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Administrator Lu Leake mixed dignity with a sense of humor
Categories: University AnnouncementsLula M. “Lu” Leake came to Wake Forest as dean of women in 1964, two decades after the University opened its doors to undergraduate women during World War II, and served the University for 33 years. Leake, who retired in 1997 as associate vice […]
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Associate VP for Academic Affairs Emerita Leake dies
Categories: University AnnouncementsWe are saddened to report that Lula M. (Lu) Leake, associate vice president for academic affairs emerita, died April 13 in Winston-Salem. Ms. Leake joined Wake Forest as dean of women in 1964. Before retiring in 1997, she held several other positions in her Wake […]
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Parking Lot Closures this week
Categories: University AnnouncementsParking and Transportation shares the following parking closure information and provides these parking recommendations/options for faculty and staff for Thursday and Friday, April 16 and 17. Whenever parking lots are closed, we recommend alternative modes of transportation such as carpooling, bicycles or mass transit to […]
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Harriger awarded one week residency to work on new book
Categories: University AnnouncementsPolitical science professor Katy Harriger has been awarded a one week residency at the Wildacres Retreat in Little Switzerland, N.C. The Wildacres Residency program supports writers and artists. Harriger will be using the week to work on a book project she is pursuing […]
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Leonard presents lecture at Harvard divinity school
Categories: University AnnouncementsBill Leonard, Dunn Professor of Baptist Studies and Church History in the School of Divinity presented the William James Lecture on Religious Experience at Harvard Divinity School, March 30. Entitled “William James and the Protestant Conversion Crisis,” the lecture dealt with James’ approach to […]
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Atchison wins debate honor
Categories: University AnnouncementsJarrod Atchison, assistant professor of communication and director of debate at Wake Forest, has been awarded the George Ziegelmueller Award, which is presented annually to a faculty member who has distinguished himself or herself in the communication profession while coaching teams to competitive success at the National Debate Tournament. […]
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Mass casualty drill, outdoor alert test on Saturday, April 11
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest Emergency Medical Services will soon be conducting a mass casualty drill to test campus resources in case of a serious accident. Those on campus during the morning of April 11 will likely see a simulated incident and student EMTs responding to the incident. […]
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Wake Forest football spring game
Categories: University AnnouncementsCome out this Saturday, April 11, to BB&T Field to watch the Demon Deacon football team participate in the annual spring game. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. with face painters, games for kids and free posters and schedule cards. Admission and parking are free. Enter […]
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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.