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McCain outlines plan for judiciary in campaign stop at Wake Forest

May 6, 2008  |   Events, National

Sen. John McCain, presidential hopeful and presumptive Republican nominee, outlined his vision for the federal judiciary before a crowd of nearly 2,000 people May 6 at Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel. North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr, a graduate of Wake Forest, and Ted Olson, former […]

Hillary Clinton chats with Angelou during campaign event at Wake Forest

April 19, 2008  |   Events, National

Sen. Hillary Clinton told a crowd of more than 2,000 people at Wake Forest University Friday evening that as president she would issue a declaration of energy independence, and she called on the students in the audience to join in an effort she likened to the space race of the 1960s.

Countdown to the presidential debate in Wait Chapel; Wake Forest makes final preparations

October 8, 2000  |   Community, Events, National, University Announcement

With the presidential debate just days away, Wake Forest University is making final preparations for the highly anticipated Oct. 11 event in Wait Chapel. On Saturday, Oct. 7, construction crews began work on the candidates’ stage at the front of the chapel. An additional air-conditioning […]

Three additional sponsors support Wake Forest’s presidential debate

October 7, 2000  |   Community, Events, National, University Announcement

Wake Forest University has added three sponsors to its list of those contributing their support to the Oct. 11 presidential debate in Wait Chapel. Panasonic, Opinioneering Corporation and Flow Automotive Company push the sponsor total to 12. Previously named sponsors include Wachovia Corporation, BellSouth, Duke […]

Wake Forest greets presidential candidates with classes, internet projects, corps of volunteers

October 1, 2000  |   Community, Events, National, University Announcement

When Al Gore and George W. Bush arrive at Wake Forest University for their Oct. 11 debate in Wait Chapel, they will find a campus inspired by its role in the presidential election process. From the red, white and blue banners at campus entrances to […]

Wake Forest debate committee completes plan addressing parking, campus access, other issues

September 27, 2000  |   Events, National, University Announcement

A Wake Forest University committee preparing for the Oct. 11 presidential debate has completed work on a plan that addresses campus access, parking, building usage and food service during the time surrounding the debate. The plan was developed to provide for the needs of the […]

Wake Forest makes provisions for demonstrators on night of debate

September 21, 2000  |   Events, National, University Announcement

Wake Forest University officials have prepared a plan to accommodate for political demonstrators during the Oct. 11 presidential debate in Wait Chapel. Anyone wishing to publicly display their views on the Wake Forest campus during the presidential debate must apply for a public gathering permit […]

Stories this week at Wake Forest

September 21, 2000  |   Community, Events, National, University Announcement

Debate-related stories: CLASS DEBATING DEBATES For many Wake Forest University faculty, the presidential debate scheduled for Oct. 11 at the university has provided an opportunity to develop classes that tie in with the debate. Allan Louden, the director of Wake Forest’s collegiate debate program and […]

University officials finalizing plans for campus during debate

September 19, 2000  |   Community, National, University Announcement

With a presidential debate only weeks away at Wake Forest University, campus debate planners are finalizing work on a plan that addresses parking, food service, campus access and other issues. The university will announce details next week in letters to students, faculty and staff. Initial […]

Wake Forest presidential debate to feature new format, familiar moderator

September 17, 2000  |   Community, Events, National, University Announcement

The Oct. 11 presidential debate at Wake Forest University will feature a new format and a familiar moderator, the university has learned from the Commission on Presidential Debates. The Wake Forest debate in Wait Chapel will have a talk show-style format with the Democratic and […]