Tag: Mike Aiken (’71)

Distinguished alumni reflect the spirit of Wake Forest

Distinguished alumni reflect the spirit of Wake Forest

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

Successful. Authoritative. Commanding great respect. There are many terms to define “distinguished” but these seem especially appropriate when describing the 2012 recipients of Wake Forest’s Distinguished Alumni Award, who were recognized at a gala dinner on Feb. 17 during Alumni Council weekend. The Rev. Michael “Mike” Aiken (’71) is executive director of the Greensboro Urban Ministry. […]

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Michael “Mike” Aiken, Greensboro, N.C.

Michael “Mike” Aiken, Greensboro, N.C.

by Cherin C. Poovey (P '08)

Since 1985 the Rev. Michael “Mike” Aiken (’71) has been executive director of Greensboro Urban Ministry, a nondenominational agency providing crisis intervention and outreach services. As one nominator wrote, “He is out to put himself out of a job as he works to end homelessness and poverty in Greensboro and Guilford County.” In accepting his […]

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