Traffic detours for May 15 Wake Forest Commencement
Wake Forest University will be closed to through traffic for its commencement ceremony Monday, May 15, from 5:30 a.m. until the ceremony ends around noon.
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WFU Commencement: Media arrangements
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Jon Meacham will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on Monday, May 15. The commencement ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Hearn Plaza.
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Commencement story ideas from Wake Forest
Experts available on job trends and mentoring new grads in the workplace. 2017 graduates include a first-gen from the neighborhood that made headlines for Freddie Gray's death and a blind student who never let her lack of sight keep her from succeeding.
WFU’s Lavender Graduation to celebrate LGBTQ students April 26
Wake Forest University will honor graduating LGBTQ students and allies at its fourth annual Lavender Graduation ceremony on Wednesday, April 26 at 6 p.m.
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‘Big concerts’ bring music and ministry to Wake Forest April 22
Two faith-based singing groups at Wake Forest University will bring ministry and music to campus April 22. Chi Rho, the all-male Christian a cappella group, and the Wake Forest Gospel Choir will perform in separate concerts.
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Distinguished scholar Dierdre McCloskey to speak at WFU April 20
Dierdre McCloskey, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Economics, History, English, and of Communication, University of Illinois at Chicago, will speak in Wake Forest University’s Broyhill Auditorium on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m.
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WFU to toast the life and legacy of alumnus Arnold Palmer April 6
Wake Forest University students, faculty and staff will toast alumnus and legendary golfer Arnold Palmer to coincide with the first day of the Masters Tournament. The student-run Traditions Council, men's and women's golf teams and other members of the campus community will enjoy signature “Arnold Palmer” drinks of iced tea and lemonade, honoring the alumnus who died Sept. 25.
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Historian Jon Meacham to deliver 2017 Commencement address
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Jon Meacham will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on Monday, May 15.
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WFU student NCAA Tournament watch party planned tonight
Wake Forest University students will gather in the Sutton Center tonight as the men's basketball team faces Kansas State in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. The Screamin' Demons and Office of the President organized the watch party, which begins at 9 p.m. Tip-off is at 9:10 p.m.
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Former Congresswoman Donna Edwards to speak at WFU
Donna Edwards (’80), former Maryland congresswoman and Wake Forest graduate, will speak on Thursday, March 23, at 6 p.m. in Farrell Hall’s Broyhill Auditorium. The talk is part of Wake Forest University’s Leadership Project, a program designed to showcase inspiring stories from leaders who represent a variety of professional paths.
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