Crisp
It is a crisp, cold day on campus today. High of maybe 53, but with the breeze my weather app says it feels like 40. It was cold enough that when I was walking the middle part of campus to and from a meeting, there […]
Take a break
One of the things I am learning in the #WFUSleepinDeacon challenge is the importance of taking some restorative time. For bedtime, they call it a ‘soothing bedtime ritual’ to help you relax and prepare to sleep. But a soothing ritual is not just for bedtime. […]
Five quick impressions
Busy day today, so here are five quick impressions of things I saw or heard while on the Quad shortly after lunch. Yellow ribbons on trees. This week is Tie A Yellow Ribbon week, which is a week dedicated to sexual assault awareness. Read more […]
This is what happens…
When it is the beginning of February and it is nearly 80 degrees: The daffodils emerge from the soil and the pink trees start to bloom waaaaaaaaaay earlier than expected. This weekend was stunningly good weather. I was here on campus yesterday […]
Join me in the #WFUSleepinDeacon challenge!
Happy Black and Gold Friday, Deac families. Today I bring to you an invitation to enhance your wellbeing through better sleep. Our fantastic Office of Wellbeing is doing the 2nd annual Sleepin Deacon Challenge, which is there to help students, faculty, and staff establish better […]
Windy Thursday
After springlike temperatures for the past few days, Mother Nature has reminded us that it is still winter. Today’s highs are only in the mid-40s and there is a very brisk wind which makes it feel even colder (it’s the kind of wind that is […]
VP for Campus Life elected to national role
Today’s Daily Deac is sharing some good news. Penny Rue, our Vice President for Campus Life, has been named Chair-Elect of NASPA, a national organization for student affairs professionals. The official news story is below. For those who don’t work in higher education, NASPA is among […]
Points to Ponder
Seems like I’ve talked to a number of first-years and sophomores lately about whether and when to go abroad. To the question of “should I do it?” my answer is an unequivocal “yes, as long as your family is ok with it” (I can’t make […]
The Body Project
The University Counseling Center shared news of a new initiative that might be of interest to your daughters: “Wake Forest has a group of Student Mental Health Ambassadors who serve as resources and liaisons to the campus community. The Student Mental Health Ambassadors have […]
Sky on fire
I don’t know what has been up with the weather this week, but we have had a series of unbelievable sunrises. More than once on my way to work, I have thought “I wish Ken Bennett were here to capture this!”, thinking that he was […]