Founders' Day Convocation to be held Feb. 15
Mike Ford
Founders’ Day Convocation will be held Feb. 15 at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel. All are invited.
At convocation, the Medallion of Merit will be presented to Michael G. (Mike) Ford, who served on Wake Forest’s staff in several roles throughout a career that spanned from 1981 to his retirement in the summer of 2017. The Medallion of Merit is the highest honor presented by the University.
A 1972 Wake Forest graduate, Ford is well known as a Campus Life leader who rallied students around an extensive array of volunteer and philanthropic efforts, mentored and advised generations of students, dedicated himself to coaching students to become future leaders, and shared his faith with students in various settings.
At a retirement reception in his honor last summer, Ford told a crowd of colleagues, friends and family: “As I reflect back over my 36 years at Wake Forest, my student-facing work has taken many twists and turns and in the process found many forms and expressions … But one thing has always been a constant for me. I have always felt that my time at Wake Forest has been a calling … God’s calling on my life.”
Also at convocation:
–Faculty awards will be presented in the areas of advising, teaching and service.
–Student’s will present their winning senior orations.
–The Class of 2018 will be honored with a reflective video featuring student testimonials.
A reception hosted by the Office of the Provost will follow in Reynolda Hall’s Green Room immediately after convocation.
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Provost Kersh announces Founders' Day Convocation
Provost Rogan Kersh emailed this announcement to students, faculty and staff on Feb. 5:
Dear Wake Forest Community,
Each year, the Wake Forest family gathers for the Founders’ Day Convocation to observe the University’s founding in February of 1834. This year, Wake Forest will hold Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday, February 15, at 4:00 p.m. in Wait Chapel.
We will award the Medallion of Merit, the highest honor bestowed by the University, to Michael “Mike” Gerald Ford (’72), Director, Pro Humanitate Institute, 2015-2017; Senior Leadership, Campus Life, 1981-2017. Faculty awards will be presented in the areas of advising, teaching and service. As is Wake Forest tradition, we will also have the opportunity to hear outstanding seniors read this year’s winning Senior Orations and the Class of 2018 will be honored with a reflective video featuring student testimonials.
Faculty members are encouraged to confirm their participation in the academic procession by registering online
I also invite you to a reception hosted by The Office of the Provost immediately following the Founders’ Day Convocation in the Green Room.
Best regards,
Rogan Kersh
Provost
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