IN THIS ISSUE
NEWS
Patel named Dean of the Babcock School
 Wake Forest University has appointed Dr. Ajay Patel
as dean of the Babcock Graduate School of Management. Wake Forest Provost
and Acting President William C. Gordon announced Patel's appointment April
6 during a press briefing at the University. Since August 2003, Patel has
served as interim dean of the Babcock School, which consistently ranks
among the nation's top accredited graduate schools of business. He has
been a faculty member at the Babcock School for 11 years and associate
dean for faculty and alumni affairs for the past two years. Details »
Kirby Wing of Calloway Hall dedicated
The Calloway School
dedicated its new $14 million building during a ceremony April 1 in the
building's atrium. Kirby Hall, named after a $5 million donation from the
F. M. Kirby Foundation, opened in August. Groundbreaking for the
57,000-square-foot facility was held in October 2001. It is part of the
newly named Calloway Center for Business, Mathematics, and Computer
Science, which also consists of West Hall, home to the math and computer
science departments. Details »
Students help at-risk elementary school students
In
partnership with Old Town Elementary School in Winston-Salem, two students
plan to provide desks, chairs, school supplies, and tutoring help to
at-risk students. The project, called DESK, or Discovering Education
through Student Knowledge, was developed by seniors Elizabeth Eubank and
Tierney Kraft after a discussion with a fifth grade teacher who was
discouraged that so few of her students were doing well in math. The
teacher suggested that with a good study environment at home, the students
could be more successful. Details »
ACADEMICS
South African poets to speak
Bringing their South African
heritage into context through poetry, poets Yvette Christiansė and Ingrid
de Kok will read from their works at the Ring Theatre in Scales Fine Arts
Center April 13 at 7:30 p.m. A reception will follow the reading. An
informal discussion with the poets about poetry and politics will also be
held at 11 a.m. in DeTamble Auditorium in Tribble Hall. Both the reading
and discussion, which are sponsored by Wake Forest's Women's and Gender
Studies Program, are free and open to the public. Details »
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Alumni Admissions Forum: June 18
 The Office of
Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Alumni Activities are pleased
to sponsor an annual forum on June 18 for alumni and their college-bound
children to assist in the college search process. The forum is targeted to
rising high school sophomores and juniors. While we hope that your child
is considering Wake Forest, the forum will provide insight into college
admissions in general. It focuses on finding the right college, writing
winning essays, completing applications, and financing a college
education. Details
and registration »
Admitted Student Receptions hosted in April
In conjunction
with the Alumni Clubs office and the Alumni in Admissions program, the
Admissions office is holding Admitted Student Receptions during the month
of April. These receptions are for students who have been accepted to Wake
Forest but have not yet enrolled. These receptions allow students to learn
more about the University and its community from Wake Forest alumni, staff
members, and other accepted students. There is also a "Campus Day" on
April 19 for accepted students. For more information on "Campus Day",
please contact the Admissions Office at (336) 758-5201.
New book of vintage Wake Forest photographs available
The
enduring spirit of Wake Forest University is celebrated in a new book that
features more than 200 vintage photographs. "Wake Forest University"
explores the founding of the college, its move to Winston-Salem, and its
development into a modern university beginning in the 1960s. Thomas K.
Hearn, III, son of President Thomas K. Hearn, Jr., began the book as a
gift for his father, who celebrated his 20th year as president in the fall
of 2003. Contributors to the book include Gene Capps, Director of the Wake
Forest College Birthplace Museum; former Chaplain Edgar D. Christman ('50,
JD '53); Dr. Edwin Hendricks, professor of history; and Dr. Edwin G.
Wilson ('43), provost emeritus and professor of English. Proceeds from the
book will be donated to the Louise Patton Hearn Scholarship Fund at Wake
Forest. Details
»
Spring musical: "Into the Woods"
"Into the Woods," a
production of Wake Forest University Theatre, will be performed in Brendle
Recital Hall on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday--April 8, 9, and 10. All
performances will be at 7:30 p.m. The play opened on April 2 in the
MainStage Theatre in Scales Fine Arts Center. While the theatre was empty
April 3, a fire erupted on the set. The set and stage were damaged by
fire, water, and smoke; no one was injured in the incident. To order
tickets, the Wake Forest Theatre Box Office will be open from noon to 5
p.m. each weekday. The phone number is (336) 758-5295. Details »
"Ghost Tour: Legends of Wake Forest University"
"Ghost Tour:
Legends of Wake Forest University" is a senior honors project by Nicole
McNamara ('04). This play, about the legends and ghost stories at Wake
Forest, is being produced as a fundraiser for the theatre department to
create a fund for creative projects as well as to renovate equipment in
the theaters. Performances will be held April 15 at 7:30 p.m.; April 16-17
at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m.; and April 18 at 2 p.m. Performances will take place
in the Ring Theatre, Scales Fine Arts Center; the play lasts approximately
one hour and the cost of tickets is $11. Tickets will go on sale April 12
through the Wake Forest Theatre Box Office at (336) 758-5295.
Wake Forest Clubs 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. Find Wake Forest Club
near you »
SCHOOLS OF THE UNIVERSITY
The Babcock School
 As
the elevator doors close, a new world of opportunity opens. Entrepreneurs
have exactly two minutes to make it to the top. Every second counts. MBA
students from the nation's top-notch universities will try to convince
venture capitalists to invest in their business plans during the 5th
Annual Babcock Elevator Competition. Details »
The Calloway School of Business and Accountancy
The Calloway
School has received a $63,000 grant to support the transition of many
duties of the Forsyth County Working Families Partnership to the Forsyth
County United Way. The Jessie Ball duPont Religious, Charitable, and
Educational Fund awarded the grant. The Forsyth County Working Families
Partnership, of which Wake Forest is a member, increases taxpayers'
awareness of the often-unclaimed Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), offers
free tax preparation, and helps families link tax refunds with
asset-building strategies. Details »
The Divinity School
The Rev. Thomas Keating, a Cistercian
Trappist priest, monk and former abbot, lead a program April 5-6 focused
on "Prayer, Peace and Dialogue." The program was sponsored by the Wake
Forest Divinity School. Keating is an internationally renowned leader in
the centering prayer movement and founder of Contemplative Outreach, an
organization that teaches centering prayer and provides a support system
to its practitioners. Details »
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
This year
eighty-seven graduate students participated in the Graduate Student
Research Day. Seventy-seven posters were presented by students from
seventeen programs. Two features new to the Graduate Student Research Day
included sponsorship by the biotechnology company, Targacept Inc., and the
WFU Women's Health Center of Excellence, and interdisciplinary posters on
the topics of bioinformatics presented by students from biochemistry,
computer science, molecular medicine, physics, and biology.
The School of Law
The School of Law is pleased to announce
the appointment of Sidney A. Shapiro as the new University Distinguished
Chair in Law. Shapiro is a national scholar and expert in administrative
law and regulatory policy. He comes to Wake Forest from the University of
Kansas, where he is the John M. Rounds Professor of Law and Associate Dean
for Research. Details »
The School of Medicine
Congratulations to the Class of 2004!
On Thursday, March 18, medical students received news of their residency
selections. Upon receiving the news, students attended a luncheon at
Bridger Field House, where they shared their destinations and areas of
study with classmates, and an all-class match party that evening. This
year, 28 students matched at the School of Medicine.
ATHLETICS
Spring sports update
 Spring sports take front and center in April. The
week of April 5-11, women's tennis has home matches vs. Virginia (4/10)
and Maryland (4/11). Baseball hosts Davidson (4/13) and UNC-Asheville
(4/20) before hosting a three-game series with Maryland (4/23-25).
Baseball also has home games vs. VCU (4/27) and Elon (4/28). Details on all Demon
Deacon sports »
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