In this Issue: we discuss Senior Fifth I am sharing the message below on behalf of colleagues across campus who work with preventing high-risk behaviors We are writing to you today with a sincere and serious request for partnership regarding a dangerous drinking custom that […]
In this Issue: Today is a packed day for me so we will dive right in! Update from the Presidential Search Committee This morning the campus community – as well as alumni, parents, and families – received this update from the Presidential Search Committee. […]
In this Issue: Today is Veterans Day, a day of remembrance and gratitude for all who have served our country. Many thanks to all our Deac parents and families who have served in the military. My late father was a Marine (for a few years) and […]
In this Issue: Yesterday around dinnertime it was 70 degrees and we had a soaking rain. This morning we woke up to frigid temps: our high today is 42, but it has been a bit breezy and feels like it is only 36. At least […]
In this Issue Happy to report that the weekend is almost here – and I hope you have a good one planned. Today I want to spend some time previewing one of our great holiday traditions, Pitsgiving, and also share a look at last night’s […]
In this Issue: I hope some of you already saw the Fall in the Forest post on Instagram. Campus is so beautiful with all the fall leaves. And if you watch the video, you will see students in pants and jackets, as well as […]
In this Issue: Today we start out with a message about the stomach bug (boo!), but we will close with an absolutely gorgeous photostory (yay!) Here goes… A message from Deacon Health about gastroenteritis (stomach bug) This afternoon, the campus community received a message about […]
In this Issue: we talk about study abroad and timing vs. housing considerations Study abroad or study away (like Wake Washington) is a truly transformative experience, and we highly encourage all students to consider it! As current students (typically sophomores) begin planning for their junior […]
In this Issue: Yesterday was the day to turn the clocks back one hour, and if I were a betting woman, I’d bet your Deacs are profoundly grateful to get that extra hour of sleep. I know I was! Two topics for today, so we’ll […]
In this Issue: One of my former colleagues, University Photographer emeritus Ken Bennett, used to say that the best time to see fall foliage in Winston-Salem was the very end of October and the first week of November. And he would know, having done literally […]