Philosophy professor Christian Miller traveled to Greece to share the latest Western research on morality with colleagues from China. After the experience, he hopes to incorporate more material from Chinese traditions into his classes at Wake Forest.Categories: Global Wake Forest, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Carl Safina, an international leader in science and policy regarding oceans, met with biology students Thursday and shared his thoughts on the BP spill in the Gulf of Mexico and other key environmental issues in an evening lecture, “The Oceans and Us: Caught in the Same Net.” Read a Q&A with Dr. Safina.Categories: Happening at Wake
Wake Forest and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are among the 30 organizations statewide to be recognized for conducting outstanding United Way campaigns this year. President Nathan O. Hatch also served as chairman of the United Way of Forsyth County, which exceeded its goal.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians wants to increase the number of Cherokee medical experts to address urgent community health issues in culturally respectful ways. Wake Forest is responding with a summer program to help Cherokee youth explore health careers.
In recognition of sustainability efforts, Wake Forest has received a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, is a new program that measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Environment & Sustainability