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Expert on human longevity to deliver Voices of Our Time address

February 29, 2016  |   Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Community, Events, Speakers, Student, Top Stories

Voices of Our Time speaker to discuss the upper limits to human longevity and the pursuit of the scientific means to slow aging in people.

Media Advisory: Feb 11: Terrence J to speak at Wake Forest University

February 11, 2016  |   Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Events, Media Advisory, Speakers, Student

Three-time Emmy nominee Terrence “J” Jenkins will visit Wake Forest University to discuss his experiences on his path to a successful career as a journalist, author, and entertainer on Thursday Feb. 11, 2016. Part of the Journey to Success Speaker Series, his address is free and open to the public, […]

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Student artist paints 20′ wall mural connecting Salamanca and WFU

December 10, 2015  |   Arts & Culture, International, Student, Top Stories

While studying abroad this semester, sophomore and Norfolk, Va., native Meredith Cheatwood painted a sprawling wall mural in Spain that bridges connections between Wake Forest and one of the oldest universities in Europe.

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Wake Forest home to new Indonesian gamelan

October 23, 2015  |   Arts & Culture, Community, Faculty, Student, Top Stories

Thanks to music professor and expert gamelan player Elizabeth Clendinning, Wake Forest is the owner of a rare, custom designed, hand-carved, hand-painted gamelan commissioned by the University and made in Bali.

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WFU to launch new MA in Sports Storytelling program

October 19, 2015  |   Arts & Culture, Graduate School, University Announcement

The Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is bringing all-star power to its new Master of Arts in Sports Storytelling when classes begin in fall 2016. Chris Webber, five-time NBA all-star, sports analyst, businessman and film producer has been named a Professor of Practice.

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Painting with a purpose

April 27, 2015  |   Alumni, Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Community, Events, Thrive / Wellbeing, Top Stories

The campus community took a break from class and the work week to focus on wellbeing and service through painting. Some painted for relaxation, while others painted desks for local elementary school children.

Media Advisory: Wake Forest students decorate desks for children

April 14, 2015  |   Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Events, Media Advisory, Pro Humanitate, Student

Wake Forest University students will gather Thursday, April 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. on Poteat Field to paint desks for local elementary students. This annual service project began on campus in 2000 and is called Developing Education through Student Knowledge (D.E.S.K). The goal is to provide […]

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DashPop: School of Rock

March 30, 2015  |   Arts & Culture, Events, Student, Top Stories

A yearlong communication class that resulted in a music festival simulates a real-life entrepreneurial experience and provides students with hands-on skills needed for careers in communication, entrepreneurship and business, among others.

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Chinese New Year

March 2, 2015  |   Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Events, International, Student, Top Stories

The Chinese New Year is one of China’s largest holiday celebrations and emphasizes family and tradition. This year marks the year of the sheep, which is known for being gentle, sensitive and creative.

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Celebrating Maya Angelou’s legacy

February 23, 2015  |   Arts & Culture, Community, Faculty, Student, Top Stories

Wake Forest and the Winston-Salem community celebrated the legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art. The celebration was inspired by a Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies class project.