Aleah Cady, Staff Writer At the suggestion of Registrar Maria Taylor, faculty and staff at Wingate University have been participating in the new “One-Month Book Club.” The club meets twice a week, on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. in the Cornwell Room at the Ethel K. Smith Library and at noon Fridays in the McGee CenterContinueContinue reading “Registrar Maria Taylor introduces the One Month Book Club to faculty and staff”
Category Archives: Life @ WU
Tattered Pieces speaker addresses themes of loss, faith and forgiveness
Leah Joyner, Staff Writer The Rev. Sharon Risher captured students’ attention with her raw emotion on Sunday morning, sharing how she became an accidental activist when she lost loved ones in the 2015 Charleston shooting at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Risher, a native of Charlotte, N.C., spoke at a lyceum event atContinueContinue reading “Tattered Pieces speaker addresses themes of loss, faith and forgiveness”
Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Green urges students to never give up and never back down
Aleah Cady, Staff Writer Mackenzie Green is a first-year student at Wingate University, from Asheville, North Carolina, a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, and is majoring in human services. She loves her sorority, spending time with friends, and helping others. She also was born with a genetic disorder called Osteogenesis imperfecta, an extremely rare conditionContinueContinue reading “Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Green urges students to never give up and never back down”
Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins
Gabriela Cabrera, Staff Writer Wingate University students were silent as they gathered together on Thursday to hold a candlelight vigil for a sophomore who passed away earlier this week. Geoffrey Dawkins, a sophomore criminal justice major, passed away at CMC Main in Charlotte, North Carolina. Students honored his memory by gathering together to share theContinueContinue reading “Candlelight Vigil held for the passing of Wingate student Geoffrey Dawkins”
BIGG talks E-Waste
Celestia Randolph, Staff Writer Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas (SESC) is a family owned business dedicated to servicing local landfills established on government contracts. The objective of SESC is to collect recyclable electronic waste, or, e-waste, promote organizational interactivity. By setting high standards and collaborating and partnerships, site visits, SESC teaches individuals as well asContinueContinue reading “BIGG talks E-Waste”
Students write letters to soldiers through Wingate’s Leo Club
Leah Joyner, Staff Writer As the holiday season approaches, Wingate University students are gearing up to spread some holiday cheer through participating in a service project. Last Tuesday, students hand wrote letters to soldiers in the military as a part of the sponsored WU Leo Club event. “Through hosting this event, we hope to spreadContinueContinue reading “Students write letters to soldiers through Wingate’s Leo Club”
Wingate’s BIGG holds its Second annual Running of the Bullies
Tia Randolph, Staff Writer An excited cluster of spectators cheered for their brindled champions last Saturday at Wingate’s Homecoming celebration. The second annual Running of the Bullies Race sponsored by the BIGG organization, bulldogs into going green. The event, hosted by BIGG, opened the promenade and Main Street to the furry foster friends of BulliesContinueContinue reading “Wingate’s BIGG holds its Second annual Running of the Bullies”
‘Class Cab’ Kicks Off Homecoming With a New Ride
Allison Hoyle, Staff Writer Putting a spin on the hit TV show, Cash Cab, BARC put together an event this past Monday dubbed “Class Cab” to help kick off Wingate’s Homecoming week. The campus could be seen with several golf carts which were decked out in blue and gold decoration zooming around and passengers blurtingContinueContinue reading “‘Class Cab’ Kicks Off Homecoming With a New Ride”
Former Disney Executive Creates NaviGATEtours Magic
Sydney Taylor, Staff Writer A former Disney executive spoke to Wingate University’s tour guides about effective customer service and the best practices for interacting with the public on Wednesday John Formica is the former manager of the Walt Disney World Resort. He worked at Disney for over 20 years, learning the ins and outs ofContinueContinue reading “Former Disney Executive Creates NaviGATEtours Magic”
WU Looking for New Orientation Coordinators
By Stephen Fisenne, Staff Writer A meeting was held at Wingate University to find new orientation coordinators and leaders last Wednesday at 6 p.m. Student Director of Orientation Taylor Rodier said, “It’s a great opportunity because it’s a good summer job and gets you connected to the incoming students.” In order to get the rightContinueContinue reading “WU Looking for New Orientation Coordinators”
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