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Professor Emeritus of Economics Michael Lawlor passes away
Categories: University AnnouncementsWe are sad to announce that Professor Emeritus of Economics Michael Lawlor passed away on Sept. 21 following a long battle with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare neurodegenerative disease. Professor Lawlor and his family moved to North Carolina in 1986. He taught for 29 […]
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Call for volunteers – Family Weekend Oct 7-9
Categories: University Announcements2022 Family Weekend will be here soon! In order to provide excellent care for our families throughout the weekend, we’re requesting staffing support from our colleagues. We have many volunteer opportunities from Oct. 7 – 9. Whether you can volunteer for just one hour […]
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Senior Advisor for Engagement Strategies Mary Tribble to retire
Categories: University AnnouncementsMary Tribble (’82, MA ’19), senior advisor for engagement strategies, has announced a phased retirement beginning in January 2023. Tribble has led the Office of Alumni Engagement since 2014, generating new opportunities for alumni to connect with Wake Forest and each other. Tribble will transition […]
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What3words app shares exact locations for wayfinding and emergencies
Categories: University AnnouncementsA guest post from Wake Forest University Police What3words has created a grid of the entire world, divided into 10×10 foot squares. Each square is given a unique three-word code (a what3words address), such as ‘clays.crisp.hurries’ or ‘narrow.remit.cherish.’ The words are random and will […]
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Artist Protection Fund Fellow Amar Basha screening & script reading
Categories: University AnnouncementsAmmar Basha, Wake Forest’s first Artist Protection Fund fellow to be placed in residence, will screen one of his documentary films and host a premiere script reading of his new screenplay. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Scales […]
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WFU researchers Silman and Fernandez to be featured on NBC
Categories: University AnnouncementsDuring the summer, an NBC News crew interviewed Miles Silman, Andrew Sabin Family Foundation Professor of Conservation Biology; Luis Fernandez, executive director of Wake Forest’s Center for Amazonian Scientific Innovation (CINCIA), and other researchers working in the Madre de Dios region of Peru. Stories […]
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Faculty proposals funded
Categories: University AnnouncementsCongratulations to the following Wake Forest faculty members who have had proposals funded. David Carroll, professor of physics, whose proposal entitled “WFU Postdoc” has been funded by Streamline Automation, LLC. Regina Cordy, assistant professor of biology, whose proposal entitled “A systems biology investigation of the […]
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Executive Vice President Hof Milam announces plans to retire
Categories: University AnnouncementsFor the past 12 years, Executive Vice President Hof Milam has overseen the University’s financial and administration operations. Today, he announced his planned retirement as executive vice president and chief financial officer for June 30, 2023. In addition to the University’s financial operations, Milam’s portfolio […]
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Chaplain’s Emergency Fund
As you consider opportunities to give, the Chaplain’s Emergency Fund supports Wake Forest community members experiencing financial hardship.