Today I will share some news from various parts of campus. This morning, President Wente shared a message with the campus community. In that message, Dr. Wente provided an update on the building formerly known as Wingate Hall: it will be referred to as […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: at the time of the original publication of this interview, Warrenetta Mann was the Director of the University Counseling Center. She was subsequently named Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellbeing in August 2023. One quick news item today before we get […]
As we get close to the start of the fall semester, I like to share some of the unspoken norms of college life. Sometimes a parent or family member will ask me how to get in touch with their student’s faculty member, because they want […]
Today’s Daily Deac is primarily geared to families of our new students (P’25s and transfer students). But first, a quick note for our P’24s. Some P’24s had asked me about any special events for sophomore families who missed Orientation last year due to the pandemic. […]
As we look to the start of school, our new students will discover – and our returning students will rediscover – all the dining locations on campus. And every year, we make some tweaks to menus and venues, so there will be new things to […]
Happy Tuesday, Deac families. Want to start right off the bat with a question I got from some families right after yesterday’s COVID guidance went out to everyone. Some asked what “visitors to campus” meant when we said all visitors must mask. Here is […]
Editor’s Note: following the publication of this Meet A Deac, the Learning Assistance Center was renamed the Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS) It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another edition of Meet A Deac. Before we get there, I want to […]
Very important as our August 1 deadline for COVID compliance looms: today a message went out to students who have still not provided COVID documentation, as well as to their families. Please, please be sure to check with your student and ensure they have checked their […]
It’s been a busy day for me, so just a couple of thoughts today as we inch closer and closer to move-in: As you think about packing your student to come to campus, please consider bringing a refillable water bottle rather than a case of […]
Today I thought it might be fun to imagine what a year in the life of Wake might look like, as seen through 12 photos – one for each month. August – is time for move in. My best advice is to pack lighter than […]