Copyright (c) 2012 Wake Forest University. All rights reserved. http://news.wfu.edu/ Top Stories Top headlines from Wake Forest University en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:15:42 +0000 5 160 40 http://www.wfu.edu/ http://www.wfu.edu/_assets/_images/wfu.logo.160x40.gif http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/10/tedx-comes-to-wake-forest/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:43:36 +0000 Chemistry major Lucy Lan (’12), an avid TED Talk fan, worked to bring a TED-like event to Wake Forest. Eighteen speakers have signed on for a day of inspirational talks from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 25 in Wait Chapel.
]]> Chemistry major Lucy Lan (’12), an avid TED Talk fan, worked to bring a TED-like event to Wake Forest. Eighteen speakers have signed on for a day of inspirational talks from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 25 in Wait Chapel. http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/10/study-abroad-aids-career-path/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:43:45 +0000 At Wake Forest, more than 60 percent of students spend time visiting countries around the world. The University takes many steps to help students make the connections between their study abroad adventures and their personal strengths and career journey.
]]> At Wake Forest, more than 60 percent of students spend time visiting countries around the world. The University takes many steps to help students make the connections between their study abroad adventures and their personal strengths and career journey. http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/08/wake-forest-included-on-%e2%80%98best-value-colleges%e2%80%99-list/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:15:28 +0000 Wake Forest was included in The Princeton Review’s annual list of “Best Value Colleges." The list “identifies America's top undergraduate schools offering excellent academics, generous financial aid, and/or relatively low cost of attendance.”
]]> Wake Forest was included in The Princeton Review’s annual list of “Best Value Colleges." The list “identifies America's top undergraduate schools offering excellent academics, generous financial aid, and/or relatively low cost of attendance.” http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/09/chinese-new-year-celebration/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:20:20 +0000 A Lion Dance performance, traditional foods, a fashion show and games were part of the 2012 Chinese New Year's festival held on Feb. 4. Watch the video.
]]> A Lion Dance performance, traditional foods, a fashion show and games were part of the 2012 Chinese New Year's festival held on Feb. 4. Watch the video. http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/07/residence-hall-construction-to-begin/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:19:01 +0000 To provide more space for juniors and seniors to live on campus, Wake Forest University will begin construction in late February on two new residence halls on the north side of campus.
]]> To provide more space for juniors and seniors to live on campus, Wake Forest University will begin construction in late February on two new residence halls on the north side of campus. http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/07/student-storyteller-project-nicaragua/ (Master of Arts in Management ’12) Top Stories Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:30:39 +0000 Senior Victoria Osborne writes about Project Nicaragua and her experiences helping local entrepreneurs in and around Managua improve their business skills.
]]> Senior Victoria Osborne writes about Project Nicaragua and her experiences helping local entrepreneurs in and around Managua improve their business skills. http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/07/printmaking-exhibition-opens/ START Gallery Manager Top Stories Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:03:28 +0000 START Gallery's first spring exhibition, “Lightening Strikes: The Illumination of the Self,” runs through Feb. 25. The show features works by 18 students who studied in art professor David Faber’s introductory, intermediate or advanced printmaking classes.
]]> START Gallery's first spring exhibition, “Lightening Strikes: The Illumination of the Self,” runs through Feb. 25. The show features works by 18 students who studied in art professor David Faber’s introductory, intermediate or advanced printmaking classes. http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/03/interfaith-pilgrimage/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:10:07 +0000 School of Divinity and undergraduate students led by Associate Professor Neal Walls and Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life Khalid Griggs spent two weeks exploring the history and religious traditions of Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities during Wake Forest’s Interfaith Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
]]> School of Divinity and undergraduate students led by Associate Professor Neal Walls and Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life Khalid Griggs spent two weeks exploring the history and religious traditions of Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities during Wake Forest’s Interfaith Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/03/university-recognized-by-united-way/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:07:56 +0000 For the fifth year in a row, the University has received the Spirit of North Carolina Award in recognition of Wake Forester's efforts to help others in the local community.
]]> For the fifth year in a row, the University has received the Spirit of North Carolina Award in recognition of Wake Forester's efforts to help others in the local community. http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/02/small-groups-big-issues/ Wake Forest University Top Stories Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:50 +0000 The campus book club brings together faculty and students for valuable conversations outside the classroom. This time, the topic was globalization, as the campus prepares for a visit from Pietra Rivoli, author of “The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy."
]]> The campus book club brings together faculty and students for valuable conversations outside the classroom. This time, the topic was globalization, as the campus prepares for a visit from Pietra Rivoli, author of “The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy."