As more non-English speakers seek healthcare, the need for medical interpreters grows. That demand is expected to increase because of new standards requiring interpreters for patients who speak limited English. To meet the demand, Wake Forest will begin offering a Master of Arts in Interpreting and Translation Studies.
Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Sometimes children find that making friends is hard. They need someone to help break the ice. Senior Jung Hoon Kim does this for his “little brother.” Once a week, Kim heads to Speas Elementary, where he mentors his 5th grade brother through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
John Dinan, an associate professor of political science, will participate in a live chat today at 3 p.m. on Journalnow.com to discuss President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address.
Categories: Happening at Wake, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine has formed a veterinary regenerative center with the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Regenerative medicine is devoted to engineering replacement tissues and organs in the laboratory, or using cell therapies to restore organ and tissue function.
Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
The Department of Music offers concerts and recitals throughout the spring season. Take a look at the schedule and listen to some samples from a variety of sources.