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Proposals funded: Plemmons, French, Preslar
Categories: University AnnouncementsCongratulations to Robert James Plemmons, Reynolds professor of math, whose proposal entitled “Comprehensive Space-Object Characterization using Spectrally Compressive Polarimetric Imaging” has been funded by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and the University of New Mexico (WFU funding agency). Congratulations to Richard […]
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Faculty win awards at Convocation
The Wake Forest community gathered together for Founders’ Day Convocation on Feb. 21 to celebrate the University’s founding in 1834 and the accomplishments of faculty and alumni in teaching, research and service. Faculty awards are listed below: Rhoda B. Billings (JD ’66), who was a […]
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Convocation is Thursday in Wait Chapel
Categories: Happening at WakeThis message is on behalf of Harold L. Pace, assistant provost and university registrar: As is our tradition, the Wake Forest community of students, faculty, staff, and guests will gather in Wait Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 21, from 4-5:15 p.m. for the Founders’ Day Convocation. […]
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Provost co-authors new book on American politics
Categories: University AnnouncementsIn a storytelling approach that weaves contemporary examples together with historical context, Provost Rogan Kersh’s new book “By The People: Debating American Government” explores the themes and ideas that drive the great debates in American government and politics. Kersh co-authored the textbook with James […]
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Campus Connections is Thursday
Categories: Happening at WakePlease join Provost Rogan Kersh and senior vice president for Finance and Administration Hof Milam for Campus Connections, an opportunity for non-faculty staff to learn about, discuss and provide input about issues at Wake Forest. The event will be Thursday, Feb. 21, from 8:45-10 a.m. […]
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Mileage rate increases
Categories: University AnnouncementsEffective Feb. 18, the University will raise the reimbursable mileage rate for business miles to the recent Internal Revenue Service rate of .565 cents per mile. The University is adopting this new maximum rate for all employee business travel that occurs on or after Feb. […]
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Vice president for campus life named
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest has appointed Dr. Penny Rue as vice president for campus life. Rue, who currently serves as vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), is nationally known for her creative leadership in strengthening campus communities. Rue […]
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Faculty Senate to meet Thursday
Categories: Happening at WakeThe next Faculty Senate meeting will be at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, in DeTamble Auditorium, Tribble Hall. Refreshments served starting at 3:30 p.m. All faculty are welcome. Senate Committee Reports and discussions will include, among others: Fringe Benefits, Senior University Appointments, Academic Freedom and […]
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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.