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Gardner-Webb Yesterday and Today
No full textIn Back to the Future Part II (1989), Marty McFly and Emmett ‘Doc’ Brown travel 30 years forward in time to October 21, 2015. In honor of yesterday’s “Back to the Future Day,” we’re giving you a glimpse of what Gardner-Webb was like in 1955 and 1985, two of the other time periods featured in the iconic film trilogy.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gwu-today/1226/thumbnail.jp
Certified Internship Program Comes to Gardner-Webb
No full textGardner-Webb students will soon have the chance to gain internship experience through a university-sponsored organization. The Center for Career Development is providing the Certified Internship Program to help students apply for and earn internships, as well as assist them throughout their internship period and prepare them for their future careers.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gwu-today/1223/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Musical Groups Present Benefit Concert
No full textMusical groups from Gardner-Webb University will perform in a benefit concert Tuesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Shelby, N.C. Contributions of canned goods, toiletries and non-perishable food items are requested for admission to the event. Donations will benefit the Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association (GCCBA) in cooperation with First Baptist Church.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/1404/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Students Spend Summer Changing Children’s Lives
No full textFour Gardner-Webb students embraced the call of evangelism this summer as they worked with a group of Christian camps whose mission is to share Christ with children from various backgrounds and traditions. Mark Baker, Amy Brown, Chelsea Hearne and Zeke Stephenson were part of Passport Missions and their camps for children and youth from third through 12th grade. Founded in 1993, Passport, Inc. (based in Birmingham, Ala.) has developed a reputation for creative, high-quality Christian programs for students.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/2813/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Students Help Pull 61 Tires From New River in West Jefferson
No full textNew and returning members of the Gardner-Webb University Honors Student Association recently participated in a GWU 18-year tradition. Faculty sponsor Dr. Tom Jones, 27 GWU students and eight guests traveled to West Jefferson, North Carolina, to join New River Conservancy’s cleanup event, Mud, Sweat, and Volunteers. Chelsea Blount, restoration director of New River Conservancy, said the GWU students were among a group of over 100 volunteers who covered approximately 23 river miles.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/1183/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Student Assists Dentist with Various Procedures During Internship
No full textAs a child, Chelsea Sexton, ’23, went through a couple of oral surgeries and wore braces for five years. During that time, the Gardner-Webb University student was cared for by a compassionate dentist, oral surgeon and orthodontist. “They always provided great care and a great environment for me,” affirmed Sexton, a native of Goode, Va. “Since eighth grade, I have known that I wanted to become a dentist. I want to do the same thing for children like myself.”https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3098/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Students Earn Honors at Annual Music Competition
No full textSix Gardner-Webb University students recently participated in the state competition for the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). Four of these students placed or qualified to compete in the Mid-Atlantic Regional competition in Virginia. The students have each trained with Dr. Jondra Harmon, instructor of voice and coordinator of vocal studies.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/1411/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Alumnus Pitches Small Business to Fellow Entrepreneurs
No full textA Gardner-Webb University alumnus recently represented the University of Nebraska and his start-up company in a recognition ceremony for entrepreneurs. William Payne (’14) presented his small business, Simple Vet Solutions (SVS) at the Pipeline Innovators Awards in Kansas City, Mo. Pipeline is an organization of entrepreneurs paired with a global network of advisors and mentors.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/1459/thumbnail.jp
Gardner-Webb Alumna Honored with Award from State and National Teachers of English
No full textChelsea Curtis, a 2023 graduate of the Master of Arts in English program at Gardner-Webb University, received recognition from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the Virginia Association of Teachers of English (VATE). Described as a passionate teacher who uses project-based learning to engage her students, Curtis was selected by both organizations as a 2023 High School Teacher of Excellence honoree. This award honors and celebrates high school classroom teachers who demonstrate excellent practices and contributions in the classroom.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/3798/thumbnail.jp
Student Social Media Campaign Brings NEEDTOBREATHE to Gardner-Webb University
No full textAfter a seven-month process, a group of Gardner-Webb students will see their hard work pay off on April 28 when Atlantic Records recording artists NEEDTOBREATHE perform in the Paul Porter Arena at 8 p.m. In the fall of 2011, a group of more than 40 students, led by senior Jessica Greer, started a campaign to persuade NEEDTOBREATHE to perform at Gardner-Webb University. The “Operation NEEDTOBREATHE” group, as they were called around campus, used a variety of social media outlets like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to send messages directly to the band.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/2871/thumbnail.jp
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