade, drum lessons by third grade and guitar in the seventh grade. The guitar is what brought her to Gardner-Webb.
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Gardner-Webb University to Host Color Dash 5K
Office of University Communications and Bryton Mitchell
Gardner-Webb University will host a Color Dash 5k (3.1 miles) on Saturday morning, Oct. 15 in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC) parking lot on GWU’s main campus. The race starts at 9 a.m. and packet pick-up is at 7 a.m. The Color Dash 5k is an interactive race that incorporates bursts of colored powder that will shower participants.
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Gardner-Webb Named to the President’s Community Service Honor Roll for 9th Consecutive Year
Office of University Communications
For the ninth consecutive year, Gardner-Webb University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the U.S. Department of Education. Launched in 2006, the Honor Roll recognizes those institutions that reflect the values of exemplary community service and achieve meaningful outcomes in their communities. Gardner-Webb has continued as an Honor Roll mainstay because of students’ commitment to a wide variety of service initiatives.
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Psychology Influences how Alum Approaches Life and Pro Basketball
Office of University Communications
In the position of power forward, Auryn Macmillan (’10) looks for opportunities to energize his team with a rebound or a jump shot. As he blocks shots and protects the ball, the professional basketball player relates his actions and the responses of others to concepts he learned at Gardner-Webb University. “Studying psychology has been a huge influence on how I approach everything in life, basketball and otherwise,” Macmillan observed.
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Flexibility of Degree Completion Program Helps Student Obtain Degree
Office of University Communications
Zach Fisher (’12) of Durham, N.C., has worked in several positions for the YMCA from summer camp counselor to full-time director. He put off finishing his degree, because he just didn’t think he had the time. Then, a chance meeting motivated him to go back to school.
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