Steam pipes leak, flood WFU residence halls
September 30, 2005 | Campus Life, University Announcement
Gaskets on steam pipes in the attics of Johnson and Bostwick residence halls at Wake Forest University weakened shortly before 5 a.m. on Sept. 30, causing the pipes to leak water into and flood portions of both residence halls. The steam released from the pipes […]
Wake Forest to inaugurate Nathan Hatch as 13th president Oct. 20
September 28, 2005 | Events, Media Advisory, University Announcement
Two academic symposiums exploring the aims of a university education and the moral challenges of professional life will be among the events marking the Oct. 20 inauguration of Nathan O. Hatch as the 13th president of Wake Forest University. Hatch, formerly provost at the University […]
Wake Forest Police charge man in campus armed robbery
September 27, 2005 | Community, Media Advisory, University Announcement
The Wake Forest University Police Department charged a man not affiliated with the university with the Sept. 18 armed robbery of a Wake Forest student in university parking lot Q, across from Wait Chapel. The student was not injured. Jason Ryan Carver, 17, of Winston-Salem […]
Graylyn Center wins ‘Award of Excellence’ for 16th year
September 9, 2005 | University Announcement
For the 16th consecutive year, Wake Forest University’s Graylyn International Conference Center has been awarded the 2005 Award of Excellence by Corporate & Incentive Travel magazine. The award is given to the facility that receives the most votes by the magazine’s subscribers for facilities that […]
Gulf Coast students begin arriving at WFU
September 6, 2005 | University Announcement
Students from Gulf Coast universities began arriving this week at Wake Forest University, where they will study this fall after their own schools were forced to close due to Hurricane Katrina. Fourteen undergraduates spent Sept. 6 in a special one-day orientation session introducing them to […]
Wake Forest taking steps to accept Gulf Coast students for fall semester
September 2, 2005 | Admissions, University Announcement
Nathan O. Hatch, president of Wake Forest University, today expressed his profound sympathy for those affected by Hurricane Katrina and the resulting devastation in New Orleans and the entire Gulf Coast region. In light of the disastrous situation, Wake Forest University is offering to accept […]
WFU first with campus pilot of pocket PC phones
August 24, 2005 | Campus Life, University Announcement
Pocket PC phones will be in the hands of about 100 Wake Forest University students this fall as the university begins what may be the nation’s first pilot program to explore potential campus uses for the latest in converged mobile technology. The pilot program, called […]
WFU preparing for Nathan Hatch’s inauguration as 13th Wake Forest president
August 19, 2005 | Events, Media Advisory, University Announcement
Wake Forest University is preparing for a week of events in October celebrating the inauguration of Nathan O. Hatch as the university’s 13th president. Hatch, previously provost at the University of Notre Dame, took office as president July 1, after being elected by Wake Forest’s […]
U.S. News & World Report ranks Wake Forest 27th
August 19, 2005 | University Announcement
Wake Forest University ranks 27th among 248 national universities in the 2006 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s guide, “America’s Best Colleges.” Wake Forest tied with two other schools for 27th place. The university was also ranked 27th in the 2005 guide. The annual […]
WFU’s Graylyn Conference Center wins industry award
July 26, 2005 | University Announcement
Graylyn International Conference Center of Wake Forest University has been awarded the 2005 Gold Key Award by Meetings & Conventions magazine. The award is voted on by readers of the magazine, who make selections based on the overall professionalism and quality of the property. “We […]
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