Hearn Plaza

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Hearn Plaza
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Wait Chapel overlooks the northwestern end of the plaza
Hearn Plaza
Former namesUniversity Plaza
Alternative namesThe Quad
Upper Quad
General information
Town or city Winston-Salem, North Carolina
CountryU.S.
Coordinates 36°08′04″N80°16′41″W / 36.13437°N 80.27818°W / 36.13437; -80.27818
Named for Thomas K. Hearn
Completed1956(68 years ago) (1956)

Hearn Plaza (also known as The Quad or Upper Quad; formerly known as University Plaza) [1] is the main quadrangle at Wake Forest University's North Campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. [2] Completed in 1956, along with many of the surrounding buildings, it is named for Thomas K. Hearn, the twelfth president of the university. [2] He served in the role for 22 years.

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Standing at the plaza's northwestern end is Wait Chapel, while on the opposite side of the quad is Reynolda Hall, which separates Hearn Plaza from Manchester Plaza (or Magnolia Quad), the lower quad. [3] The plaza is surrounded by six upperclassmen residential buildings, a Subway restaurant, a bookstore and a clothing store. A path circumnavigates the plaza, while another bisects it.

In addition to commencements, among the events held on the quad is "Project Pumpkin", a fundraising event for the university's Children's Defense Funds Freedom School. First held in 1988, the event raised a record $6,000 in 2023. [4]

"Hit the Bricks" is another annual event. An eight-to-ten-hour relay race around the plaza, it raises money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund. [5] [6]

"Rolling the Quad" is a university tradition that is held after major victories in athletic competition. Rolls of toilet paper are thrown into the plaza's trees in celebration. [7]

Constituent buildings

Clockwise from the northwest:

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References

  1. ↑ Blumenstyk, Goldie (2004-04-30). "Wake Forest President Announces Retirement". The Chronicle of Higher Education. ISSN   0009-5982 . Retrieved 2019-04-09.
  2. 1 2 "Hearn Plaza - Wake Forest University Events". events.wfu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  3. ↑ "Buildings and Grounds < Wake Forest University". bulletin.wfu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  4. ↑ Meier, Alexandra. "Project Pumpkin raises record sum". Old Gold & Black. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  5. ↑ Brown, Keri (2023-10-03). "Wake Forest University Gets Set to "Hit the Bricks"". Wake Forest News. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  6. ↑ Sullivan, Cooper. "How to Hit the Bricks without letting the bricks hit you". Old Gold & Black. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  7. ↑ Venzon, Chris (February 26, 2020). "It defines Wake Forest University; Rolling the Quad is a rite of passage". WFMY-TV . Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Huffman Residence Hall - Wake Forest University Events". events.wfu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  9. ↑ "Poteat Residence Hall - Wake Forest University Events". events.wfu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  10. ↑ "Zick's - Wake Forest University Events". events.wfu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  11. ↑ "Kitchin Residence Hall". Office of Residence Life and Housing. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  12. ↑ "Deacon Shop - Wake Forest University Events". events.wfu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  13. ↑ "Davis Residence Hall". Office of Residence Life and Housing. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  14. ↑ "Taylor Residence Hall - Wake Forest University Events". events.wfu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  15. ↑ "Campus Grounds - Wake Forest University Events". events.wfu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  16. ↑ "The Bookstore - Wake Forest University Events". events.wfu.edu. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
  17. ↑ "Efird Residence Hall". Office of Residence Life and Housing. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
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