Student Storyteller: Lessons from Ghana
In celebration of International Education Week, junior Cana Noel tells a story about her experiences in Accra, Ghana, and how the skills she developed abroad are helping her prepare for life after college.Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
Entrepreneurs have the edge
Wake Forest's Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship helps students move ideas into reality, as evidenced by Campus Cakes, a business that just passed ownership from one student group to another. Find out how Wake Forest is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship week.Categories: Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Rethinking admissions
Categories: Enrollment & Financial Aid, Research & Discovery
Iron Chef dishes up food and fun
The Mag Room was full of the overwhelming aroma of delicious food well after its usual closing time recently as students, faculty and staff lined up for the Student Union and Aramark's fourth annual Iron Chef Competition last week. Categories: Enrollment & Financial Aid, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake, University Announcements
Weight loss + exercise helps knees
New research by professor Steve Messier showing that weight loss combined with exercise reduces pain and improves mobility in people with knee osteoarthritis is receiving national news coverage.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Student Leader: Roman Nelson
You might have met senior Roman Nelson when he was your guide for a campus tour, or you might have seen him on the field being crowned Homecoming King. But chances are best that you've seen him in a leadership role on campus, such as being the co-chair for Hit The Bricks this year.Categories: Experiential Learning
Fascinated with 11/11/11?
You might think there’s some special significance behind 11/11/11. But is there really? When the calendar and its numbers align, physics professor Eric Carlson says some people try to ascribe some sort of mystical significance. But they would be wrong.
Categories: Research & Discovery
Pro Humanitate: Service in Action
Senior Amy Liang is one of 20 students statewide to receive the Community Impact Student Award and a certificate of appreciation from Governor Bev Perdue for her work to combat hunger and homelessness. The award recognizes her volunteer efforts and her ability to inspire others to get involved.
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements
Chaplain joins the U.S. Army
Two years ago, Rabbi Michael Gisser exchanged his Canadian citizenship for U.S. citizenship – step one towards fulfilling his lifelong dream. On Veterans Day, Gisser – the associate chaplain for Jewish life at Wake Forest - takes step two. He’ll be installed as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Categories: Happening at Wake, University Announcements