Stories this week at Wake Forest
September 30, 1999 | Arts & Culture, Events, School of Divinity, Speakers
DIVINITY SCHOOL CELEBRATES INAUGURAL CONVOCATION Wake Forest’s new Divinity School will celebrate its inaugural convocation Oct. 12 during two days of events, including seminars, lectures and a worship service. “Theology at the Threshold of the 21st Century” is the theme of events held Oct. 12 […]
Divinity school to hold inaugural convocation
September 30, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
The new Wake Forest University Divinity School will celebrate its opening with an inaugural convocation Oct. 12 accompanied by two days of related events, including seminars, lectures and a worship service. “Theology at the Threshold of the 21st Century” is the theme of the […]
Church asked not to perform ceremonies
September 8, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
An ad hoc committee of the Wake Forest University Board of Trustees has asked Wake Forest Baptist Church not to perform same-gender union ceremonies in the university’s facilities. The committee, appointed last March by trustee chairman John G. Medlin Jr., met a number of times […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest
August 19, 1999 | Arts & Culture, Campus Life, School of Divinity, University Announcement
WAKE FOREST 28TH BEST NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Wake Forest University ranks 28th among national universities in the new edition of U.S. News & World Report’s guide, “America’s Best Colleges.” The annual guide, which announced its new rankings today, gives Wake Forest high marks for its small […]
Divinity school’s first students playing a part in university’s history
August 18, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
Wake Forest University’s first divinity school students arrive on campus next week, bringing with them an enthusiasm for playing a part in the university’s history. “I have waited almost four years for this divinity school to open,” said student Jocelyn Foy. “I am excited […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest
August 12, 1999 | Arts & Culture, Events, School of Divinity, Speakers, University Announcement
WAKE FOREST 28TH BEST NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Wake Forest University ranks 28th among national universities in the new edition of U.S. News & World Report’s guide, “America’s Best Colleges.” The annual guide, which announced its new rankings today, gives Wake Forest high marks for its small […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest
August 5, 1999 | Campus Life, School of Divinity
NEW SEMESTER BEGINS Summer break for Wake Forest students is nearing a close as the university prepares for the fall semester. Freshmen arrive Aug. 18 for a week of orientation. After moving into their residence halls in the morning, they will head to the Information Systems Building […]
Divinity school opens to first students in August
July 22, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
After more than a decade of planning and preparation, the Wake Forest University Divinity School opens this fall to 24 full-time students from a variety of denominational traditions. The 19 women and five men who start classes Aug. 25 are seeking a master of […]
Wake Forest University appoints new associate chaplain
July 21, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
Rebecca Glen Hartzog has been named the new associate chaplain and Baptist campus minister at Wake Forest University. Hartzog is responsible for coordinating the work of the Baptist Student Union and facilitating various campus ministry programs including Thursday morning chapel services. Hartzog has been […]
Wake Forest Divinity School awards Wait Fellowships
June 21, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
Five students have received Wait Fellowships to attend the Wake Forest University Divinity School, opening this fall. The 1999 recipients of the scholarships, the most prestigious merit-based awards offered by the divinity school, are: David Brown of Marietta, S.C.; Amy Joyner of Hillsborough, N.C.; Megan […]
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