Gardner-Webb University
THE PILOT
What the
candidates say
See Election 96
page 3
No. 7 March 25, 1996
The Official Campus Newspaper
Boiling Springs, NC
GWU launches most ambitious campaign ever
by Sunny Benton
contributing writer
Gardner-Webb hosted hundreds of supporters,
employees and students on Thursday, February 15 to
publicly announce a five-year, $20 million capital
campaign for improving facilities, enhancing
technology, and increasing the endowment. At the
time of the announcement, $11,399,792 had already
officially been committed to the campaign.
The campaign theme and logo, "Dreaming,
Daring, Doing.. .The Campaign for Gardner-WEbb
University," were officially unveiled during the
kickoff celebration which featured campaign officials
and administrators explaining the campaign process
amid a party-like atmosphere that greeted guests
outside with a four-beam spotlight and continued
inside with performing artists and sparkling
decorations.
Shelby businessman H. Fields Young was
introduced as National Campaign Chair and he
presented an 8-minute video about the campaign to
the crowd of 650. He also announded that during the
"silent phase" of the campaign, which has taken place
over the past several months, the single largest
corporate, individual and foundation gifts were
committed in support of the campaign. Various
totals announced to date include $3.4 million through
trusts and wills, $500,000 in real estate and $250,000
in appreciated securities.
"Dreaming, Daring, Doing" is seeking $10
million for endowment, $7 million for facilities and
$3 million for technology. GWU administrators say
an increased endowment would help address a crucial
need to attract top-level faculty with doctorates and
provide greater scholarship assistance to graduate
and undergraduate students.
Monies for facilities are being sought for the
completion of the renovation of Hamrick Hall, the
campus' oldest building, which will eventually house
the University's School of Business, and various
other campus enhancements.
Technology funds would primarily support the
computerization of the entire University through a
campus-wide network. The Dover Memorial Library
would benefit from electronic card catalogs and other
computerized resource and reference materials.
"This is quite a task for Gardner-Webb...quite
ambitious," said GWU President, M. Christopher
White during his remarks. He went further to say,
"But remember, reaching 2,500 in enrollment, having
14 night school satellite campuses around the state,
and beginning our School of Divinity were all dreams
at one time, too."
First Counsel Inc. of Charlotte, NC, has been
retained by Gardner-Webb to provide consultation
for the campaign. Bob Van Poppel is representing
First Counsel and holds the title of Director of the
Campaign.
GWU to host
women's
Olympic cycling
trials
by Matthew C. Webber
Director of Public Relations, GWU
GWU announced on Tuesday, February 27,
that it would host the 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic
Cycling Trials Road Race in Boiling Springs on June
1.
The Cleveland County location was chosen
because of the success, support and organization that
area has shown for races such as the Tour DuPont in
1994 and the Carolina State Band Criterium in uptown
Shelby in 1995, when Gardner-Webb accommodated
the U.S. National Cycling Team on its campus while
member prepared for the event.
The Road Race held here will be the final
women's cycling event before the Olympics in Atlanta,
with the results of the 100-kilometer race
(approximately 62 miles) serving to determine the
final spots on the U.S. Olympic Women's Cycling
TownofBciingSiinngs
Team that will represent this country in the summer
games.
Other women's cycling stages -in West Virginia
and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — will be held prior to
the one in Boiling Springs.
Gardner Webb willofficially provide facilities;
housing for cyclists; and volunteers and organizational
assistance to the event and to Medalist Sports of
Charlotte, which has been contracted as venue
directors.
The Town of Boiling Springs has welcomed the
opportunity to have the race course pass through its
streets and neighborhoods, featuring a finish line on
South Main Street in front of the University. Prize
money for the event is $10,000.
At left: a map showing the route that will be
taken by cyclists in the U.S. Olympic Team Trrials
Women's Road Race.
Inside You'll Find...
Internet update 2
Students in the Spotlight 3
Election News 3
Sports News 4
Tennis Schedule 4
NCAA Predictions A