the daily deac Archive

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 […]

In this Issue: Today is slammed with meetings for me, so only two quick hits to share. Virtual grad/professional fair that may interest your Deacs My colleagues in the OPCD wanted me to share this with the Daily Deacdom: “Is your student considering graduate school? […]

In this Issue: Yesterday’s rain meant that Project Pumpkin – our Halloween carnival for local children, which has been a campus tradition for 35+ years – had to get moved to the Benson Center, but there was still plenty of fun to be had. You […]

In this Issue: It rained most of yesterday. There is 100% chance of rain today (and only a high of 47, brrr!), and an 84% chance of rain tomorrow. Cold rain when walking to class is no fun. Yesterday I saw a bunch of students, […]