Stories this week at WFU
April 3, 2003 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events, Research, Speakers
WFU BONE MARROW DRIVE PERSONAL CHALLENGE FOR PROFESSOR – Gary Miller has watched his mother-in-law Shirley wait for months to receive a bone marrow transplant. She suffers from myeloid dysplasia, one of around 60 life-threatening diseases treated with bone marrow transplantation. Miller, an associate professor of […]
In new study, teachers discuss challenges to their careers
April 1, 2003 | Community, Research, University Announcement
Too little respect, money and time are among the factors most likely to make new teachers leave teaching, says a new study by a Wake Forest University education professor. Using open-ended questionnaires, phone interviews and face-to-face interviews, Associate Professor of Education Leah McCoy sought to […]
Eugenics scholar to speak at WFU
March 26, 2003 | Events, Research, Speakers, University Announcement
Johanna Schoen, professor of history and women’s studies at the University of Iowa, will present the lecture “Eugenic Sterilization in North Carolina: History and its Lessons” on April 10 at Wake Forest University. The free, public lecture will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Carswell […]
Psychologist to present research at WFU
March 6, 2003 | Events, Research, School of Medicine, Speakers
William Fleeson, associate professor of psychology at Wake Forest University, will present his recent research in a lecture titled “Moving Personality Forward: Integrating the Process and the Structure Approaches.” The event will be held March 19 at 4 p.m. in Room 162 of Greene Hall […]
Anthropologist to discuss Ethiopian fossils at WFU
March 3, 2003 | Arts & Culture, Events, Research, Speakers
David S. Weaver, professor emeritus of anthropology at Wake Forest University, will give a lecture titled “Fossil Hunting in Ethiopia” March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Museum of Anthropology. The event is free and open to the public. Weaver will outline his anthropological […]
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 […]
Documentaries by WFU graduate to be shown at university Feb. 5
January 27, 2003 | Community, Events, Research, Student
Two documentary films directed by Wake Forest University graduate Matt Spangler will be shown Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in Carswell Hall Room 111. The event is free and open to the public. The first film, “Out of Obscurity: the Story of the 1939 Alexandria […]
Stories this week at WFU
January 24, 2003 | Community, Events, Recognition, Research, Speakers, Student
WHAT’S SO SUPER ABOUT SUPER BOWL ADS? – According to a recent poll, 14 percent of those watching the Super Bowl on Jan. 26 will be watching for the ads. So is paying millions of dollars for 30 seconds worth it? Associate Professor of Business Sheri […]
Stories this week at WFU
November 14, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events, Research, Speakers
WFU HOSTS NATION’S LARGEST DEBATE TOURNAMENT – Nearly 200 college and university debate teams from across the country will converge on Winston-Salem this weekend for the Franklin R. Shirley Dixie Classic Debate Tournament hosted by Wake Forest. The tournament has been named best tournament of the […]
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 […]
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