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Siavelis makes presentation in Mexico
Categories: University AnnouncementsPeter Siavelis, associate professor of political science and Director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program, made a presentation at the Mexican National Senate in August on the causes and consequences of political reform. His presentation was featured in national TV and print media […]
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ZSR Library 3rd Annual 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run fundraiser
Categories: Happening at WakeAbout 255 people participated in the library’s annual race Oct. 9 to raise funds for “Wake The Library,” the midnight food break for students the library sponsors every night during final exams. Watch a video from the race.
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Soares is keynote speaker
Categories: University AnnouncementsJoseph Soares, professor of sociology, was the keynote speaker at a diversity retreat at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., on September 30. He spoke on “Rethinking the Admissions Process: Bias and the SAT.” Also, he spoke on the virtues of test-optional admissions […]
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Psychologist William Fleeson publishes new research on being authentic
Categories: University AnnouncementsStaying true to yourself and not changing your personality to fit different situations is highly valued in Western culture. Shakespeare’s famous line, “to thine own self be true,” has been echoed across the centuries by parents, pop singers and motivational speakers. But, in a new […]
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Atchison, Lacy host debate tournament
Categories: University AnnouncementsJarrod Atchison and JP Lacy and the Wake Forest Debate team hosted the National Earlybird High School Tournament in September. Atchison is director of debate, and Lacy is debate coach.
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Plemmons receives funding
Categories: University AnnouncementsRobert Plemmons, Reynolds Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, has received funding from the University of New Mexico and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for his proposal “Novel Imaging Tools for Improved Space Object Identification.”
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Campus post office to replace UPS
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest is planning to merge mail services on the Reynolda and Bowman Gray campuses to save money by creating a single university mail system.
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Group fitness classes
Categories: University AnnouncementsDid you know that Campus Recreation offers over 50 classes per week — including ab attack, cycling, metabolic effect, Pilates, yoga and dance — that are open to faculty and staff? The cost is $40 per year for unlimited access to all classes. Check […]
