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NEWS
Give us your ideas on inauguration
We encourage members of the Wake Forest University community to share their ideas about the October 20 inauguration of president-elect Nathan O. Hatch. Visit the Inauguration Web site and share your ideas:
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 Retired WFU chaplain Ed Christman (’50, JD ’53) receives Divinity School service award
Ed Christman (’50, JD ’53), who retired as Wake Forest’s chaplain in 2003 after serving in that role since 1969, was presented with the first Wake Forest Divinity School Distinguished Service Award during the University’s weekly worship service in Wait Chapel on March 22. Christman, who has had a strong affiliation with the University for more than 50 years, was chosen as the first recipient of the award by the faculty of the Divinity School. The award is intended to recognize individuals who have offered “distinguished service” to the University, the church, and the world.
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ACADEMICS
WFU sociologists track North Carolina wine industry
The number of wineries in North Carolina has more than tripled in the past decade. Ian Taplin and Saylor Breckenridge, sociologists at Wake Forest, have documented this rapid growth of retail wineries and commercial wine production in a study to be published in the 2005 issue of Research in the Sociology of Work. They went door-to-door to wineries in the Yadkin River Valley and across the state to find out how the wine industry has taken root in North Carolina.
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Students purchase art for University collection
Wake Forest students are continuing the tradition of purchasing art at New York galleries for the University art collection, as detailed in a recent Winston-Salem Journal article. “Students first went to New York in 1963. Since 1965, they have been making trips every four years. The 112-piece Student Union Collection of Contemporary Art includes such big names as Jasper Johns and Roy Lichtenstein. The collection lines the walls of the Benson Center and the Green Room in Reynolda Hall. Last month, the students bought five pieces: a painting, two photos, a screen print and an etching. Before students go to New York, they are required to take [Professor Robert] Knott’s contemporary-art seminar.” Details (from the Winston-Salem Journal, free registration required):
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ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Reynolda House’s dazzling new Mary and Charlie Babcock Wing
Just around the corner from Wake Forest University, in the heart of the Reynolda Historic District, Reynolda House, Museum of American Art has opened its 30,000-square-foot Mary and Charlie Babcock Wing. Designed by architects Beyer Blinder Belle (New York, NY) who led the Grand Central Station restorations, the wing features a visitor center, museum store, and Vanguard Collecting: American Art at Reynolda House (April 1–August 21), the inaugural exhibition in the new gallery.
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WFU to present world premiere of nineteenth-century salon opera
The music department will present the world premiere of “L’isola disabitata,” a salon opera by Manuel del Pópulo Vicente García, on April 7-8 at 8 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall. The performances are free and open to the public. Composed in 1831, the opera was never published or performed. Teresa Radomski, professor of music at Wake Forest and singing director of the production, transcribed the original manuscript. James Dodding, visiting professor of theater at Wake Forest, is the opera’s stage director.
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 Make a day of it – come to Wake Forest Days!
The Alumni Association and the Deacon Club are pleased to announce the dates for Spring 2005 Wake Forest Days. Wake Forest Days are regional events for all Wake Foresters: alumni, parents, and friends. These are wonderful, family-friendly events that unite Wake Foresters in fun and fellowship. Come out to hear President Hearn, Coach Grobe and Coach Prosser, Dean Debbie Best (’70, MA ’72), Dean Ajay Patel of the Babcock School, and others. It’s a great way to spend the day with some of the nicest folks around – Wake Forest alumni and friends. Details will be available on the Web site
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Want to help Wake Forest? Here are 25 ways you can make a difference!
Do you want to help Wake Forest, but aren’t sure how? There are many ways you can make a meaningful contribution, even if you live far away from campus. The Alumni Council developed this list of “25 Ways You Can Help Wake Forest,” which provides suggestions for alumni, parents, and friends to help advance the mission of Wake Forest through time, experience, and/or resources. Some of these ideas require very little time or effort, but can bring tremendous benefit. Take a look at the list and see how you can help Wake Forest today!
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 Travel to Norway (and other destinations) with Wake Foresters
Join Wake Foresters on a trip of a lifetime to Norway this summer! A few spots remain for this exciting adventure, and the date to register has been extended until April 8, 2005. Visit our Alumni Travel Program Web site for an itinerary and trip details. For additional information, please contact Vada Lou Earle (’85) in the Office of Alumni Activities at 800-752-8568 or earlevl@wfu.edu | Top
Stay at the Flow House in Vienna in June or August
Visit Vienna and stay in Wake Forest’s Flow House. A few rooms are available for Wake Forest alumni June 11-16 or August 6-16. Special prices for alumni are $50/single, $80/double, $90/triple, and $100/quad. For questions and reservations, contact Anita Hughes at (336) 758-4900 or awh@wfu.edu. | Top
Special offer – limited edition Wake Forest print available
Special offer of Wake Forest art: a new, limited edition color print of the Wake Forest campus by renowned artist Parks Pegram Duffey III is now available. This print, completed in 2005, includes architectural renderings of buildings, whimsical remembrances of people and events, and a truly original and evocative depiction of the campus. Ann Fitzsimmons (P ’07) and Sally Blackiston (P ’07), both parents of Wake Forest sophomores, have commissioned Parks to do this print, with 10% of the net profits to be donated to the University. For details on the print or to order, contact Mark “Frosty” Aust (’87, MBA ’01), Director of Wake Forest Clubs, at austml@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4278. | Top
 Graduation is nearing – get your grad a Wake Forest tie or scarf!
Attention Wake Foresters! Looking for the perfect gift to give a graduating senior? Want to show up in style at your next big event? Get a Wake Forest vineyard vines® tie or scarf! Wake Forest is pleased to offer Demon Deacon neckties and scarves created exclusively for Wake Forest. The design features one of the original Deacon mascots, complete with tuxedo and top hat on either black or yellow backgrounds. Get one for yourself or your favorite Deacon! Details or to order:
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Reunion class information (for classes ending in 0s and 5s)
Attention alumni from classes ending in 0s and 5s: class reunions are less than six months away, and we hope that you are making plans to join us for the weekend of September 23-24, 2005. Specific class details are now available on our Web site | Top
Wake Forest Club events in your area
Wake Forest Clubs foster camaraderie between alumni, parents, and friends of Wake Forest. The sponsored social activities, athletic events, and volunteer projects are a great way to connect with Wake Foresters in your area. Details on the Wake Forest Club nearest you | Top
SCHOOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY
The Calloway School: 19th annual Hylton Lecture in Accountancy
For the past nineteen years, the Hylton Lecture Series in Accountancy has brought distinguished members of the accounting profession and business community to Wake Forest to discuss contemporary accounting issues. On April 1, Cynthia Cooper was the featured speaker. Ms. Cooper is well-known for her role in uncovering the corporate fraud at WorldCom. | Top
The Divinity School: “Faith-based Nation: Religion and Democracy in America and the World”
Why are European and majority American attitudes on religion so different, and what is the significance of these differences for international relations? What factors explain the divides among Americans over religion’s public role? Is the current welcoming of religious voices in the American public square good for policy and politics? Is it good for religion? These are some of the questions that will be explored at a forum hosted by the Wake Forest University Divinity School on April 9th at 10 a.m.
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The School of Law: Trial and moot court competitions
The exceptional advocacy talents of Wake Forest law students have been on display at various trial and moot court competitions across the country throughout the spring semester. Two teams, The National Moot Court Team and The National Trial Team, have won regional competitions and have moved on to represent Wake Forest in national rounds. The professionalism displayed in preparation and delivery by all our teams has showcased Wake Forest students as some of the finest trial and appellate advocates in the country.
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The School of Medicine: Innovative treatment at the Brain Tumor Center of Excellence
With a five-year, $1.25 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, Dr. Waldemar Debinski, a nationally recognized WFUSM physician-scientist who pioneered a method to destroy malignant brain tumor cells without damaging healthy cells, will continue his quest to offer new treatments for one of the deadliest types of brain tumors. Details
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ATHLETICS
 April is a busy month for spring sports
The young and scrappy Demon Deacon baseball team plays at home thirteen times in April, including an ACC series with NC State (4/15-17). The nationally ranked Wake Forest men’s tennis team hosts North Carolina (4/8) in a key ACC rivalry and in the last home match of the season before embarking on ACC Tournament play later in the month in Cary. The women’s tennis team hosts Duke (4/6) and later plays in the ACC Tournament, also in Cary (4/21-24). The track and field teams are all over the map in April, culminating with the ACC Championships (4/21-23) in Tallahassee. The sixth-ranked men’s golf team plays in Augusta and Cary before the ACC Championships in Uwharrie Point, NC (4/15-17). The women’s golf ACC Championship is in Charlotte (also 4/15-17). And don’t forget the annual Spring Football Game at Groves Stadium (4/9). Details on all Demon Deacon sports | Top
Sign your children up for Deacon sports camps
Do you want your child to learn basketball from Skip Prosser? Field Hockey from Jennifer Averill? Golf from Jerry Haas or Dianne Dailey? Wake Forest offers a number of top-ranked summer sports camps for children. There are even specialty camps and father-son offerings. Sign your kids up for sports camps today! Details | Top
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