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Football and Throwback Thursday

Tonight is the first home football game of the season, so for the sports fans among us, this will be a big night.  We play Presbyterian at 6:30 tonight, and by the time the Daily Deac gets emailed out to y’all, I suspect many […]


Time to get to work

First-year students had their individual advising appointments today, so there will be plenty of shuffling of courses, buying of books, and generally getting settled in over the weekend.  Upperclass students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) are also returning to campus. Parking lots are starting to fill, […]


Some advice as new families depart campus

Today is a busy day here with advising the new first-year students and wrapping up the Orientation activities for parents and families.  Our newest Deacs will still have a boatload of Orientation activities Friday through Sunday.  I want to mention one thing to the Daily […]


Whole lotta stuff today

Today’s Daily Deac is going to be like a good jambalaya – lots of stuff in it all blending together. First up: the Move-in Parking Pass for incoming first-year families is now available online. Please print one out and bring it with you on […]


Wake Downtown update and Master of Studies in Law

I was out all last week on PTO and so this is a preposted blog entry (as I knew I will be digging out of my inbox).  Today’s Daily Deac takes  a look at what has been happening at Wake Downtown this summer, as well […]


Pro Tip: do Hit the Bricks

Today’s Daily Deac is a preview of coming attractions – and a lesson in campus culture for the new P’21 parents and families.  One of the signature events of the fall semester is Hit the Bricks, and your Deacs should plan to be a […]


Orientation advice from a P’19

We are a few short weeks from Move-In and Orientation, which is so exciting for all of us.  I received an email from a P’19 parent with some thoughts and advice about Orientation and the transition to college, which this parent gave me permission to […]


Family Weekend registration begins tomorrow (July 18)

I know I told y’all there would be no Daily Deacs for a few days, but I got this email on Friday and wanted to be sure you all saw it. ——————- From: Office of the Dean of Students and Athletics Subject: Family Weekend registration […]


Pic of the Day

Our intrepid Ken Bennett, University Photographer extraordinaire, captured this great shot of Bailey Park in downtown Winston-Salem.  They hold monthly public yoga classes in their beautiful green space.  If your Deacs want to practice a little self-care in the spirit of our Thrive initiative, Bailey Park […]


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