Thirteen Forsyth County students came together as strangers with two things in common this summer: an aptitude for science and teachers who could see their potential. Through the Lab Experiences: Academics and Professions (LEAP) program, each had the chance to conduct lab-based research, guided by Wake Forest faculty and graduate student mentors. Categories: Pro Humanitate, Research & Discovery
Wake ‘N Shake, a student-organized 12-hour dance marathon to raise money for cancer research, will take place on Saturday, March 22, from noon to midnight in the Sutton Center. This year, Wake ‘N Shake celebrates its 20th anniversary. It began in 2006 as a way to raise money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund.…Categories: Campus Life, Pro Humanitate
Chairman and CEO of Flow Automotive Companies, community leader and Wake Forest University Trustee Don Flow (MBA ‘83) was awarded Wake Forest’s Medallion of Merit at the University’s Founders Day celebration on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Medallion of Merit is the highest honor awarded by Wake Forest and is presented annually for outstanding achievement and…Categories: Awards & Recognition, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements
When Amelia Suhocki, a senior biochemistry and molecular biology major from Durham, North Carolina, first came to Wake Forest, she wanted to learn more about public health and find opportunities to get involved in the Winston-Salem community. That led her to the Community Care Center, one of the largest free health clinics in the Southeast, serving…Categories: Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Pro Humanitate, Research & Discovery
Wake Forest junior Christopher Dietrich has been presented with the Community Impact Student Award by NC Campus Engagement for his commitment and contribution to civic and community engagement. Dietrich was selected by Wake Forest University administration after careful consideration of the students who made a lasting impact on the Wake Forest campus. As a distinguished…Categories: Pro Humanitate
Wake Forest University students will cook nearly 700 meals this week for those in need in Forsyth County. TurkeyPalooza will take place Sunday, Nov. 17 - Saturday, Nov. 23. The annual tradition brings the campus together to prepare a Thanksgiving feast from scratch and deliver the meals to local nonprofits that serve individuals and families.…Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Pro Humanitate
Seven-year-old playwright and actress Gracie shined as she starred in her story, “Queen Cinderella and the Rainbow Magic.” The 15-minute play was performed before a packed audience in Wake Forest’s Ring Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 9. When Make-A-Wish reached out to area theater companies for help in granting the little girl’s wish to write and…Categories: Pro Humanitate
Wake Forest University has launched the Center for Literacy Education to explore how literacy education can strengthen individuals and communities through teaching, research, creative activities and programming. In today’s world, literacy means more than the ability to read and write. “Literacy affects all aspects of how we live and learn,” said Alan Brown, director of…Categories: Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Pro Humanitate, Research & Discovery
As Wake Forest students return from fall break this week, they are preparing for one of the University’s biggest student-led events. Project Pumpkin will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Hearn Plaza. Hundreds of Wake Forest student volunteers dressed in costume will welcome children for an afternoon of carnival…Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Pro Humanitate
Senior leaders from AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention visited Winston-Salem this week to see first-hand the impact Wake Forest’s Public Health AmeriCorps program is having in the community. The federal agencies awarded the University more than $200,000 to continue the program for a third year. “Hearing about the personal connection that…