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The spirit of Wake Forest
February 17, 2012 | Alumni, Events, Faculty, For Alumni, For Parents, Student, Top Stories
Founders’ Day Convocation, held February 16, honored the University’s past, including its founding in 1834; its present, celebrating faculty excellence in teaching, research and service; and its future, as graduating seniors reflected on their journey and prepared for life after Wake Forest.
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Can a video game cure cancer?
February 16, 2012 | Faculty, For Alumni, For Parents, Research, Student, Top Stories, Wake Forest College
Anqi Zou (’12) never thought she would thank video gamers for showing her the way to exciting discoveries in molecular biology. But here she is, acknowledging that the technology she uses to show the inner workings of cells was originally perfected to create realistic images on gaming screens worldwide.
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Music competition tests students’ mettle
February 15, 2012 | 2012 Highlights: Arts, Admissions, Arts & Culture, Engaging in the Arts, Events, For Alumni, For Parents, Humanities, Student, Top Stories, Wake Forest College
What will it take to win? Senior Jacob Eichhorn is preparing for the fourth time to compete with Wake Forest’s top musicians to be a Giles-Harris award winner.
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Genetics inspire cyber-security research
February 14, 2012 | Faculty, For Alumni, For Parents, Graduate School, Research, Student, Top Stories
Computer science graduate student Michael Crouse (BS ’10, MS ’12) and his faculty mentor, Associate Professor Errin Fulp, apply biological design principles to address the ever-changing and growing concern of cyber security.
Carpooling provides numerous perks
February 13, 2012 | Faculty, Top Stories
Professors Michelle Balaev and Mary Pendergraft became the first registered carpool in the university’s history on the Reynolda Campus last fall when they joined forces to make their 62-mile round-trip commute more enjoyable, sustainable and affordable.
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Student Storyteller: Service in Vietnam
February 13, 2012 | 2012 Highlights: Student Storytellers, For Alumni, For Parents, International, Student, Top Stories, Wake Forest College
Kristen Bryant, a senior sociology major from Augusta, Ga., joined ten other students helping to build homes in Vietnam during a two-week international service trip.
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Study abroad aids career path
February 10, 2012 | For Alumni, For Parents, International, Staff, Student, Top Stories
At Wake Forest, more than 60 percent of students spend time visiting countries around the world. The University takes many steps to help students make the connections between their study abroad adventures and their personal strengths and career journey.
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TEDx comes to Wake Forest
February 10, 2012 | Events, Faculty, For Alumni, For Parents, Speakers, Student, Top Stories
Chemistry major Lucy Lan (’12), an avid TED Talk fan, worked to bring a TED-like event to Wake Forest. Eighteen speakers have signed on for a day of inspirational talks from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Feb. 25 in Wait Chapel.
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Chinese New Year celebration
February 9, 2012 | 2012 Highlights: Diversity, Arts & Culture, Events, For Alumni, For Parents, International, Top Stories
A Lion Dance performance, traditional foods, a fashion show and games were part of the 2012 Chinese New Year’s festival held on Feb. 4. Watch the video.
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WFU on ‘Best Value Colleges’ list
February 8, 2012 | 2012 Highlights: University News, Admissions, For Alumni, For Parents, National, Recognition, Top Stories, Wake Forest College
Wake Forest was included in The Princeton Review’s annual list of “Best Value Colleges.” The list “identifies America’s top undergraduate schools offering excellent academics, generous financial aid, and/or relatively low cost of attendance.”
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