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IN THIS ISSUE (click on an item to go directly to it)
NEWS
Student volunteers travel to India, Costa Rica, and Vietnam
Three Wake Forest University student groups will spend a portion of their winter recess serving the poor and disadvantaged in other countries. This year, forty-seven student volunteers and seven faculty or staff advisors will travel to India, Costa Rica, and Vietnam.
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Memorial service held for Professor David Smiley
A memorial service for David Smiley, professor of history emeritus, who died December 27th at the age of 83, was held on Tuesday, January 4th in Wait Chapel. Smiley’s forty-one year career at Wake Forest began in 1950. A specialist in Southern history, Smiley also taught the Reid Staton Bible Class at Wake Forest Baptist Church. An article on Smiley was published in the December 29, 2004 issue of the Winston-Salem Journal. Details
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Reynolds Professor of Art Emeritus Terisio Pignatti passes away
 Reynolds Professor of Art Emeritus Terisio Pignatti passed away on December 31, 2004, near Venice, Italy. Pignatti was one of the world’s foremost authorities on Venetian Art and had published more than fifty books. He taught art history at Casa Artom from 1971 until 2000. “It’s really the passing of an era,” said Peter Kairoff, professor of music and coordinator of the WFU Venice Program. “Generations of students learned to love Venetian art by seeing it through his eyes. And when they went to do research for their papers, they soon discovered that virtually all the books on the subject were by Dr. Pignatti himself!” An article on Pignatti was published in the January 6, 2005, issue of the Winston-Salem Journal. Details | Top
ACADEMICS
James Carville to speak at Founders’ Day Convocation
Founders’ Day Convocation will be held Thursday, February 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in Wait Chapel. CNN Crossfire co-host and Democratic strategist James Carville will deliver the convocation address. Special recognitions will include Rhodes Scholar Rebecca Cook (’05), Medallion of Merit honorees, faculty members receiving distinguished teaching and research awards, and the field hockey and men’s soccer teams. The event is free and open to the public. Questions should be directed to Jennifer Richwine (’93), director of special events and constituent relations, at richwijl@wfu.edu or (336) 758-3531. Top
WFU arthritis study named a top advance of 2004
The Arthritis Foundation has named Wake Forest University’s Arthritis, Diet, and Activity Promotion Trial (ADAPT) one of the top-ten arthritis advances of 2004. ADAPT was a joint study involving researchers from the University’s health and exercise science department and the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Stephen Messier, professor of health and exercise science at Wake Forest, was the principal investigator. Details | Top
Reynolda House begins new continuing education program
Reynolda House, Museum of American Art will begin offering continuing education courses in January as part of its new “Portals of Discovery” program. Topics include photography, fiction writing, jazz improvisation, printmaking, and more. An electronic version of the complete program catalog is available (Adobe Acrobat required). Details | Top
Psychology professor Mark Leary to sign books in Durham
Mark Leary, professor of psychology and chair of the psychology department, will present a talk and sign copies of his new book, “The Curse of the Self,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25th at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Southpoint Mall (Renaissance Parkway) in Durham. Details | Top
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Reunion Volunteer Workshop scheduled for January 29
Attention undergraduate alumni! Reunion classes (ending in 0’s and 5’s) will begin work on plans for Homecoming 2005 at a Reunion Volunteer Workshop, which will be held the morning of Saturday, January 29th. The date for Homecoming 2005 is not yet available, as it is set based on the 2005 football schedule; a final date should be set in mid-January. If you would like to be part of your reunion committee and help plan your class events, please contact Vada Lou Earle (’85), assistant director of alumni programs, at (800) 752-8568 or earlevl@wfu.edu. Top
Space still available for several Travel
Program destinations
 Looking to get away and explore new lands? The Wake Forest Travel Program combines carefully planned trips to top destinations in the world at exceptional value and with the opportunity to travel with some of the nicest folks around: Wake Forest alumni and friends. Space is still available for 2005 trips to India, Baja, Russia, Alaska, Norway, Ireland, Greece, and Italy. Details | 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
Babcock Leadership Series features lectures by two CEOs
The Babcock Leadership Series will present two lectures in January. David Farr, CEO of Emerson, will speak on Wednesday, January 19th, and Jeffrey Hollender, CEO of Seventh Generation, will speak on Monday, January 31st. Details | Top
The School of Law: Loan Repayment Assistance Program applications due
Five years ago the Law School established a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) for graduates in the public interest/service sector. Applications for funding in 2005 are due on Saturday, January 15th. Details | Top
The School of Medicine: Alumna named Chief of Professional Services
Dr. Patricia L. Adams (MD ’74) is the new chief of professional services for WFUBMC. She was associate dean for student services at the School of Medicine from 1988 to 2004 and has been professor of medicine, Section on Nephrology, since 1994 and medical director of the Renal Transplant Program at North Carolina Baptist Hospital since 1981. Dr. Joseph M. “Mac” Ernest III will be the new associate dean for student services. Top
ATHLETICS
 January means ACC basketball
January means ACC basketball. The nationally ranked men’s team plays at home just three times in January, but all three are key conference games. The Deacons host nationally ranked Maryland (1/11) and arch-rival North Carolina (1/15) before hitting the road for three straight road games. WFU closes out the month with a home game (1/29) against Miami, and the late Marvin “Skeeter” Francis will be honored at halftime. The surprising Demon Deacon women’s team plays four home games in January, all at Lawrence Joel Coliseum, and their opponents include Virginia (1/6), Savannah State (1/10), Duke (1/19), and Clemson (1/23). Coach Mike Peterson’s team, which won ten of its first eleven games, has been one of the biggest stories in the ACC this winter. Indoor track is also in action in January, with meets from Massachusetts to Indiana. The first Deacon spring sports in action are men’s tennis, which hosts the ACC Indoor Championships beginning January 14th, and women’s tennis, with home matches on January 22nd and January 23rd. Details on all Demon
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