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Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2023, Fall (Volume 58), Noel T. Manning
Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2023, Fall (Volume 58), Noel T. Manning
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 includes articles on Double Dawg Day, Dr. Elizabeth Amato winner of the Teaching Excellence Award, Marilyn Withrow's gift to the Chemistry and Microbiology programs, and celebrating alumna Gladys Brooks Boroughs 100th celebration.
Canine Atf Agent Shows Gardner-Webb Students How He Sniffs Out Evidence, Office Of University Communications
Canine Atf Agent Shows Gardner-Webb Students How He Sniffs Out Evidence, Office Of University Communications
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Camden, a four-legged agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently demonstrated his skills in fire investigation for Gardner-Webb University students. An official ignitable liquid detection canine, he’s trained to sniff out miniscule amounts of accelerant within a large area or pile of debris. Hosted by the Department of Natural Sciences, Camden was accompanied by his partner, Union County Fire Marshal Kevin Rigoli, and ATF Senior Investigator Darren Solomon.
Celebrating Alumnae: Dr. Kaylan Kelsey Jackson And Taylor Dodson, Office Of University Communications
Celebrating Alumnae: Dr. Kaylan Kelsey Jackson And Taylor Dodson, Office Of University Communications
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Students are the focus of Gardner-Webb University’s mission. Faculty members seek to engage students with unique, experiential learning opportunities to prepare them for their next steps. Whether they choose to begin a career or accept the academic challenges of graduate school, students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead and serve. Additionally, through GWU’s supportive and diverse Christian community, students are inspired to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others.
Tania Brown Gains Valuable Experience Through Undergraduate Research, Office Of University Communications
Tania Brown Gains Valuable Experience Through Undergraduate Research, Office Of University Communications
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For her Undergraduate Research Scholar Project, Gardner-Webb University student Tania Brown, of Gastonia, N.C., studied an idea with a practical application. A biology major with a concentration in biomedical sciences, Brown tested the efficiency of using watermelon and cantaloupe peels to remove Bromothymol Blue from water. Bromothymol Blue is a dye used as an indicator in determining pH. It is yellow in acidic solutions, blue in basic solutions and green in neutral solutions, but is harmful to the respiratory tract and digestive system if swallowed.
Chemistry Alumnus Earns Research Honor, Office Of University Communications
Chemistry Alumnus Earns Research Honor, Office Of University Communications
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Gardner-Webb alumnus, Jacob Walley, was recently named the 2020 Adam Ritchie Outstanding Graduate Student in chemistry at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville. Given in memory of Ritchie (UVA Ph.D., 1968), this award provides financial assistance to an outstanding graduate student. Walley received his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from GWU in 2017 and is working on his Doctor of Philosophy in inorganic chemistry from UVA.
Research By Gwu Professor And Staff Member Published In Forensic Science Journal, Office Of University Communications
Research By Gwu Professor And Staff Member Published In Forensic Science Journal, Office Of University Communications
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Research by a faculty and staff member in the Gardner-Webb University Department of Natural Sciences could improve how arson investigators do their jobs. The scientific, peer-reviewed paper by Venita Totten, professor of chemistry, and Jacob Willis, GWU chemistry lab and undergraduate research coordinator, will be published in the prestigious Elsevier journal Forensic Science International in July.
Gwu Honors Program Offers Various Opportunities To Connect And Learn, Office Of University Communications
Gwu Honors Program Offers Various Opportunities To Connect And Learn, Office Of University Communications
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Trevor Alexander, ’20, of Shelby, N.C., a student in the Gardner-Webb University Honors Program, recently joined other Honors students who presented their theses in a Zoom teleconference. The presentations were moved to the online format because of social distancing recommendations. Alexander’s topic was “An Investigation of Salmonids: Hybridization, Demands from Fish Markets, and Angler’s Influence on their Future.”
Alumnus Discovered His Passion For Teaching As An Assistant In Biology Lab At Gwu, Office Of University Communications
Alumnus Discovered His Passion For Teaching As An Assistant In Biology Lab At Gwu, Office Of University Communications
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Alex Suptela, ’16, chose to study biology and psychology at Gardner-Webb University, because both subjects fascinated him. He enjoyed research, but hadn’t thought about teaching. Then, he became a teaching assistant for Dr. Meredith Rowe and the Department of Natural Sciences.
Gardner-Webb Undergraduate Researcher Discovers New Method To Synthesize Vanillin, Office Of University Communications
Gardner-Webb Undergraduate Researcher Discovers New Method To Synthesize Vanillin, Office Of University Communications
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For her Undergraduate Research Project, Cailen Blaire, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, discovered a new method to synthesize vanillin, the compound that gives vanilla its characteristic taste and scent. She was one of 15 GWU students who received a grant from the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. She worked 40 hours a week for five weeks on her project, which she will present in a professional forum.
Gardner-Webb Science Professors Help Alumnus Pursue Goal Of Becoming A Dentist, Office Of University Communications
Gardner-Webb Science Professors Help Alumnus Pursue Goal Of Becoming A Dentist, Office Of University Communications
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When he was 10, Joshua McKoy wanted to be like his brother and become a dentist. Looking back, the 2018 alumnus of Gardner-Webb University realizes his reasons were superficial. “It wasn’t until 11th or 12th grade that dentistry became a passion for me,” McKoy reflected. “My best friend got braces.”
Gwu Chemistry Professors Gave Alumna Confidence To Pursue Graduate Studies, Office Of University Communications
Gwu Chemistry Professors Gave Alumna Confidence To Pursue Graduate Studies, Office Of University Communications
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After attending a larger college for a year, Makenzie Reynolds ’18 transferred to Gardner-Webb University because of the smaller school setting. “I thought back to a visit I had at GWU when I was in high school,” reflected Reynolds, a native of Forest City, N.C. “I knew I would get one-on-one communication with my professors at GWU.”
Gwu Chemistry And Ecology Professors Inspired Alumnus To Study Wildlife Conservation, Office Of University Communications
Gwu Chemistry And Ecology Professors Inspired Alumnus To Study Wildlife Conservation, Office Of University Communications
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Two years before Michael Byron, of San Antonio, Texas, was recruited to the men’s basketball program at Gardner-Webb University, he watched the GWU team defeat the Kentucky Wildcats, 84-68, in a televised game. The historic win was on his mind when he decided to visit the GWU campus. “I got along really well with the players and the coaches,” Byron reflected.
Research By Gwu Senior Biology Major Establishes Process To Extract Anti-Cancer Compound, Office Of University Communications
Research By Gwu Senior Biology Major Establishes Process To Extract Anti-Cancer Compound, Office Of University Communications
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Sulforaphane, a chemical compound found in broccoli, is known to have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. As an Undergraduate Research Scholar at Gardner-Webb University, Yuri Kurerov, of St. Petersburg, Russia, developed a method to separate and characterize the substance from broccoli seeds. One of 13 GWU students to receive a grant for focused research, Kurerov worked on his project during both 2018 summer terms.
Gardner-Webb Alumna Prepares For Career In Medicine, Office Of University Communications
Gardner-Webb Alumna Prepares For Career In Medicine, Office Of University Communications
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As a student in the Department of Natural Sciences at Gardner-Webb University, Amanda Hall ’18 examined complex ideas in biology and chemistry. “My major classes were taught by quality professors who had such extensive knowledge in their fields,” she shared. “I am being reminded of concepts in my graduate classes rather than hearing them for the first time.”
Gwu Alumnus Pursues Graduate Degree In Osteopathic Medicine, Office Of University Communications
Gwu Alumnus Pursues Graduate Degree In Osteopathic Medicine, Office Of University Communications
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Gabriel Nold’s talents as a lineman gained him a spot on the football team at Gardner-Webb University. Besides the chance to play in Division I, the 2017 alumnus from Tampa, Fla., also wanted a college with a strong science program to prepare him for medical school. He accepted the GWU athletic scholarship after visiting the campus.
Support Of Gwu Faculty Prepared Alumna For Success In Dental School, Office Of University Communications
Support Of Gwu Faculty Prepared Alumna For Success In Dental School, Office Of University Communications
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Dr. Ashley Lowery, a dentist in Spindale, N.C., could have earned prerequisites for dental school most anywhere, but Gardner-Webb University offered her something other schools didn’t. “Gardner-Webb is like a family if you will allow it to be,” she reflected. “While the educational and religious side of GWU is extremely important, it is really more than that to me. It’s a place of happy memories and a time in life where I felt completely supported. The staff and professors will be there for you from your freshman days until graduation.”
Gardner-Webb Alumnus Pitches Small Business To Fellow Entrepreneurs, Office Of University Communications, Chelsea Snydor
Gardner-Webb Alumnus Pitches Small Business To Fellow Entrepreneurs, Office Of University Communications, Chelsea Snydor
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A 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.
Biology Student Explores Forensic Science Through Internship, Office Of University Communications, Chelsea Snydor
Biology Student Explores Forensic Science Through Internship, Office Of University Communications, Chelsea Snydor
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A Gardner-Webb University senior is taking her classroom experience into the field this semester as an intern for the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department in Spindale, N.C. Michaela Mays (’18) of Reidsville, N.C. will spend three hours each week at the sheriff’s department and write a blog about her professional journey. She will present the experience as part of her Biology seminar April 27.
Research By Gwu Alumnus, Jeremy Griffin, Published In Top Chemistry Journals, Office Of University Communications
Research By Gwu Alumnus, Jeremy Griffin, Published In Top Chemistry Journals, Office Of University Communications
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Laboratory work that is tedious to some students fascinates Jeremy Griffin, a 2013 graduate of Gardner-Webb University. Griffin is a doctoral student in chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He will be speaking about his research and graduate school experiences at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, in Room 117, GWU Laboratory Center.
Research Experience At Gwu Helps Alumna Gain Position In Grad School Program, Office Of University Communications
Research Experience At Gwu Helps Alumna Gain Position In Grad School Program, Office Of University Communications
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As an undergraduate student at Gardner-Webb University, Amy Schmitt Boyer ’15 studied six-lined racerunner lizards at the Broad River. Although the research tested her patience, the experience helped her secure a position in the graduate program at North Dakota State University (NDSU) in Fargo. “I learned that experimental design and methods are crucial in performing a surveying experiment,” reflected Boyer, a native of Waxhaw, N.C. “It also taught me the best way to present my research to the public.”
Gwu Professors Help Chemistry Student Pursue Goals, Office Of University Communications
Gwu Professors Help Chemistry Student Pursue Goals, Office Of University Communications
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Tyler Hemingway ’18 wasn’t familiar with Gardner-Webb University when he came for a visit as a high school senior. A resident of Cape Coral, Fla., Hemingway was looking for a college with an exceptional science department and research opportunities. “I first heard of Gardner-Webb at a college fair held in Fort Myers, Fla.,” Hemingway recalled.
Research Opportunities Prepared Gwu Alumna For Job In Microbiology, Office Of University Communications
Research Opportunities Prepared Gwu Alumna For Job In Microbiology, Office Of University Communications
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“Ever since I can remember, science has been my calling,” asserted Keely Ford ’14 of Morganton, N.C., who came to Gardner-Webb University to develop her skills in scientific research. “I primarily focused on wild life biology and ecology,” she added. “The ocean was my second home. From around 10 years old, I have been studying and learning more and more about marine life.”
Fourth-Year Medical Student Values Gwu Professors Who ‘Invested In His Life’, Office Of University Communications
Fourth-Year Medical Student Values Gwu Professors Who ‘Invested In His Life’, Office Of University Communications
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Tyler Beckler (’13), a native of Hickory, N.C., described himself as an idealistic 18-year-old when he arrived on campus at Gardner-Webb University. “I wanted to make people’s lives better—to change the world—but I had no idea how to do that,” he recalled. Before the end of the first semester, though, his future started to take shape.
Gwu Chemistry Alumna Accepted To Master’S Program At University Of Tokyo, Office Of University Communications
Gwu Chemistry Alumna Accepted To Master’S Program At University Of Tokyo, Office Of University Communications
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Nikole Roland ’16 came to Gardner-Webb University with a specific goal in mind. In four years, she wanted to be accepted into Tokyo University’s Graduate Program of Sustainability. Students in the program conduct research on how societies interact with the environment.
Gwu Alumna Combined Religious Studies And Chemistry To Prepare For Medical School, Office Of University Communications
Gwu Alumna Combined Religious Studies And Chemistry To Prepare For Medical School, Office Of University Communications
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When she examines a patient to determine a diagnosis, Natalie Pippin Britt ’08 relies on the critical thinking skills she developed as an undergraduate at Gardner-Webb University. The first-year resident in family medicine at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, Ga., began her educational journey as a religious studies major. She had considered vocational ministry, but soon realized her calling was outside the church.
Gwu Exercise Science Classes Prepare Student For Future In Medicine, Office Of University Communications
Gwu Exercise Science Classes Prepare Student For Future In Medicine, Office Of University Communications
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London Schumacher (’18) admits she’s somewhat nerdy when it comes to studying anatomy and physiology. The Waynesville, N.C., native is majoring in exercise science to prepare for Physician Assistant (PA) school. One of her favorite classes has been Motor Behavior taught by Dr. Jeff Hartman, associate professor of exercise science at Gardner-Webb University.
Gwu Professors Helped Steer Alumna In The Right Career Path, Office Of University Communications
Gwu Professors Helped Steer Alumna In The Right Career Path, Office Of University Communications
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Kristy Young Johnson (’92) took a course in her first semester at Gardner-Webb that prevented her from making the wrong decision about her future. “I hadn’t really considered a career in science before I got to GWU,” Johnson shared. “I was enrolled in biology with Dr. Tom Jones. His class was a wonderful introduction, touching on so many different aspects of biology that I finished the semester wanting to know more. Every science class I took just added to my curiosity.”
Deepwater Horizon Cleanup — Gwu Student Searches For Future Solutions, Office Of University Communications, Bryton Mitchell
Deepwater Horizon Cleanup — Gwu Student Searches For Future Solutions, Office Of University Communications, Bryton Mitchell
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Jacob Walley, a Gardner-Webb senior chemistry major from Stanley, N.C., had a unique opportunity recently to conduct research on the largest marine oil spill in history. Deepwater Horizon, an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, exploded on April 20, 2010, and scientists are still investigating the effects of the spill and cleanup efforts. Deepwater Horizon, a film about the explosion, opened in theaters on Sept. 30.
Gardner-Webb Student Explores Opportunities In Field Of Science, Office Of University Communications
Gardner-Webb Student Explores Opportunities In Field Of Science, Office Of University Communications
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Wendy Harmon grew up with the mountains, rivers, lakes, and streams of western North Carolina at her back door. Some of her fondest memories are of outdoor exploratory excursions with her parents, Tommy and Darlene Harmon, where she literally first got her feet wet in ecology — the study of how organisms interact with their environments. Her mother was a Gardner-Webb graduate, but Harmon wanted to make her own decision about where to go to college.
Gardner-Webb’S First Summer Research Scholar Gets The Gist Of Ginger Ale, Office Of University Communications
Gardner-Webb’S First Summer Research Scholar Gets The Gist Of Ginger Ale, Office Of University Communications
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Ever wondered what chemical compounds give ginger ale its pungent flavor? Jeremy Griffin has, and thanks to Gardner-Webb’s new Summer Research Scholars program, he’s got a significant research grant, free room and board, and nearly unlimited time in the Gardner-Webb chemistry labs this summer to figure it out. The story of Griffin’s fascination with gingerols started with a sickness.