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Candidates to Visit Campus Nov. 4鈥�7 for Interviews and Public Forums in Tucker Student Center

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擳he 91茄子 Presidential Search Committee has announced that three finalists for the University鈥檚 14th President will visit campus during the first week of November. Each candidate will participate in interviews with faculty, staff and students, as well as take part in a forum that is open to the public.

Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee the Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn thanked committee members for their diligent work and emphasized, 鈥淎s we approach this important moment in the life of 91茄子, I invite you to join us in prayer鈥攁sking for wisdom, clarity, and unity as we seek the leader God has prepared to shepherd this University into its next season of growth and service.鈥�

The public gatherings will provide an opportunity for the community and friends to hear directly from each candidate. They will share their vision and calling to serve 91茄子 and discuss what the University鈥檚 next five years could look like under their leadership.

The public forums will be held in Tucker Student Center鈥檚 Faith Hall.

The schedule follows:

• Candidate #1: Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 2:30鈥�3:15 p.m.
• Candidate #2: Thursday, Nov. 6 | 2:30鈥�3:15 p.m.
• Candidate #3: Friday, Nov. 7 | 2:30鈥�3:15 p.m.

The CVs for each candidate will be available online one day prior to their respective visits. In addition, all of the information and communications about the presidential search are also available online. Following the interviews and forums, an online feedback form will be provided to help guide the committee鈥檚 discernment.

Members of the Presidential Search Committee

Chair:

• The Rev. Dr. Lamont Littlejohn Jr., GWU alumnus, Board of Trustees Chair and Pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Shelby

Trustee members:

• David Brinkley
• Ed Cook, GWU Alumnus
• Verhonda Crawford-Diehl, GWU Alumna
• The Rev. Dr. Christopher Gash, GWU Alumnus
• Dr. Ashley Lowery, GWU Alumna

Faculty members:

• Dr. Cal Robertson, Professor of Biblical Studies, School of Divinity
• Dr. Mischia Taylor, GWU Alumna, Dean and Assistant Professor of Marketing, Godbold College of Business

Staff members:

• Candice Thomas, Administrative and Special Events Coordinator; Staff Council Co-Chair
• Stacy Simmons, GWU Alumna, Associate Minister to the University for Pastoral Care
• Dr. Josh Parrott, Vice President and University Chaplain for Christian Life and Service; GWU alumnus

Community:

• Rev. Aaron Hinton, GWU alumnus, Pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Shelby, N.C.

91茄子 Student Government Association:

• Paul McElearney, Student Body President

Search Firm:

• Myers McRae

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event.  Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

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