Hit the Bricks
Here are a couple of shots from the Quad this morning. Hit the Bricks is set up, and yesterday they held the time trials. Congratulations to our “1 Minute Club” runners! Let’s hope the rain holds off for the event tomorrow. Go Deacs!
A Must See During Family Weekend – Ed Wilson
If you are coming to campus for Family Weekend, there is an event you should not miss. On Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. in Pugh Auditorium, there is a session on the History of Wake Forest by Ed Wilson (’43), Provost Emeritus and Emeritus Professor of […]
Hit the Bricks
Hit the Bricks is one of the campus’ finest traditions. It’s a service event that the entire campus embraces as part of our commitment to serving humanity – running laps on the Quad (Hearn Plaza) to raise money for cancer. One of Wake […]
Family Weekend
All across the country – and maybe even the world – parents are preparing to come to Wake Forest for Family Weekend. And while the weather today is unpleasant (rainy and cooler), the forecast for the weekend is glorious. Don’t forget to pack your […]
The Evolution of the Demon Deacon
Today’s Old Gold and Black has an article on the Evolution of the Demon Deacon mascot: “The white-haired gent with a fierce snarl, gold and black top-hat, and butt-like chin has been a well-known image since the early 1940s — but where did […]
College Rivalries
Yesterday I had lunch with a group of students (largely freshmen and sophomores) and we discussed everything from the weather to campus life to the differences in dorms. These were all terrific young men and women, and clearly very excited to be at Wake Forest. […]
Dixie Classic Fair
With the official arrival of fall, the calendar turns to an annual event that is beloved by the local community and students alike – the Dixie Classic Fair. The fair features rides, animals, competitions and displays, and food. Lots and lots of food. Things like deep […]
Where in the World Are Wake Foresters?
There is a great new map on the Center for International Studies page that shows a map of the world and all the places where Wake Foresters study abroad. On the page, scroll down to where it says “Wake in the World” and […]
Former CEO Teaches Business Students
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending a seminar on leadership, which was led by John Allison, Distinguished Professor of Practice in the School of Business and former CEO of BB&T Corporation. While he was teaching a leadership class to staff members, he also instructs our […]
Alumna wins on Jeopardy
Congratulations are due to Wake Forest alumna Jelisa Castrodale (’01), who was featured in today’s Winston-Salem Journal for her win on the television game show Jeopardy, which aired last night in Winston-Salem. Go Deacs! From the Winston-Salem Journal: “Jelisa Castrodale, a sportswriter […]
