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Johnson enjoys the teacher-scholar role

Biology professor Erik Johnson, who received the Reid-Doyle Prize for Excellence in Teaching earlier this semester, works to inspire a love of learning in his students. “The students here are truly exceptional, which makes the role of a teacher-scholar rewarding.”

Categories: Mentorship, Research & Discovery

Bill Haas continues Masters’ tradition

Bill Haas (’04) is back at Augusta National for the Masters golf tournament this week, but this time he’ll be playing in the tournament for the first time, not just watching his father and uncles.

Categories: Athletics

Green is spring’s color as designers go eco-chic

More people are asking whether what they choose to wear is created by companies with eco-friendly philosophies. Eco-fashion is one of the biggest trends of the decade, and designers are offering more stylish and affordable clothing as consumer demand rises. That's why Wake Forest's sustainability office and eco-designer Jenny Hwa are co-hosting a fashion show of eco-chic clothing and accessories. Scheduled for April 6, Sustainable Style WSNC will be the first of its kind in the Winston-Salem area. Models will wear shirts, skirts, dresses and jewelry from more than a dozen top designers.

Categories: Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Environment & Sustainability, Experiential Learning

Hall of Famer Jack Jensen dies

Jack Jensen (’61), a member of the Wake Forest Hall of Fame who led Guilford College to national championships in men’s golf and basketball during a career that spanned 45 years, has died.

Categories: Community Impact

Join the summer business ‘boot camp’

Parents: Encourage your student to go to “boot camp” this summer. The Summer Management Program provides students with valuable business skills in an intensive summer session. From being a team player to learning how to interview, this five-week “business boot camp” elevates a student’s liberal arts education to a whole new playing field, increasing their marketability in today’s highly competitive job market. Students receive 8 hours of course credit.

Categories: Experiential Learning

Making sense of new financial aid rules

Director of Financial Aid Bill Wells will be on NPR’s Diane Rehm Show on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until noon to talk about changes in student loan programs. As part of the healthcare legislation, the federal government will directly issue student loans, eliminating private lenders as middlemen.

Categories: Experiential Learning

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