Reprising an oldie but goodie
Today’s Daily Deac is a rerun of something I did . Was good advice then and it’s still good now 🙂 I call it “The Agony of Choosing.” Over the past couple of weeks I have had an opportunity to talk with a good many […]
Catching up with lots of topics
EDITED 11:20 AM – Campus is closing at noon due to the snow. On-campus students were also alerted that they should keep their residence hall windows closed. Welcome back, Deac families! Though you are no doubt sad that your Deacs had to come back […]
The second of three Senior Orations
Today we continue our feature of Senior Orations. But before we do that, need to make mention of the fact that Spring Break is coming up, and as such there will be residence hall room inspections, as well as some general safety information for students. […]
Senior Orations
Last week was Founder’s Day Convocation. During that event, three seniors read a Senior Oration, an original composition they submit for consideration. Ten seniors are chosen each year as finalists, and three are read at Convocation. You can read more about the history of Senior […]
For those with high school students
Happy Monday, Deac families! It’s been a grey and drizzly morning and I have been jammed in meetings and other things, so today will be a quick blog. While most of the time we talk about the smorgasbord of bites we hope your students will […]
A view from Copenhagen from a Global AWAKEnings student
First today, a bit of business. Yesterday in our Wake Parents and Families e-newsletter, I made a mistake in our Upcoming Dates and Deadlines section. It is only the fall tuition deposit that is due by March 31 for currently enrolled students, not the […]
Why a Masters in Management can give your student a competitive edge
Happy Valentines Day, Deac families! I am sending you lots and lots of love from campus 🙂 Because I am just getting back from a road trip, I am relying on a couple of guest posts in the coming days. Today we are featuring […]
Funday Monday
Pretty sure I am not the only one who woke up late this morning. My hometown team of the Eagles won lastnight, and I am really glad the game is over, because my P’92 in a Phili suburb was going out of her mind for […]
Friday food for thought
Happy Black and Gold Friday, Deac families! Are you sporting black and gold (or WFU apparel) today? Thanks to all of you who show your WF spirit every Friday by donning our colors. It is cold and windy today, so rather than venture out of […]
Lots of energy
The students are back, and there is a lot of energy back on campus with them. Today is Bid Day for sororities, which means at 3:45 pm, groups started gathering on the Quad (or at their lounges if at other residence halls off the Quad) […]