Blackhawks on campus!
A little bit of thrilling news for tomorrow: our ROTC students will be traveling to Fort Bragg on Thursday 3/25 and will be departing campus via Blackhawk helicopters. There will be two departures: 8:00 and 11:00 am. There will be a landing zone for departure on Poteat Field, and no doubt it will be loud. It will also be incredibly cool to see, so hope your Deacs check out the action from a safe distance. Many thanks to our ROTC cadets (and their commanding officers) for their service!
We also got the news that we will build a new second campus for our School of Medicine in midtown Charlotte:
“A second campus for Wake Forest School of Medicine in Charlotte is truly a significant milestone for both health and education in the Southeast,” said Nathan O. Hatch, president of Wake Forest University. “It will also be a driving force for innovation in the corridor between Winston-Salem and Charlotte.”
Read the full story here.
Another really cool option coming up: Gregg Mozgala, an award winning writer, actor, dancer and activist, will be doing an event on March 31st at 3:30. This event is described as follows: “Gregg has Cerebral Palsy, and his theatre company, Apothete, is committed to the production of works that explore and illuminate the ‘Disabled Experience.’ He received international attention as a dancer with Tamar Rogoff on a production of their piece “Diagnosis of a Faun.” During his work with Rogoff, Gregg began to see drastic improvements in his gait, and his flexibility. Gregg has become an international spokesperson for the incorporation of dance to overcome many of the issues around his CP.”
Wake N Shake is happening this week – this is a signature spring event, a dance marathon to raise money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund. While it is a student event, there are very personal stories behind the dancers and the reasons they are dancing. There is a great story out right now about our students’ connections. Here’s a taste:
When Wake Forest senior Jack Rolle was 10, doctors discovered a malignant tumor on his pituitary gland. After it was removed, he endured more than a dozen rounds of chemotherapy and missed a year of school.
On March 27, Rolle will share his story during closing ceremonies for Wake ‘N Shake, an annual 12-hour dance marathon organized by students that raises money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund and this year runs from March 22-27.
Jack Rolle (’22)
“I like giving back by sharing my story, whether it’s to raise money or to raise awareness,” said Rolle, 22, an economics major from Bethesda, Maryland. “It’s really powerful to hear a cancer story from a survivor, especially when it’s coming from one of your peers.”
You can read the full – and very inspiring – story here.
Finally, this week’s Intercultural Center newsletter has lots of options for activities, events, and engagement over the coming weeks. Check it out, and students should also keep an eye on The Link and the Corq app for other events.
It’s grey and overcast today, but I’ve got my eyes on that potential 81 degree day coming on Friday. That would be a wonderful way to kick off the weekend!