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WakeUnited: Live United Katy Harriger
Categories: University AnnouncementsKaty Harriger, professor and chair of politics and international affairs, has contributed to the WakeUnited Campaign for most of her 30 years at Wake Forest. “I understand the privileges I have as a college professor, and I have always believed that if you […]
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Parking Office striving to reduce impact of parking lot loss
Categories: University AnnouncementsGuest post from Alex Crist, director of the Parking and Transportation Office: This summer, a top priority of the Parking and Transportation staff has been finding ways to reduce the impact on faculty and staff of the loss of a parking lot to new construction. […]
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‘Book club’ approach to first-year reading
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest took a “book club” approach to this year’s summer reading assignment for first-year students. From John Grisham’s “Gray Mountain” to Levitt and Dubner’s “Think Like a Freak,” to Susan Cain’s “Quiet,” incoming students can choose from 22 different books. All […]
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Wake Forest Athletics Fan Fest set for Aug. 15
Categories: Happening at WakeGuest post from Wake Forest Athletics: The 2015 Wake Forest Athletics Fan Fest will be held Saturday, Aug. 15 at BB&T Field. Fans will be allowed on the field at 5 p.m. but are invited to arrive early to watch the football team in […]
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Winston-Salem Journal recognizes President’s 10th anniversary
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe Winston-Salem Journal has published a feature story about Dr. Hatch and his 10 years of service to Wake Forest as president. It is entitled, “Dynamic Decade: Hatch reshapes university with eye toward future.” The Aug. 2 article reflects on Dr. Hatch’s time in […]
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Learn about what’s new in Sakai 10
Categories: University AnnouncementsOn July 27, Information Systems performed an upgrade to Sakai, Wake Forest’s learning management system. Sakai 10 features two new tool contributions to Sakai core, infrastructure improvements, approximately 50 security fixes, performance improvements and a number of new features including new functionality added to Assignments, […]
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Proposals funded: Carroll, Silman, Walldorf
Categories: University AnnouncementsCongratulations to Dave Carroll, professor of physics, whose proposal entitled “Partnership for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research – Technology Translation Graphenated-Carbon Nanotube (g-CNT) Composites for a Miniature, Fiber-Integrated Spectroscopy Light Source” has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and by [subaward/subcontract from] Duke University […]
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Free program supports healthy lifestyle changes for faculty, staff
Categories: University AnnouncementsA guest post from the University’s HELPS program: Fall is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes that will carry you through into next year. By making changes now, you will create good habits for the holiday season and the upcoming winter months. […]
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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.