Although it is December, the temperature today is supposed to be 70, with similarly warm temps the next couple of days. These are the days I am especially grateful to live in NC, because it means you can be outside, take a nice walk, and […]
A couple of quick news items to start the day: Students who have not yet submitted documentation for their required flu vaccine were sent a message today reminding them that the deadline is December 15th. We really want to have students get their […]
How is it possible that this is the last week of classes?!?! Lots still happening between now and the semester’s end, so here is a quick recap of some upcoming events. Tonight is the Lighting of the Quad at 7 pm. There will be […]
It’s Meet A Deac Monday! But first want to say Happy Hanukkah to all our families who are celebrating. For your Deacs, tonight at 7:30 there will be a giant Menorah lighting on Manchester Plaza (aka the lower quad) with latkes, donuts, music, and fun, […]
I am out on PTO all week, so have pre-posted Daily Deacs this week. In anticipation that, like me, you might be having a post-Thanksgiving turkey coma 🙂 I decided to make today’s blog an easy one. Today we are featuring a look back at […]
I am out on PTO, so this is a pre-scheduled post. As people gather for Thanksgiving – or simply enjoy a few days away from school – this is a time for gratitude. I want to offer my profound thanks to all the readers of […]
This is a pre-post, as I am on PTO this week Learning is, by nature, an uncomfortable experience. You are trying to become knowledgeable about something you do not already know. That might manifest in any of the following: remembering key dates, facts, theories, or […]
I am out of the office all week, so our Daily Deacs will be preposted, and two posts will be centered around the topic of learning. I also preposted our Weekly Message for First-Year Families, about the Do’s and Don’ts of Thanksgiving Break, which […]
Happy Meet A Deac Monday, everyone! Wake Forest has a staff filled with people who are here to help your students learn and grow in all areas, both in and out of the classroom. Today I am pleased to introduce you to K. Monet Rice-Jalloh […]
This morning, President Susan R. Wente gave a Presidential Address for the campus community. Students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Sutton Center to hear from Dr. Wente and to enjoy a reception afterwards. In her remarks, Dr. Wente reflected on the question “What […]