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When collegiate sports are sidelined, schools and Local economies take a hit
College sports will look different this year as schools grapple with keeping athletes and fans safe. “It doesn’t show up in the accounting budget,” Wake Forest sports economist Todd McFall said. “It shows up in all sorts of revenues that are not tied directly to the athletic program.”
August 4, 2020
Baptist News Global
Trend toward online learning gives seminaries an advantage amid COVID
“This pandemic has exposed and exacerbated the vulnerabilities of our society,” said Jonathan Walton, dean of the Wake Forest School of Divinity. “It may change our instructional modalities, but I pray it will help us also live into the best of our intellectual and spiritual mission — doing justice, loving mercy and walking humbly before our God.”
August 3, 2020
Carolina Journal
COVID-19 shutdowns swell the ranks of the uninsured
Employer-based insurance has its strengths, but its weaknesses become acute in a global pandemic, said Mark Hall, director of Wake Forest’s health law and policy program. “You can’t live with it, can’t live without it — whatever cliché you want to use. On the whole, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. But the drawbacks are significant when you have these economic downturns that cause people to lose their insurance when they need it most.”
August 3, 2020
NJ.com
Mary Dalton, professor of communication at Wake Forest, called shark programming “a manageable risk:” it’s scary and it’s fun, and if it gets too scary, one can simply change the channel or leave the room. “There’s the adrenaline rush, and a sense of relief when it’s over.”
August 3, 2020
WFMY
Free online tutoring for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School students
Wake Forest students are offering free online tutoring sessions for any kid in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School district. They started the program in March when schools went virtual the first time. “What ended up happening though as we got a lot of new requests from families that we have worked with before and also from new students on campus who were like I’m home I have all of this extra time this seems like a great way to engage and give back during COVID,” said Camry Wilborn, the assistant director for community partnerships in Wake Forest’s Office of Civic and Community Engagement.
August 3, 2020
Winston-Salem Journal
Back to the future: Beethoven symphony defies time and space
Beethoven’s “Pastoral” was one of the very first “programmatic” symphonies with musical references to the physical world. “Scene by the brook” has three bird calls, and it was one of the first symphonies to use trombones. “Trombones were used in church,” said David Levy, professor of music at Wake Forest and world-renowned Beethoven expert. “And to represent the supernatural in opera. This was Beethoven bringing the church into the symphony.”
August 3, 2020
CNBC
What to do if you’re at risk of eviction now that the CARES Act moratorium has ended
If you’re facing eviction during the coronavirus pandemic, you’re definitely not alone. Still, there might be rules in place to help keep you in your home. For example, many courts have moved to remote hearings during the public health crisis. But some courts require that both parties agree to a virtual hearing, and if they don’t, the case won’t be scheduled until the hearings move back to the courtroom, said Emily Benfer, an eviction expert and a visiting professor of law at Wake Forest.
July 31, 2020
CNBC
The pandemic may cause 40 million Americans to lose their homes
“The United States is facing the most severe housing crisis in history,” said Emily Benfer, an eviction expert and a visiting professor of law at Wake Forest. “Countless lives will be negatively altered solely because they couldn’t shoulder the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic and economic recession.” Benfer has said the U.S. needs “a nationwide uniform moratorium on eviction,” coupled with cash assistance to renters so that landlords aren’t driven into financial ruin.
July 30, 2020
Insurance News Net
Wake Forest University: Job loss may bring mental health challenges along with economic
“When someone loses a job, whether it has been on the horizon or if it is sudden, there is a sense of loss,” said Seth Hayden, Wake Forest counseling professor. “They may feel anxious, angry, confused or sad. Work is an interconnected dimension of the human experience that affects our perception of ourselves. The expiration of CARES Act funding means many families are about to experience even more dire economic hardship and anxiety as rent and bills come due.”
July 29, 2020
The New York Times
Will the penny survive coronavirus? Some hope not
Robert Whaples, an economics professor at Wake Forest, said his research, which examined data from a chain of convenience stores, showed that customers ended up breaking even over time because prices were rounded down as much as up, considering people buy multiple items and when accounting for tax. “Right now, with the coin shortage, is a good opportunity to seize the issue,” he said, arguing that pennies should be eliminated from circulation.
July 29, 2020
WGHP
Wake Forest formed The Slavery, Race and Memory Project in 2019 to look into the institution’s relationship with slavery. “It’s vitally important for universities to do this in a holistic manner and to do it in an unflinching manner,” said Wake Forest professor of the humanities Corey D.B. Walker. During this year’s Founder’s Day Convocation, current Wake Forest President Nathan O. Hatch issued an apology.
July 28, 2020
WXII
Wake Forest University professor studying remote learning challenges, seeking participants
“I’m hoping that through this research we can see the work that people are doing at home to really make things work in a really challenging time,” said Dani Parker Moore, an assistant professor of education at Wake Forest. “Most of the time, people are trying to figure out the best resources to educate their kids.” Moore said she is particularly focusing on the relationship between being an essential worker and a parent, access to technology and the ways in which parents compare their at-home learning experiences with other parents and caregivers. “We have to figure out ways to support everyone trying to really make education possible for our young people.”
July 26, 2020