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Holmes wins lifetime award
Categories: University AnnouncementsOn Nov. 3, Dean Harold Holmes was given a Lifetime Honorary Membership by the Southern Association for College Student Affairs for his contributions to the organization, including serving as president in 1997-’98. Holmes also has been selected by the Winston-Salem City Council to serve as […]
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BioTech Place wins LEED Gold certification
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest BioTech Place, a former tobacco warehouse and machine shop that has been redeveloped into a 240,000-square-foot research, lab and classroom facility, has achieved LEED Gold certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. The LEED […]
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Ceremonies will be held for Veterans Day
Categories: Happening at WakeTwo 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 […]
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Run, Forest, Run (or Walk Forest)
Categories: Happening at WakeRelease your work day stress with a walk or jog around our beautiful campus! Join event leaders Andrea Ellis and John Champlin every Tuesday through Dec. 4 at 5:10 p.m. at the flagpole outside Reynolda Hall. Faculty and staff members of all fitness levels/paces are […]
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Nominations open for ‘Building the Dream’ award
Categories: University AnnouncementsEach year brings the opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of one of America’s most inspirational individuals, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unfortunately, some Americans only reflect on Dr. King’s accomplishments one day per year. We are honored to acknowledge those whose life builds […]
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Veterans get free basketball tickets
Categories: Happening at WakeU.S. veterans or active duty personnel of any military branch will receive free admission to Wake Forest’s game vs. Radford on Friday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in Joel Coliseum. Veterans or their family representatives can come to the Wake Forest ticket office, located at […]
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Steeple lighting reduced in November
Categories: University AnnouncementsThroughout November, Wake Forest will sharply reduce lighting on Wait Chapel’s steeple as part of a broader initiative by the Audubon Society of Forsyth County and others to reduce nighttime hazards for migrating birds. Known locally as Lights Out Winston-Salem, the initiative is intended to […]
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Influenza-like illness impacting campus
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe Health Service has been seeing high numbers of students with an influenza-like illness. Testing does not show actual influenza, but the illness looks very similar to influenza. Symptoms include high fevers (101-103.5), fatigue, sore throat, cough, body aches, headaches. These symptoms are lasting about […]
