On August 30, more than 40 faculty members representing 13 academic disciplines visited first-year students in their residence halls. Each faculty pair, along with a residence life and housing staffer, welcomed an average of 60 students in the Class of 2016 through a program called Faculty House Calls.
A new Old Gold and Black
When students picked up the freshman issue of the campus newspaper, “The Old Gold and Black,” on move-in day, they might not have realized the substantial ways the editorial staff is reinventing its coverage, both in print and online.
Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Leadership & Character
Suite new residence halls
“I’ve been on many other campuses, and I believe Wake Forest has the best-designed and intentional residential experience for students,” said Donna McGalliard, dean of Residence Life and Housing.
Categories: Campus Life, Environment & Sustainability, Experiential Learning
Juggling it all with a soldier’s discipline
As the 4th of July approaches, members of the Wake Forest community reflect upon the hard work, discipline and self-sacrifice that were integral to our nation’s founding. Senior Alexis Lauria embodies these values. Lauria is a resident advisor, aspiring doctor and one of only 15 women in the Demon Deacon ROTC Battalion.
Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Leadership & Character, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements
Learning outside the classroom
Almost every university has a mentoring program — independent initiatives hosted by campus life or student development. Wake Forest is one of the first higher education institutions in the nation to adopt a campus-wide model.
Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Personal & Career Development, University Announcements
Stress relief during exam week
This semester’s exam week Wake the Library features beach-themed decorations to provide inspiration amid hours of serious final exam studying.
Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake
One Day Without Shoes
On April 10, more than 180 students walked barefoot on Hearn Plaza and lined the Quad with paper feet to show support for children in sub-Saharan Africa who walk to school without shoes.
Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, Pro Humanitate
A clothesline for human rights
Though junior Ariella Akeza was born in the U.S., her family's experiences during the civil war in Burundi have inspired her to help educate others that human rights are imperative for global peace.
Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake
Fun and fellowship at ‘Camp Hatch’
Neither wind, nor rain, nor the threat of lightning dampened the spirits of 30 students at Camp Hatch 2012. Students camped out on the front lawn of the President's home while enjoying food, games, and the chance to interact with Hatch and his wife, Julie.
Wake ‘n Shake 2012
More than 1,000 students danced in Reynolds Gym as part of the seventh annual Wake 'n Shake Dance Marathon. The event raises money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund and the Cancer Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Pro Humanitate