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Gardner-Webb University Awards Over 250 Degrees, Office Of University Communications

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Gardner–Webb University hosted Fall Commencement on Monday, Dec. 15 in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center at 10 a.m. More than 250 graduates were honored for their achievements during the ceremony. Many graduates participated in the ceremony through prayer, scripture reading, and commencement speeches.

Gardner-Webb To Help Disabled Youth Find Employment, Office Of University Communications

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Gardner-Webb University hosted an open house aimed at helping youth with disabilities find meaningful, competitive employment through on-site internship experiences. The Project SEARCH open house took place on Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Williams Observatory. Interns discussed their employment interests, previous work experience, and upcoming internship opportunities.

Gardner-Webb Degree Completion Program: With You Every Step Of The Way, Office Of University Communications

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One of the most common concerns we hear from potential Degree Completion students is, “Do I really have what it takes to succeed academically?” Many students have been away from the classroom for years. Others are nervous about taking online courses, or about whether they will have access to extra help at their satellite campus.

Gwu Baseball Team Visits Children Fighting Cancer, Office Of University Communications

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Throughout the past three years, Gardner-Webb University’s baseball team has raised thousands of dollars to help children fight cancer. Players experienced first hand how that support impacts lives during a recent visit to Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Ten GWU baseball players and coaches toured the hospital, learned about its services and interacted with children on a day that helped foster an appreciation for the challenges cancer patients face, said GWU Head Baseball Coach Rusty Stroupe.

Gardner-Webb University Fall Commencement Set For Dec. 15, Office Of University Communications

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Gardner-Webb University will award over 250 degrees during the 2014 fall commencement exercises on Monday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Paul Porter Arena of the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb University. Approximately 270 students have earned degrees and a majority of those graduates will don their cap-and-gown to celebrate their hard work. The ceremony will honor students who have successfully completed undergraduate, degree completion, and graduate programs.

Gardner-Webb Basketball Victorious Over Thomas College, Jared Mcmurry

GWU-Today

The Gardner-Webb men’s basketball team took on two opponents over the weekend at home, coming out on the plus side in both contests.

Paws On The Quad, Gwu Today

GWU-Today

GWU-Today paused on the quad with a few students and asked the following questions.

How do you plan to get through exam week?

Hardest exam?

What is your favorite snack exam?

Festival Of Lights Brings Reoccurring Good Times, Travis Archie

GWU-Today

The Festival of Lights took place in the Tucker Student Center on Thursday, December 4, at 7 p.m. This was the first time the event was held in the Tucker Student Center, due to electric work occurring in Dover Theatre.

The Student's Chief, Brittany Johnson

GWU-Today

Whether it’s a ride to your car on raining days or the first “Good Morning,” you hear on your way to class, everyone at Gardner-Webb knows Chief; the Chief of Police, Barry Johnson.

Gardner-Webb University Recognized For Commitment To Military Service Personnel, Office Of University Communications

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Gardner-Webb University is committed to helping members of the military and their dependents achieve their educational goals. Those efforts were recently recognized by Military Advanced Education (MAE) as the University was designated as a “Top School” in the 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities. The guide measures the best practices in military and veteran education.

The New York Times Features Opinion Piece Written By Gardner-Webb Professor, Office Of University Communications

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The world-renowned newspaper publication The New York Times has selected the work of a Gardner-Webb University history professor to appear in its online opinion/editorial section, which features commentary from a variety of authors on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. GWU Assistant Professor of History Dr. Joseph Moore says recent research he completed relating to the history of Scottish Covenanters, Christianity, and early-American politics led him to pitch an idea to editors at The New York Times. The thought became reality on Thursday, Dec. 4 when his article, “Lincoln, God and the Constitution,” was published online at NYTimes.com.

Fantasy Football Week 14, Jared Mcmurry, Matthew Johnson, Quinten Burton

GWU-Today

The full "Fantasy Football Week 14" video is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel.

Gwu Clubs Team Up To Perform Megabash Benefit Concert, Jennifer Ortiz

GWU-Today

Joyful Hands has teamed up with the Gospel Choir and the Heart of Fire Dance Ministry to present a MegaBash Benefit Concert this Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in Blanton Auditorium.

The Bulldog Bite, Andy Bennett, Alex Bennett

GWU-Today

Check out the last Bulldog Bite of the semester. The full "The Bulldog Bite" video is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel.

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2014, Fall (Volume 49 No. 2), Noel T. Manning Ii

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue was the Hermes Creative Awards Platinum Winner for print publications: magazine category. The HCA is administered by the Association of Marketing & Communications Professionals (AMCP).

Gwu Business Students Experience Marketing, Business Principles At National Event, Office Of University Communications

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A national conference held in Charlotte, N.C., in October gave Gardner-Webb University business students a chance to witness marketing and sales techniques in action, and GWU Marketing Instructor Mischia Taylor is hoping the trip marks the beginning of many other similar opportunities to connect classroom discussion and real-world application. When Taylor discovered that the 2014 National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Annual Conference would be held in Charlotte, she immediately began working to make sure her students could experience business practices in action. The cost of attending the conference, at $50 per student, was prohibitive.

The Bulldog Bite, Gwu Today

GWU-Today

The full The Bulldog Bite video is available on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel

Checking Up With Novel Writers, Travis Archie

GWU-Today

As November comes to an end, National Novel Writing Month, NanoWriMo, does too. NanoWriMo is an international writing competition that began on November 1 and ends on November 30 before midnight.

Gardner-Webb Alumnus To Perform Nativity Drama On Campus On Dec. 2, Office Of University Communications

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Gardner-Webb University will host stage performer and GWU alumnus Nathan Rouse (’02) on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the final Dimensions program of the fall semester. Rouse will perform part of the nativity drama, “The Birth,” a theatrical production he has directed and performed for nine years to tell the Christmas story through the monologue perspectives of the innkeeper, the wise man, and the shepherd. The show takes place on a mostly empty stage, where actors speak, sing and dance to transport the audience to the nativity scene through imagination.

Gardner-Webb Presents 2014 Advent Devotional Book, Office Of University Communications

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Gardner-Webb University is proud to present the 2014 Advent Devotional. This year’s devotional is available as a traditional written book, and for the first time the seasonal guide can also be found online in audio format via the WGWG.org SoundCloud page. The University offers the Advent devotional to the community each year as a guide for reflecting on the birth of Jesus Christ and focusing on the holy blessings of the Christmas season.

WGWG: Advent 2014

Wildcats Edge Runnin' Bulldogs, Jared Mcmurry

GWU-Today

The women’s basketball team of Davidson (1-2) was able to hold off Gardner-Webb (1-2) last night 68-67 at Paul Porter Arena, during a game that was close throughout and had several lead changes.

Civitan Club Hosts Homelessness Awareness Panel, Jonelle Bobak

GWU-Today

Five men that have experienced or are experiencing homelessness gave their testimonies on Wednesday night at an event for Homelessness Awareness Week.

Fantasy Football Week 12, Matthew Johnson, Jared Mcmurry, Quinten Burton

GWU-Today

The "Fantasy Football Week 12" video can be viewed on the GWU-Today YouTube Channel.

Gwu’S Annual “Festival Of Lights” Set For Dec. 4, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Gardner-Webb University invites the community to campus to celebrate the Christmas season with the annual Festival of Lights. This year’s festive holiday event is free and set for Thursday, Dec. 4, beginning at 7 p.m. in Stewart Hall of the Tucker Student Center. GWU first ushered in the Christmas season with a Festival of Lights in 1985, and the University offers the event as a gift to the community each year, shared Dr. Paul Etter, professor of music in the GWU School of Performing and Visual Arts.

Vimeo: "Birth" Promo

Gwu Symphonic Band To Perform In Tucker Student Center On Dec. 2, Office Of University Communications, Jill Blank

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

The Gardner-Webb University Symphonic Band will present a concert featuring Christmas music and a senior soloist on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. in Stewart Hall inside the Tucker Student Center on the Boiling Springs campus. Admission is free.

Runnin' Bulldogs Looking To End Season On A High Note, Jared Mcmurry

GWU-Today

Saturday afternoon, the Runnin’ Bulldogs (4-7, 0-4) will be seeking their first conference win of the 2014 campaign as they travel to Monmouth (5-5, 0-4); another team that is win-less in Big South play.

The Bulldog Bite, Andy Bennett, Alex Bennett

GWU-Today

The full "Bulldog Bite" video is available on the GWU-Today YouTube channel.

Rescue Mission Leader To Speak At Dimensions On Nov. 25, Office Of University Communications, Brooke Kelly

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

The Dimensions program at Gardner-Webb University announces its 15th guest for the 2014-15 academic year. Charlotte Rescue Mission Executive Director Tony Marciano II will speak Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 9:25 a.m. in Stewart Hall of the Tucker Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Gardner-Webb Theatre Department Puts On Their Last Show Of The Fall, Jennifer Ortiz

GWU-Today

Getting Out, Gardner-Webb Theatre Department’s last play of the fall semester, will open on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:30 pm at the Millennium Playhouse.

Gardner-Webb To Aid Hungry, Homeless, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

As the holidays approach, many are thankful for the shelter of a warm home and the nourishment of hearty meals. But others aren’t as fortunate and face hunger and homelessness. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is Nov. 15-23, and Gardner-Webb University will join organizations across the nation in spotlighting those issues.