Opportunities
I was talking to a student the other day about career discernment – how do you figure out what you might like (or what you would definitely NOT like) to do for your career. And we got talking about the idea of an externship, which […]
Holiday Gifting?
A number of you had written me after yesterday’s Daily Deac to ask for the recipe for my mom’s cookies (y’all are so sweet). These taste sort of like shortbread. I hope you like them! P’92’s Awesome Red Cookies 2 c. butter 3/4 c. sugar […]
You have no idea the impact you might be making
It’s the time of year when I start making Christmas cookies (our office has a little tradition where we deliver cookies to some of our campus partners). These cookies are ones my P’92 mother has always made – very simple (yet delicious) butter and sugar […]
Seen in Reynolda
I was up in Reynolda and Benson today and saw that the holiday decorations are starting to go up. The big Moravian star is hanging over the doors of Wait Chapel (sun was not at a good angle to get a picture), and the Christmas […]
Back to work
Our Deacs are back on campus, hopefully rested and relaxed after a few days off and (we hope) a lot of good food, fun, and loved ones. We’re starting Monday morning on a rainy and grey note, which does not make it easy to get […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Just a reminder that our Office of Family Engagement will be closed Wednesday through Friday, returning Monday the 26th. As such, I will be taking a break from blogging to enjoy Thanksgiving with Mr. Daily Deac, Class of ’27 Deac, and our Deac Dogs. Thanksgiving […]
Letters So Dear
I have had a couple of questions in the past day or two about registration and scheduling, often saying that classes I/my student wants or needs are not available. Typically these are for first-year students or sophomores who are trying to get basic or divisional […]
The making of a Moravian Star
Last week the Chaplain’s office held a workshop with local artist and Moravian Star-maker, Max Brady. We were in need of a new Moravian Star for the Lovefeast, and so faculty and staff were invited to help create the new one. The process was really […]
Skyward
There is a bright yellow thing in the sky we have not seen in several days. It is called the sun. FINALLY, after days and days of what felt like endless rain, we are dry. What I would not give to have been able to […]
Update from Wake Downtown
Today’s Daily Deac is a guest post from Rebecca Alexander, Professor of Chemistry and Director of Academic Programming for Wake Downtown, and Clay Hamilton (’18), Fellow for Wake Downtown As we approach the end of 2018, Wake Downtown is growing and thriving in unprecedented ways, fully realizing […]