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Entrepreneurs have the edge

November 15, 2011  |   For Alumni, For Parents, Staff, Student, Top Stories

Wake Forest’s Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship helps students move ideas into reality, as evidenced by Campus Cakes, a business that just passed ownership from one student group to another. Find out how Wake Forest is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship week.

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Iron Chef dishes up food and fun

November 15, 2011  |   Admissions, Events, For Alumni, For Parents, Staff, Student, Top Stories

The Mag Room was full of the overwhelming aroma of delicious food well after its usual closing time recently as students, faculty and staff lined up for the Student Union and Aramark’s fourth annual Iron Chef Competition last week.

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Weight loss + exercise helps knees

November 15, 2011  |   Faculty, For Alumni, For Parents, Top Stories, Wake Forest College

New research by professor Steve Messier showing that weight loss combined with exercise reduces pain and improves mobility in people with knee osteoarthritis is receiving national news coverage.

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Student Leader: Roman Nelson

November 14, 2011  |   For Alumni, For Parents, Student, Top Stories

You might have met senior Roman Nelson when he was your guide for a campus tour, or you might have seen him on the field being crowned Homecoming King. But chances are best that you’ve seen him in a leadership role on campus, such as being the co-chair for Hit The Bricks this year.

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Fascinated with 11/11/11?

November 11, 2011  |   Faculty, For Alumni, For Parents, Top Stories

You might think there’s some special significance behind 11/11/11. But is there really? When the calendar and its numbers align, physics professor Eric Carlson says some people try to ascribe some sort of mystical significance. But they would be wrong.

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Pro Humanitate: Service in Action

November 11, 2011  |   Community, For Alumni, For Parents, Pro Humanitate, Recognition, Student, Top Stories, Wake Forest College

Senior Amy Liang is one of 20 students statewide to receive the Community Impact Student Award and a certificate of appreciation from Governor Bev Perdue for her work to combat hunger and homelessness. The award recognizes her volunteer efforts and her ability to inspire others to get involved.

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Chaplain joins the U.S. Army

November 11, 2011  |   Events, For Alumni, For Parents, Staff, Top Stories

Two years ago, Rabbi Michael Gisser exchanged his Canadian citizenship for U.S. citizenship – step one towards fulfilling his lifelong dream. On Veterans Day, Gisser – the associate chaplain for Jewish life at Wake Forest – takes step two. He’ll be installed as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve.

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Alumnus helping Afghans succeed

November 11, 2011  |   Alumni, For Alumni, For Parents, International, School of Law, Top Stories

Air Force Capt. Chris Sanders (JD ‘08) has been deployed in Afghanistan since May. Sanders supports and assists local judicial officials who are working to strengthen and legitimize a formal system of justice in a country that has been torn apart by war for centuries.

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The essence of Wake Forest

November 10, 2011  |   Alumni, For Alumni, For Parents, Top Stories, University Announcement

A new film marries Dr. Edwin G. Wilson’s eloquent description of the character of Wake Forest with scenes from the old and new campuses. The film was produced by award-winning cinematographer George Reasner (’90) and students and faculty in the Documentary Film Program.

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Madison Smartt Bell reads at WFU

November 9, 2011  |   Events, For Alumni, For Parents, Speakers, Top Stories

On Nov. 2, the English department brought Madison Smartt Bell, an award-winning novelist, to the Wake Forest campus. The well-known author met students and faculty to read excerpts from his novel, sign copies of his books and answer questions.

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