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Getting Support on Campus When Needed

Hurricane Sandy is sure to have heightened the anxiety of our students on campus – whether they have homes or loved ones in the area, or friends.  People have been incredibly concerned about the well being of people in the area, and have wanted to […]


Halloween Festivities

Over the weekend, there were a number of pre-Halloween events designed to give your students some spooky things to do. Our Z. Smith Reynolds Library hosted another of their Humans v. Zombies events on Friday evening at 8 pm.  With the cultural phenomenon of the […]


All’s Quiet on the Southern Front

This morning your students are waking up to a grey and windy – and much colder – day.  The five day forecast shows temperatures a lot cooler than we’ve had.  Though the fall leaves are right now at their most beautiful, this is the […]


It’s All in the Cards

It’s Friday morning, Deac families.  There were two main football events yesterday: the pregame tailgate, which believe me our students were going out for in force.  I have been meeting with my academic advisees to do spring course registration discussions, and there were a lot […]


Advising Meetings

The advising period for the spring semester course selection has begun.  Students are barely back from their short Fall Break and they get to turn their attention to their midterm grades (now posted in WIN) and also to think about the next semester. A word […]


Project Pumpkin Photos

Yesterday was Project Pumpkin, and it could not have been a nicer day on campus.  It was sunny and high 70s, which was ideal weather.  Our students did a fantastic job making the Quad fun and inviting for our visiting children.  There literally were […]


Wake the Vote and Project Pumpkin

Lastnight some students gathered in the Annenberg Forum of Carswell Hall to watch the presidential debate.  Our intern happened to be there and gathered this picture, telling us that “Using clickers, students in the audience have the opportunity to vote on various questions during […]


A Loss in the Wake Forest Family

Over the weekend I heard the sad news that Mike Farrell (P ’10), had passed away.  Mr. Farrell was not someone I knew personally, but every day as I come in to work I stop and look at the Farrell Hall construction site, and for […]


Some Suggestions for Fall Break

If your student is coming home for Fall Break, or if he/she is bringing home friends too, here are a few suggestions of things to consider. They will eat.  A lot.  And will appreciate anything homemade.  Think about your student’s favorite foods, and double the […]


Fall Break Came Early

Judging by the parking lots on campus, it looks like Fall Break – which technically starts tomorrow – came early for some of our students.  While it is normally not easy to find a late-morning parking spot in your lot of choice, today there seemed […]


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