Sky on fire
I don’t know what has been up with the weather this week, but we have had a series of unbelievable sunrises. More than once on my way to work, I have thought “I wish Ken Bennett were here to capture this!”, thinking that he was […]
A new week
Was up on the Quad around 11 am this morning. Happily, it is a sunny day, but it is also pretty cold, low 40s. Most of the students were bundled up in jackets and scarves and boots. In weather like this, people walk quickly to […]
Today we hear from Daily Deac readers!
Today we have a special surprise – a couple of submissions from Deac families. The first is a picture from sunny downtown Los Angeles. Many thanks to our P’20 Deac Dad from LA! Look at those blue skies! Happily we have sun today too. […]
Travel update – and a tough topic
THIS JUST IN: Due to potential travel issues, Residence Life and Housing has changed its spring semester move-in date: students can arrive tomorrow if they wish. Students were sent an email this afternoon. Details here. Now to today’s other business…every year at this time I struggle […]
Pic of the Day: the Wacky Lap
Hope your Deacs are getting lots of rest and relaxation during the break! Hit the Bricks, held every fall to raise money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Fund, is an amazing campus tradition. During the day-long relay, teams have the opportunity to dress in costume […]
Pic of the Day: Pros vs. Joes
Hope you are enjoying having your Deacs home! As we continue our own winter break, today’s pic of the day is from the Pros vs. Joes event at Orientation, where teams of students take on pros in a variety of sporting contests. There’s always a […]
I only do this a couple times a year, y’all
All, I’m getting ready to head out for winter break myself, and with the cold here, I thought it might be time for a warm and fuzzy. Part of the job of our office is to communicate with parents and families as best we can, […]
Sorority Recruitment – unofficial advice
Today’s Daily Deac offers some advice for parents of female students who will be participating in the sorority recruitment process (formerly called “rush”) the first week of January. The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life did a webinar about the recruitment process (for both men […]
Reminder about the Lovefeast
This Sunday night is one of Wake Forest’s most beloved traditions, the Lovefeast. The Lovefeast and candlelight service is a custom that originated in Europe in 1727. The first lovefeast in North Carolina was held on the evening of the arrival of the Moravians […]
Upcoming events your Deac should consider
There is never a shortage of activity at Wake, and I would recommend the Events calendar to your Deacs if they are looking for a full list of things to do. I’m going to point out just a few that are coming up soon. […]