On the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, Reynolds Professor of History Paul Escott offers some provocative arguments that challenge what we thought we knew about Abraham Lincoln in his book, “ ‘What Shall We Do with the Negro?’: Lincoln, White […]
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Assistant Professor of Physics Timo Thonhauser is one of only eight scholars nationwide to be named a KITP Scholar for 2011 – 2013. The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) at the University of California at Santa Barbara selects seven or eight college or […]
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Z. Smith Reynolds librarian Molly Keener has been named a 2011 “Emerging Leader” by the American Library Association (ALA). Keener, a scholarly communication librarian, is the third Z. Smith Reynolds librarian to be selected for the award in the last few years. Audra Eagle […]
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Watch out for moving trees on campus. On January 27 and 28, the Landscaping Services Department will be relocating several trees from the site of the new business schools building to other locations on campus. The new business schools building will be constructed at the […]
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As with most empires of the Early Modern Era (1500-1800), the Ottomans mobilized human and material resources for war-making on a vast and unprecedented scale. A new book by Assistant Professor of History Charles L. Wilkins examines how the constant warfare challenged and […]
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Darlene Starnes has been the administrative assistant in the Office of Multicultural Affairs for the last five-and-a-half years, but her duties extend far beyond the normal duties of an administrative assistant, as she mentors students to help them navigate through Wake Forest and prepare for […]
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The Office of Sustainability is launching a campaign this semester to reduce the usage of plastic water bottles. The campaign kicks off Jan. 25 with a free screening of “Tapped,” an award-winning documentary on the effects of plastic water bottles on the environment, at 7 […]
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(NOTE: The form upgrade has been completed and is available at: http://facilities.wfu.edu/request/) The online work request form for Facilities and Campus Services is temporarily unavailable due to a system upgrade. If you have a service request, please e-mail your request or call extension 4255.
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In response to several requests for classes focused on nutrition and reducing stress, the Professional Development Center has increased its Health and Wellness offerings. For more information or to register, visit the PDC website.
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The Human Resources department will host a third round of the tobacco cessation program called “Freedom from Smoking” starting in March. The program includes a six-week class and a $400 benefit toward specific tobacco cessation products, such as bupropion, Nicoderm CQ patch, Nicotrol patch, Nicorette […]
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