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Friday, August 23.2002
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SGA President has high
hopes for 2002-2003 year
Before I begin to discuss any student issues, I would like to say
one important thing—WELCOME BACK! To all incoming fresh
men and transfer students, I am glad that you decided to come to
G WU, and I want to say, “Welcome Home!” This year has the poten
tial to be a landmark year for GWU, Student Government
Association and each student on campus.
Already, the year has brought a record number of incoming
(reshmen, oflicial NCAA Division 1 status and various other things.
However, this means that each one of us must take steps to maintain
the current momentum of the year. Now, more than ever, students
should become involved in helping to better their school.
A new way for students to voice their concerns and promote
change in the university is through Student Advisory Boards. These
will meet monthly and will help to promote diverse ideas and opin
ions. The more students that are involved in these meetings, the bet
ter SGA will be able to unify students and solve their problems.
Another method to strengthen student involvement is
through meeting with the SGA Executive Couhcil. The SGA Office
has moved to the Suttle Wellness Center. With this change will come
a more open SGA; the executive officers will be in the office
throughout the day working on various tasks, if you have a problem,
do not be afraid to stop by and voice your complaint.
Finally, SGA meetings will be taking place twice a month.
While I was here this summer, I had the opportunity to meet with
numerous members of the administration and discuss issues that
were and are important to the student body. After all of these meet
ings took place, one thing became very apparent: communication
between the administration and students had almost become extinct.
In order to improve this, student forums were created. These forums
would take place once a month and would feature a different mem
ber from the administration answering questions from the student
body. This would serve as a great medium through which students
can voice their concerns to the appropriate members of the adminis
tration.
Another issue that came to a head at the end of last year was the
food service in the cafeteria. This summer, RHA I^resident Antwan
Campbell and I met with various members of the local and regional
cafeteria management team. We discussed with them several things
that we saw as major problems that needed immediate attention. As
a result of these meetings, the cafeteria has agreed to be extrememly
open to the requests and comments of the student body. However, in
order for this to be successful, the students must voice their concerns
to the management of the cafeteria; that is the only way for this to
help remedy cafeteria issues. Hopefully, this will create a better way
of ensuring food service that is pleasing to the entire student body.
I am looking forward to meeting all of the new students and
maintaining my friendships with all of the returning ones. This will
be a great year for everyone; however, all of us have to take advan
tage of the opportunities we have before us. I am excited about what
each of you brings to Gardner-Webb and I hope that you will all
strive for academic, physical and (most importantly) spiritual excel
lence while you are here.
May God bless each of you.
— Patrick Woody
SGA President 2002-2003
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THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU
IN CAMPUS MINISTRIES
You have moved away from home, from long-time friends, from your church, froiTi
everything that is familiar to you and now you want to know if college can ever be like
home. You are searching for a way to develop new friendships, grow closer to God and
even help others while you are here.
Well, I have good news for you! Campus Ministries has a wide variety of opportu
nities that will help you to get settled into college and to find your place among all of
these strangers. You will have a chance to play fun games, participate in small group
bible studies, learn about missions, worship with other students and volunteer at local
organizations.
I jm a senior this year and being involved in Campus Ministries over the past three
years has been one of the greatest experiences of my college years. My closest friends
and fondest memories have resulted from my participation with th-is great group of peo
ple. I encourage all ol you, freshmen and upperclassmen alike, to find your place in
Campus Ministries. Check the bulletin board near the cafeteria for the latest news and
upcoming events. I hope to see each of you throughout the coming year.
— Kelly Cox
CMU Council Coordinator
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