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A civil discussion: Wake Forest hosts argumentation conference

March 17, 2010

Argumentation is a tough word for many people. It sounds like a confrontation might be involved, but argumentation is actually the term for the rational analysis of discussion, or persuasion, explains Alessandra Beasley Von Burg, director of the Wake Forest University Argumentation Conference to be held on campus March 19-21.

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Not the typical spring break

March 7, 2010

Instead of the usual spring break trip to the beach, sophomore Matthew King and junior Lexi McBride are leading a group of students to El Salvador to work in a dental clinic this week.

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Student sparks nationwide effort to assist Haitians in Miami over Spring Break

March 5, 2010

While many students may be taking a trip to the beach over Spring Break, more than a dozen Wake Forest University School of Law students will be helping Haitians obtain temporary legal status and U.S. work permits.

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The lessons of Chile: Strong central government lessens effects of earthquake

March 2, 2010

Latin American scholar Peter Siavelis on the earthquake in Chile: "People want to make comparisons to Haiti, but the response in Chile is more like what we would expect in California or Japan.

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile on Feb. 27 was many times more powerful than the one that struck Haiti two months ago, but Professor of Political Science Peter Siavelis says Chile has many advantages as it begins its recovery efforts.

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Building for tomorrow: Students join forces to build Ugandan schools

March 1, 2010

In the spirit of Pro Humanitate, a group of students have created a Wake Forest chapter of Building Tomorrow. The international non-profit organization raises money to build elementary schools in Uganda, where only 50 percent of the population completes primary school.

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Professor waits to hear from Chile

February 28, 2010

Professor Peter Siavelis, who used to live in Chile, is waiting to hear if former colleagues there are safe after a massive earthquake hit the country on Saturday. The University is not aware of any faculty or students who were in the country at the time of the earthquake.

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A ‘life-changing’ experience: How students can make the most out of studying abroad

February 26, 2010

Among the many study-abroad opportunities for Wake Forest students is Casa Artom on the Grand Canal in Venice.

Whether in Venice or Vietnam, Steve Duke, director of the Center for International Studies, advises students to go beyond being tourists to interact in significant ways with those who live in the country they are visiting. Making cultural connections is what makes study abroad the most meaningful, he says.

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Homegrown answers for Africa

February 15, 2010

Associate Professor of Economics Sylvain Boko, an expert in economic development in Africa, worked with more than 20 other development experts for his newest book, "Back on Track: Sector-Led Growth in Africa and Implications for Development." The book advocates a new approach to fight poverty in Africa from the inside out, rather than rely on outside financial assistance.

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