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Gardner-Webb University Publication Receives Another Communications Award

Office of University Communications

Gardner-Webb The Magazine and its production team is once again being recognized for national and international excellence among marketing and communications publications. The magazine was named a Platinum Winner in the annual Hermes Creative Awards competition, administered by the Association of Marketing & Communications Professionals (AMCP), which is based in Dallas, Texas. The GWU Office of Communications and Marketing earned platinum status for the print edition of Gardner-Webb The Magazine (Vol. 50, No. 2).
GWU Atmosphere Allows Communications Major to Explore her Talents

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Jen Guberman (’18) of Huntersville, N.C., had narrowed her college search down to two universities. She decided to visit both of them in the same week to determine which one was right for her. “The other school just didn’t feel like home,” she recalled.
Gardner-Webb University Student Music Concert to Benefit Church’s Food Ministries

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Two Gardner-Webb University Department of Music ensembles will perform a concert April 28 to benefit the food ministries of a church in Shelby, N.C. The “Concert for a Cause” will feature about 20 students in the GWU Chorale and Early Music Ensemble, in support of the Shepherd’s Table and Food Pantry at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. The event is free and open to the public, but attendants may bring non-perishable food or toiletry items to donate to the church’s outreach ministry.
Gardner-Webb University Welcomes Applications for Full Tuition, Room and Board Scholarship

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Gardner-Webb University invites Cleveland County high school seniors graduating in the Class of 2016 to apply for the R.W. Andrews Scholarship, a financial aid package that provides full tuition, room and board to African-American males for four years of study at the institution. A committee is now interviewing candidates, and the deadline to submit application materials is May 6. The scholarship’s namesake, Ralph W. Andrews, was a Cleveland County native who worked as a publisher in New York and San Francisco.
GWU Computer Science Classes Prepared Grad to Pursue Ph.D.

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Studying computer science can be frustrating, but with the help of his professors at Gardner-Webb University, Tyler Turner (’16) learned to make the most of errors. “Computer science is a path that is paved with mistakes and failures, but it is within those mistakes that we learn the most and when we reach the end, become competent and talented coders,” Turner reflected. “Dr. Mirek Mystkowski (professor of mathematics and computer science) is always kind with pointing out errors and using them as valuable lessons, which taught me more than anything ever could.”
Gardner-Webb to Host Events to Observe Earth Day

Office of University Communications and Courtney Keeter

Gardner-Webb University will spotlight the importance of taking care of the planet and observe the international April 22 Earth Day through two days of free events hosted by the GWU Center for Christian Ethics and Social Responsibility. “God gave us dominion over the Earth, but He never gave us the right to abuse it,” said Dr. Tom LeGrand, the Center’s director. “In fact, it is a command to be more active in caring for the creation that we have.”
Gardner-Webb University to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises on May 6-7

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Gardner-Webb University will award more than 650 degrees during the 2016 spring commencement exercises to be held Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7. Ceremonies are planned for 7 p.m. on Friday, as well as 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb University. The ceremony on May 6 will celebrate the achievements of close to 270 students in GWU’s graduate programs.
Professional Basketball Internship a Lifetime Dream Come True for GWU Sport Management Major

Office of University Communications and Becca Leap

The Charlotte Hornets basketball team has always held a special place in the heart of Ryan Price (‘16). Born in Charlotte, Price has fond memories of attending games at the Charlotte Coliseum, the former home of the National Basketball Association (NBA) team. But he had no idea he would some day work with the organization as an intern while a student at Gardner-Webb University.
Gardner-Webb Accounting Program Earns Top National Ranking

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Gardner-Webb University’s online Master of Accountancy was named a top-15 program nationwide by College Choice in its recent list of the best graduate accounting degrees offered through distance education. The rankings were based on tuition cost and program reputation, as well as data from sources including U.S. News & World Report, the National Center for Education Statistics and Payscale.com. “We are proud of the Gardner-Webb Master of Accountancy Program,” exulted Dr. Earl Godfrey, GWU Professor of Accounting.
Alum Received Top-Notch Education and Forged Lasting Friendships

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When it came time to choose a major, Zachary Smith (’15) prayed about his decision, and the answer came while he was sitting in Gardner-Webb’s Hamrick Hall, home of the Godbold School of Business. “I looked up at the bulletin board and noticed the healthcare management information,” recalled Smith, a Human Resources Specialist at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. “When I went to contact the professor to set up a meeting, I noticed the email only had one letter different than mine.”
Gardner-Webb Students Receive National Recognition on Who’s Who List

Office of University Communications and Tyra Montour

Gardner-Webb University is pleased to announce that 35 students have been named to the 2015-16 “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” Each year, more than 2,800 schools around the nation nominate students for the prestigious award. For consideration into the Who’s Who Program, students must have an outstanding grade point average (GPA), participate in school organizations or leadership activities, be involved in the community, and exhibit future leadership ability or potential.
Gardner-Webb University Wrestling Program Sets Records While Finding Team Focus

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Four seasons ago, Gardner-Webb finished near the bottom of the Southern Conference wrestling standings. In the year that followed, a new group of student-athletes enrolled at the University and embarked on a journey together on the mat, with the guidance of new coach Daniel Elliott. Many of those wrestlers are now upperclassman leaders on a team that will hold a place in the GWU program’s history.
Church to Host GWU Choral Union Concert on April 17

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Gardner-Webb University’s School of Performing and Visual Arts will present a Choral Union concert, featuring a variety of student, faculty, staff and community voices, on April 17 at Boiling Springs Baptist Church. The event is free and open to the public. The performance will include two mass works, “Requiem” by Maurice Durufle and “Messe de la Perdu,” which translates to “Mass for the Lost,” by Gardner-Webb junior music composition major Nathaniel Parks, of Greensboro, N.C.
Gardner-Webb University Students to Display Work in Annual Senior Show

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The Gardner-Webb University Department of Communication & New Media will unveil its Annual Senior Show on April 21 in the Communication Studies Hall on Main Street in Boiling Springs. Seniors from varying specializations, including public relations, graphic design, video and film, and photography will be exhibiting visual, written and recorded pieces, which they have created during their collegiate career. This year’s featured students are: Taylor Alexander, Travis Archie, Elizabeth Banfield, Jill Blank, Emily DeVries, Spencer Havird, Erick Hooker, Matthew Johnson, Courtney Keeter, Brooke Kelly, Anna Kullmar, Ellen Laws, Taylor Lillard, Liv Luvisi, Tyra Montour, Kerri Reibold, Amanda Szyjka, and Tristan Van Aken.
Public History Exhibit to Feature GWU Student’s Research of Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb

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When Sarah Lynch enrolled at Gardner-Webb University, she already carried a love and curiosity for history and museums. Her professors at GWU have deepened that interest through engaging classes, connections with local historians and internships in multiple museums near campus. As part of her studies, Lynch has explored the history of Gardner-Webb and the Town of Boiling Springs, through documents, artifacts and storytellers who have offered insight into the community’s formation and growth, local churches and businesses, artisans and the University.
Gardner-Webb Announces Dollar-for-Dollar Financial Match Annual Fund Event

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Supporters of Gardner-Webb University will have a unique opportunity to extend the reach of their financial gift with “Double Dawg Day,” planned for Thursday, April 21. On that day only, each donation to the GWU Annual Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, or until the matching donor’s limit is reached. According to Sara McCall, director of the annual fund at Gardner-Webb, this is the first year the University is offering Double Dawg Day, and she hopes donors will consider taking advantage of the opportunity to enhance their investment and make a difference for students.
Gardner-Webb Exhibit Features Senior Artists

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As Degas once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” GWU students are hoping to offer a unique experience to others through the exhibition of their undergraduate work. The Gardner-Webb University Department of Visual Arts is showcasing the works of senior students in an exhibit on campus.
GWU Experience Helps Liv LuVisi (’16) Discover Her Broadcasting Talent

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Liv LuVisi (’16) of Kuna, Idaho, embraces life’s challenges as opportunities for growth and adventure. Told by her parents that she would have to pay her own way to college, LuVisi concentrated on her studies in high school and participated in extracurricular activities with the purpose of winning scholarships. “I even began competing in pageants to win scholarship money,” she acknowledged.
Accomplished Trombonist to Perform at Gardner-Webb on April 21

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The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music will present bass trombonist Scott Hartman in concert on April 21 at 8 p.m. in Blanton Auditorium inside Hamrick Hall on campus. The event, part of the School of Performing & Visual Arts Distinguished Artists Series, is free and open to the public. Hartman joined the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra as principal bass trombonist in September 2014.
Gardner-Webb University Charters New Chapter of National Music Honor Society

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A new Gardner-Webb chapter of a national honor society will help the University’s music department further recognize and celebrate the outstanding musical performance and scholastic achievements of students. The GWU Department of Music chartered the Kappa Upsilon chapter of the Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society on March 31. Dr. Mark Cole, assistant professor of music education, helped coordinate the formation of the chapter after being a member of the honor society as a student.
Gardner-Webb University Music Department to Present Trio of Spring Concerts

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The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music invites the public to a trio of upcoming free concerts on campus. The GWU Symphonic Band will perform April 19 at 8 p.m. in Dover Theatre, inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. The band’s conductor is Dr. Mark Cole, assistant professor of music education.
GWU Alumnus Teaches Spanish Language and Culture

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While Dylan Anthony Beaver (’15) of Polkville, N.C., traveled less than 30 minutes to attend Gardner-Webb University, his education included the opportunity to journey more than 4,000 miles to Spain, where he lived for three months. “My study-abroad experience in Spain was truly life changing,” Beaver reflected. “It was the first time I had been that far from home for that length of time. After a couple of weeks of getting used to hearing and speaking Spanish 24/7, I got settled into classes and meeting new people and the dialogue became much easier and routine. Being there allowed me to immerse myself in the language and culture while building some great relationships along the way.”
Gardner-Webb University to Host Marathon Reading of Spanish Literature Classic “Don Quixote”

Office of University Communications and Brooke Kelly

Gardner-Webb will host a marathon reading of the Spanish literature classic “Don Quixote de la Mancha” on April 19 as one of several activities that will spotlight the University’s Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures. The department will share information about its programs with high school students through campus tours and sessions about study-abroad experiences and other educational opportunities. “I am excited to celebrate world literature,” offers Dr. Ben Coates, GWU Assistant Professor of Spanish and the Spanish Program Coordinator.
Grammy Award-Winning Opera Singer Set to Perform Show at Gardner-Webb University on April 12

Office of University Communications and Tyra Montour

Grammy Award-winning soprano opera singer Angela Brown will take the stage at Gardner-Webb University on April 12. Her performance of “Opera…from a Sistah’s Point of View” is set to begin at 8 p.m. in the Dover Theatre inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Based in New York City, Brown has built a successful career working with symphonic pops legends Marvin Hamlisch, Jack Everly, and Erich Kunzel while traveling the world for classical performances at Lincoln Center, Paris Opera, Vienna State Opera, Capetown Opera, Deutsche Opera Berlin, Edmonton Opera, Calgary Philharmonic, Shanghai World Expo, Moscow Performing Arts Center, and more.
GWU Undergraduate Research Program Helps Student Solidify Future Plans

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As a Division I swimmer at Gardner-Webb, Taylor Schwartz (’16) of Westerville, Ohio, is accustomed to the nerves that accompany her athletic performances. Her interest in the subject intensified when she was named an undergraduate research scholar. Using her background as a psychology major, she and her mentor, Dr. Brooke Thompson, structured a cognitive neurology experiment in which Schwartz could measure performance, social, and pain anxiety among individuals set to perform an athletic task.