Founders Day Program 2025

Organ Prelude:

Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564	Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
In Mystery and Wonder: I. Aria (God moves in a mysterious way . . .)	Dan Locklair (b. 1949)

Susan Bates, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Music

Invocation

The Reverend Dr. Chris Donald
University Chaplain

Welcome and Opening Remarks:

Susan R. Wente
President

Introduction of Senior Oration:

Marina Krcmar
Associate Dean of Faculty

Rebecca Johnson
Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication

Senior Oration:

“Ephemeral Moments, Eternal Impact”

Zac Anderson

Choral Performance:

I Dream a World

André J. Thomas (b. 1952) Text by Langston Hughes

Wake Forest University Chamber Choir
Chris Gilliam, Director of Choral Activities

Founders Day Reflection:

Andrew Klein
Dean, School of Law

Presentation of Medallion of Merit:

President Wente

2025 Recipient:
Don Flow (MBA ’83)

The Medallion of Merit is the highest honor given by Wake Forest and is presented
annually for outstanding achievement and distinguished contribution to the
University. For a list of past recipients, visit go.wfu.edu/medallionofmerit.

Special Tribute:

President Wente

Closing Remarks:

Corey D . B . Walker
Dean, School of Divinity

Postlude:

In Mystery and Wonder: II . Toccata ( . . . His wonders to perform . . .)

Dan Locklair (b . 1949)