There was big, wonderful news on campus this past Friday. Wake Forest has hired a new provost (chief academic officer of the university). Our new provost is Rogan Kersh, a member of the Wake Forest Class of 1986 and one of our first Reynolds Scholars. […]
It’s always good to talk to your children. As a parent myself, I feel that deeply in my heart. We all want to connect with our children and maintain the bonds of love, the channels of open communication, and warm feelings – even when they […]
One of the things that I feel pretty strongly about is the importance of students finding their niche on campus – some sort of identity or friend group that provides a social outlet, sense of belonging, etc. When I talk to my own advisees, or […]
I found out yesterday about a great new blog from the Dean’s Office. DEACademics has some very nice stories and an eye catching design as well. It bills itself as “A Collegiate Guide for the Successful Student.” Two very timely blog posts are at […]
Residence Life & Housing is beginning to accept applications for Resident Adviser (RA) positions for the 2012-13 academic year. There will be a number of RA information sessions held over the next few weeks (schedule here, scroll down to find it); the deadline to […]
There was a glorious, beautiful sunrise over campus this morning. Probably most of our students missed it, sadly, but those who are early morning joggers or walkers might have seen it. The sky looked a bit like a wonderful rainbow sherbet – oranges and lilacs […]
Students are back, which brings a life and vibrancy to our campus that I have to say I missed over the winter break. It feels much emptier without your kids here! They are getting back to their routines – classes, Starbucks, jogging and other active […]
For those of you with first year daughters who went through the recruitment process, you likely heard a lot about it over the past week. Bids went out over the weekend and for some it was a joyous process, for others a disappointment. I suspect […]
I was having dinner lastnight at a casual local place and ran into a gaggle of WFU women, one of whom is an advisee of mine. We chatted for a few minutes about the holidays and her family, and I asked her how recruitment was […]
I received an email from a WF parent yesterday in response to the blog post about sorority recruitment (it’s remarkably gratifying to know that this blog can connect with people!!) This parent wanted, in part, to let other parents know that in addition to the […]