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Communication Skills Help GWU Alum Follow Different Career Path
Office of University Communications
When George C. Millar II of Bradenton, Fla., came to Gardner-Webb to play football with the Runnin’ Bulldogs, he had a plan for his future. As he explained to his admissions counselor that he wanted to major in history or political science to prepare for law school, the counselor advised him to consider a different route. “I had a set path of where I wanted to be in five years, and he recommended a pre-professional English focus,” Millar recalled.
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Gardner-Webb Education Helps Alum Prepare for Career in Public Service
Office of University Communications
Verhonda Crawford was raised by parents who instilled in her the importance of community service. Her father was a city councilman in Chesnee, S.C., and her mom volunteered for several groups. Before she graduated from Gardner-Webb University in 2012, Crawford ran for city council in Chesnee and became one of the youngest-elected government officials in the state of South Carolina.
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GWU Hunt School of Nursing Professor Shares Tips for Navigating Cold and Flu Season
Office of University Communications
Cold and flu season has arrived with a vengeance, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Ga., are reporting widespread outbreaks of influenza in North Carolina. As classes reconvene in countless educational institutions, officials warn that the spread of germs is likely to increase. Dr. Anna Hamrick is a practicing healthcare provider and serves as an assistant professor and is the director of the Family Nurse Practitioner program at Gardner-Webb.
WGWG: House Calls with Dr. Anna Hamrick: Cold and Flu Season
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GWU Names New Vice President for University Advancement
Office of University Communications
President Dr. Frank Bonner has announced the selection of H. Woodrow “Woody” Fish to lead the Gardner-Webb University Office of Advancement. Prior to this appointment, Fish has served as Vice President for External Affairs and Special Assistant to the President. “I am excited about Woody’s new leadership role and believe he will bring enthusiasm and focus to GWU’s fundraising efforts,” Bonner asserted.
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Gardner-Webb University Students Head to Washington D.C. for 58th Presidential Inauguration
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University will once again send a contingency of students to the U.S. Capitol to participate in the country’s 58th inauguration ceremony, set for Friday, Jan. 20, in Washington D.C. University students have participated in presidential inauguration events for decades, regardless of political affiliation. Nate Allman, David Cole, Eli Hardin, Sydney Hardin, Bailey Hierholzer, A.J. Horner, Luke Kunkel, and Lauren Mahoney will attend inaugural events surrounding the swearing-in process for President-elect Donald Trump.
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Art Alumna Chose GWU for Study Abroad Opportunities
Office of University Communications
One reason Haley Doolittle Johnston ’13 chose to attend Gardner-Webb University was for the study abroad programs. Since she was 10 years old, she had told her family she wanted to study in another country. “I only applied to colleges that had study abroad programs,” Johnston explained.
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Exercise Science Degree Allows GWU Alum to Pursue Career in NASCAR
Office of University Communications
In 12 seconds, a six-member NASCAR pit crew can empty two 12-gallon gas cans, weighing 81 pounds each, change four tires and make minor adjustments to the car. Matt Skeen, a 2007 graduate of Gardner-Webb University, is one of the trainers who prepares the crew for the physical demands of the job. Skeen majored in health and wellness (now exercise science) and played football at GWU.
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Gardner-Webb University Gallery Hosts Works by Professor Emeritus
Office of University Communications
Dr. Les Brown, Gardner-Webb Professor Emeritus, spent 40 years studying and teaching biology at the University. When he retired in 2005, Brown transferred his observations of nature to works on canvas, paper and in clay. His paintings, drawings and pottery will be displayed Jan. 16-Feb. 17 in the Tucker Gallery inside the Tucker Student Center on the Gardner-Webb University campus.
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Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing Prepares for Accreditation Review
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing will host a site review team for continuing accreditation of its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). A public meeting will be held at GWU’s College of Health Sciences (315 W. College Ave., Boiling Springs, N.C.) on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 2:15 p.m. in Room 259. In addition, the ACEN is inviting members of the community to submit written comments relating to the Gardner-Webb University DNP program to Dr. Marsal Stoll, ACEN Chief Executive Officer (3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850; Atlanta, GA 30326) or via email at mstoll@acenursing.org.
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GWU Liberal Arts Education Prepared Alumna for Ministry in a Variety of Settings
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When she graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a degree in American Sign Language (ASL) and theatre arts, Christina Whitehouse-Suggs ’99 was ready to tackle whatever situation came her way. “Every single one of my classes prepared me for my career, since interpreters are called to be generalists in an age of specialists,” she explained. “Interpreters need to be ‘renaissance people’ who know a little bit about everything with the ability to use critical thinking and split-second application in highly contextual environments.”
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Welcome from Professors and Students Brought Alum to Gardner-Webb
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Visiting the campus of Gardner-Webb University as a high school senior, Devan Vandenbark (’15), a native of Fairfield, Ohio, began to sense he’d found his home for the next four years. “I attended a psychology class of Dr. (David) Carscaddon’s, which I really enjoyed, and I also got to tour the ceramics department,” he recalled. “A student took my family and me around and showed us the studio space, and I decided GWU had professors and students that would invest in me, and it was a place where I could learn.”
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Gardner-Webb Announces Dean’s List, Honor Roll
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University is pleased to announce its Dean’s List and Honor Roll in recognition of undergraduate students’ exemplary academic achievements during the Fall 2016 semester. The Dean’s List is composed of students with a grade point average of 3.7 and above. The National Dean’s List was established in 1978, as a way to recognize excellent academic achievement by college students.
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Gardner-Webb University Awards Degrees During Commencement Exercises Dec. 19
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Gardner–Webb University hosted Fall Commencement on Monday, Dec. 19, in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Nearly 240 graduates were honored during the ceremony. GWU achieved several notable milestones during commencement.
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Gardner-Webb Student to Serve as Primate Field Researcher in Madagascar, Africa
Office of University Communications
A Gardner-Webb senior received some exciting news just in time for the Christmas holiday. Christopher Lile, a biology and psychology double major from Waynesville, N.C., recently applied to participate in the Omaha Zoo’s Department of Conservation Genetics lemur monitoring project in Madagascar, Africa. On Dec. 14, he was offered a position on their research team for the October – December cohort.
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Motivated by his Battle with Diabetes, GWU Swimmer Plans Career in Healthcare Field
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Diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 9, Riley Brock (’18) of Kings Mountain, N.C., is all too familiar with doctors, Physician Assistants (PAs) and others in healthcare. He always wanted to go into the medical field, but through his experience, has developed a greater desire to enter the profession. “Hopefully, I can provide knowledge and care for patients the way my doctors and PAs did for me,” affirmed Brock, a member of the Gardner-Webb University men’s swim team.
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GWU Psychology Professor Offers Information on Holiday Stress & Anxiety
Office of University Communications
Getting stuck in traffic, helping little kids get ready for school, or managing family conflicts are daily tasks that can sometimes cause even the toughest of people to feel stressed out—particularly during the holiday season when demands on time or finances increase. Dr. Sharon Webb, assistant professor of psychology and counseling at Gardner-Webb University, says there are many psychological and physiological symptoms that people experience when they go through something they perceive as stressful. “Perception is probably the key word, because often stress is experienced through many different kinds of events we encounter,” Webb stated.
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GWU Business Professor Remembered for His ‘Exuberant Personality’
Office of University Communications
Members of the Gardner-Webb University community are mourning the loss of Dr. Tom Meaders, Professor of Management Information Systems and Operations. Remembered by his colleagues for his enthusiasm and dedication to the University, Meaders passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at his home in Cary, N.C. “Tom Meaders was a bright spot on the faculty of the Godbold School of Business,” affirmed Dr. Van Graham, Associate Dean of the Godbold School of Business.
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GWU Exercise Science Classes Prepare Student for Future in Medicine
Office of University Communications
London Schumacher (’18) admits she’s somewhat nerdy when it comes to studying anatomy and physiology. The Waynesville, N.C., native is majoring in exercise science to prepare for Physician Assistant (PA) school. One of her favorite classes has been Motor Behavior taught by Dr. Jeff Hartman, associate professor of exercise science at Gardner-Webb University.
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Class Size in GWU Physician Assistant Studies Program Enhances Student Learning
Office of University Communications
Lauren Embry (’18) of Rock Hill, S.C., came to the Physician Assistant Studies program at Gardner-Webb University after graduating with her bachelor’s degree from a large university, where she felt like a face in the crowd. “I have truly valued the class size at GWU and the availability to get to know my teachers,” she reflected. “Having smaller classes allows the teachers to know your name and also different aspects about your life that don’t happen at larger universities. I have truly valued the friendships that I have made with both classmates and teachers.”
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Gardner-Webb University Fall Commencement Set for Dec. 19
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University will award nearly 240 degrees during the 2016 Fall Commencement exercises on Monday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. in the Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb University. 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 Study Abroad Programs Provide ‘Experiences You Can’t Obtain in the Classroom’
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Luke Powell (’18) studied German for three semesters at Gardner-Webb University before testing his communication skills during a spring break study abroad trip to Germany. “Being dropped in the country and forced to speak the language was beyond beneficial—these are experiences that you can’t obtain in the classroom,” Powell (’18) reflected. “The best part was seeing so much history, being in the heart of where the Cold War took place, Berlin, and seeing castles, palaces, museums and remnants of the wall. A close second was knowing that I was across the ocean from my home, where I had never left before, and was able to communicate.”
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Student Finds Faculty in GWU Physician Assistant Studies Program Care About His Success
Office of University Communications
When Conrad Gorman (’18) of Mount Pleasant, S.C., came to Gardner-Webb to interview for the Physician Assistant Studies program, he realized the University would offer him the best preparation for his career. “The professors in the PA program are very passionate, and I could see how much they really wanted their students to succeed,” he reflected. “Then, when I considered that the class size was only 30 people, so I wouldn’t get lost in a crowd, I knew Gardner-Webb was the right fit, and I was fortunate to be offered a seat in the program.”
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Student in GWU Physician Assistant Studies Program Appreciates Commitment of Professors
Office of University Communications
After months of studying anatomy, physiology and other healthcare topics in the Physician Assistant Studies program at Gardner-Webb University, Elizabeth Hawes (’18) of Valdese, N.C., welcomed the chance to apply her knowledge. The opportunity came in her Operating Room and Minor Surgery class. “In the midst of a rigorous summer semester, this class taught us to suture, scrub in and perform a number of small procedures,” she reflected.
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Gardner-Webb University Dean Emerita of Libraries Passes Away
Office of University Communications
Members of the Gardner-Webb community are mourning the death of the University’s former public services librarian, director of the Dover Memorial Library, and dean of libraries. Valerie M. Parry, 70, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Dec. 2, 2016. Dr. Tracy Jessup, vice president for the Office of Christian Life and Service and senior minister to the University, praised Parry’s commitment to GWU and her love for people.
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GWU Students Achieve Recognition at Regional Model United Nations Event
Office of University Communications
Three students from Gardner-Webb University were recognized for their contributions during the Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN) Atlanta conference held in November. Universities from across the Eastern, Southern and Mid-west regions of the United States participated, representing 79 countries at the event. Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, or other multilateral body, which introduces students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making.
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