Acting extroverted makes people happier, says a WFU psychologist
February 19, 2003 | Faculty, Research, School of Medicine
Acting extroverted makes people happier, suggests research by William Fleeson, associate professor of psychology at Wake Forest University, published in a recent issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. “Every single participant in the study was happier when he or she acted extroverted […]
Writer to read from his work at WFU
February 13, 2003 | Arts & Culture, Events, Faculty, Speakers
John McNally, assistant professor of English at Wake Forest University, will read from his collection of short stories Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. in Tribble Hall’s DeTamble Auditorium at Wake Forest. The event is free and open to the public. McNally won the John Simmons […]
WFU chemistry professor appointed to state advisory board
February 5, 2003 | Faculty, University Announcement
Gov. Mike Easley has appointed Mark Welker, professor of chemistry at Wake Forest University, to a four-year term on the state’s Board of Science and Technology. The 17-member board is comprised of business and academic leaders from across the state. The group is responsible for […]
WFU names English professor Anne Boyle director of women’s studies
January 10, 2003 | Faculty, Recognition, University Announcement
Wake Forest University has named Anne Boyle director of women’s studies. Boyle, professor of English at Wake Forest, joined the faculty in 1986. Boyle is a graduate of Wilkes College and received her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Rochester. During her time […]
Stories this week at WFU
December 6, 2002 | Community, Events, Faculty, Student
CANDLES WILL ILLUMINATE CHAPEL AT ANNUAL LOVEFEAST — The university will hold it 37th annual traditional Christmas lovefeast and candlelight service at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 in Wait Chapel. Members of the campus and local community usually fill the chapel to capacity at the event. Luminaries […]
WFU expert says secret to holiday health is asking yourself one question
November 11, 2002 | Community, Faculty, Research, Thrive / Wellbeing
Wake Forest University nutrition expert Gary Miller says maintaining healthy eating habits during the holidays is as simple as asking one question. “Ask yourself if it’s worth it,” says Miller, an associate professor of health and exercise science. “Save your calories for the foods and […]
WFU professor says Christian holiday season overshadows Non-Christian traditions
November 11, 2002 | Faculty, Research, University Announcement
The holiday messages communicated through media, in stores and by close friends often counter Jewish beliefs and overshadow the traditions of millions of non-Christians in the United States, says a Wake Forest University English professor. “The fact is that the term non-Christians includes many kinds […]
‘Tis the season to take advantage of taxes, says a WFU professor
November 11, 2002 | Community, Faculty, University Announcement
While trimming the tree and tying the bows on holiday packages, a Wake Forest University tax professor says a little planning now may trim the amount you owe come tax time and tie your money into wiser investments. “The recent election results will likely mean […]
Stories this week at WFU
November 7, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events, Faculty, Research, Speakers, Student
WFU DEBATE SPECIALIST COACHES DOLE IN SENATE RACE – Allan Louden, associate professor of communication and director of the debate program at Wake Forest, was part of an elite consultation group for senator-elect Elizabeth Dole’s campaign. Louden, an expert on debate who has published papers on […]
Publishers Weekly names Kimball’s book in top 15 of 2002
November 6, 2002 | Faculty, Recognition, School of Divinity
Publishers Weekly, an international news source of book publishing and book selling, recently named Charles Kimball’s “When Religion Becomes Evil” as one of the top 15 religion books of 2002. Kimball is professor and chair of religion at Wake Forest University. “When Religion Becomes Evil,” […]
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