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NEWS
Four Wake Forest students receive national and international recognition
Four seniors have recently been honored with national or international awards:
 Lakshmi Krishnan (’06), a human rights activist who also studies the writings of Emily Brontë, has been named a Rhodes Scholar. Krishnan, a Carswell Scholar from Sugar Land, Texas, is among 32 Americans chosen by the Rhodes Trust to study at England’s Oxford University in 2006 as Rhodes Scholars. Krishnan and the other Americans will join additional Rhodes Scholars selected from districts around the world. At Oxford, she plans to pursue a master’s degree in English literature.
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 Blake Brandes (’06), a Graylyn Scholar from Hickory, who has mixed hip-hop with academic study and volunteer service, has been awarded a Marshall Scholarship. He is one of 43 Americans selected as a 2006 Marshall Scholarship recipient and one of two attending North Carolina universities. The scholarships provide for two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. Brandes is the first Wake Forest student to win a Marshall Scholarship since the 2001 Marshall Scholarships were announced. He is the third Marshall Scholarship winner in Wake Forest history.
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 Chris Barclay (’06) was selected as the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year. Barclay is the fourth Wake Forest player ever to win the award, the first since 1979. Barclay, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, carried 218 times for 1,127 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2005. He also added 381 receiving and return yards. Barclay led the ACC in rushing yards (1,127), rushing attempts (218), and all-purpose yards (1,508).
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 Punter Ryan Plackemeier (’06) was named to the American Football Coaches Association All-American Team. Plackemeier, a Ray Guy Award finalist, is one of eight ACC players named to the team. He leads the nation in both net punting and average per punt. He punted 67 times this season with an average of 47.2 yards per punt. A native of Bonsall, California, Plackemeier arguably has the strongest leg in the country, with 13 punts of at least 60 yards this season.
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One-time tax break encourages giving
The federal government is encouraging end-of-year gifts to all charities in 2005 by waiving restrictions on the use of charitable income tax deductions on gifts of cash. The Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 (KETRA) allows donors to ignore the rule that limits the use of charitable deductions to 50% of a donor’s adjusted gross income. This means that donors can deduct up to 100% of one’s adjusted gross income on gifts that meet certain requirements. The gift must be cash and made between August 28, 2005, and December 31, 2005, to a public charity such as Wake Forest University.
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ACADEMICS
Breakthrough at Nanotechnology Center aids quest for viable alternative energy sources
 At a time when oil prices are reaching record highs and people are bracing for winter heating bills, researchers at the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials have made significant strides in improving the efficiency of organic or flexible solar cells. Researchers have achieved an efficiency rate for organic solar cells of almost 6 percent. In order to be considered a viable technology, the solar cells must be able to convert about 10 percent of the energy in sunlight to electricity. Wake Forest researchers hope to reach 10 percent by October 2006.
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Education professor wins foreign language award
Mary Lynn Redmond, associate professor of education, has been awarded the Anthony Papalia Award for Excellence in Teacher Education by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL). The award was presented at the group’s annual conference. The award was established in 1987 to recognize a foreign language educator who has demonstrated excellence in the preparation and continuing education of teachers for the profession.
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Book edited by WFU professor takes serious look at the sitcom
The Sitcom Reader: America Viewed and Skewed, published in October, is one of the first books to take a serious look at the situation comedy or sitcom, one of the oldest, most popular forms of television programming. Co-edited by Mary Dalton (’83), assistant professor of communication, the book is a collection of critical essays examining the ways sitcoms depict and influence American culture.
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ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
Dr. Charles Kimball and C-Span at Barnes and Noble on 12/7
Dr. Charles Kimball will be speaking in Winston-Salem at the Barnes and Noble on Hanes Mall Blvd. on December 7th at 7 p.m. about his award-winning book, When Religion Becomes Evil. C-Span will be on-site to film Dr. Kimball’s remarks as part of its “Book Notes” program. Following his remarks, Dr. Kimball will hold a book signing. | Top
Reunion class committees forming for 1’s and 6’s
Attention undergraduate alumni! Reunion classes (ending in 1’s and 6’s) are starting to form reunion committees to help contact classmates about your reunions next fall. The date for Homecoming 2006 is not yet available, as it is set based on the 2006 football schedule; a final date should be set in mid-January. If you would like to be a part of your reunion committee and help plan your class events, please contact Vada Lou Earle (’85), Travel and Reunion Director, at (800) 752-8568 or earlevl@wfu.edu | Top
Holiday season at Reynolda House
Visit Reynolda House in all its annual holiday splendor December 1-31! Decorations will reflect a 1917 Reynolds family Christmas with poinsettias, festive greens, winter bulbs, and trees. Don’t miss the Reynolda Road Holiday Estate Tour, Sunday, December 11 and “A Christmas Memory,” by Truman Capote, Friday-Sunday, December 16-18. The Museum Store will be open for holiday shoppers and offers toys, books, posters, jewelry, and decorative items. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Christmas Eve, 9:30-1:00 p.m.; closed Christmas day; New Year’s Eve, 9:30-1:00 p.m.; closed New Year’s day. Call (336) 758-5150 for more information.
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WFU Women’s Wellness Weekend scheduled for March 2006
Looking for a gift for the woman in your life? Wake Forest is beginning a new program on lifelong learning, and the inaugural event will be a “Women’s Wellness Weekend,” held March 3-5, 2006. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of women at Wake Forest by attending sessions on women’s health, life balance, spirituality, women and finances, and women’s history. Through our partnership with The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV, Wake Foresters are being offered this weekend retreat (which includes two nights’ lodging, all program sessions, and all meals) at a significant discount. This is a great holiday gift for the woman in your life – or call your friends and plan to get together for a great weekend getaway! This is open to all Wake Forest women – alumnae, parents, and friends. For more information, please contact Vada Lou Earle (’85), Travel and Reunion Director, at (800) 752-8568 or earlevl@wfu.edu | Top
Give the gift of travel for the holidays
Are you looking for a great gift to give this holiday season? Why not give a gift of travel with the Wake Forest Travel Program? The full schedule of 2006 trips is now available – cruise down the Seine, the Rhine, or the Danube – or visit Turkey and the Turquoise Coast. Or travel to Vietnam, Scotland, Sicily, and more.
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Travel to Ireland for the 2006 Ryder Cup
Wake Forest is sponsoring a trip to the 2006 Ryder Cup at Ireland’s K Club (located outside of Dublin), followed by golf on some of Ireland’s finest link courses. The dates of the trip are September 19-29. The trip is being hosted and organized by Eoghan O’Connell (’90) of Global Golf Links. Eoghan was an All-American golfer at Wake Forest in 1988 and a member of the 1989 Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup teams. A native of Killarney, Ireland, Eoghan has hosted many trips to Ireland as well as Scotland. If you would like more information or are interested in securing one of the remaining spots, please contact Eoghan at (800) 514-1230 or eoc@globalgolflinks.com or Vada Lou Earle (’85), Travel and Reunion Director, at (800) 752-8568 or earlevl@wfu.edu | Top
Mark your calendars for the 2006 Trek to the Old Campus
Mark your calendars for the 2006 Trek to the Old Campus, which will take place the weekend of March 31-April 1, 2006. Go back to the Town of Wake Forest for a weekend with friends and classmates to honor the heritage and history of Wake Forest. Additional details on the 2006 Trek will be available after the first of the year. | Top
Wake Forest gifts available
 Whether you’re buying holiday gifts for your loved ones or planning to give yourself a well deserved Wake Forest gift, the Wake Forest Alumni Association has gift ideas for Deacons of all kinds. We offer Vineyard Vines ties and scarves; artwork by Kirby, Magnum, and Power; books by Tom Hearn III, Ken Garrett, and Barry Lawing; home furnishings (chairs by Standard American Chairs and the Wake Forest brass lamp by Josten’s); and the Wake Forest watch collection by Seiko. All these items can be found and ordered on the Alumni Kiosk site. Please direct merchandise questions to Mark “Frosty” Aust (’87, MBA ’01) at (336) 758-4278 or austml@wfu.edu The Wake Forest Alumni Association wishes you and your family the Happiest of Holidays!
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Museum of Anthropology holiday sale
The Museum of Anthropology will hold its annual Holiday Shop Sale through December 17. The museum shop carries a selection of handcrafted items from around the world. This year’s sale will feature Christmas tree ornaments, such as Hmong hearts and courtship baubles. Russian ornaments, including Matroyka dolls, icicles, bells, and St. Basil’s hand-blown glass ornaments, will also be available.
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25 ways you can help Wake Forest
Do you want to help Wake Forest? The Alumni Council developed this list of “25 Ways You Can Help Wake Forest,” which provides suggestions for alumni, parents, and friends to advance the mission of Wake Forest through time, experience, and/or resources. Take a look at the list and see how you can help Wake Forest today!
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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.
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SCHOOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY
The Calloway School: Bank of America executive speaks at business honor society banquet
David C. Darnell (’75), President of Global Commercial Banking at Bank of America, spoke at the Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society banquet on Wednesday, November 16. Darnell, a Calloway School alumnus, focused on the role of organizational culture in building a successful enterprise. With Bank of America since 1979, he is a member of the company’s Management Operating Committee. | Top
The School of Law: U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at Moot Court competition
 U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Judge Thomas Ambro, Jr., of the U.S Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and Judge Patrick Higginbotham of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit presided over final arguments in the this year’s Annual Stanley Moot Court Competition.
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The School of Medicine: WFU-Virginia Tech research in progress
Since the establishment of the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences in 2003, intercampus research projects have rapidly increased, according to Pete Santago, associate director of the program. Sixty-nine students are enrolled in the program, and cooperative research projects are ongoing in biomechanics, imaging, tissue engineering, and medical physics, and efforts are emerging in cancer, biodefense, and aging. Research funding for faculty is rising steadily, already nearing $6 million on the two campuses and projected to double by 2011, said Santago, chairman of Wake Forest’s Department of Biomedical Engineering. | Top
ATHLETICS
Basketball takes center stage
Basketball takes center stage in December. On 12/13, the men’s team hosts DePaul in a nationally televised home game. On 12/14, the women’s team entertains UNC-Greensboro at Joel Coliseum at 7 p.m. On 12/17, the men and women play a double-header at home with the men hosting Princeton and the women taking on Coppin State. The women’s team also has home games on 12/19 (vs. Lipscomb) and 12/31 (Kentucky). The men’s team hosts Charleston Southern on 12/30.
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