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Gardner-Webb University Spring Honor Roll Recipients Announced
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University is pleased to announce its list of students who made the Honor Roll List during the 2014 spring semester. The Honor Roll recognizes outstanding college students who achieve a grade point average of 3.2 to 3.7 through outstanding academic success during the semester. The University salutes these students and commends them for this significant scholastic achievement in higher education.
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Faith In Action: Sharing God’s Love through Student Missions at GWU
Office of University Communications
Holding flashlights while dentists pull teeth in Nicaraguan villages. Swinging hammers in American disaster areas. Using sign language to tutor children in a Honduran school for the deaf.
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Free to be Me: A Closer Look at GWU Student Deanna Ramsey
Office of University Communications and Alyssa Gutierrez
Gardner-Webb University sophomore Deanna Ramsey stands only three-feet and six-inches tall. Yet, she is the living definition of the phrase, “Big things come in small packages.” Although she lives a vibrant life now, it was not always bright for Ramsey who was born with a form of dwarfism called spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenital (SED).
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GWU Graduate to Serve as Intern at Sports Illustrated in NYC
Office of University Communications
Her hair danced in the breeze as she smiled for the photo. She is not used to being in front of the lens, but is instead much more comfortable behind it. However, on graduation day, journalism major Heather Pendergraft obediently posed for the obligatory pictures with family and friends.
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GWU Theatre Program Founder C. Robert Jones Reflects on Career in Book
Office of University Communications
C. Robert Jones has mentored Miss America finalists, singers, actors and dancers in his education career of more than 50 years. And he says if he could mandate it, he would require all teachers, preachers and lawyers to take courses in his specialty subject – theatre. Jones, a former Gardner-Webb University faculty member who started the theatre arts degree program in 1966, chronicles his lifetime experiences surrounding the stage in his book, titled “I Like It Here! Adventures in the Wild and Wonderful World of Theatre.”
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Youth Sports Camps Offered This Summer through GWU Athletics Department
Office of University Communications
Several summer sports camps are being offered through the Gardner-Webb Athletics Department, with most camps offering a GWU faculty/staff discount. The Volleyball staff is hosting several volleyball skills camps throughout the summer. The coaching staff is offering a discounted rate for children of any faculty/staff who attended either Individual Skills camp or the Middle School camp.
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Gardner-Webb University Awards Degrees During Exercises on May 12
Office of University Communications
Gardner–Webb University hosted Spring Commencement on Monday, May 12 in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and over 700 graduates were honored during two separate ceremonies. The morning ceremony featured the conferring of over 370 degrees from the University’s graduate programs. Kimberly Denise Moore of Gastonia, N.C., who earned a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministries, offered a commencement speech during the ceremony.
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Gardner-Webb University Joins National #ReachHigher Education Campaign
Office of University Communications
When Gardner-Webb University presents degrees to more than 700 students in commencement ceremonies Monday, each graduate will represent success in higher education. The University supports a national campaign First Lady Michelle Obama launched this month to inspire every American student to complete an education beyond a high school diploma. A 2014 U.S. Department of Labor survey of American workers shows both employment and earnings increase as individuals complete higher education programs beyond high school.
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Crossroads Festival Returns to Boiling Springs on May 17
Office of University Communications
The Town of Boiling Springs invites the community to the Crossroads Festival on Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17. The family-focused event will offer rides, food, arts and crafts, and music. In just its second year with the name Crossroads, the festival has evolved from similar events throughout the past decade that celebrated milestones in the history of Gardner-Webb University and the town.
WGWG: Crossroads Festival Returns to Boiling Springs on May 17
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Gardner-Webb Pastors’ School Planned May 26-28
Office of University Communications
Registration is now open for Gardner-Webb’s 2014 Pastors’ School, a three-day educational retreat for pastors and students of ministry and theology, May 26-28 at GWU. Kyle Matthews, Dove Award-winning singer and songwriter, will serve as the keynote speaker for the event. Matthews will address the theme, “Struggling Together to Communicate the Gospel in a Post-Christian Culture.”
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GWU Staff Member Finds Success, Fellowship on Racquetball Court
Office of University Communications
Thwacks echo through the white-walled room. Chips and cracks dot the paint on a wall in Gardner-Webb University’s Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). A blue rubber ball ricochets like a pinball, and Stephen Dolan angles his body to strike a return with his racket. Dolan dives to the floor to connect racket with ball and win the point against his opponent.
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GWU Offers Sports Psychology Course for Upcoming Fall Semester
Office of University Communications
Unexplained poor athletic performance is sometimes called “The Yips.” An athlete may have experienced profound success in their sport, and then suddenly, for no apparent reason, they begin struggling. One day, they are at the top of their game; the next day, they can’t seem to perform the basic skills they mastered years before.
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Gardner-Webb Honors Faculty, Staff at Annual Event
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University recognized faculty and staff Friday for outstanding service and teaching contributions, tenures of service, and retirement honors during the annual “Apples and Accolades” ceremony. The Gardner-Webb Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient for 2014 was Dr. Paul Etter, professor of music in the School of Performing & Visual Arts. “To the students and community members with whom he works, he is both a gracious guide and a gifted instructor,” said GWU President Dr. Frank Bonner.
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Gardner-Webb University to Hold Spring Commencement Exercises on May 12
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University will award over 700 degrees during the 2014 spring commencement exercises on Monday, May 12. Ceremonies are planned for 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb University. Of the two ceremonies planned, the first at 10 a.m. will honor students who have successfully completed graduate programs while the second ceremony at 3 p.m. will focus on the achievements of students in the traditional undergraduate and Degree Completion programs of study.
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GWU Honors Program Expands in 25-Plus Years
Office of University Communications
Through academic programs, social experiences and service opportunities, Gardner-Webb University’s Honors Program has expanded since its launch over 25 years ago to now serve dozens of students. The GWU Honors Program is open to academically qualified students in all majors and offers growth in time management, writing, research, leadership and other skills. Students enrolled in the program are typically much more likely to graduate within four years from the University, which means it’s also a retention tool, according to Dr. Tom Jones, associate dean of University Honors.
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Gardner-Webb Honor Society Students Excel at National Convention
Office of University Communications and Alyssa Gutierrez
Gardner-Webb University students have long prided themselves on their academic fitness. Recently, members of the Alpha Chi Honor Society flexed those muscles at the Alpha Chi 2014 National Convention held in St. Louis, Mo. For the first time in Alpha Chi’s 92-year history, the organization offered a $5,000 prize for the best collaborative, interdisciplinary project on the assigned topic of “The Future of Water.” The Gardner-Webb team took first place.
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GWU Mission Trips Help Spread the Word of God Across the Globe
Office of University Communications and Alyssa Gutierrez
As a university with a large-scale commitment to service in both the local and global communities, Gardner-Webb places a particular emphasis on missions. The call to help others was answered this semester, when four separate groups set out from Boiling Springs during the Spring Break holiday. With trips to Jamaica, Nicaragua and Honduras, Gardner-Webb students relished the opportunity to spread the Word of God and also help with various projects in the towns and villages in which they stayed.
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GWU Professor Discusses Popularity Surge of Young Adult Literature
Office of University Communications
“The Hunger Games.” “Harry Potter.” “Divergent.” Those titles all share status as blockbuster film franchises, but they’re also linked as products of the resurgent genre of Young Adult (YA) literature, according to Dr. Shana Hartman, assistant professor of English at Gardner-Webb University.
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National Day of Prayer to be Observed on Thursday, May 1 Across the United States
Office of University Communications
On Thursday, May 1, the nation will come together and observe the 63rd annual National Day of Prayer. Each year since its inception in 1952, the president has signed a proclamation encouraging all citizens to join their fellow Americans in prayer. At Gardner-Webb University, two locations will be open throughout the day to allow students, faculty, staff, and even community members an opportunity to participate in observing the National Day of Prayer.
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GWU Officials Prepare Students for Possibility of Severe Weather
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University officials are planning for the possibility of inclement weather this evening, and are encouraging students to be proactive with effective storm preparation. Meteorologists are predicting several waves of strong to severe storms moving through the Carolinas today through Wednesday, and believe there is a moderate likelihood of tornadic activity. Flash flooding is also a concern.
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Academic Excellence Celebrated at Gardner-Webb
Office of University Communications
As an institution of higher education, Gardner-Webb University prides itself on world-class academics and superior classroom learning opportunities. GWU students who exhibited excellence in the classroom this past academic year will be recognized at the Dimensions program on Tuesday, April 29 at 9:25 in Stewart Hall, located in the Tucker Student Center. “In addition to recognizing students’ commitment to leadership, service and volunteerism, Gardner-Webb University is proud to also recognize the academic achievements of our students,” said Dr. Tracy Jessup, vice president for Christian Life and Service and senior minister to the University.
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Student Gospel Choir to Perform at Gardner-Webb
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb University student-led E. Jerome Scott Gospel Choir will perform a concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Tucker Student Center. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature the voices of 18 students and include selections such as “Come Thou Almighty King” and “Created to Worship.” Students prepared for the concert throughout the fall and spring semesters.
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GWU Alum Scott Johnson Shares a Voice Set Free by Song
Office of University Communications
Scott Johnson stutters when he talks. When he sings, there’s no evidence of stumble in his words or his faith in God. On his recent album “Hemmed In and Set Free,” the ’03 sacred music alumnus showcases a mix of contemporary Christian, Americana, and rhythm and blues sounds he’s crafted in the 10 years since earning his bachelor’s degree at Gardner-Webb.
WGWG: Hemmed in and Set Free - A new CD from GWU Alum Scott Johnson
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GWU Orchestra Concert to Showcase Two Premieres on April 28
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University’s School of Performing and Visual Arts will present the world premieres of two original productions Monday, April 28, beginning at 8 p.m. in the Kathleen Dover Theatre, located in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Admission is free. The performance will feature the debuts of Fanfare Overture, written by Sarah Zipperer Gaskins for the GWU Trumpet Ensemble and GWU Orchestra, and Seven Deadly Sins, written by Daniel Jackson from the studio of Dr. Matt Whitfield.
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Drunk Driving Awareness Week Sheds Light on Disturbing Statistics
Office of University Communications
The mistake of driving drunk is made too often and too many people have paid the price for it with their lives. Acknowledging the disturbing statistics and realizing that drunk driving is still a problem is one of the first steps in helping prevent more lives from being lost. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), one out of three people will be involved in a drunk driving crash in their lifetime.
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