‘Star Wars’ stardom
The force was with computer junkies Chad (’02) and Casey (’06) Pugh, who turned a classic film into an Emmy-winning Webcast.Categories: Alumni, Arts & Culture, Awards & Recognition
The force was with computer junkies Chad (’02) and Casey (’06) Pugh, who turned a classic film into an Emmy-winning Webcast.Green building wins gold
South Hall, completed in August 2010, has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. With solar panels on the roof to heat water and touch screens in the hallways for monitoring energy usage, the residence hall reflects the University’s commitment to sustainability across campus.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Environment & Sustainability
The prolific pundit
David Coates, Worrell Professor of Anglo-American Studies, achieved a personal first last weekend when his 20th article written for The Huffington Post was chosen for a prominent spot on the news site’s homepage, generating more than 500 comments in response.Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Biodiesel project receives grant
Wake Forest's Terrafinity project, which is working to produce biodiesel from inexpensive feed stocks and other sources, was awarded a $145,665 grant from the Biofuels Center of North Carolina. Chemistry professor Abdessadek Lachgar is one of the leaders of the project.Categories: Awards & Recognition, Environment & Sustainability, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Studying gives way to celebration
Students interrupted exam preparation to react to the announcement of Osama bin Laden's death. Cheers erupted across campus, the Quad was rolled in Wake Forest's traditional way of celebrating, and breaks were taken to watch President Barack Obama's speech.Categories: Experiential Learning
The value of mentorship
For nearly 20 years, Professor of Political Science Helga Welsh has been reaching out to students as a partner in education — embracing a concept of learning that pairs classroom work with mentoring relationships.Categories: Alumni, Experiential Learning, Mentorship, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Gallery showcases student art
Seventy paintings, drawings, prints, videos, sculptures and photographs are included in the Student Art Exhibition in the Charlotte and Philip Hanes Art Gallery through May 16. See a slide show of selected pieces from the show.
Nicaragua Nexus
Categories: Alumni, Experiential Learning, Global Wake Forest, Pro Humanitate, Research & Discovery, University Announcements
Mother of Brian Piccolo dies
Irene Piccolo, the mother of Wake Forest legend Brian Piccolo, has died. Brian Piccolo's battle with cancer was immortalized in the 1971 movie "Brian's Song." That same year, Wake Forest students established the Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund Drive, which has raised more than $1 million for cancer research.Learning: No longer a textbook case
Switching from rigid, linear textbooks to technology such as iPads alone won’t boost student performance – so a team of researchers at Wake Forest has turned the classroom upside down, allowing students to tailor each course to their own learning style.Categories: Mentorship, Research & Discovery