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Internships offer valuable experience

June 13, 2010  |   Student

A summer internship is pivotal to finding a permanent job, which is why Wake Forest is funding — with the Russell and Elfriede Hobbs Fund and the Chambers Family Fund for Entrepreneurship — 51 internships for students in entrepreneurial and nonprofit jobs.

Local students celebrate graduation

June 10, 2010  |   Community

Fifth-graders from Ashley Elementary School celebrated their graduation in a ceremony at Wake Forest on June 9; Wake Forest partners with Ashley in the International Baccalaureate program and through the University’s Institute for Public Engagement.

Emotional rollercoaster

June 9, 2010  |   Research, Scholars and Scientists

Contrary to popular belief, the ups and downs of romantic relationships have a greater effect on the mental health of young men than women, according to a new study by Professor of Sociology Robin Simon.

Research Park plans major expansion

June 8, 2010  |   Research

The Piedmont Triad Research Park has reached an agreement with a Maryland developer for an $87 million project to rehabilitate two downtown buildings into research space for Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Student musician sets his own path

June 8, 2010  |   Arts & Culture

Dario Calabro, who wants to become a solo saxophonist specializing in classical music, could have pursued his musical ambitions at a conservatory, but instead he is coming to Wake Forest on a Presidential Scholarship for Distinguished Achievement.

‘Transforming Race’

June 7, 2010  |   Arts & Culture, Student

For his latest public-art project, Professor of Art David Finn has connected Wake Forest art students with high-school students to interpret their thoughts about race.

On June 10, the works created by the students will debut at the Liberty Arts Center, 526 N. Liberty St., in Winston-Salem. The one-night show, “Transforming Race,” is from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The show will then travel to local high schools before ending up at the Start Gallery in Reynolda Village.

Understanding the Middle East

June 7, 2010  |   Humanities, International, Research, Wake Forest College

Michaelle Browers has spent half her academic career in the Middle East.

An associate professor in the political science department, she’s conducted research in Lebanon, Egypt, Yemen, Syria, Jordan and Morocco. She’s fluent in Arabic, yet one of the first things she does when she prepares for a trip is to hire a language tutor. The language is complex, but so is her area of expertise. And language is the vehicle that led to two decades of study in the politics and culture of the Middle East.

What’s a recent graduate to do?

June 5, 2010  |   Student

Career development vice president Andy Chan offers advice to recent college graduates still looking for that first job, in an interview with National Public Radio.

The job outlook: ‘Just-in-time hiring’

June 4, 2010  |   Personal and Career Development, Student

Because companies are making more “just-in-time” hiring decisions, the summer hiring season looks brighter for new college graduates who are still looking for a job, says Career Services director Ladd Flock.

The value of studying abroad

June 4, 2010  |   International, Student

As the economic slowdown curtails some students’ ability to study overseas, colleges are being much more active in helping students deal with the costs, while emphasizing the value of studying abroad, Director of International Studies Steven T. Duke tells The Chronicle of Higher Education.