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New audio, transcript of MLK speech
February 9, 2011 | For Alumni, For Parents, Speakers, Top Stories
In October of 1962, more than ten months before delivering his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King Jr. stepped to the podium in Wait Chapel and spoke to a crowd of 2,200. Listen to the audio recording and read the transcript of King’s speech.
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Justice for all
February 6, 2011 | For Alumni, For Parents, Pro Humanitate, School of Law, Speakers, Top Stories
Young lawyers have to ensure that justice is available to all people, no matter the color of their skin or their socioeconomic status, Morris Dees, founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, told students at the School of Law on Friday.
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Syrian ambassador to U.S. talks peace
February 4, 2011 | International, Speakers, Top Stories, Wake Forest College
Imad Moustapha, Syrian ambassador to the United States since 2004, met with faculty and students Thursday afternoon before discussing “Prospects for Peace in the Middle East: A Syrian Perspective” in a 6 p.m. public lecture on campus. See video from his visit.
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The Education Equation
February 3, 2011 | Community, Events, Speakers, Top Stories
The area’s high school dropout rate was discussed last week by the state superintendent of schools, a panel of guests and area residents in a public forum entitled “The Education Equation.” The Community Conversation series is sponsored by WFDD, the NPR station which broadcasts from campus.
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Marketing Summit kicks off
February 2, 2011 | Events, For Alumni, For Parents, National, School of Business, Speakers, Top Stories
The Schools of Business will kick off the 21st Annual Marketing Summit on Feb. 3, a three-day, student-run event featuring a case study competition between eight MBA teams and six undergraduate teams for $103,000 in prizes. Marilyn Carlson Nelson will deliver the keynote address.
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NASCAR executive speaks to students
December 8, 2010 | For Alumni, For Parents, School of Business, Speakers, Top Stories
Geoff Smith, the president of Roush Fenway Racing, addressed the Sports Management Club to share his personal story and offer advice to students interested in pursuing sports management careers.
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Called to act
November 12, 2010 | For Alumni, For Parents, National, Pro Humanitate, Provost, Speakers, Sustainability, Top Stories
Across the U.S., racial minorities and the economically disenfranchised suffer disproportionally from the ill effects of assaults on the environment and often lack access to the power to protect their communities. Leaders in environmental justice discuss what can be done.
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‘Three Cups of Tea’ author to speak
November 9, 2010 | For Alumni, For Parents, International, Speakers, Top Stories
Greg Mortenson, internationally known for promoting peace by building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan, will speak at Wake Forest on Friday. Mortenson is the author of the best selling books “Three Cups of Tea” and “Stones into Schools.”
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Black feminist: Progress being made
October 28, 2010 | Pro Humanitate, Speakers, Top Stories
Barbara Smith, an activist against sexism and racism, told an audience on campus that the American public is more aware of the importance of diversity. She also cautioned that there is work to be done for black feminists.
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The power of forgiveness
October 27, 2010 | International, Speakers, Top Stories
Deo Gashagaza, the executive director of Prison Fellowship Rwanda, spoke to students about the Rwandan genocide and the power of what has been called “radical forgiveness.”
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