For those of you with students living in the residence halls this summer, the Office of Residence Life and Housing has shared important information about mold and mildew prevention. And if your summer Deacs need to know what is open this summer dining-wise, they […]
For those who have students here for Summer School, there have been intermittent emergency tests running in buildings this week: “tests of Wake Forest Indoor Emergency Alert Systems continue to be conducted today, May 25. All testing will be conducted between the hours of […]
It is high school graduation season and many of our incoming P’26 families will be watching their current-seniors/soon-to-be-Deacs graduating soon. A dear Wake Forest friend sent me this article from Axios Tampa Bay. It’s a little parable about parenting. I hope you enjoy. “Hey […]
Today is FDOC (First Day of Classes) for Summer School. For our Deacs who are here for Summer Session 1, we wish them all the best with their classes. We got terrific news that three recent graduates have been named Fulbright Scholars: “The Fulbright […]
I am out of the office today, so this is a pre-post. After your student catches up on some much needed rest and relaxation, encourage them to be mindful of their wellbeing this summer. Our Thrive initiative looks at eight dimensions of wellbeing, so […]
For all our P’22s still with us, you will be very grateful that Commencement was not today or tomorrow. Today is a very steamy 88 (though my car thermometer said 92) and tomorrow is supposed to be a high of 96. For those of you […]
We are still reveling in the post-Commencement glow. As I mentioned a few days ago, the Quad cleans up *fast* after Commencement. We are less than 48 hours out from the end of the ceremony, and all that you can see on the Quad […]
There are two Happiest Days on Campus every year. One is move-in for new students and families, and the other is Commencement. Those two days represent the hopeful start of our Deacs’ college education, and then the final victory and culmination of their journey. It […]
Today is Commencement for our Class of 2022, and since I will be in Commencement activities starting at dark-thirty in the morning, this is a pre-post. Our seniors are leaving us for Whatever’s Next. For some, what’s next is a first real job; for others, […]
For students, families, and guests attending Commencement this weekend: Please continue to pay attention to the Winston-Salem weather forecast for Commencement day. In the event of rain, Commencement exercises will still continue outdoors on Hearn Plaza. Ponchos will be available for graduates under their seats, but guests are […]