Commencement Archive

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Bill Leonard: The power of ‘un-naming’

May 16, 2010  |   Commencement, Community, Humanities, Provost, Student, Wake Forest College

Divinity school dean Bill Leonard, in his sermon to graduates at the Baccalaureate service in Wait Chapel May 16, encouraged them to “un-name” racism and evil and embrace “names like gentle, merciful, pure in heart and peacemaker.”

What’s on your bucket list?

May 13, 2010  |   Commencement, For Alumni, For Parents, Student, Wake Forest College

Window on Wake Forest asked some students what was on their ‘bucket list’ of the things they wanted to do before they graduated. Name: Janelle S. Summerville Major: Psychology Hometown: Stafford, Virginia More on Janelle » 1. Go to Pilot Mountain 2. Visit all […]

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A day of new beginnings

May 18, 2009  |   Commencement

Wake Forest’s class of 2009 graduated May 18 on a history-making, cool, blustery day on Hearn Plaza, with a send-off by Vice President Joe Biden-the first time a sitting vice president has ever given Wake Forest’s Commencement address. For former basketball star Tyrone “Muggsy” Bogues, Commencement meant that he’s now a Wake Forest parent, in addition to an alumnus. Bogues’ daughter, Brittney, was one of about 1,600 students — including 1,000 undergraduates — who received their degrees.

What’s on your bucket list?

May 16, 2009  |   Commencement, For Alumni, For Parents, Student

Window on Wake Forest asked seniors what was on their “Bucket List,” the things they wanted to do before they graduated.

Commencement trivia 2009

May 15, 2009  |   Commencement

Estimated number of graduates, 2009* *Includes May graduates only; Does not include Dec. and Aug. 2008 graduates. 941 Undergraduates 150 Graduate School (both campuses) 159 School of Law 108 Babcock Graduate School of Management 22 Divinity School 152 School of Medicine (including Physician Assistant Studies) […]

Stories this week at WFU

June 29, 2005  |   Commencement, Events, University Announcement

KEEP YOUR COOL WHEN EXERCISING IN THE HEAT — Don Bergey, a Wake Forest University health and exercise science instructor, says even the most fit gym rat should be wary of the dangers of heat stroke and take steps to prevent it. “You can die […]

Advisory: WFU’s annual Project Pumpkin to be a ‘Monster Mash’

October 4, 2004  |   Commencement, Events

Up to 2,500 children from 40 community agencies have been invited to join “The Monster Mash Sweet Sixteen Dance Party” at Wake Forest University’s 16th Annual Project Pumpkin from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 28 on University Plaza (Quad) between Wait Chapel and Reynolda Hall. The […]

WFU announces September-October line-up for lunchtime music series

September 13, 2004  |   Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Commencement, Events

Wake Forest University Stores announces the September and October lineup of performers for their newly formed entertainment series called the “Bookstore Lunchtime Music Series.” Concerts are held each week on Thursdays — weather permitting — from 11 a.m. to noon in front of the College […]

Colin L. Powell tells WFU graduates to do the right thing

May 17, 2004  |   Commencement, Speakers

In his first commencement address as U.S. secretary of state, Colin L. Powell interspersed national policy with advice for Wake Forest University’s 1,597 graduates. Powell said the impulse to do the right thing should apply to both individuals and nations. Colin L. Powell U.S. Secretary […]

Audio from Commencement 2004

May 17, 2004  |   Commencement, Speakers

Commencement Address by Colin Powell May 17, 2004 NOTE: The audio excerpts here are provided in two formats: for listening, the audio files are low-quality Quicktime audio. For download, the files are 44 kHz .WAV files stored in .zip format. EXCERPT 1 “Above all, the […]