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Winston-Salem Journal
‘The Crucible’ hits Tedford Stage
Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible to intentionally resonate with the Red Scare and McCarthy hearings and of course it does so brilliantly. But the resonance doesn’t end there. How often have we heard the words “witch hunt” tossed around recently? How many examples of whipped up mass hysteria scroll past our news feeds? The play was directed by theatre professor Sharon Andrews.
October 22, 2019
Yes! Weekly
Wake Forest University artist Joel Tauber will ‘play ball’ on the U.S.-Mexican border
It’s a whole new ballgame for artist, filmmaker and Wake Forest associate professor Joel Tauber who will undertake a 40-day pilgrimage along the U.S.-Mexico border to build community through baseball. “Growing up, I went to Fenway Park to watch baseball. I dreamed of playing professionally. Baseball, for me, stands for openness and a belief in a welcoming, diverse America. My goal for this project is to encourage conversation and togetherness rather than division and separation.”
October 22, 2019
Great Value Colleges
50 U.S. colleges with the most effective relaxation installations
The ZSR Library at Wake Forest has a space called the ZieSta Room, which is intended to give students power naps. It’s located nearby a 24-hour study room, meaning that any student in that space can use it. Inside the ZieSta Room are five reclining chairs for naps as well as lockers to put electronic devices in. In fact, no electronic devices can be used inside the ZieSta Room. Apart from that, the only other rules are no studying, respect other students, limit time in the chairs, be tidy and no monkey business.
October 20, 2019
Universities.com
Best colleges with Language Interpretation and Translation degrees in the U.S.
Wake Forest made the 2019 list of best colleges offering Language Interpretation and Translation degrees, compiled by Universities.com.
October 20, 2019
WGHP
Dawn Calhoun, associate dean of admissions at Wake Forest, gave advice to prospective students making college visits to find their best fit. Among other things to observe, Calhoun recommends watching and speaking with current students who can give firsthand accounts of their college experiences.
October 19, 2019
88.5 WFDD
Online resource helps families of color talk to kids about racism
Local experts have created a new program that helps families of color talk to their children about racism and discrimination. The online resource is called “One Talk at a Time,” and it’s a collaborative effort by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Wake Forest. It provides parents with videos and prompts to help them start a dialogue with their kids.
October 18, 2019
91.5 WUNC
Partnership in Forsyth County addressing teen suicide
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and Wake Forest Athletics are partnering to address the rising rate of youth suicide. Starting next month, seventh graders in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will begin watching videos originally produced for Wake Forest University athletes. The “Signs of Suicide Prevention” presentations will include discussions to teach students about the warning signs of suicide and depression. Students will be encouraged to reach out to a trusted adult if they are concerned about someone or if they’re in need of support.
October 18, 2019
News & Record
Wake Forest law professor Abby Perdue said courts at every level are prepared to handle the cases pending before a judge who has died. However, she said how they do that can vary from the federal to Local level and whether the case is civil or criminal. “In the sad and unfortunate circumstance of a judge passing away during the pendency of a case, other judges on the court will typically absorb the deceased judge’s caseload, familiarize themselves with the record, and proceed in a manner that will avoid unnecessary delay or expense for the parties or prejudice them in any way,” Perdue said.
October 18, 2019
Sheknows
The rise of sober curiosity: Is life better without alcohol?
While the dangers of alcohol have been promoted in society for years, Cheyenne Carter, assistant teaching professor at Wake Forest’s Online Master’s in Counseling program, who has worked with addicts, tells SheKnows, “I think more people are getting curious about the role alcohol plays in their lives and [are questioning] how and if it truly brings value.”
October 18, 2019
The Washington Post
It may not quite have reached a tipping point, but the admissions world is clearly grappling with the use of standardized tests in admissions. Research has consistently shown that ACT and SAT scores are strongly linked to family income, mother’s education level and race. The College Board and ACT Inc., which owns the ACT, say their tests are predictive of college success, but (as with many education issues) there is also research showing otherwise. Wake Forest was among the first to go test-optional, starting in 2009. It reports on its website that ethnic diversity among undergraduates increased 90 percent from 2008, the final year in which scores were required, to fall 2017 — and there has been no difference in academic achievement between those who submitted scores and those who did not.
October 18, 2019
Winston-Salem Journal
WFU professor receives Palmer Professorship
Dean Franco, a professor of English and director of the Humanities Institute at Wake Forest, has been awarded the new Winifred W. Palmer Professorship in literature. Arnold Palmer’s Trust paid for the professorship in memory of Palmer’s late wife. Her passion for literature will be remembered through this gift. Michele Gillespie, WFU’s dean of the college, chose Franco for his excellence within the English department and his tireless pursuit of scholarship, mentorship and leadership.
October 18, 2019
Winston-Salem Journal
Students gather to pack 20,000 meals at WSSU
Students from six Triad universities worked together to pack 20,000 meals to help end hunger as part of the College Community Day of Service held at Winston-Salem State University’s Reaves Student Activities Center. The pack-a-thon brought together about 200 students from WSSU, Forsyth Technical Community College, High Point University, Piedmont International University, Salem College and Wake Forest. Feed the Hunger, based in Graham, will distribute the nutritious meals to children and families in need, both in America and internationally.
October 18, 2019