- May 30, 2013 WPU Hosts WCPSS Magnet Schools Scholastic Pursuit Quiz Bowl Join us on Thursday, May 30th for the WCPSS Magnet Schools Scholastic Pursuit Quiz Bowl. William Peace University is proud to host the event for a 19th consecutive year. The Quiz Bowl will feature dozens of local fifth graders who will compete in front of a series of principals, judges & teachers from a number of Wake County magnet elementary schools. The event will offer food and drinks to contestants, and will be held in classrooms across campus. It begins at 7:15 a.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m. view Event
- July 12, 2013 WPU Trip to Cuba Cuba Student/Alumni Trip (7 days): July 12-19, 2013. Tickets: $4,000 per person (includes airfare from Raleigh, NC, trip insurance, costs for meals not covered in tour, taxes and surcharges) Presented by the Office of Academic Affairs. CUBAN ARTS: PAST AND PRESENT Understanding Cuba through Writing, Religion, Music, and Dance PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: * Visit Old Havana’s Call Obispo, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Museum of the Revolution. * Attend Opera de la Calle’s musical performance. * Observe historic architecture during walking tours of Old Havana and Vedado. * Tour the Yoruba Cultural Association with an anthropologist to discover Yoruba culture, religion, and literary traditions. * Discuss Cuban literature with local writers in Cienfuegos. * Spend a day in Trinidad, focusing on its history and literature. * Meet performers at a ballet studio in Old Havana. ITINERARY: FRIDAY, JULY 12 Depart Raleigh for Havana, via Miami. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. This afternoon, hear a talk about Cuba’s current economic, social, political and cultural transition. It provides an overview of the last two decades, showing the main problems in the Cuban socialist model, people’s concerns, and public policies. Gather for a welcome dinner. This evening attend Opera de la Calle’s musical performance. Overnight at Hotel Vedado. (LD) SATURDAY, JULY 13 Gather for a talk by Rafael Hernandez about Cuba’s economic transition. Continue on to Old Havana’s Calle Obispo to explore public/private markets, supply and demand, prices, and dual currency during visits to diverse markets (state, private, convertible peso, and subsidized). Have lunch at Santo Angel Restaurant. This afternoon, visit the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of the Revolution. Overnight at Hotel Vedado. (BL) SUNDAY, JULY 14 Take a walking tour of Old Havana. After lunch, discover Carpentier’s Havana on a walking tour of Vedado that focuses on the author and architecture, observing where tradition and modernity connect. Overnight at Hotel Vedado. (BL) MONDAY, JULY 15 Visit the Yoruba Cultural Association. Meet the Association’s president and Ifa priest. See the museum with an anthropologist, followed by a discussion about Yoruba culture, religion and literary traditions. This afternoon, visit a working class neighborhood and interact with a Catholic priest and a leading hip hop musician/grassroots activist. Discuss popular religious beliefs and practices, social and race relations, and popular music (hip hop, rock, reggaeton) as expression of social issues. Continue to an agricultural coop and talk to workers about food production. (BL) TUESDAY, JULY 16 Travel to Cienfuegos. After lunch at Club Cienfuegos, meet with local writers to discuss their work, views about Cuban literature, and current challenges faced in Cuba. Also attend a Choir of Cienfuegos audition. Have dinner at a paladar with UNEAC members. Overnight at Hotel Union. (BLD) WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Spend the day in Trinidad. Visit the city with a special focus on its history and literature. Have lunch at a private home and talk with the owner about how his experience as an entrepreneur. Overnight at Hotel Union. (BL) THURSDAY, JULY 18 Return to Havana. This afternoon, experience Spain’s cultural footprint during a visit to a ballet studio in Old Havana. Meet performers and observe their fusion dance style, which combines Cuban and flamenco influences. This evening, dine at a paladar. Overnight at Hotel Vevado. (BD) FRIDAY, JULY 19 Transfer to the airport for the return flight to Raleigh, via Miami. (B) PROGRAM PRICING: * Tickets: $4,000 per person (includes airfare from Raleigh, NC, trip insurance, costs for meals not covered in tour, taxes and surcharges) THE FINE PRINT: Cost is based on double occupancy. A $200 per person deposit and enrollment form is due upon booking. This deposit is refundable until April 9, 2013 excluding a $100 cancelation fee. Final payments are due no later than April 9, 2013; cancelations received after this date are not refundable. Travel/trip cancelation insurance is strongly recommended. For more information call Travel Insured at 800-243-3174 or visit www.travelinsured.com. Holbrook Travel’s agency number is 15849. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Michelle Korczynski at 800-396-0763 or email Michelle here. Questions? Contact JoAnn Clark at 919-508-2291 or by email. Learn more here. view Event
- October 26, 2013 Admissions Open House Our Office of Admissions would like to invite you and your family to take part in one of our Open House Events. This will give you the opportunity to meet students and faculty, tour our beautiful campus, and learn about the excellent education opportunities available at William Peace University. No matter your level of interest, WPU has something for you! After hanging out with us, be sure to grab the R-Line and visit some of the amazing downtown locations. Stand beside historical figures in the North Carolina Museum of History, watch the Carolina Hurricanes dominate the rink at PNC Arena, or catch your favorite artist in concert at the Raleigh Amphitheater. Details on times and specific events will be released at a later date. view Event
Academic Convocation: Speech by Jeanna Buck ’13
By William Peace University on September 26, 2012 4:19 pmOn Tuesday, August 21, 2012, William Peace University held Academic Convocation, the opening of the academic year, and a tradition at the school. The afternoon began with an opening from President Townsley and continued with remarks from Dr. Denlinger ’64, Dr. McLennan and S.G.A. President Jeanna Buck ’13.
The speech and remarks from SGA President Jeanna Buck ’13 were well received by the student body, and thunderous applause filled Kenan Hall; we wanted to 
share them with our community. Her thoughts and words are inspirational and wise, they continue to be talked about [and reflected upon] amongst students and are a point of thought for all as we open another exciting year.
Good afternoon! I hope everyone has had a great day of classes and is settled into campus life again (or for the first time.)
My name is Jeanna Buck, and I am your SGA President. The rest of the Student Government and I are excited to kick off the school year! The WPU Student Government is a small group of student representatives of the student body. It includes a variety of class years, majors and extracurricular activities. We meet once a week to consider new clubs and organizations on campus, plan campus activities, and discuss campus improvements. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to talk to us!
The WPU Student Government is excited to finally have everyone back on campus. As you can see, we have made many campus improvements to make your time at Peace the best it can be. I would like to especially welcome the first year students, who are coming to college and embracing change along with WPU.
Though never easy, the only thing constant in life is change. If you are like most and cringe when anyone mentions change, simply know that you are not alone. Even under a new name and a few “brothers” added to the mix, we are still a family. It is our responsibility to welcome and support each other, especially our new members. It is also important to remember a few other things when dealing with change.
Be open-minded. Part of growing and expanding anywhere in life, especially at a university, is being open to diversity. Diverse personalities, diverse races, diverse cultures, diverse opinions. But being open to this diversity is how you learn and grow as an individual. Diversity is what makes Peace graduates successful in the professional world. So make new friends and learn from those who are not just like you.
Learn to adapt.This was a hard one for me. I am used to a schedule and a PLAN… and heaven forbid I wrote a test date down in my planner in PEN and the professor decides to bump that test back a week.
I quickly came to find that even in college things are subject to change at any second. Nothing is permanent in life, and people that learn to “go with the flow” are much more happy and successful.
See it as an opportunity. If you are coming to college for the first time, or excited to graduate in nine months… you can embrace any kind of change and see it as a great opportunity.
First-year students – again, make new friends! Learn from people who are from different cities and states across the country. Also, get to know the upper-class students. They can provide a unique perspective about college life and can answer any questions you might have about professors, classes or just good places to eat close to campus.
Upper-class students – take change as an opportunity to grow. Open your mind, learn to adapt. Get to know first-year students. Remember that you were once in their shoes, and how great it felt to talk to someone who was a veteran of college life. And remember, once we graduate and get out into the “real world” we will see change everywhere.
Be patient. Understand that not everyone deals with change in a positive way. Help those who may have more trouble than you do.
This is really cliché, but very important. But be kind, because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
MOST OF ALL – have fun. This is college. It’s supposed to be some of the best years of your life. Don’t stress and don’t worry about things you can’t change. Make friends, make mistakes. Change your major and change it again. Cut your hair, pierce your nose. Experience life and experience WPU. You won’t be sorry you did.
Thank you and see you around campus!
This speech has not been altered or edited from lectern to website.
