FDOC
It’s FDOC (First Day of Classes) – so the semester is here and it’s time to get to work. It was such a joy to meet so many new Deac families during Move-In and Orientation. We hope you enjoyed your time on campus. There are […]
Come see us on Move-In Day!
One more day of PTO and then the fun begins – Move-In and Orientation for our ’22s and their families! We are excited! P’22 parents and families, please stop by our Office of Family Engagement table in Benson 401 on Move-In Day (8/22). Pick […]
In case you missed it
Our August issue of the Wake Parents and Families enewsletter went out this morning, and in it was our new website about our parent/family communications philosophy and guidelines. In case you missed it in the e-news, I wanted to repeat it here. A cross-functional […]
Guest blog – Morgan Briggs (’19) and Campus Kitchen
Today’s Daily Deac is a guest post by Morgan Briggs (’19) ————————————- One of the things that sets Wake Forest apart from other schools is our culture of service, which is embodied in our mission statement, Pro Humanitate (“for humanity”). In understanding our dedication to others, […]
A word of caution as the semester begins
We are a couple of weeks away from Move-In, and at this time of year I usually run a Daily Deac on an annual occurrence that is never a fun one. As our new first-year students go through Orientation, our upperclassmen/women will also be returning […]
Greek recruitment for upperclassmen/women
I am traveling today and tomorrow for our last New Student Reception (hello, Nashville!), so I am sharing some information from my colleague in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. ———————- Fall fraternity and sorority recruitment events are just around the corner! Because first-year […]
Tips for an Eco-friendly Move-In
We’re three-ish weeks from Move-In, so it’s time to start thinking about packing up your Deac’s things and getting ready to make the trek to Winston-Salem! The best tip I can offer to our students – particularly incoming first-years – about how to pack for […]
Declaration of Independence – Part II
As I prep to head to the Wilmington, NC New Student Reception, I am preposting the second article on parenting that might be of interest. I should say as a disclaimer a couple of things: 1) this is from the New York Times, so you […]
Clear Bag Policy
News you can use, Deac families: this fall, there will be a new clear bag policy for our football stadium and the Joel. You and your Deacs should read the full story, but here are some highlights: “Wake Forest University will institute a […]
Declaration of Independence – Part I
I’m off tonight to the Raleigh New Student Reception, and to the Wilmington, NC reception on Saturday. Hope I see some Daily Deacers there! One of the things we like to do at the Daily Deac is share articles about topics that might be of […]