New book encourages equal access to computer technology
July 9, 1999 | Campus Life, Community, University Announcement
A new book stresses the need for all of the nation’s college students to have equal access to computer technology. “It’s as if some students have keys to the library and others don’t,” writes David G. Brown in “Always in Touch: A Practical Guide […]
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 […]
Museum of Anthropology to close for month of July
June 15, 1999 | Arts & Culture, University Announcement
The Wake Forest University Museum of Anthropology will be closed during the month of July due to gallery renovations. A new gallery with new exhibits will be installed. The museum will reopen Aug. 3. Hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. […]
WFU preparing for focus on science, technology
June 15, 1999 | Events, University Announcement
Wake Forest University will address some of the most significant issues facing scientists and society during its yearlong celebration of “Science and Technology: The Next Millennium.” During the 1999-2000 academic year, Wake Forest will feature a series of speakers, events and activities focusing on […]
Divinity School names director of supervised ministries
June 15, 1999 | School of Divinity, University Announcement
The Rev. Jill Crainshaw of Richmond, Va., has been named director of supervised ministries at the Wake Forest University Divinity School, opening this fall. Crainshaw’s responsibilities will include designing and administering the divinity school’s program in supervised ministry. All students are required to participate […]
WFU gets grant to establish new scholarships for women
June 11, 1999 | Admissions, University Announcement
Wake Forest University has received a $255,000 grant from the Clare Boothe Luce Program of the Henry Luce Foundation to award four two-year scholarships for women students. The Clare Boothe Luce Undergraduate Scholarships will be awarded to two Wake Forest juniors in both 2000 and […]
Local students win scholarship honoring WFU students
April 29, 1999 | Community, Media Advisory, Recognition, Student, University Announcement
The first recipients have been selected for a scholarship honoring two Wake Forest University students who died in a drunk driving accident that sparked a statewide lobbying effort to strengthen the state’s DWI laws. Wake Forest Chi Omega sorority sisters Maia Witzl and Julie […]
WFDD raises $150,000 in spring campaign
April 26, 1999 | Arts & Culture, Community, Media Advisory, University Announcement
Public radio listeners pledged a record $150,889 to the 1999 spring fundraising campaign for Wake Forest University’s National Public Radio station, WFDD (88.5 FM). The goal for the seven-day campaign, which concluded April 23, was $150,000. A total of 1,666 people contributed to the WFDD […]
Wake Forest power outages caused by overload
April 21, 1999 | Campus Life, University Announcement
An overloaded cable and circuits caused two power outages at Wake Forest University on April 15, said Assistant Director of Facilities James Blackburn. The outages left South campus buildings in the dark while Facilities Management crews scrambled to repair blown fuses and overloaded cables. According […]
WFU to award five honorary degrees
April 19, 1999 | Commencement, Events, University Announcement
Wake Forest University will award five honorary degrees during its May 17 commencement ceremony. The ceremony will also feature an address by Roman Catholic leader Cardinal Francis Arinze. The honorary degree recipients will be: Cardinal Francis Arinze, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious […]
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