News topic: Volunteerism

University wins Hoops for Hunger
The university recently won the Hoops for Hunger contest, a competition which pits rival schools against each other to raise food for local food banks. Read »

Wake ‘N Shake raises money, awareness Wake ‘N Shake raises money, awareness
The third annual Wake ‘N Shake dance marathon benefiting the Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund took place March 1 in Reynolds Gym. Students stayed on their feet for 12 hours straight, from noon to midnight,… Read »

Fund provides opportunities for third-world research Fund provides opportunities for third-world research
After a “life-changing” trip to Africa with Professor Slyvian Boko in 2007, senior James Beshara decided to take action in under-developed countries by creating The Dvelo Fund. Dvelo, short… Read »

Trip aims to give aid to Nicaraguan businesses
Sixteen students from the university’s Babcock Graduate School of Management are spending this Spring Break in Nicaragua. The students, along with two faculty members, will be sharing their knowledge… Read »

Student helps plan Special Olympics
For third-year law student Jeff Wolfe, the much anticipated Spring Break will be a well-deserved hiatus from what has been a demanding year. Amid the demand of classes and closing of his final semester,… Read »

Hoops for Hunger food drive fights local poverty Hoops for Hunger food drive fights local poverty
The opportunity for a victory over Duke or Carolina is a rousing thought for Demon Deacon fans, and the Hoops for Hunger food drive is counting on that competitive spirit to help feed the hungry in Winston-Salem.… Read »

Corps gives university high rank
The university is now ranked 16th in a top 25 list of small colleges and universities, according to the Peace Corps List of Top Colleges of 2008. Released Jan.14, the list was compiled for colleges and… Read »

Trips give students perspective
While the majority of university students were relaxing at home over winter break, a few more charitably minded Deacons had life-changing experiences serving others in Mississippi and India. Over the break,… Read »

Grad School to host ‘Christmas Cheer’ for children
Santa and graduate students will help deliver “Christmas Cheer” to local children Dec. 8. The Wake Forest Graduate School Association and some local businesses are helping to sponsor the event,… Read »

Banquet demonstrates the problem of world poverty Banquet demonstrates the problem of world poverty
“We are asking not for charity, but for justice. We are millions of voices standing in solidarity to say, no more excuses – end poverty now,” reads the Stand Against Poverty Pledge, an… Read »