WFU commemorates Sept. 11
Wake Forest will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks with a service of remembrance in Wait Chapel at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.Categories: University Announcements
Wake Forest will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks with a service of remembrance in Wait Chapel at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011.9/11 legacy: Middle East studies
As the nation sought to understand the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, college students looked for more opportunities to study the politics, culture and language of the Middle East. The surge of interest translated into more related courses at Wake Forest and the development of the Middle East and South Asia Program (MESA) minor.Categories: Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, Research & Discovery
Athletes help with Habitat blitz
Hundreds of volunteers - including members of the Wake Forest baseball and basketball teams - worked over Labor Day weekend on eight Habitat for Humanity houses in two Winston-Salem neighborhoods.Categories: Athletics, Community Impact, Experiential Learning, Pro Humanitate
Former WFU golfer wins again
Webb Simpson, a former Wake Forest golfer, went to a playoff to win the Deutsche Bank Championship for his second PGA Tour win in three weeks. Simpson's hot streak has put him atop the FedEx Cup standings.Meet the Class of 2015
Learn about some of the accomplished members of the Class of 2015 by reading our first-year student profiles. This week, meet Kathryn Dillin, Shoshanna Goldin, Nick Toebben and Morgan McMahon.Categories: Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Dedicated to fun and fellowship
Wake Forest is committed to supporting a sense of excitement and liveliness on campus, while also encouraging a responsible social atmosphere for students. This commitment was on display Thursday afternoon, when students, faculty and staff gathered with the architects and builders of The Barn to dedicate the newest meeting and social space on the Reynolda Campus.Categories: Happening at Wake
WFU establishes LGBTQ Center
Angela Mazaris has been selected by Wake Forest to establish a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning and Queer (LGBTQ) Center at the Reynolda Campus. The center will be a source of educational programming, support and advocacy for the entire campus community.Categories: University Announcements
Support for entrepreneurship
Biology professor William E. Conner has been named the first David and Lelia Farr Professor of Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. The $2 million endowed chair recognizes Conner's work in encouraging student start-ups.A student gathering place
The Barn, a new gathering space for students, will officially open September 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. The approximately 6,000 square-foot building will be a venue for student-planned activities.
Categories: University Announcements
Flexible electronics hold promise
"Electronics everywhere" is the trend of the future, says physics professor Oana Jurchescu. And new research into organic semiconductors means artificial skin, smart bandages and wearable electronics are one step closer.Categories: Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Research & Discovery