Gardner-Webb Brings B.E.S.T. Program to Campus

Last Modified: 05/21/2012

Gardner-Webb University's Godbold School of Business will be hosting the High School “Bringing Executives and Students Together” — B.E.S.T — program Aug. 10-12. Open to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, the program will be geared to Encourage, Empower, and to Energize our area high school students. The B.E.S.T. program is offered at no cost to the student, and will begin each morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Hamrick Lobby of Hamrick Hall, located on the campus of Gardner-Webb University. The daily activities will end at 2:00 p.m. This program will include workshops on subjects like Business, Finance, and Marketing, guest speakers, campus tours, outdoor activities, and the opportunity to meet new friends.

All applications must be received by June 24, 2011. For more information contact Natetsa Lawrence at: 704-406-2260 or edutlawrence@gardner-webb.edu

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Noel T. Manning, II Director for University Relations and Chief Communications Officer (704) 406-4631 ntmanning@gardner-webb.edu	Paul Foster Assistant Director for University Relations (704) 406-3221 pfoster@gardner-webb.edu
Matt Walters Assistant Director for Executive Communications (704) 406-2237 mbwalters@gardner-webb.edu	Mark Houser Senior Communications Specialist (704) 406-4637 mahouser@gardner-webb.edu

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