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Why I’m ‘Caught in The Webb’
Office of University Communications and Bryton Mitchell
If you have been at Gardner-Webb for any length of time, you have probably heard people say, “Watch out, or you’ll get caught in the Webb.” Although this may sound corny, it speaks a lot of truth. It doesn’t take long for this to happen.
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Undergraduate Research Scholars Program Features Work of Seven Stellar Students
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb University Undergraduate Research Scholars program funded a total of seven students during the summer 2016 term, which represents the greatest number of scholars in the program’s history. As part of their research project, each scholar spends five weeks of a summer term on campus working on his/her topic for 40 hours a week. At the same time, students are mentored by a dedicated faculty member, who provides information and guidance to ensure a successful research experience for the scholar.
WGWG: GWU Undergraduate Research Scholar Chris Beguhl
WGWG: GWU Undergraduate Research Scholar Mariah Case
WGWG: GWU Undergraduate Research Scholar Shaquavia Chiles
WGWG: GWU Undergraduate Research Scholar Jeff Day
WGWG: GWU Undergraduate Research Scholar Christopher Lile
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Gardner-Webb to Spotlight Missions and Campus Ministries on Sept. 27
Office of University Communications and Bryton Mitchell
Students and faculty will share missions experiences and Campus Ministries United (CMU) opportunities during Gardner-Webb’s Dimensions program on Sept. 27 in Stewart Hall of the Tucker Student Center on the GWU campus. The event starts at 9:25 a.m. and is free and open to the public. Gardner-Webb sends many students on mission trips every year.
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Degree Completion Program Helps Student Begin Career in Education
Office of University Communications
Benjamin Abee (’17) of Trinity, N.C., took a job in manufacturing when he graduated from high school, but he dreamed of leaving a legacy. “I wanted a long-lasting career that impacted the world, not just another job,” Abee stated. “So, I chose to become an educator. I have always enjoyed working with kids, and I wanted to hopefully make an impact in the world by leading the next generation as a teacher.”
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2017 U.S. News Best Colleges List Places GWU in “National University” Category for First Time in History
Office of University Communications
The 2017 U.S. News Best Colleges List is in, and Gardner-Webb University is positioned among the top 20 percent of higher education institutions in the nation. In addition, GWU is one of just six National Universities in the country that reported no classes with more than 50 students in 2015. Recently, Gardner-Webb achieved Doctoral University status with The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, moving from a pool of some 750 institutions in the U.S. to an elite list of just 334 in the nation.
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Gardner-Webb University Art Gallery to Feature North Carolina Potter’s Work in October
Office of University Communications
North Carolina potter Ben Owen III will display several dozen pieces of his artwork at Gardner-Webb University during the month of October. The exhibit, “Tradition and Transition,” will offer a range of examples of the pottery craft that has been a major part of Owen’s entire life and his family’s history for centuries. Owen’s forefathers settled in North Carolina in the late 1700s, and they learned pottery techniques as a means of producing wares that met utilitarian needs in their homes.
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Gardner-Webb History and English Classes Prepared Alumna for Career in Law
Office of University Communications
After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in history and minor in English from Gardner-Webb University, Elizabeth K. Kiessling (’07) headed to law school in Sacramento, Calif. Her goal—which she reached in the fall of 2010—was to be commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps. Since becoming a lieutenant, Kiessling has been stationed in Ventura, Calif., Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C.
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Nursing Faculty and Noel Center Help Student Achieve Success
Office of University Communications
On her first day of class in the Hunt School of Nursing at Gardner-Webb University, Kimberly White (’17) of Shelby, N.C., strained to hear what her instructor was saying. As she wondered what to do, the instructor came to a section in the syllabus that described how the Noel Center provides assistance to students with disabilities. “I had a hearing deficit due to Meniere’s disease and I wear hearing aids, but I didn’t see myself as having a disability,” White explained.
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As “Sully” Movie Premieres, Gardner-Webb University Alumnus Reflects on “Miracle on the Hudson”
Office of University Communications
Out the window of his airplane, Gardner-Webb University alumnus Ben Bostic stared straight down at the Hudson River near New York City. Just seconds earlier, he had heard a booming noise, felt a jarring motion, sensed a burning smell and noticed one of the aircraft’s engines was in flames. Then he heard a voice on the cabin speaker: “This is your captain. Brace for impact.”
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Biblical Justice Advocate to Speak at Gardner-Webb
Office of University Communications and Bryton Mitchell
A theology school president and expert on biblical justice will speak at Gardner-Webb’s Dimensions program on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 9:25 a.m. This event, held in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center on the GWU campus, is free and open to the public. Ken Wytsma is the president of Kilns College, an Oregon graduate school that offers master’s degrees in the fields of theology and missions.
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GWU Music Lessons Available to Community Members
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb University School of Performing and Visual Arts invites members of the public to sharpen their musical skills by taking classes on campus. Through the Community School of Music, Gardner-Webb faculty members offer classes for vocalists and instrumentalists of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Courses are available for both individuals and groups.
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GWU Nursing Alum Reflects on 9/11’s Impact
Office of University Communications
Like many Americans, Kacey Hawley Whisler’s life path changed on Sept. 11, 2001, a day thousands died in terrorist attacks in several U.S. locations. At that time, Whisler was a nursing student at Gardner-Webb University, and she vividly remembers grieving with her fellow students on campus. “That day changed each of us,” she recollects. “I felt a calling to serve our great country and be part of something bigger than myself.”
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Religion, Politics Expert to Speak at Gardner-Webb
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University’s Life of the Scholar (LOTS) program invites the public to “Lethal Religion: The Explosive Mix of Politics and Religion in Judaism, Christianity and Islam,” a lecture by Dr. Charles Kimball on Tuesday, Sept. 20. His lecture at Gardner-Webb will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Blanton Auditorium inside Hamrick Hall on the GWU campus. Copies of Kimball’s book, “When Religion Becomes Lethal: The Explosive Mix of Politics and Religion in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam,” will be available for purchase and signing.
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Gardner-Webb Alum Prepared for Medical School and Ministry
Office of University Communications
Caitlin Silver Porter (’14) majored in biology at Gardner-Webb University as a stepping stone to medical school. She minored in mission studies, because of her heart for ministry. A course that explored issues in science and religion helped to connect her two interests.
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Gardner-Webb History Major Gains National Recognition
Office of University Communications
A Gardner-Webb history major recently gained national recognition for his scholarly work. Chris Beguhl (’17) of Rolesville, N.C., was awarded a prestigious History Scholar Award by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York City.This highly competitive award is given to 16 rising seniors from across the United States.
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University Instructors Honored for Contributions to Degree Completion Program
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University’s Degree Completion Program (DCP) acknowledged the efforts of several longtime instructors during the recent DCP Faculty Day Awards Program, held annually in August. Ten individuals were honored for both the quality and longevity of their service to Gardner-Webb, and the University commends them for their commitment to excellence in higher education programs. The Beyond the Call of Duty award is among the DCP’s highest honors and is given to an individual whose service and commitment to the goals of the program extend beyond one’s typical assignment.
WGWG: Interview with J.D. Fish, law enforcement professional and higher education instructor
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Governor McCrory Presents Long Leaf Pine Award to GWU’s Neal Alexander
Office of University Communications
Governor Pat McCrory presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to C. Neal Alexander, Jr. during a surprise ceremony on Aug. 31. Alexander recently announced he was stepping down as State Human Resources Director to pursue become the interim dean of the Godbold School of Business at Gardner-Webb University. “I cannot say enough about Neal Alexander’s efforts to attract the best talent to work in state government,” Governor McCrory said.
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With New Name, Gardner-Webb University Office Seeks to Increase Community Impact
Office of University Communications
A Gardner-Webb University office that actively promotes sustainability, service, responsibility and ethics hopes that the addition of one new word to its name will have a major impact on its outreach. The GWU IMPACT Center for Christian Ethics & Social Responsibility recently updated its title to incorporate its new mission statement of “Influencing Mercy and Promoting Advocacy in the Community by working Together.” In short, the office is now called the “IMPACT Center.”
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Familiar Comedy Duo to Perform at Gardner-Webb
Office of University Communications
Comedians Bradley Bean and Jackson Bailey met and became friends on a Christian college campus in the 1990s. In the two decades since, the duo has become known for masterfully using humor to help discuss faith and other significant life topics with college students across the country. On Sept. 6, “Bean and Bailey” will be featured in Gardner-Webb University’s Dimensions program.
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GWU Student Develops Business Plan for Disabled Children in Cambodia
Office of University Communications
A seven-week summer internship in Cambodia gave a member of the Gardner-Webb Swim team an opportunity to gain practical experience for a career in missions. Tessa Walsh (’19), a global studies major and business administration minor from Blacksburg, Va., worked with Lina’s Hope, a Christian non-profit organization that cares for children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. She chronicled her experiences by writing a blog and a journal
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Educator Learns the Art of Leadership from School of Education Professors
Office of University Communications
Lawrence Peoples (’17) of Greensboro, N.C., heard about Gardner-Webb from his assistant principal and decided to learn more about the Master of Arts in Executive Leadership Studies. “I was already a leader at my school and knew this program would be a natural progression,” Peoples reflected. “I knew I had to develop my skills in order to qualify for different leadership opportunities.”
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Former Gardner-Webb Professors Honored Through New Scholarship Fund
Office of University Communications
A new scholarship has been established in honor of three outstanding former Gardner-Webb social sciences professors. The Blackburn-Eastman-Hambright (BEH) Humanities Scholarship Fund will provide support for a rising GWU senior majoring in one of the social sciences. To institute a permanent endowed scholarship fund, organizers are working to raise $25,000 over the next five years.
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GWU/Cleveland County Orchestra Seeks Musicians
Office of University Communications
If you’re an experienced musician with an interest in performing both classic and new compositions at a variety of University and community events, the Gardner-Webb University/Cleveland County Orchestra wants to connect with you. The orchestra is seeking musicians with talent on a variety of instruments to join the ensemble for regular rehearsals and performances throughout the year. String and percussion specialists are especially needed, but all interested musicians are invited to inquire about opportunities.
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GWU Doctor of Education Program Helps Student Assess Leadership Ability
Office of University Communications
While working on her Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Gardner-Webb, Roberta F. Callaway (’16) of Stantonsburg, N.C., was asked to complete a self-assessment. The exercise in introspection proved to be the most beneficial in preparing her for the next step in her career. “The authentic leadership assignment required me to thoroughly reflect on my top five core values and beliefs,” she explained.
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Student Majors in Theatre and World Religions to Prepare for Ministry
Office of University Communications
Bekah Rhea (’17) of Knoxville, Tenn., is preparing for a career in cross-cultural evangelism by majoring in theatre and world religions at Gardner-Webb. Focusing on world religions gives her an understanding of different cultures and beliefs, while participating in theatre helps her become an effective communicator, developing skills in presentation and professionalism. Disabled from birth, Rhea uses a motorized wheelchair.
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