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Farrell Hall grand opening is Friday

Please join the School of Business as it dedicates and celebrates the official grand opening of Farrell Hall on Friday, Nov. 1.

The opening of Farrell Hall unifies Wake Forest’s undergraduate and graduate business programs under one roof with one vision. The generous donors intended for Farrell Hall to be a welcoming place and a valuable resource for the entire campus community, so come join in a day of camaraderie and celebration.

Schedule (click for details):

11 a.m.– noon: Dedication of Farrell Hall (outside Farrell Hall front entrance closest to Wait Chapel)

Noon–2 p.m.: Campus & Community Open House

2–4 p.m.: Keynote Broadcast (Broyhill Auditorium)

Moderator: Al Hunt (’65, D.Litt. ’91), columnist for Bloomberg View and host of “Political Capital” with Special Guests & Alumni Panel:

“The Noble Profession of Business”

  • Charlie Ergen (MBA ’76), Co-Founder & Chairman, DISH Network Corporation and EchoStar Corporation
  • David Farr (’77, P’07), Chairman and CEO, Emerson
  • Eric Wiseman (’77, MBA ’88, P ’07), Chairman, President and CEO, VF Corporation

“The Legacy of Mike Farrell (P’10, LLD ’13)

  • Mary Farrell (P’10), University Trustee
  • Wellington Denahan, Chairman and CEO, Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

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Ceremonies will be held for Veterans Day

Veteran's Day celebration in 2011Two ceremonies will be held on campus for Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12.

The ROTC will hold a ceremony at Perritt Plaza in front of the Benson Center at 11 a.m. This year’s guest speaker is Tom Eller, the district commander of the American Legion and a U.S. Navy veteran. In addition, World War II veteran Fred Hahn will be in attendance. Wake Forest’s associate chaplain for Jewish life, Michael Gisser, will deliver the invocation and benediction. Gisser is also a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserves.

All veterans who attend will be recognized for their military service. A wreath will be laid at the base of the flagpole in honor of veterans who have died in the pursuit of freedom. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in Benson University Center, Room 409.

The Schools of Business will honor veterans from 1-2 p.m. in the Worrell courtyard. Comments will be made by Student Veterans Organization president Cody Hoyt (U.S. Marine Corps), Dean of Business Steve Reinemund (U.S. Marine Corps) and Winston-Salem mayor Allen Joines.

In addition, the ceremony will feature: the national anthem performance by freshman Lauren Darnis, color guard detail, presentation of Wake Forest Military Challenge Coins and a Taps ceremony in memory of the fallen, highlighted by a special dedication to friends who passed away this year, including Mike Farrell, trustee and Board of Visitors president (U.S. Army National Guard); John Medlin, trustee and Executive Partners mentor (Navy); and Matthew Peck, 2012 MBA graduate (Navy).

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'What Is Important and What is Right'

With great sadness and appreciation, Wake Forest acknowledges the passing of two giants in the University’s history: Weston Hatfield (’41) and Michael Farrell (P ’10). While these extraordinary leaders from different backgrounds and different eras may not have met, they shared a love for Wake Forest. Through their gifts and talents, each leaves an important and long-lasting legacy.

Read President Hatch’s essay on the lives of Hatfield and Farrell »

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