Founders' Day Convocation

Feb. 7, 2008

University celebrates Founders’ Day

Professor of Biology Herman Eure (PhD ’74) delivered the address at Founders’ Day Convocation, the annual gathering that honors Wake Forest’s founding, on Feb. 7 in Wait Chapel.

» Professor Herman Eure’s remarks

Faculty honored at Convocation

Jenny Puckett (’71), Paul Thacker, Miles Silman, Sherry Moss, Ram Baliga and Robert Chesney received faculty awards for excellence in teaching, research or service during Founders’ Day Convocation.

Greason receives Medallion of Merit

Longtime trustee Murray C. Greason (’59, JD ’62), whose ties to the University date back to the Old Campus, received the University’s highest award for service, the Medallion of Merit, during Convocation.

Medallion of Merit honors legendary figures

From presidents to professors and deans to donors, the Medallion of Merit has been awarded to many of Wake Forest’s most distinguished leaders in the last 40 years.

» Past Medallion of Merit recipients