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Found class ring brings back memories

October 8, 2009

More than 50 years ago, Lloyd K. Rector (’52, JD ‘53) lost something that may have seemed relatively insignificant at the time, but when his class ring finally found its way back to him, he discovered its true value.

Categories: Community Impact

Reading to honor Skip Prosser

October 7, 2009

The men’s basketball team is paying tribute to the late Skip Prosser — an avid reader — by teaming with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to encourage fourth graders to read more books.

Categories: University Announcements

Classroom clickers: A push-button solution for better learning

October 7, 2009

Freshmen Chris Iskander and Katrina Mayes use their iClickers in Robert Swofford’s introductory chemistry class.

Several professors are using iClickers in their classrooms to create an interactive learning environment and get instant feedback to make sure that students are understanding difficult concepts.

Categories: Experiential Learning

Skinner named ACC Back of the Week

October 5, 2009

Senior quarterback Riley Skinner was named the ACC Offensive Back of the Week after leading Wake Forest to a 30-24 win over N.C. State on Saturday.

Categories: University Announcements

Waddill Award honors alumni teachers

October 5, 2009

Brian Rudel (’93), who received the Waddill Excellence in Teaching Award last month, embodies Wake Forest’s long tradition of educating outstanding classroom teachers.

Categories: University Announcements

Redefining rape? The Roman Polanski case leads some to question what’s really rape

October 5, 2009

The law school's Shannon Gilreath: Where is the outrage for Roman Polanski's 13-year-old victim?

Despite what apologists for Roman Polanski are saying, “every victim matters, even those victimized by people rich enough to evade jurisdiction for many years,” says law professor Shannon Gilreath.

Categories: University Announcements

New book offers one-stop shop for immigration information

October 5, 2009

A new book by political science professors David Coates and Peter Siavelis provides a framework for better understanding the upcoming immigration debate.

Immigration reform will likely be the next contentious political issue, according to professors David Coates and Peter Siavelis, authors of “Getting Immigration Right: What Every American Needs to Know.”

Categories: Research & Discovery

Wake Forest survives N.C. State, 30-24

October 3, 2009

The battle between the top two offenses in the ACC lived up to its billing as Wake Forest defeated N.C. State 30-24 in a shootout at BB&T Field Saturday.

Categories: University Announcements