The following message was sent to the campus community on Friday afternoon, April 19.

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In response to a continuing series of break-ins that have occurred in recent years at off-campus student residences, the University Police Department in conjunction with Winston-Salem Police is increasing patrols of the neighborhoods near campus where some students live.

The most recent burglary and vehicle theft occurred on the night of April 18 on Palm Drive, off University Parkway. Thieves broke into a privately-owned house and stole two cars, electronics, jewelry, cash and more. The intruders took the cars after finding keys inside the house. The students living in the house were not home at the time of the incident, which occurred between 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating these crimes, as it typically does with such incidents that occur away from campus.

Wake Forest is in the process of establishing a new task force to examine safety and security issues on and around campus. Students, faculty and staff will serve on the task force, along with representatives of the University Police Department and the Winston-Salem Police Department.

These most recent steps by the University to address safety and security follow expanded security measures on campus this spring semester, such as increased foot and car patrols of key campus areas—such as north campus near Polo Road—as well as revising the operating time of the gatehouses. Currently, they are staffed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., rather than beginning at 10 p.m. South Campus has also received extra patrol attention, recently. New fencing is planned for the northern quadrant of campus.

University Police recommends that all on campus remain alert to the possibility of crime and report suspicious people and incidents to police. On campus, call 911 from a campus phone or 336-758-5911 from a cell phone. Off campus, call 911 for Winston-Salem Police.

In addition, University Police encourages all to visit the University Police, Wake Alert and Wake Ready websites. Also available now is a new WFUPD SaferCampus mobile app.

Wake Forest Communications and External Relations

The following message was sent to the campus community on Friday afternoon, April 19 at 3:59 pm.

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Due to today’s unstable weather conditions, the University recommends that students, faculty and staff stay informed on weather reports today and tonight. Such weather information is readily available on local TV stations, local radio and various websites for those outlets and national weather services.

Currently, a tornado watch is in effect in Forsyth County and nearby counties.  The National Weather Service states that a watch means that atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.

Wake Forest Communications and External Relations

Residence Life and Housing has provided a copy of an email that is being sent individually to current undergraduate students regarding the Room Selection restart process; please see below for the email text.

They have also provided a copy of Revised Appointment Times for parents to be able to see.  Residence Life and Housing strongly encourages students to visit their web site to see room availability as well as tips on room selection.

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Revised Room Selection Log-on time

Dear [student name]: 

As you are aware, during the first hours of the online room selection process on Tuesday, April 16, there were significant software technical difficulties. Given the impact of these difficulties on the inherent fairness of the process and the number of student directly impacted, Residence Life and Housing made the very difficult decision to suspend the process.  In analyzing the cause of the problems with our software vendor and WFU IS, we have identified the problems and have put into place numerous changes in order to ensure a smooth, fair and equitable room selection process for all students.  

Please NOTE the following:

• All assignments made on April 16, 2013 have been deleted.
• Priority numbers have not changed for any student.
• Appointment times are scheduled throughout the day and evening next week (April 22- April 26).Pull-in confirmations will occur from April 29 –May 2^nd.
  • Great consideration to general class schedules has been given and the appointment times in the morning and early afternoon are one hour apart to give students flexibility with regards to classes.
  • Late afternoon and evening appointment times are 30 minutes apart.
• A Help-Desk will be available in the Luter Hall lobby from 8:00AM- 9:30PM Monday through Thursday of next week and from 8:00AM to 4:00PM on Friday.
• You must be using Internet Explorer on a PC to access the Room Selection site.

Online Room and Dining Selection Access Information

 Priority Number & Log On Time: 

Your Log-On time is based on your Priority Number.  Log-On times range from 04/22/13 at 8:45AM to 04/26/13 at 4:00PM.  The higher your Priority Number, the sooner you are allowed to log on and self-select your room and dining assignments. 

Your REVISED 2013-2014 Online Room Selection Log-On time is: [each student’s specific information will be here] 

Priority Number:        [each student’s specific information will be here]

Log On to https://deaconhousing.rlh.wfu.edu/ beginning at: [each student’s specific date and time will be here]  

NOTE:

• Use only Internet Explorer from a PC (Macs and other browsers will encounter difficulties)
• The clock for room selection is synchronized with most WFU Thinkpads, attempting to log-in before your appointment time will not be successful and should not be attempted.

Your Roommate Pull-In PIN and Password: 

For someone to pull you into a room, block or apartment, you must provide them with the information below.   

Your Roommate Pull-In PIN: [each student’s specific information will be here]      

Your Roommate Pull-In Password:   [each student’s specific information will be here] 

By providing your Roommate Pull-In PIN and Password to another student, you willingly agree to the terms and conditions stated in the online room and dining selection process.  You understand that your roommate will represent you in selecting your room and dining option and that you will accept the room and dining selection made for you through the required electronic Assignment Confirmation process.  

Assignment Confirmation

In order to finalize your room and mealplan, you must log on and sign your electronic contract.  You will do this between April 29^th-May 2^nd. (DO NOT LOG ON BEFORE APRIL 29^th) 

Room, Block and Apartment Availability: 

See what is available and learn some general tips about room selection! 

Females: http://rlh.wfu.edu/uploads/2011/07/female-available-rooms-all.pdf

Males: http://rlh.wfu.edu/uploads/2011/07/male-available-room-all.pdf

These lists will be updated daily during selection after 2:00PM and 9:00PM 

Follow us on Twitter (WFURLH) or Like us on Facebook (WFURLH) for live updates.

The following message is sent on behalf of Residence Life and Housing:

Dear Students,

As you are aware, during the first hours of the online room selection process on Tuesday, April 16, there were significant software technical difficulties.  When it was discovered that the software was experiencing difficulties, we immediately began discussions with our software vendor to remedy the situation. Unfortunately, this meant that many students were unable to select rooms during their assigned times or at any point afterwards.  The nature of the issue could not be remedied in a time frame conducive to continuing the process in a fair and equitable manner.  It was at that time the decision was made to suspend the process, reschedule selection, remedy the software issues, and ensure systemic equity for all students.

In analyzing the cause of the problems with our software vendor and WFU IS, we have identified the problems which were unrelated to any increases in the number of students because of the three-year residency requirement, and have put into place numerous changes in order to ensure a smooth, fair and equitable room selection process for all students.

The Room Selection Process will restart on Monday, April 22, and continue daily through the afternoon of Friday, April 26, with longer appointment times throughout the day and evening.

All students eligible to participate in room selection will be receiving a personal e-mail tomorrow morning, April 19, with their revised log-on time.  Students who selected a room and meal plan on Tuesday, April 16, will need to participate in the process again. All room and meal plan assignments selected on April 16 have been deleted.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve this issue.

Office of Residence Life and Housing

The following message is being sent to undergraduates regarding technical difficulties tonight during the room selection process.

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Campus Residents:

Please be advised that due to serious software technical difficulties, the online room selection process for fall 2013 was suspended as of 8:00 p.m. this evening.  Staff in the Office of Residence Life and Housing have been working with our software vendor since the start of the process beginning at 5:00 p.m. to remedy the issue.

Due to these technical difficulties, we will be re-running the process at a later date.  All students who selected housing between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. this evening will need to log-in and select an available room again once the selection process is rescheduled.  When the schedule is determined, another message will be sent to the student campus community with instructions and a new log-in time.  Priority numbers will remain as given and will be honored in the same order when the selection process resumes.

While we understand the inconvenience of suspending the process, we are seeking to ensure systemic equity in the room selection process. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

The Office of Residence Life and Housing

The following message was sent to the campus community from President Hatch.

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Dear Wake Forest Community, 

In the aftermath of the tragedy in Boston yesterday, we are left with many questions and few answers. My heart goes out to all of the people injured in the blasts and all those who have loved ones affected by the bombings.

To the best of our knowledge, all of the current Reynolda Campus students, faculty and staff members participating in or attending the Boston Marathon are safe. For that, we are extremely grateful. Many in the Wake Forest community are from or have connections to the Boston area. We will continue to keep your friends and family in our hearts and prayers. 

Events of this magnitude can affect people in several ways. Wake Forest offers support and counseling services for all students, faculty and staff. The Counseling Center may be reached at 758-5273, and Campus Ministry at 758-5210. For faculty and staff, there is also the Employee Assistance Program at 716-5493. Please do not hesitate to contact these offices.  

In the spirit of Pro Humanitate, please continue to support one another in the coming days.  

Sincerely,

Nathan O. Hatch
President

The Parent Programs office was asked to post this information to the Parents Page about how Wake Forest families can assist with jobs and internship opportunities for our students and graduates.

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Dear Wake Forest Parents and Families,

In just a few short months, many Wake Forest undergraduate and graduate students will be starting internships and full-time jobs.  While many of our students have secured excellent employment opportunities, we are committed and focused on supporting students who are still seeking opportunities.  Last year, 95% of the Class of 2012 graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.  

With your help, we can do even better this year!  We are writing to ask for your help in providing job and/or internship opportunities today.  If your organization is looking to hire young talent, or if you’re aware of others who are, please let us know by posting these opportunities on our job board or send them directly to recruit@wfu.edu. 

In addition, employers can access our Wake Forest student resume books segmented by geographic and functional areas of student interest.  Last year, we sent about 200 resume books to organizations like Google, Intel, Peace Corps, Plato’s Closet, The Home Depot, The Weather Channel, Urban Teacher Center, and more.  If you’re interested in receiving a resume book, please make your selections here. 

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Lisa Simmons, Associate Director of Employer Experience at simmonll@wfu.edu or 336.758.4485.

We appreciate your continued partnership and support. 

Sincerely, 

Andy Chan & Mercy Eyadiel 

Andy Chan
Vice President, Personal & Career Development
Office of Personal & Career Development
achan@wfu.edu
336-758-4662
andychan.blogs.wfu.edu

Mercy Eyadiel
Executive Director, Employer Relations
eyadiemi@wfu.edu
p 336-758-2138

The following message was sent out to the campus community on Wednesday afternoon.

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On April 5, the University alerted students, faculty and staff to reports of three robberies occurring on campus over a span of six weeks. University Police investigators continue to work closely with the Winston-Salem Police Department to resolve these cases.

During the investigation, police obtained a search warrant for the residence and vehicle of a Wake Forest student believed to have a registered weapon on campus, which violates state law and University policy. During a search on April 7, police recovered a handgun and ammunition belonging to a student and paintball guns belonging to another student. Both students were arrested for possession of weapons on campus. Police do not believe these individuals are connected to the earlier robberies.

While the investigation continues, University Police are operating the entrance gatehouses on University Parkway and Reynolda Road from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The Polo Road entrance will be closed during those hours. Police have also increased security in the southern area of campus and are evaluating additional measures.

The University Police Department encourages anyone with information about these incidents to call them at 336.758.5911 or contact them through the anonymous “Silent Witness” program at police.wfu.edu/services/witness.

Wake Forest Communications and External Relations

The following email was sent to the campus community on April 5.  University officials do not believe there is a threat to the general student population.

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ARAMARK has sent the following flyer to show special programs and activities happening in April.  View the April Dining Update.