Mr. Orstell Barnett
GWU Football 1981-1984

What is your occupation?

Vice-President of Public Sector Sales.

What is your favorite memory about Gardner-Webb University?

My favorite memory is right after a meal catching up with everyone in the student center downstairs. We would play Pinball, PacMan or watch the latest music videos on the big screen (32 inch) TV. We did not have as much as the students do today, so we socialized and built relationships that still last today.

What has Gardner-Webb Athletics taught you?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Big South Conference announced the recipients of this year's women's tennis postseason honors in an awards ceremony this evening on Winthrop University's campus, with three high honors going to members of the Gardner-Webb squad.

GWU head coach Jim Corn was voted Big South Co-Coach of the Year, along with Coastal Carolina's Jody Davis, by the League's head coaches, Rita Gouveia was named Big South Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year with Liberty's Jordan Jenkins, and Erica White was named to the All-Conference Singles team.

Charlotte, N.C. - Gardner-Webb sophomore Daniel Kim has been named the Choice Hotels Big South Men's Golfer of the Week, announced today by the Big South Conference office.

BOILING SPRINGS, NC- $45 million dollars. That is the goal for the Gardner-Webb University Higher Ground Campaign, which went public on Nov. 11 at a gala celebration. This campaign will raise money for student scholarships, faculty development, buildings, service learning and several other university needs.The highlight of the day was the announcement that $33 million has already been raised toward the Higher Ground Campaign goal. These funds were secured during the 4-year “leader-phase” of the campaign, which began in July 2006.

Homecoming is just around the corner. Many fun events have been planned for you and your family during the weekend of October 22-23. Among the festivities taking place thoroughout the weekend is an Alumni Association Network Reception and Meeting which will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. You will not want to miss the Pre-Game Street Party from 11:00a.m. until 1:00p.m. on the street between Spangler Stadium and the Soccer Field. Food will be for sale from Fatz Cafe and live music will be provided by The Embers, a favorite beach band of the Carolina's. Don't miss the GWU Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Presbyterian Blue Hose Homecoming football game at 1:30 p.m. followed by an Alumni and Friends Awards and Recognitions Banquet to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. For a complete list of events, please refer to the Homecoming Brochure that was recently sent to you electronically. We look forward to seeing you at Homecoming 2010!

Since late October, construction has been underway for Gardner-Webb University's new baseball stadium. Construction on the Masters Field at John Henry Moss Baseball Stadium is complete and a special dedication ceremony will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010. A Ribbon Cutting for Hamrick Gate will begin at 12:45 p.m. followed by the John Henry Moss Baseball Stadium Dedication at 1:00 p.m. The first pitch will be thrown in the new stadium when baseball alumni will play against current players in a game beginning at 1:30 p.m. Click here for a complete schedule of the day's events.

Make plans to renew old friendships and retell fond memories at a GWU Alumni Day to be held on September 18, 2010, which will highlight the classes of 1990-2010. Join the Bulldog family for many fun events including Hamrick Gate Ribbon Cutting at 12:45 p.m., John Henry Moss Baseball Stadium Dedication at 1:00 p.m. followed by an alumni versus student baseball game at 1:30p.m. A ribbon cutting for new dorm will take place at 2:00 p.m. and alumni social and meeting for all alumni will occur at 3:00 p.m. at University Commons Clubhouse. Enjoy a Pre-Game street Fatz Logoparty at 4:00p.m. before the kick-off against Western Carolina begins at 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Fatz Café, the Street Party meal can be purchased for $10 prior to September 10 and $12 day of event and will include baby back ribs, grilled chicken breast, baked beans, slaw, dinner rolls, banana pudding, and sweet tea. Register today!

Each fall alumni and friends of Gardner-Webb have the opportunity to hear what’s happening at the University – directly from the students who are involved day to day. These students are Student Development Officers, a group of ambassadors dubbed the Dialing Dogs, charged with spreading the word of Gardner-Webb and helping the University continue to grow.

Dialing Dogs is hiring now; searching for the best conversationalists and students who are extremely energetic, excellent talkers and even better listeners. If you’re a student interested in becoming a part of this team, click here to apply. If you know a student who would make an awesome SDO, please forward this info to them.

Gardner-Webb University announces with great sadness the death of Professor Emeritus of Religion Dr. Jack Partain, who passed away on August 3 in Shelby, NC at the age of 77. Partain served at Gardner-Webb University as professor of religious studies from 1983-1998. He was also vice chair of the faculty from 1986-88, and in 1996 was awarded the Fleming-White Award for Excellence in Teaching. That same year Partain was honored with a national Templeton Foundation Award for his work in the academic course “Issues in Science and Religion.”