Stories this week at Wake Forest University
July 6, 2005 | Community, Events, Research
WILL BUSH WIN THE SUMMER SUPREME COURT BATTLE? — With liberals and conservatives gearing up for a fight over a Supreme Court replacement for Sandra Day O’Connor, members of the media can turn to John Dinan, the Zachary T. Smith Associate Professor of Political Science at […]
WFU study: moderate weight loss takes major pressure off the knee
July 6, 2005 | Research
Moderate weight loss substantially reduces pressure on the knees of overweight and obese adults suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, according to new research from Wake Forest University published in the July issue of “Arthritis & Rheumatism.” Stephen Messier, professor of health and exercise science […]
Stories this week at WFU
June 29, 2005 | Commencement, Events, University Announcement
KEEP YOUR COOL WHEN EXERCISING IN THE HEAT — Don Bergey, a Wake Forest University health and exercise science instructor, says even the most fit gym rat should be wary of the dangers of heat stroke and take steps to prevent it. “You can die […]
Dunn Family establishes Moyers Scholar program at Wake Forest Divinity School
June 28, 2005 | School of Divinity
James M. and Marilyn Dunn of Winston-Salem have given $100,000 to the Wake Forest University Divinity School to establish the Bill & Judith Moyers Scholar Program, which will provide funding for one Divinity School student a year to serve as an intern at the Baptist […]
Nathan Hatch takes office July 1 as Wake Forest’s 13th president
June 28, 2005 | University Announcement
Nathan O. Hatch takes office July 1 as the 13th president of Wake Forest University. Hatch, most recently provost of the University of Notre Dame and one of the most influential scholars in the study of the history of religion in America, succeeds Thomas K. […]
How to handle a bully: psychologist offers tips for parents
June 24, 2005 | Community
Everyone can think back to elementary school and remember a bully, the one who always called kids names or hit them or made fun of them. What should parents do if their child is the bully? Drew Edwards, adjunct professor of psychology at Wake Forest […]
WFU professor offers parents tips to get kids to eat healthy school lunches
June 24, 2005 | Community
With the growing problem of childhood obesity, getting children to eat healthy foods at school has become an issue often discussed and highlighted in the media. Gary Miller, Wake Forest University associate professor of health and exercise science, says there are two simple ways parents […]
‘Accentuating the positive’ in children: WFU counseling expert advises parents
June 24, 2005 | Community, Research
Quoting Johnny Mercer, Wake Forest University counseling expert Samuel T. Gladding says parents should “accentuate the positive/eliminate the negative” with their children. “All kids can feel good about themselves and increase their achievement if they feel empowered and encouraged,” said Gladding, author of “Family Therapy” […]
WFU professor, expert panel: children need 60 minutes of daily activity
June 24, 2005 | Research
School-age children (kindergarten through grade 12) should participate in 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day, says a panel of 13 health experts whose recommendations are featured in the June issue of “The Journal of Pediatrics.” Patricia Nixon, Wake Forest […]
K-12 back-to-school story ideas
June 24, 2005 | Media Advisory
HOW PARENTS CAN HANDLE A BULLY Everyone can think back to elementary school and remember a bully. What should parents do if their child is the bully, rather than the victim? Drew Edwards, adjunct associate professor of psychology at Wake Forest University and author of […]
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