Myths and monsters
In Tina Boyer's first-year seminar class, students meet dragons, giants and other mythological creatures.Categories: Mentorship, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
In Tina Boyer's first-year seminar class, students meet dragons, giants and other mythological creatures.Study abroad: Venice
To mark International Education Week, Wake Forest visits with some of its students studying overseas. Today, junior Keeley Lawner talks about her experiences at Wake Forest's Casa Artom in Venice.Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
The other side of Africa
Some of the students who participated in Wake Forest’s first service-learning program in Ghana last summer found the experience so rewarding that they’re planning on returning -- on their own -- next year. The trip is part of the new African Studies minor.
Categories: Global Wake Forest, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements
Angelou to receive Medal of Freedom
Poet Maya Angelou, Reynolds Professor of American Studies, is among the 2010 winners of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. She'll receive the award from President Obama early next year.Categories: University Announcements
Researcher hopes for FDA action
Alcoholic energy drinks are under fire after reports of unsafe behaviors, especially among college students. These actions are encouraging to associate professor Mary Claire O’Brien, M.D., who conducted groundbreaking research into the dangers of the drinks.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Studying abroad: Vienna
To mark International Education Week, Wake Forest visits with some of its students studying overseas. Today, junior Nick Conte talks about his experiences at Wake Forest's Flow House in Vienna.
Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
HR director to leave for new role
Mike Tesh, associate vice president of human resources, has accepted a position in Raleigh and will be leaving Wake Forest in mid-December. Angela Culler, currently director of human resources operations, will lead the department on an interim basis.Categories: University Announcements
Studying abroad: London
To mark International Education Week, Wake Forest visits with some of its students studying overseas. Today, junior Ashton Astbury talks about her experiences at Wake Forest's Worrell House in London.Categories: Enrollment & Financial Aid, Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
Whirling and twirling
"People will be blown away," says Ryann DuRant, a senior communication major and Presidential Scholar in Dance, about the upcoming Fall Dance Concert on Nov. 18-21.
Categories: Arts & Culture, Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Homelessness is not faceless
Junior Amy Liang, through her work with Wake Forest’s Campus Kitchen, has seen the problems of the hungry and homeless. Last summer, she conducted a research project, which included creating a documentary film, to raise awareness of the issues. Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Pro Humanitate, Research & Discovery, University Announcements