Secretary of State Colin Powell to address WFU graduates May 17
January 7, 2004 | Commencement, Events, Media Advisory, University Announcement
Secretary of State Colin L. Powell is scheduled to deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address May 17. Powell will address Wake Forest graduates during the 9 a.m. outdoor ceremony on University Plaza (the Quad), his schedule permitting. The ceremony is not open to the public. […]
Stories this week at WFU
July 30, 2003 | Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Commencement, For Parents, Student
THE ART OF GOLF COURSES – Katie Greenberg, a Wake Forest junior, is looking at the links as landscape architecture rather than places to tee off. Working with Harry Titus, professor of art, Greenberg is surveying Forsyth County golf courses. She does not play golf, but […]
U.S. Surgeon General among WFU honorary degree recipients
May 19, 2003 | Commencement, University Announcement
Wake Forest University awarded five honorary degrees during its commencement ceremony May 19. The ceremony featured New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as speaker. The university presented honorary doctor of laws degrees to Bloomberg and to Martha W. Barnett, partner in the law firm Holland […]
Martha Barnett receives honorary degree from WFU
May 19, 2003 | Commencement, University Announcement
Martha W. Barnett, partner in the law firm Holland & Knight and chair of the firm’s directors’ committee, received an honorary doctor of laws degree at Wake Forest University’s commencement ceremony May 19. Approximately 170 law students graduated during the ceremony. Barnett delivered the address […]
Molecular biologist receives honorary degree from WFU
May 19, 2003 | Alumni, Commencement, Recognition, University Announcement
Eric Olson, chairman of molecular biology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, received an honorary doctor of science degree at Wake Forest University’s commencement ceremony May 19. Approximately 1,478 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students received degrees during the ceremony. Olson is director […]
Traffic detours planned during WFU commencement
May 16, 2003 | Commencement, Community, Events, University Announcement
Wake Forest University will be closed to through traffic for its commencement ceremony on Monday, May 19, 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, […]
Bloomberg to address WFU grads: C-SPAN to broadcast ceremony
May 16, 2003 | Commencement, Events
Editors’ Note: A transcript of Bloomberg’s remarks, sound clips from his address and photos from the ceremony will be available for media use on the News Service Web site following commencement. Contact the News Service for further information. Michael R. Bloomberg, mayor of New York […]
Advisory: Media arrangements for WFU commencement with Michael Bloomberg
May 16, 2003 | Commencement, Media Advisory
The media are invited to attend Wake Forest University’s commencement ceremony May 19, featuring New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as speaker. Bloomberg’s speech is titled, “The Choice is Yours.” The outdoor ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on University Plaza (the Quad). The event […]
Bloomberg to address WFU grads: C-SPAN to broadcast ceremony
May 16, 2003 | Commencement, Events, Media Advisory, University Announcement
Michael R. Bloomberg, mayor of New York City and founder of the information services, news and media company Bloomberg L.P., will deliver Wake Forest University’s 161st commencement address and receive an honorary doctor of laws degree May 19. The title of Bloomberg’s speech is “The […]
Commencement story ideas
May 15, 2003 | Commencement
NYC MAYOR BLOOMBERG WILL GIVE ADDRESS — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will give Wake Forest’s 161st commencement address May 19 on University Plaza (the Quad). The processional begins at 9 a.m. Approximately 12,000 friends and family are expected for the event. In case of […]
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