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Professor Emeritus of Business Eddie Easley died on Jan. 13 in Winston-Salem. He was 82. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, three children and four grandchildren.

Few researchers today study how light interacts with electrons in atomic and molecular systems, which is why chemistry professor Akbar Salam’s new book is shining new light on an old subject.

World-renowned author, poet and activist Dr. Maya Angelou will deliver the keynote address at Wake Forest's ceremony honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 18. Angelou, the Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest, will speak in Wait Chapel. The program begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The doors to Wait Chapel will open at 6:15 p.m.

Steven A. Burd, who leads one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, will talk about leadership and his work on health care when he visits the Schools of Business on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Wake Forest missed three shots in the last 13 seconds and Miami held on for a 67-66 victory Saturday night. Senior L.D. Williams scored 17 points to lead the Deacons.