Post Advent Reflection: Day 26 Thursday, December 24 Isaiah 9:2–7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11–14; Luke 2:1–20 Leland Thomas observes, “In the eyes of children we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts we find its meaning.” Although my children are now young adults, I remember the joy Christmas morning would bring. Our daughter would awaken our son, and together […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 27 Friday, December 25 Isaiah 52: 7–10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1: 1–12; John 1:1–14 Perhaps never have so many been so eager for the end of a calendar year than we have this 2020. Sickness has covered the globe. In our own country, prolonged pandemic was joined this year by deep divisions throughout society. Politics and […] Gardner-Webb University | November 12, 2020
Post COVID-19 Numbers, Testing and Spring Schedules Campus COVID-19 Numbers As we begin the month of November, our numbers have risen modestly. This is not what we want to see. We have to stay smart and proactive to keep our numbers low: wear your mask, wash your hands, and follow all social distancing guidelines. We are committed to keeping our campus community […] Gardner-Webb University | November 6, 2020
Post Advent Reflection: Day 2 Monday, November 30 Psalm 79; Micah 4:1–5 Revelation 15:1–8 The simplest objects can become weapons with which to inflict violence upon our fellow human beings: sticks, stones, and even our fists and our knees. God creates humanity from the dust of the earth. We use that same dust to create means by which we might […] Gardner-Webb University | November 4, 2020
Post Flu Shots, Student Support and Updated COVID-19 Numbers Campus COVID-19 Numbers As we conclude the month of October, we’re staying strong together! Keep up the good work! As of Friday afternoon, October 30, Gardner-Webb continues to have no (zero) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on campus. We have three residential undergraduate students who have tested positive and are in isolation at home. We […] Gardner-Webb University | October 30, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Commencement, Octoberfest Cancellation and Updated COVID-19 Numbers Commencement We are excited to offer congratulations to our Gardner-Webb graduates from May and August; we celebrate them this weekend. The University will hold its first-ever virtual Commencement on Saturday, October 24. The ceremony will be shown on the 24th at 10 a.m. for May 2020 graduates and at 2 p.m. for August 2020 graduates. It will […] Gardner-Webb University | October 23, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Keep Up the Good Work Current Status As we Power Through Fall Break, we are glad to be together on campus protecting our GWU “bubble.” While trending numbers around us may not look good, on campus we are Bulldogs Together and Strong. Keep up the good work! As of Friday afternoon, October 16, Gardner-Webb continues to have no (zero) confirmed […] Gardner-Webb University | October 16, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: October 9 Status Update Current Status As of Friday afternoon, October 9, Gardner-Webb has no (zero) confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 on campus. We have one residential undergraduate student who has tested positive and is in isolation at home. There are 14 students in quarantine/isolation on campus. Some are showing mild symptoms. Some are waiting to be tested or […] Gardner-Webb University | October 9, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Current Status As of Friday morning, October 2, Gardner-Webb has three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in isolation on campus. We have five residential undergraduate students who have tested positive and are in isolation at home. There are 12 students in quarantine/isolation on campus. Some are showing mild symptoms. Some are waiting to be tested or have […] Gardner-Webb University | October 2, 2020
Post Coronavirus Information: Fall Break Getting It Done We are now in our seventh week since move-in day. Since the bump in cases and quarantines that followed students’ return from the long Labor Day weekend, we have successfully flattened the curve. Looking ahead, if we want to keep the numbers low and preserve the on-campus experience for the entire semester, […] Gardner-Webb University | September 29, 2020
