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Embodying Pro Humanitate

June 1, 2010

A.J. Warr received this year’s Christman Award, Wake Forest’s highest student award for service.

Wake Forest students have long been known for their commitment to the University’s motto, Pro Humanitate, and now an awards program has been established to formally recognize exemplary community service, whether it’s close to home or around the world.

Categories: Community Impact, Enrollment & Financial Aid, Experiential Learning, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements

Taking the classroom outside

June 1, 2010

As part of their spring biology class, Emily Earle, Kris Frantz and Nick Conte work in the campus garden to learn about plant physiology, sustainability and community service.

Categories: Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Mentorship

Gielow receives national golf award

June 1, 2010

Brendan Gielow, who graduated in May, has received the Byron Nelson Award from the Golf Coaches Association of America, recognizing his academic record, character and integrity.

Categories: Athletics

Congress fails to grasp financial issues

June 1, 2010

Congress has largely ignored the underlying reasons for the financial crisis, writes professor Rob Bliss in US Banker. “The unwillingness to examine these broader causes means that lessons will be unlearned and another crisis more likely.”

Categories: University Announcements

Senior joins professor to study microfinance projects

May 26, 2010

Senior Maddie Brandenburger is spending nine weeks in Africa this summer working with journalism instructor Mary Martin Niepold (’65) to study the effects of microfinance projects.