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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 […]


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 […]


Career Services Open House on Family Weekend

During Family Weekend, the Office of Career Services is hosting an open house and cordially invites parents to attend. On Friday, October 1st from 1:00-4:00 pm, families and students are invited to drop by the Career Services office (Room 8, Reynolda Hall) to meet the Career […]


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