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Looking back at 2015
December 21, 2015 | Admissions, Campus Life, Commencement, Events, President, Student, Thrive / Wellbeing, Top Stories
Wake Forest had a newsworthy 2015, from big dollar research grants, new dean appointments and heartwarming campus traditions that continue to show that Pro Humanitate is more than a motto, it’s a way of being.
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Strong global ties affirm community
November 16, 2015 | Campus Life, Community, International, Pro Humanitate, Recognition, Staff, Student, Top Stories
A recent report ranks Wake Forest highly according to its percentage of students studying abroad, affirming the importance of a close-knit campus community at home and abroad in light of recent terror attacks in Paris.
Media Advisory: WFU Event Highlights International Climate Talks
November 11, 2015 | Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty, Media Advisory, Speakers, Sustainability
The local community is invited to attend “Roadmap to Paris: Your Guide to the International Climate Talks” on Nov. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Broyhill Auditorium, located in Farrell Hall. Wake Forest faculty experts Miles Silman, biology professor, law professor John Knox, and […]
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‘Hit the Bricks’ marks 35th year of student-funded cancer research
October 2, 2015 | Alumni, Campus Life, Events, Pro Humanitate, Student, Top Stories
“Hit the Bricks” marks the start of events supporting the 35th anniversary of the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, the student-launched charity has raised more than $2 million since 1980 to support cancer research.
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Brad Paisley rocks WFU!
September 16, 2015 | Athletics, Campus Life, Events, Student, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Country music superstar Brad Paisley will perform a free concert on Manchester Plaza for the Wake Forest University community on Saturday, Oct. 10.
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Tamping down test anxiety
September 11, 2015 | Campus Life, Events, Faculty, Staff, Student, Top Stories
Science faculty and the Learning Assistance Center have teamed up to help first-year students deal with anxiety over their first college science exams with a three-part workshop.
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Rue appears before congressional committee
September 10, 2015 | Campus Life, Faculty, National, Recognition, Staff, Thrive / Wellbeing, Top Stories
Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue was one of four panelists who testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Higher Education and the Workforce Training about “Preventing and Responding to Sexual Assault on College Campuses” on Sept. 10.
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A journey to understanding
September 3, 2015 | Campus Life, Community, Events, Top Stories
On Sept. 2, more than 1,000 people attended “The Flag: Navigating Southern Identity, Race and Symbolism,” a panel discussion in Wait Chapel hosted by Wake Forest’s Pro Humanitate Institute.
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Arrive and Thrive
August 26, 2015 | Campus Life, Events, Faculty, Staff, Student, Top Stories, Uncategorized
On the first day of classes, “Arrive and Thrive” featured dozens of fun and thought-provoking activities designed to inform and inspire the campus community about how to lead healthier, more balanced lives.
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Getting a jump start on college
July 20, 2015 | Admissions, Campus Life, International, Pro Humanitate, Staff, Student, Sustainability, Top Stories
LENS@Wake Forest offers interactive classroom learning, hands-on work with community and campus partners, and more for high school students.
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