Talking with teens: WFU psychologist offers tips for good communication
June 24, 2004 | Community, Research
“How was school today?” “Fine.” “What did you do?” “Nothing.” When parents try to start a conversation with their teen-agers, they often get one-word answers, says Christy Buchanan, associate professor of psychology at Wake Forest University. Although talking with adolescents can sometimes be tough, Buchanan […]
WFU professor suggests ways to prevent overscheduling kids
June 24, 2004 | Community, Research
The time to prevent overscheduling kids is the start of the school year, says Samuel T. Gladding, chairman of the counseling department at Wake Forest University. “Don’t wait until family members have signed up for more clubs, athletic teams and other activities than they can […]
WFU students to participate in Freedom Summer 2004 internships
June 9, 2004 | Community, Student
For more than two months this summer, 10 Wake Forest University students from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds will participate in an internship program designed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original 1964 Freedom Summer and to renew an interest in the unfinished work […]
Stories this week at WFU
April 29, 2004 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events, Faculty, Media Advisory, Speakers
FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS, FOR THE LAST TIME Senior Allison Jones will climb the winding stairs to the Wait Chapel belfry this afternoon to perform her last 5 p.m. chapel bell concert for the university. Jones, university carillonneur and a music and political science […]
Stories this week at WFU
April 22, 2004 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events, Speakers, Student
FROM THE HEADLINES: WFU PROFESSOR TO DISCUSS ‘BLAIR’S WAR’ David Coates, the Worrell Professor of Anglo-American Studies in the Wake Forest political science department and co-author of the recently released book “Blair’s War,” will discuss “Europe Today: Blair’s War” at 7 p.m. today in Pugh […]
More than just a store, new ‘Deacon Shop’ will open center court in Hanes Mall
April 16, 2004 | Community, University Announcement
Wake Forest University will soon open the doors to its new Deacon Shop located “center court” in Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem. The shop is located on the main level between Belk and Kay Jewelers. Although the specific date remains contingent upon final construction, the opening […]
WFU student club hosts festival to benefit Carolina Donor Services
April 14, 2004 | Community, Events
In an effort to increase public awareness about organ donation as well as disabilities awareness, Wake Forest University’s Disabilities Awareness Coalition (DAC) will host the Meg Hudson Memorial Arts Festival on May 1 in Brendle Recital Hall. Held in honor of former DAC member and […]
Children can explore the Australian outback at anthropology museum’s summer camp
April 2, 2004 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events
Wake Forest University’s Museum of Anthropology will offer “Adventures in the Australian Outback,” for their 2004 Summer Camp. The week-long camp, which is open to elementary-age children in grades one through five, will be offered three times: June 7-11 (full), June 14-18 and June 21-25, […]
Stories this week at WFU
April 1, 2004 | Community, Events, Speakers, University Announcement
KIRBY HALL DEDICATION TODAY Two past chairmen and the current chairman of PepsiCo will join Calloway School students, faculty and staff as they dedicate Kirby Hall today at 4:30 p.m. The PepsiCo chairmen gave money to support the Calloway School expansion, and the bridge to […]
Grant will fund Calloway Professor’s work with Forsyth County tax program
March 26, 2004 | Community, Faculty, Recognition
Wake Forest University’s Calloway School of Business and Accountancy has received a $63,000 grant to support the transition of many duties of the Forsyth County Working Families Partnership to the Forsyth County United Way. The Jessie Ball duPont Religious, Charitable and Educational Fund awarded the […]
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