March 2010 Staff News
Categories: University Announcements
March Madness: Debate team makes it to national ‘Sweet 16’
Wake Forest has received two automatic bids to next month's National Debate Tournament for finishing the debate season among the nation's top 16 teams.
Categories: Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Community gathers to honor seniors and faculty in annual Founders’ Day program
Choosing to attend Wake Forest wasn't taking the easy road in life, senior Kate Miners said in her senior oration at Founders' Day Convocation on Feb. 18. Categories: Community Impact, Experiential Learning, University Announcements
‘The Threepenny Opera,’ brings dark characters, quirky music and political issues to the Mainstage Theatre
"The Threepenny Opera," written in Germany over 80 years ago, has a lot to say about unscrupulous behavior in any era. This operetta of power and corruption, written by poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht, proves the world is only one scoundrel away from the next $65 billion Bernie Madoff-style Ponzi scheme.Categories: Arts & Culture, Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Accounting graduates tops in nation
For the fifth consecutive year, graduates of the Schools of Business accountancy program have achieved the highest passing rates in the nation on the Certified Public Accountant exam.
Categories: University Announcements
Muslim associate chaplain named
Khalid Griggs, imam of the Community Mosque of Winston-Salem, has been named Wake Forest's first Muslim chaplain. Imam Griggs will serve as a part-time associate chaplain to provide religious leadership for the University's growing Muslim community.Categories: University Announcements
Founders’ Day Convocation to celebrate tradition of senior orations
When Zahir Rahman addresses the Founders' Day Convocation audience on Feb. 18 his topic will be, appropriately enough, "We are Wake Forest." Rahman is one of three finalists in the 2010 Senior Colloquium who will read their essays at convocation. Provost Emeritus Ed Wilson ('43) will speak on the history of senior orations at the event, which begins at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel.Categories: Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Medical Center CEO discusses plans
Dr. John McConnell, chief executive of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, explains the Medical Center’s plans to expand operations and enhance the center’s national reputation.
Categories: University Announcements
Wake Forest Powers Past No. 20 Georgia Tech 75-64
Wake Forest moved into sole possession of second place in the ACC after outscoring Georgia Tech 15-2 down the stretch to defeat the Yellow Jackets 75-64 at the Joel Coliseum Saturday.
Categories: University Announcements
University offers faculty and staff new option to support Haiti relief
In response to the continuing disaster in Haiti, Wake Forest is making it more convenient for faculty and staff to support relief efforts.
Categories: Community Impact, Global Wake Forest, Pro Humanitate, University Announcements