Professor Larry West shared his passion for German with students for four decades
Boys being boys, they’ll dare each other on a whim to do wild and crazy stuff. Which explains why Larry West has enjoyed a long and venerable career as a college German professor.
That career, spent almost entirely at Wake Forest, drew to a close this spring with his retirement from the Department of German and Russian. Behind him, the 68-year-old West leaves a redoubtable legacy as a teacher, scholar and study-abroad administrator, along with a cadre of devoted colleagues and former students who have been inspired by his dedication and regaled by his wit.Categories: Arts & Culture, Research & Discovery
When communication professor Ananda Mitra set out to write about the complex problems and issues generated by the widespread adoption of digital technology, he knew he had taken on a big job. So big, it led him to write 10 books simultaneously.
The horrors of the Holocaust are usually told through stories and photographs, but the Wake Forest Clarinet Quartet will tell the story through music when it presents the American premiere of "Immagini da Auschwitz" during the Wind Chamber Music Concert on April 15.
Eco-fashion is one of the biggest trends of the decade, and designers are offering more stylish and affordable clothing as consumer demand rises. That's why Wake Forest's sustainability office and eco-designer Jenny Hwa are co-hosting a fashion show of eco-chic clothing and accessories. Scheduled for April 6, Sustainable Style WSNC will be the first of its kind in the Winston-Salem area. Models will wear shirts, skirts, dresses and jewelry from more than a dozen top designers.
The third annual Reynolda Film Festival on March 24 - 27 will feature film screenings, a world premiere, a film competition, and talks by scriptwriters, animators and film-industry insiders. 
Libraries aren't just for books anymore. Nationally recognized by the Library and Information Technology Association for her work in library technology, Instructional Design Librarian Lauren Pressley shares what's ahead for books and the virtual library at your fingertips.
Foreign films make up only 1 percent of the box office take in the United States. But, during the Academy Awards March 7, five films with subtitles will get a few extra moments in the spotlight.