Professor Emeritus of Art Robert Knott, who led Wake Forest's art department through its formative years and was a guiding inspiration for the Student Union Collection of Contemporary Art, died Feb. 18 in Winston-Salem following an illness. He was 68.
Categories: Arts & Culture
When his daughters were little, Tony Cacich (P ‘13) began a tradition of taking each daughter to dinner every Valentine’s Day. He continued that tradition this week by flying to Winston-Salem to see his daughter, Allison (’13).
Categories: Experiential Learning
"The Threepenny Opera," written in Germany over 80 years ago, has a lot to say about unscrupulous behavior in any era. This operetta of power and corruption, written by poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht, proves the world is only one scoundrel away from the next $65 billion Bernie Madoff-style Ponzi scheme.
Categories: Arts & Culture, Experiential Learning, University Announcements
For the fifth consecutive year, graduates of the Schools of Business accountancy program have achieved the highest passing rates in the nation on the Certified Public Accountant exam.
Categories: University Announcements
Associate Professor of Economics Sylvain Boko, an expert in economic development in Africa, worked with more than 20 other development experts for his newest book, "Back on Track: Sector-Led Growth in Africa and Implications for Development." The book advocates a new approach to fight poverty in Africa from the inside out, rather than rely on outside financial assistance.
Categories: Global Wake Forest, Research & Discovery
Khalid Griggs, imam of the Community Mosque of Winston-Salem, has been named Wake Forest's first Muslim chaplain. Imam Griggs will serve as a part-time associate chaplain to provide religious leadership for the University's growing Muslim community.
Categories: University Announcements
When Zahir Rahman addresses the Founders' Day Convocation audience on Feb. 18 his topic will be, appropriately enough, "We are Wake Forest." Rahman is one of three finalists in the 2010 Senior Colloquium who will read their essays at convocation. Provost Emeritus Ed Wilson ('43) will speak on the history of senior orations at the event, which begins at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel.
Categories: Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Dr. John McConnell, chief executive of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, explains the Medical Center’s plans to expand operations and enhance the center’s national reputation.
Categories: University Announcements
Wake Forest moved into sole possession of second place in the ACC after outscoring Georgia Tech 15-2 down the stretch to defeat the Yellow Jackets 75-64 at the Joel Coliseum Saturday.
Categories: University Announcements
PepsiCo's decision to launch an online cause-related marketing program rather than advertise during the Super Bowl has generated tremendous interest. The program centers around Pepsi's pledge to donate millions of dollars to social causes voted on by Pepsi "fans." Social networking appears to be providing a more cost-effective way to reach a larger audience with greater long-term impact than television. But is it a trend that's here to stay?
Categories: Research & Discovery