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  GWU Symphonic Band to Offer Christmas Concert

  Office of University Communications and Brooke Kelly

  The Gardner-Webb University Symphonic Band will present a free concert featuring Christmas music on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. in Dover Theater, located in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center on the GWU campus. The concert will feature selections including “New York Hippodrome March” composed by John Philip Sousa, “Sinatra!” a medley of pieces composed by Frank Sinatra, “Movements II & III” by Vincent Persichetti, and variations on “America” by Charles Ives. The performance will conclude with a short Christmas medley of “Silent Night.”

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  Gardner-Webb Professor’s Book Published by Oxford University Press

  Office of University Communications

  A story uncovered in research for his dissertation has led one Gardner-Webb University faculty member to be published by the prestigious Oxford University Press. Dr. Joseph Moore, assistant professor of history, wrote the book, “Founding Sins: How a Group of Antislavery Radicals Fought to Put Christ into the Constitution,” from research that took him to the United Kingdom. It chronicles the attempts of The Covenanters to convert America to a Christian nation and traces their political roots from Scotland to the New World.

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  Gardner-Webb University School of Psychology and Counseling Reintroduces Program

  Office of University Communications

  The School of Psychology and Counseling at Gardner-Webb will relaunch the Master of Arts in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling program at the University’s Charlotte, N.C., campus next fall. The program will be offered in addition to other established graduate counseling programs, such as school and mental health counseling. “Healthy marriages and strong families are essential components of a well-functioning society,” said Dr. Jasmine Graham, assistant professor of mental health counseling and director of the program.

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  GWU Dimensions Program to Celebrate Advent

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb will celebrate and reflect on the holiday season with its annual university Advent services during the Dimensions program on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The service is free and open to the public. GWU professor Susan Bell will be the featured speaker for the Advent service, which is the final Dimensions program of the fall semester. “Susan came to Gardner-Webb to teach art at the beginning of my sophomore year as a student,” said Dr. Tracy Jessup, vice president of Christian Life and Services and senior minister to the University.

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  Gardner-Webb Provided Deep Scholastic Enrichment for Top Athlete

  Office of University Communications

  Now enrolled in what she described as an “intense” Occupational Therapy graduate degree program, Charity Byrum (’15) credited Gardner-Webb with preparing her to manage a busy life schedule. The four-time Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) All-Academic Team member made deep scholastic enrichment a major part of her undergraduate career, in addition to her success in the pool as a seven-time all-CCSA athlete. “I participated in independent study research with Dr. Jeff Hartman in Exercise Science and created a laboratory teaching assistant position as a practicum with Dr. David Granniss,” she offered.

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  GWU Athlete: ‘I Always had a Large Community in my Corner’

  Office of University Communications

  Community support propelled Heather Feldman (’15) as she pursued excellence in the music department and on the volleyball court during her baccalaureate career at Gardner-Webb. A GWU Senior Scholastic Award recipient, she also ranks 11th all time in the Big South in career volleyball assists. “I always had a large community in my corner, both on campus and off campus, pushing me to do the best I could in the classroom and on the court,” she said.

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  GWU Hunt School of Nursing Acknowledges National Nurse Practitioners Week Nov. 8-14

  Office of University Communications

  In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the inaugural Nurse Practitioner (NP) program, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is honoring these health care providers during National Nurse Practitioners Week, Nov. 8-14. The first nurse practitioner program was established at the University of Colorado (Boulder, Colo.) and now, there are over 200,000 NPs licensed to practice in the U.S. In 2013, Gardner-Webb University established the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program track as part of the Hunt School of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing.

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  GWU Program to Spotlight Ethics in Social Media

  Office of University Communications

  Social media ethics will be in the spotlight during Gardner-Webb University’s Dimensions program Nov. 17 in the Tucker Student Center. The program begins at 9:25 a.m. and is free and open to the public. Joe Jones, a digital and social media marketing professional for 12 years, will be the guest speaker.

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  “Freedom Hall”

  Office of University Communications

  In honor of Veterans Day, Gardner-Webb University officials joined members of the campus community on Tuesday, Nov. 10 to dedicate Gardner-Webb’s new military wall of honor, “Freedom Hall.” Around 50 people attended the ceremony, which was held in the Dover Campus Center at GWU. Freedom Hall honors the military contributions of the extended university family, including faculty, staff, current students, alumni and members of their immediate family.

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  Gardner-Webb Gave Student-Athlete Tools for Success in Business

  Office of University Communications

  Football brought Kyeonta “Keon” Williams Jr. (’14) to Gardner-Webb in 2010 for a visit, but a business professor convinced him to stay. “I was offered a full-scholarship to be a student-athlete,” the Runnin’ Bulldogs cornerback recalled. “I chose to attend Gardner-Webb shortly after hearing Dr. Anthony Negbenebor’s presentation during my official visit. Negbenebor (dean emeritus and professor of economics and international business in Godbold School of Business) discussed how the institution intertwines faith and academics, which my family and I felt was a competitive advantage.”

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  Gardner-Webb University Trustee Emeritus, Longtime Supporter Passes Away

  Office of University Communications

  As a member of the U.S. military, he served his country in Korea. As a longtime trustee and generous donor at Gardner-Webb, he served the University family and community. Wade R. Shepherd, who passed away Nov. 8 at 87 years old, is being remembered for his lifetime of work to improve the lives of others and glorify God. Shepherd, a native of Hickory, N.C., earned a business administration degree from the Clevenger College of Business in Hickory, and he worked nearly 50 years in textiles as owner and operator of Wade Shepherd Hosiery, Shepknit Hosiery, Sheplan Hosiery and Contour Foam Corp.

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  Original Play to Premiere at Gardner-Webb University

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University and the Department of Theatre Arts will present the premiere of the comedy “I-Ya-I-Ya-O” from Nov. 19-22 in the Millennium Playhouse on campus. Dr. Doug Bryan, associate provost for academic development at Gardner-Webb, wrote “I-Ya-I-Ya-O.” It will be his second play to premiere at the University, following “Rummaging for Will” in 2013.

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  GWU Soccer Player Ready for Whatever Comes Her Way

  Office of University Communications

  Elementary education major Ashley Carmean (’16) of Ashburn, Va., was playing in a soccer tournament the first time she heard about Gardner-Webb University. “The GWU women’s soccer assistant coach was at my game,” she explained. “A few days later I got an email from the coach saying they were interested in me. He told me a little about the school, so I decided to look into the University a little more.”

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  Gardner-Webb Student Explores Opportunities in Field of Science

  Office of University Communications

  Wendy Harmon grew up with the mountains, rivers, lakes, and streams of western North Carolina at her back door. Some of her fondest memories are of outdoor exploratory excursions with her parents, Tommy and Darlene Harmon, where she literally first got her feet wet in ecology — the study of how organisms interact with their environments. Her mother was a Gardner-Webb graduate, but Harmon wanted to make her own decision about where to go to college.

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  Gardner-Webb Studies Gave Ph.D. Student Inspiration for Doctoral Research

  Office of University Communications

  As he delves into research for his doctoral studies, Madison W. Cates (’13) is reminded of his years at Gardner-Webb University—both in and out of the classroom. A Ph.D. student in American history, Cates was awarded full financial funding to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. “My current studies are constantly aided by mental and written notes taken from meaningful conversations in the Broad River Coffee Shop, Dover Library, or in course lectures,” Cates shared.

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  GWU Psychology Grad Learned Real-World Lessons from His Professors’ Experiences

  Office of University Communications

  One of the more valuable lessons Jamie Hughes learned as a psychology major at Gardner-Webb University kept him from making the wrong career choice. His professors in the School of Psychology came from different backgrounds and shared their personal experiences with students. He also heard from a variety of guest speakers who could shed light on possible jobs and career paths.

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  Gardner-Webb Graduate Appreciates Exchange of Ideas

  Office of University Communications

  As a music education major, Kevin Clary (’15) of Gaffney, S.C., has had ample opportunities to perform and refine his own talent while learning how to teach future musicians. “I was in the GWU Symphonic Band and then joined the orchestra,” Clary said. “I was a member of the GWU trumpet ensemble, and during my time with that group we advanced to the semi-final round of the National Trumpet Competition twice. I was a member of the GWU Marching Band and served as the drum major. I was also a member of the GWU Jazz Collective, which was my favorite group.”

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  Gardner-Webb Partners with Gaston College to Help Students Complete Degrees

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University and Gaston College (Dallas, N.C.) announced a partnership that will further ease the transfer process for students who complete degrees in certain programs with coursework at both institutions. Officials for both schools signed agreements to create a seamless degree track for accounting, business administration, criminal justice, elementary education, entrepreneurship, human services and nursing students who begin their studies at Gaston College (GC) and finish them in GWU’s Degree Completion Program (DCP).

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  Doctoral Student Values Liberal Arts Education

  Office of University Communications

  With each step of his educational journey at Gardner-Webb University, M. Lamont Littlejohn has learned more about himself and the ministry. “Training for pastoral ministry is vital more now than ever,” he explained. “I have a greater sense of how to relate to the people I have the privilege to serve and the knowledge to administer church ministries in an effective way that will hopefully be impactful rather than simply impressive.”

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  Standout Student, Swimmer Finds Ultimate Success Through Faith

  Office of University Communications

  Before the sun sends rays through the glass surrounding Gardner-Webb’s Bost Pool, Connor Bos (’17) backstrokes through the water. His 5 a.m. practices several times each week are often followed by weight-lifting sessions and studying, all before he attends his first class of the day. The GWU junior’s constant work in the pool has already helped him shine in two years of collegiate swimming.

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  Gardner-Webb Student-Athlete Honored for Academic Success

  Office of University Communications

  Golf helped provide Matt Yelverton (’15) a course on which to pursue a college undergraduate education, and the sport’s Big South Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year plans to continue his academic pursuits in a Physician Assistant Studies program. Yelverton received the prestigious George A. Christenberry Award, which is named for a conference co-founder and annually honors the male and female student-athletes who attain the highest cumulative grade point averages (GPA) in their sports. Also a GWU Senior Scholastic Award recipient with a 4.0 career GPA at Gardner-Webb, Yelverton spent numerous hours on the golf course in middle and high school, in hopes of preparing himself to play for a college team.

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  GWU Students Offer Helping Hands During Fall Break Mission Trip

  Office of University Communications

  With paintbrushes in their hands and a spirit of joy in their hearts, nine Gardner-Webb University students spent their 2015 Fall Break helping people in an impoverished North Charleston, S.C., neighborhood. Just a few weeks after devastating South Carolina floods and only a few months after the Charleston church shooting tragedy, Dr. Tracy Jessup, vice president for Christian Life and Service and senior minister to the University, accompanied nine students to Charleston County, S.C., during fall break. The group worked with Metanoia Community Development Corporation and was privileged to attend church services at Mother Emmanuel AME Church, a predominantly African-American fellowship where nine people were shot to death during a Wednesday night prayer meeting on June 17.

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  Degree Completion Program Helped Alumna Realize Her Dream

  Office of University Communications

  Amber Parsons (’14) decided to earn her bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University when she realized she was bumping up against a professional paper ceiling. A self-proclaimed “Excel nerd” with a passion for crunching numbers, Parsons was thriving in her role as a staff accountant for Carolina Handling, a Raymond forklift dealership in Charlotte, N.C., when she applied for a promotion to supervisor. “My controller basically said, ‘Amber, I know you love this company, and you would be great in this role. But without your bachelor’s degree, the people at corporate are never going to allow us to promote you to supervisor,’” Parsons shared.

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  Gardner-Webb Named 2016 Military Friendly School

  Office of University Communications

  Gardner-Webb University’s strong support of military members has been evidenced in the past year by multiple honors that recognize the institution’s exceptional educational services for troops and their families. A new accolade further affirms GWU’s commitment to providing post-military education while also spotlighting the University’s role in connecting veterans with career opportunities. Gardner-Webb has been designated a 2016 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, an organization owned by military veterans that provides service members and their families with information about the educational and professional programs that best meet their needs.

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  GWU Physician Assistant Students Set to Graduate as University’s First Top-Notch Cohort

  Office of University Communications

  The first Physician Assistant (PA) Studies cohort at Gardner-Webb University, set to graduate in May 2016, is earning honors from professional organizations and gaining respect from their supervisors in clinical rotations. Known as preceptors in medical circles, these supervisors are experienced medical professionals who support students during hands-on learning experiences in a variety of healthcare fields. Dean and Program Director Lawrence Herman, a certified PA himself, notes, “Our physician and PA preceptors rate each student on 18 different criteria, and the class average has been between 90 and 99 percent on every single metric. These are A to A-plus students. Dozens of preceptors have said glowing things about the high level of ability of these students. These students are incredibly well-prepared to hit the ground running upon graduation.”