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Statement on ASA boycott of Israel
Categories: University AnnouncementsOn Jan. 2, President Nathan O. Hatch publicly spoke out against the American Studies Association’s academic boycott of Israel. His comments originally appeared on the Legal Insurrection blog, where Cornell law professor William Jacobson shared similar statements from dozens of presidents, provosts and professors from across the […]
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The Center for International Studies changes name, broadens role
Categories: University AnnouncementsTo recognize a pivotal moment for international education at Wake Forest, the Center for International Studies (CIS) is becoming the Center for Global Programs and Studies (GPS). “It’s time to both celebrate past successes and look forward to the future,” says Kline Harrison, associate […]
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WFU’s first physician assistant, Yvonne Greenlee, retires
Categories: University AnnouncementsYvonne Greenlee, who has been a physician assistant in the Student Health Service for 41 years, retired Jan. 17. When she was hired in September of 1972, Greenlee was the first physician assistant ever hired on campus. At the time, she was told she […]
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Director of Jewish Life named
Categories: University AnnouncementsGail Bretan has joined the Office of the Chaplain as the University’s Director of Jewish Life. She began Jan. 6. Bretan will provide pastoral leadership to Jewish students, staff and faculty including opportunities for worship, prayer, mentoring and counseling. She will also be a […]
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Reynolds kicks off Kosovo women leaders’ visit to Triad
Categories: University AnnouncementsSuzanne Reynolds, executive associate dean for academic affairs and professor of law at Wake Forest, kicked off a 10-day visit of a delegation of women leaders from Kosovo to the Triad with a presentation, “Women’s Leadership in Law and Politics,” on Friday, Jan. 10, […]
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President Hatch leads NCAA reform conversation
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Nathan O. Hatch is leading the conversation about NCAA governance reform efforts, a focal point of the NCAA annual convention in San Diego this week. Hatch, the Division I Board Chair, told Associated Press sports writer Mike Marot on Jan. 15 that he […]
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Concert to benefit The Shalom Project
Categories: Happening at WakeMark your calendars for The Shalom Project Benefit Concert featuring Unbroken Circle, Wake Forest’s multi-generational string band. The event will be held Sat., February 1. at 7 p.m. in Kulynych Auditorium in Byrum Welcome Center. Band members include: Bailey Allman: Fiddle Ella Allman: Guitar, […]
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Welcome back! Spring semester update
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe following is a message from President Nathan Hatch. Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed a restful break surrounded by friends and loved ones. Last year was a significant year in the life of the University, and 2014 looks […]
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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.