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This is Gardner-Webb: Defining the GWU Brand
Office of University Communications
On Wednesday, April 2, Gardner-Webb University will celebrate the launch of the new brand logo, which represents the institution’s foundational pillars. At 4:30 p.m., the University family will meet at the Quad for a flag-raising ceremony, which will be followed by a cookout from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. How does a small, Christian university stand out among the ever-increasing amount of brand clutter in higher education?
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Bilingual Benefits Revealed in New Studies
Office of University Communications
The increase of international business and the globalization of worldviews, products and ideas have raised the importance of learning a second language, something the Gardner-Webb University World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures knows all about. “The world has now become a global village,” said Dr. Bernhard Martin, professor of German and chair of the GWU Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. “Most jobs, whether it be management, education or business include international contacts and even if the main language of the company is English it is important to try and get the outside view of your own culture and connect to these international business partners.”
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Gardner-Webb Alumnus Shares Photographs of Nature in Art Show
Office of University Communications
The work of a Gardner-Webb University alumnus is part of an upcoming art exhibit at the Cleveland County Arts Council in Shelby, N.C., as Hal Bryant Bryant teams up with Ellen Devenny for a nature photography show titled “An Outside View” from March 12 through April 2. Bryant, a resident of Shelby, received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science at GWU before earning a Masters of Art from the University of South Carolina, located in Columbia. Bryant has taught classes in art and digital photography at Cleveland Community College (Shelby) and has won numerous awards in art competitions for both personal art and photography.
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Gardner-Webb to Host Social Entrepreneurship Week March 24-27
Office of University Communications
Every community can point to at least one individual who has recognized tremendous social challenges and then applied their own innovative solutions to those problems in order to effect lasting, positive changes around them. According to Ashoka, a global not-for-profit organization, these individuals are social entrepreneurs—ambitious and persistent members of society—tackling major social issues and offering new ideas for wide-scale and long-term change. As part of Social Entrepreneurship Week at Gardner-Webb University, set for March 24-27, several events are planned to help inform and inspire students, faculty, staff, and members of the community about social entrepreneurship and how to make a career out of serving through innovative solutions.
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GWU Professor Named Vice President of Statewide American Sign Language (ASL) Group
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University’s Robert Moore provides his time and talents to support the efforts of the North Carolina American Sign Language Teacher’s Association (NCASLTA) and was recently named the group’s vice president. Moore serves in the GWU Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures as instructor of American Sign Language (ASL) studies. The NCASLTA is a state charter of the national American Sign Language Teachers Association, based in Rochester, N.Y.
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Gardner-Webb’s School of Performing and Visual Arts Announces Show
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb University School of Performing and Visual Arts presents an exhibit by Teresa Prater, showcasing encaustic wax paintings, in the gallery of the Tucker Student Center, through Saturday, March 29. Prater is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Studio Art and Chair of the Department of Art and Design at Converse College, Spartanburg, S.C., where she teaches classes in painting, drawing, book art, and design. Prater uses figure and supporting symbolic images to create narrative environments.
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Gardner-Webb Students Find Passion and Purpose through Human Trafficking Awareness Week
Office of University Communications
An estimated two million children are forced, sold, or abducted into sexual slavery every year and around 27 million people worldwide are considered victims of modern-day slavery. In an effort to bring awareness to the global tragedy of human trafficking, Gardner-Webb University will host its annual Human Trafficking Awareness Week March 1-6. Several special events are planned to take place throughout the week.
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GWU Graduate School of Education Unveils New Doctoral Degree
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb University Gayle Bolt Price School of Graduate Studies is unveiling a new doctorate within the education department, which officials believe will offer substantial leadership training to individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds. The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (DEOL) will initiate its first cohort in the fall semester of 2014. University officials are excited about the addition and believe the changes will help Gardner-Webb provide quality leadership education that will address the needs of a wide range of modern professionals.
WGWG: The Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership Program
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GWU Performing and Visual Arts Presents Choir, Chorale and Handbells Concert March 4
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb Performing and Visual Arts Department presents a Choir, Chorale and Handbells Concert with an international flavor on Tuesday, March 4 at 8 p.m., in the Dover Theatre, located in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). The Handbell group will be the first on stage performing several numbers including one called ‘Ring A Silly Song.’ “It will feature techniques that you wouldn’t expect from a handbells group,” said Dr. Paul Etter, Director of Choral Activities at GWU.
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Gardner-Webb Alum Speaks to National Audience on Fox News’ “Hannity”
Office of University Communications
A motion picture depicting the life of Jesus Christ is released in 3,000 theaters across the country on Friday, and Gardner-Webb alumnus Frank Shelton (’96) weighed in on the project during Sean Hannity’s nationally televised show on Fox News last week. “Son of God,” a film produced by Mark Burnett and his wife Roma Downey, first aired in 2013 as part of the mini-series “The Bible” on the History channel. The couple appeared on Sean Hannity’s show “Hannity” on Feb. 21 to discuss the release of the major motion picture version on Feb. 28.
Youtube: Roma Downey & Mark Burnett Talk 'Son of God,' Satan in 'Hannity' Special 6
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Gardner-Webb Provides Opportunity for Christian Business Leaders to Unite
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University’s Godbold School of Business – Broyhill School of Management Executive Day, takes place April 3 at 10 a.m. in Blanton Auditorium, Hamrick Hall. Business leaders in the region are invited to attend this free event featuring keynote speaker Matthew Martin. The event begins with Martin speaking at 10:30 a.m. Martin serves as executive vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the Charlotte branch.
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GWU Alumni Magazine Featured in National Publication
Office of University Communications
The recent redesign of the Gardner-Webb University alumni magazine gained national attention following a front-page feature story in the March 2014 issue of the “Non-Profit Communications Report.” Titled “Redesign Efforts Help Publications Stay Fresh, Relevant,” the feature (written by Sarah Ammerman) focuses on the recent decision by the GWU Office of University Communications to change the design and format of both the print and digital magazines. Noel Manning, chief communications officer for Gardner-Webb, and Ryan Gunter, design editor for the magazine, discussed the redesign and the positive feedback they received from constituents.
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GWU Athletic Trainer, Students to Participate in Medical Mission Trip May 13-20
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb Athletic Training Program is looking for help to fund its mission trip to the Dominican Republic this May, and is offering several different means through which people can donate. Assistant Athletic Trainer Stephenie Stark and two Gardner-Webb athletic training students will depart campus on May 13 and travel to the Dominican Republic to help those less fortunate than themselves. Through Christian Sports Medicine Alliance (CSMA) and a partnership with SCORE International, Stark and the students will be teaming up with Dr. Doug Duncan of SCORE and their team of missionaries to help raise the profile of athletic training and make a difference in the lives of others.
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World Relief High Point Organization Representative to Speak at Gardner-Webb on March 4
Office of University Communications
The Dimensions program at Gardner-Webb University is pleased to announce Joe McCann, church engagement and volunteer coordinator at World Relief High Point (WRHP), as a distinguished speaker. McCann will discuss Human Trafficking Awareness Week with students and community members on Tuesday, March 4 at 9:25 a.m. in the Paul Porter Arena, located inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). Established in 1992, World Relief High Point (WRHP) is a non-profit organization based in High Point, N.C. that partners with the local church and community to assist refugee families by providing support as they adjust to their new lives in America.
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SCORE International Executive Director to Speak at Gardner-Webb
Office of University Communications
The Dimensions program at Gardner-Webb University is pleased to welcome the executive director at SCORE International John Zeller as a distinguished speaker. Zeller, who is also the chaplain for the Tampa Bay Yankees and the Saint Leo University baseball team, will share the Word on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 9:25 in the Paul Porter Arena, located inside the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). For over 20 years, Zeller has served on the Board of Directors at SCORE International under the direction of its founder, Ron Bishop.
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Black History Month Offers Opportunity to Examine Christian Heritage
Office of University Communications
Black History Month offers an opportunity to reflect upon the significance of religion and the early church in Africa, which some historians believe goes back to the early days of Biblical history. Dr. Eddie Stepp, chair and associate professor of the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy at Gardner-Webb University, says the roots of Christianity are much more African than European. “Although we don’t have many references to Africa in the New Testament, we do see the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts chapter eight,” said Stepp.
WGWG: Dr. Eddie Stepp Discusses The importance of Africa on the Early Church
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Gardner-Webb Department of Music Welcomes Carolina Brass in Concert
Office of University Communications
Gardner-Webb University’s School of Performing and Visual Arts music department presents Summit Recording artists Carolina Brass, in concert Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Kathleen Dover Theatre, located in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). The special opening act will be Ol’ 74, an 18-member jazz ensemble, from Rutherford County, N.C. Carolina Brass offers a wide variety of programs, including classical and contemporary works, medieval and renaissance music, and pop programs encompassing Broadway hits, jazz, Dixieland, big band, and other popular genres.
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GWU Career Development Office Plans Student Disorientation Week at Tucker Student Center
Office of University Communications
Each year, incoming students are welcomed to the Gardner-Webb campus with an orientation that marks the start of their undergraduate educational journey. As the months turn to years, many begin to face the anxieties of entering the ‘real world,’ for which they have often had little preparation. To help students acclimate to life away from college, the GWU Office of Career Development will host “Student Disorientation Week” from Feb. 24 – 27 in the Tucker Student Center.
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GWU Athletic Trainers Plan School Benefit in Honor of National Athletic Training Month
Office of University Communications
Students at Crest Middle School will soon benefit from a school supplies drive planned in honor of National Athletic Training Month, observed each year during the month of March. Gardner-Webb University’s Athletic Training department is planning the drive to help local students and to educate members of the community about the athletic training profession. GWU Athletic Trainers Stephenie Stark and Ally Connally are helping promote the drive, which is planned Feb. 22 through March 7.
WGWG: Athletic Training Awareness Month and School Supply Drive
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Community Invited to Annual Gardner-Webb Health Fair on March 4
Office of University Communications
Dozens of local healthcare providers and organizations will be on hand to promote healthy living at Gardner-Webb’s annual health fair, scheduled for Tuesday, March 4 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Tucker Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. Every year, the GWU Health Fair enables students and members of the community to build relationships with local health agencies, promoting awareness about the latest health-related trends and offering the knowledge and resources necessary to pursue healthy lifestyles.
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Gardner-Webb Love Stories: Happy Valentine’s Day
Office of University Communications
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked University faculty and staff to submit their Gardner-Webb love stories. We received the following submissions. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Gardner-Webb Team of Students Finishes Second Overall at Statewide Ethics Bowl
Office of University Communications
A team of students from Gardner-Webb University finished second during this year’s North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Ethics Bowl. The event was held at Campbell Law School in Raleigh, N.C., and featured 20 colleges and universities, including these names that Gardner-Webb faced head to head – Campbell (Buies Creek), North Carolina Wesleyan (Rocky Mount), Wingate, and this year’s champion, Wake Forest (Winston-Salem). This was the third year for the relatively new event, and GWU has participated each year.
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Gardner-Webb University Participates in National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week
Office of University Communications
n an effort to encourage the prevention of eating disorders and body image issues, Gardner-Webb University will be participating in National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week, Feb. 23 through March 1. This year’s NEDA theme is “Everybody Knows Somebody.” NEDA is a collective effort of volunteers, including health professionals, students and educators, who are committed to raising awareness of the dangers surrounding eating disorders and the importance of early intervention and treatment.
WGWG: “Everybody Knows Somebody” National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week
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Annual Gardner-Webb Undergraduate Art Exhibit’s Best of Show Winners Announced
Office of University Communications
The Gardner-Webb University School of Performing and Visual Arts’ largest exhibit of they year, the Annual Undergraduate Exhibit, announced the results of its judged competition. The exhibit is on display in the Communication Studies Hall Gallery through Feb. 28. The exhibit consists of work from undergraduate students who have taken a wide variety of art studio class.
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National Random Acts of Kindness Week Reminds Us to Support Others
Office of University Communications
National Random Acts of Kindness Week is recognized Feb. 10 – 16 as a time to do something nice for others. This event is something that Gardner-Webb University believes in trying to model throughout the year and hopes that administrators, faculty, staff, and students, encourage one another to do their part in lending a helping hand to those in need. “At Gardner-Webb, we encourage our students to participate in the organized institutional service opportunities we offer,” said Stephanie Richey Capps, director of Student Leadership Development and Community Engagement.
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