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Demonstration of Nonviolence in Modern Day: Through the Lens of Christianity, Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
Get PDFThroughout history, many groups of people have experimented with nonviolent demonstrations and concepts. Religions, countries, and a variety of movements have put the demonstration of nonviolence at the forefront of their reasoning and defenses. When people hear the word nonviolence, there is usually a person or idea that comes to mind. People in the United States often think of figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and his Civil Rights Movement demonstrations. This paper will provide a detailed literary and research analysis of the concept of nonviolence, demonstrating that it is more than just a Christian concept. I will look at the idea of ahimsa, or non-violence, in the Buddhist, Hindu, and Jainist traditions—all of which place a high value on life—as well as notable authors connected to Christianity and each of these faiths. These writers are Mahatma Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, and Martin Luther King Jr. Each of them wrote extensively about nonviolence, and it will be through an examination of their works that the similarities and differences between them will be revealed
2024, Apr 24 - Faculty Meeting Materials
No full textGardner-Webb University Faculty Meeting Materials from 2024, Apr 24. Meeting Materials include: Agenda, Minutes, Committee Reports, and Provost\u27s Report
2024, Nov 20 - Faculty Meeting Materials
No full textGardner-Webb University Faculty Meeting Materials from 2024, Nov 20. Meeting Materials include: Agenda, Minutes, Committee Reports, and Provost\u27s Report
2024 - Founders Day - Dr. Shirley Toney [Video]
No full textFounders Day 2024 honored the names and legacies of persons and groups who played formative roles in the University’s development. Highlighting this year’s observance on Dec. 5, 2024 was the presentation of two Founders Medals to Dr. Shirley Putnam Toney, dean emerita and professor emerita of the School of Nursing, and the Royster family, extending from Dr. S.S. Royster to David W. Royster III.
With a career spanning more than half a century, Dr. Toney has dedicated her life to advancing nursing education and healthcare in North Carolina. The Royster family have been passionate and tireless supporters of Gardner-Webb for decades, as evidenced by the legacy of Royster Hall (the first campus healthcare clinic and hospital) and service on the Board of Trustees.
The celebration also featured a ceremony to place a historical marker at Bost Gymnasium. The marker honors the building named for Alonzo “Lon” C. Bost, founder of Bost’s Bread bakeries, who donated the funds for the gymnasium in memory of his daughter Jean Bost Gardner. Lon was an enterprising young man who got his start in the baking industry around 1903. By 1909, he bought a café in Shelby, where he baked cake, pies and bread and delivered his goods first by bicycle and then by horse and wagon. Beyond his business achievements, Lon was known for his civic contributions. He supported local education and community development, leaving a legacy of philanthropy.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-founders-day/1001/thumbnail.jp
Mental Health and the Black Church: Decreasing the Division in Divinity
Get PDFRacial disparities in mental health care persist for Black Americans, with only one in three who need treatment receiving it. The care they do receive is often of a poorer quality than that of other groups. Faith communities serving Black members could help address this gap by partnering with mental health professionals to meet congregants\u27 needs. With mental health now at the forefront of public discourse, considering the specific needs of the Black community is critical. Black Americans face disproportionate mental health burdens but are more likely to seek counsel from clergy due to cultural stigma. Educating clergy on mental health can decrease stigma in their congregations. By improving clergy awareness and comfort with mental health issues, educational programs equip them to identify congregants who need professional assessments and provide support. This doctoral project aimed to identify if targeted efforts by faith communities to support and promote mental health awareness, if provided with appropriate education and adequate resources, could positively impact outcomes in the Black community. The results showed the church is essential in promoting mental health wellness in Black Americans and can influence congregation members being open to exploring receiving care from qualified mental health care professionals
Sleep Hygiene Education
Get PDFThis DNP project was designed to increase awareness of insomnia and sleep hygiene in the target community by providing an in-person educational session on sleep hygiene. The educational session provided information on insomnia, sleep hygiene habits, statistics of those with sleep disorders, and medication use for sleep. The impact of the project implementation was measured using a pre-intervention survey and a post-intervention survey. All survey items had an increase in correct answers post-intervention. In conclusion, the results revealed there was an increase in awareness and knowledge base of insomnia and sleep hygiene after the education was provided
Gardner-Webb Announces Spring 2024 President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll
Get PDFGardner-Webb University officials are pleased to announce the Spring 2024 academic achievements.
Students who have earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester are named to the President’s List. These students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours. View the list here (https://gardner-webb.edu/about/o!ices-and-departments/office-of-the-registrar/presidentslist/).
The Dean’s List is composed of undergraduate college students with a grade point average of 4.0 if enrolled for 12-14 hours and 3.7 if enrolled for 15 or more hours with no grade lower than a “C.” The list is available here (https://gardner-webb.edu/about/o!ices-and-departments/office-of-theregistrar/ deans-list/).
The Honor Roll is composed of undergraduate college students enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours must earn a 3.40 to a 3.69 Gardner-Webb University semester grade point average, with no grade below a “C.” Find the list here (https://gardner-webb.edu/about/o!ices-anddepartments/ o!ice-of-the-registrar/honor-roll/).https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3693/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb, CCC to Help Students Pursuing Cybersecurity Careers
Get PDFOfficials at Cleveland Community College (CCC) and Gardner-Webb University recently signed an agreement to establish a transfer process between the schools’ cybersecurity programs. CCC students who earn an Associate in Applied Science in information technology–cybersecurity will have direct entry into Gardner-Webb’s online undergraduate degree completion program to pursue a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3717/thumbnail.jp
Eight Students Win Gardner-Webb’s Ignite Excellence Full-Tuition Scholarship
Get PDFThe winners of Gardner-Webb University’s most competitive academic scholarship—Ignite Excellence—have been announced. These eight high school seniors rose above the 288 top-ranked students who came from 19 states to participate in on-campus interviews.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3764/thumbnail.jp