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    History of Hamrick Hall

    E.B. Hamrick Hall Located at the geographic center of Gardner-Webb University, is the oldest building on campus, according to the National Register of Historic Places. While the building has served many purposes over its almost 100 year existence, it currently houses the Graduate and Undergraduate programs of the Godbold College of Business. In it are […]

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    History and Traditions

    Gardner-Webb University History The Institution first opened its doors in 1907 as a boarding high school operated and supported by the Kings Mountain and Sandy Run Baptist Association. As a high school, junior college, senior college, and beginning in 1993 as a university, the school has sought to provide quality education in a Christian environment. […]

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    Sigma Tau Delta

    International English Honor Society Gardner-Webb University Chapter: Gamma Lambda Application Form Full Name (as you want it on your certificate) select oneUndergraduateGraduateAlumniPlease select one of the options below:(required) Mailing Address (required) City (required) — Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts […]

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    Reflection

    “If exposure is essential, still more so is the reflection. Insight doesn’t happen often on the click of the moment like a lucky snapshot, but comes in its own time and more slowly and from nowhere but within.” – Eudora Welty Reflection is the element that transforms simple experience to a learning experience. For knowledge […]

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    15 Best Practices for Internship Programs

    Best Practice #1: Provide interns with real assignments. Providing interns with real work is number one to ensuring your program’s success. Interns should be doing work related to their major, that is challenging, that is recognized by the organization as valuable, and that fills the entire work term. Best Practice #2: Hold orientations for all […]

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    Designing Your Internship Program

    Prior to hiring an intern, an employer must understand how interns will fit within the company’s goals and culture. Since organizations vary in age, size, industry, and product, so too will internship activities. Questions that may determine what kind of program will work best for you: What does your organization hope to gain from the […]

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    Application Guide for Resumes

    Suggestions for Applicant Tracking System Resume Formatting Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are used frequently in online application processes. In fact, it’s estimated that over 50% of companies use this software. It is critical when submitting any application and resume online to know it is likely going through this system. Therefore, prepare your resume according to […]

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    Half-Century Club Luncheon

    October 22, 2021 Tucker Student Center | Stewart Hall We will celebrate the Golden Gardner-Webb anniversary for the Classes of 1970 and 1971 at Homecoming this year by inducting these two classes into our Half-Century Club. This event features a luncheon with guest speakers as well as a pinning ceremony. The event will be held […]

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    How to Write a Cover Letter

    A cover letter accompanies a resume or CV to demonstrate interest in a specific position and give detailed information about the candidate’s ability to meet the job description. Cover letters should always be written for a specific job rather than creating a general cover letter that is reusable. Cover Letter Components: Letter Heading: Your letter […]

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    History of the Live Mascot Program

    The official mascot for Gardner-Webb University is the Runnin’ Bulldog. Throughout the years, the bulldog has been represented in numerous forms. Live bulldogs, costumed mascots and athletic branded logos have all been featured in some fashion for GWU. Names like Butch, Chins, Victor, Barney and Roebuck have been attached to the live bulldog mascots. Mack, […]