news-category: Christian Life and Service ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï President Dr. William M. Downs and First Lady Kim Downs Share Christmas Greetings By Office of University Communications On December 10, 2024 Concert Choir Performs Holiday Classic to Celebrate the Spirit of the Season BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—With music performed by the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Joshua Cheney, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï President Dr. William M. Downs and First Lady Kim Downs invite you to join them in celebrating the spirit of the season in this annual video Christmas card. Enjoy a beautiful rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blaine with accompaniment by Timothy Scruggs of the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Department of Music. While celebrating togetherness, success, and Christ’s guiding light, Dr. and Mrs. Downs reflect on the blessings shared with the Runnin’ Bulldog family and extend their heartfelt thanks to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters who make ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï a community like no other. “From our hearts to yours, may this season be filled with joy, hope, and the peace of Christ.†Special thanks: • Boiling Springs Florist – Set Decorations • The GWU Department of Music – Set Decorations • Linda Lee – Set Decorations • Joyce Reagan Pegram – Art Design Support • Dr. Joshua Cheney and the GWU Concert Choir – Beautiful seasonal music ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.edu
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