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President Hatch: The virtue and vice of ambition

May 17, 2010  |   Community, Student, Wake Forest College

In his remarks to the graduates, President Nathan O. Hatch talked about the “virtue and vice” of ambition. “How do you relate the drive for achievement, to make a name for yourself, with the commitment to live for the common good — Wake Forest’s motto Pro Humanitate?

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Wake Forest graduates 1,600 students

May 17, 2010  |   Commencement, Community, President, Student, Wake Forest College

The odds finally caught up with Wake Forest’s Commencement ceremony. For the first time since 1991, rain forced University officials to move the ceremony from Hearn Plaza to Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

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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.”

New program recognizes outstanding senior projects

May 9, 2010  |   Community, Student, Wake Forest College

Three seniors were recognized recently for their research projects during the Z. Smith Reynolds Library’s first Senior Showcase. The Senior Showcase honored students who were recommended by their faculty advisors for completing outstanding research projects. The three students recognized during this year’s Senior Showcase were:

Theatre students teach local children

May 7, 2010  |   Arts & Culture, Community

Wake Forest theatre students have been regularly visiting an elementary school in Winston-Salem this year to use theatre to help the students learn about whatever the subject at hand is — fractions, Martin Luther King Jr., St. Patrick’s Day or polygons.

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A heart for service: Senior wins Community Impact award

May 2, 2010  |   Community, Pro Humanitate, Student, Wake Forest College

There are students who enjoy volunteering during their free time, and there are volunteer enthusiasts. Senior Amy Bachman fits into the second group. “We’re here to do so much more than academics, we need to experience the community,” says Bachman, a history major from Potomac, […]

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Pro Humanitate: Students recognized for their commitment to volunteering and service

April 15, 2010  |   Community, Pro Humanitate, Provost, Student, Wake Forest College

The high level of volunteerism by students has helped Wake Forest win national recognition for community service. Nearly 60 percent of the University’s students, including undergraduate, graduate and professional students, contributed nearly 100,000 hours of service last year. That was among the factors that helped Wake Forest earn a place on The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2009.

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Putting sustainability to work

April 11, 2010  |   Community, Student, Sustainability

Green-collar jobs grew by more than 9 percent, twice the growth rate for traditional jobs, from 1998 to 2007. Even during a recession, a “greener resume” can be the answer to getting hired, says Director of Sustainability Dedee DeLongpre Johnston.

Biomedical forum focuses on results

April 7, 2010  |   Community, Research

The focus of a biomedical conference in Winston-Salem this week is to translate “the science of regenerative medicine to patients in a timely manner,” says Dr. Anthony Atala, director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

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Green is spring’s color as designers go eco-chic

April 5, 2010  |   Arts & Culture, Community, Student, Sustainability

Eco-fashion is one of the biggest trends of the decade, and designers are offering more stylish and affordable clothing as consumer demand rises. That’s why Wake Forest’s sustainability office and eco-designer Jenny Hwa are co-hosting a fashion show of eco-chic clothing and accessories. Scheduled for April 6, Sustainable Style WSNC will be the first of its kind in the Winston-Salem area. Models will wear shirts, skirts, dresses and jewelry from more than a dozen top designers.