President Hearn’s Commencement speech
May 20, 2002 | Commencement, Speakers, University Announcement
“Let’s Roll” Charge to Class of 2002 By President Thomas K. Hearn Jr. Wake Forest University Prepared Remarks May 20, 2002 Because service in World War II was the central experience in the lives of both our fathers, now deceased, Laura and I shared […]
Wake Forest University Commencement Address
May 20, 2002 | Commencement, Speakers, University Announcement
By Senator John McCain Prepared Remarks May 20, 2002 Thank you, distinguished faculty, families and friends, and thank you, ladies and gentleman of Wake Forest’s Class of 2002. The invitation to give this commencement address is a great privilege for someone who graduated fifth […]
President Hearn’s Divinity School Hooding Ceremony speech
May 18, 2002 | Commencement, Speakers
DIVINITY SCHOOL HOODING CEREMONY Prepared Remarks Wake Forest University May 18, 2002 Dr. Thomas K. Hearn, Jr. President Wake Forest University I am happy to welcome each of you to this occasion. It is a significant moment for these inaugural graduates and their families, but […]
Traffic detours planned during Wake Forest Commencement
May 17, 2002 | Commencement, Community, Events, University Announcement
Wake Forest University will be closed to through traffic for its commencement ceremony on Monday, May 20, from 7 a.m. until the ceremony ends around noon. Parking passes and tickets are required to enter campus and attend commencement. Passes and tickets are reserved for graduates […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest University
May 16, 2002 | Athletics, Commencement, Events, Recognition, Speakers, University Announcement
MEDIA INVITED TO COVER EDELMAN’S ADDRESS MAY 19— Marian Wright Edelman will deliver the baccalaureate address at 11 a.m. May 19 in Wait Chapel. Seats are reserved for graduates and their guests only. To arrange coverage of the event, contact Sarah Mansell in advance at
Media arrangements for WFU commencement featuring Senator John McCain
May 15, 2002 | Commencement, Media Advisory, University Announcement
The media are invited to attend Wake Forest University’s commencement ceremony May 20, featuring U.S. Senator John McCain as speaker. The outdoor ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on University Plaza (the Quad). The event is not open to the public and parking passes will be […]
Sound clips from Senator John McCain’s speech to be available on Wake Forest Web Site
May 15, 2002 | Commencement, Media Advisory, Speakers, University Announcement
Broadcast-quality sound clips from U.S. Senator John McCain’s commencement address at Wake Forest University on May 20 will be available for radio stations to download that afternoon. The Wake Forest News Service will post several sound clips from McCain’s speech on the News Service Web […]
Senator John McCain will deliver address, receive honorary degree at WFU commencement
May 8, 2002 | Commencement, University Announcement
John McCain, U.S. senator from Arizona and decorated Navy veteran, will deliver Wake Forest University’s 160th commencement address and receive an honorary doctor of laws degree on May 20. Approximately 835 undergraduate students and 686 graduate and professional school students, including the Wake Forest Divinity […]
WFU commencement ceremony featuring Sen. John McCain to be webcast May 20
May 7, 2002 | Commencement, University Announcement
John McCain, U.S. senator from Arizona and decorated Navy veteran, will deliver Wake Forest University’s 160th commencement address and receive an honorary doctor of laws degree on May 20. Approximately 1,521 undergraduate and graduate students will receive diplomas at the 9 a.m. outdoor ceremony on […]
WFU to give honorary degree to Fred Kirby II
May 3, 2002 | Commencement, Recognition, University Announcement
Wake Forest University will award Fred M. Kirby II an honorary doctor of laws degree at the university’s 160th commencement ceremony on May 20. Kirby will be one of five honorary degree recipients at the 9 a.m. outdoor ceremony featuring commencement speaker John McCain, U.S. […]
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