Celestia Randolph, Staff Writer Duke University professor Michael Munger spoke to Wingate students about the likeliness of a near future wherein people enjoyed a “Sharing” and “Middle-Man” economy. The answer to his every question at the Tomorrow 3.0 lecture last Thursday evening was “transactions cost”. A middleman economy, Munger explained, is “a system in whichContinueContinue reading “The Answer to Everything”
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr.David Brooks
Professors have lives too??? Andrew Elliott, Staff Writer As one of the piano instructors for the Wingate University Music Department, Dr. David Brooks, is able to show his musical ability as well as share his ability with his students. He started at Wingate three years ago and has been here ever since. Where are youContinueContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Dr.David Brooks”
The 1st December Commencement Information
Graduation 101 Brandon Bowles, Staff Writer On Dec. 17 Wingate University will hold its first ever Fall Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will be held in Austin Auditorium beginning at 9a.m.. There are 219 total graduates with 152 planning to attend the ceremony. For those planning to attend, Austin Auditorium has a 1,000 seating capacityContinueContinue reading “The 1st December Commencement Information”
Water-Repelling Coating Made by Wingate Student
Fun with Science Oystein Fjeldberg, Staff Writer As part of his internship with United Protective Technologies, senior Sam Efird of Wingate University has developed a superhydrophobic coating that can be easily applied onto a surface in order to make it perfectly water-repelling. For a little over a year, chemistry business major Sam Efird has workedContinueContinue reading “Water-Repelling Coating Made by Wingate Student”
International Education Week includes wide variety of events
Wingate wants to bring cultural experience to all students Megan Katz, Staff Writer This week, Wingate University’s Office of International Programs will be working with student organizations, faculty, and international students to bring the student body a transformative International Education Week. According to the U.S. State Department, International Education Week is a nationally designated weekContinueContinue reading “International Education Week includes wide variety of events”
Three scientists receive Nobel Prizes for their work developing ‘world’s smallest machines’
The Road to Molecular Machines Oystein Fjeldberg, Staff Writer The 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be awarded to three scientists who have developed molecules that can be controlled in unique ways, according to the prize announcement by the Nobel Committee for Chemistry on October 5. Their efforts may lead to the advent of sophisticatedContinueContinue reading “Three scientists receive Nobel Prizes for their work developing ‘world’s smallest machines’”
New campus organization helps find internships for students
Internship Opportunities at Wingate Cierra Smith, Staff Writer As college students may know, the idea of getting out into the workforce once graduating can be stressful in itself. So, when looking for internships, the stress can be just as daunting. Most college students feel as if they have to get an internship that directly pertainsContinueContinue reading “New campus organization helps find internships for students”
Students are encouraged to take Astronomy class offered next semester
Faculty Profile – Dr. Grant Thompson Oystein Fjeldberg, Staff Writer Dr. Grant Thompson teaches the popular astronomy class at Wingate University, where students learn how to tell the time by the phase of the Moon, how stars move across the sky during the year, how our Solar System is held together, and why stars haveContinueContinue reading “Students are encouraged to take Astronomy class offered next semester”
Space Travel becomes reality
Better get your rockets ready…..its time for a space mission. Asherel Kaseorg, Staff Writer Have you ever wished you could just leave this planet and go be a hermit for awhile? Good news- according to President Barack Obama, NASA has plans to send humans to Mars. Obama says, “We have set a clear goalContinueContinue reading “Space Travel becomes reality”
Dr. Helen Tate is Wingate’s new top academic official
Provost Profile Jonathan Jenkins, Staff Writer The goal of a university is to not only provide a quality education for its students, but to give them an experience that will help them grow and develop in every part of their lives. That experience, however, does not come without programs and planning. Dr. Helen Tate,ContinueContinue reading “Dr. Helen Tate is Wingate’s new top academic official”
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