Today is FDOC (First Day of Classes) for Summer School. For our Deacs who are here for Summer Session 1, we wish them all the best with their classes. We got terrific news that three recent graduates have been named Fulbright Scholars: “The Fulbright […]
I am out of the office today, so this is a pre-post. After your student catches up on some much needed rest and relaxation, encourage them to be mindful of their wellbeing this summer. Our Thrive initiative looks at eight dimensions of wellbeing, so […]
For all our P’22s still with us, you will be very grateful that Commencement was not today or tomorrow. Today is a very steamy 88 (though my car thermometer said 92) and tomorrow is supposed to be a high of 96. For those of you […]
We are still reveling in the post-Commencement glow. As I mentioned a few days ago, the Quad cleans up *fast* after Commencement. We are less than 48 hours out from the end of the ceremony, and all that you can see on the Quad […]
There are two Happiest Days on Campus every year. One is move-in for new students and families, and the other is Commencement. Those two days represent the hopeful start of our Deacs’ college education, and then the final victory and culmination of their journey. It […]
Today is Commencement for our Class of 2022, and since I will be in Commencement activities starting at dark-thirty in the morning, this is a pre-post. Our seniors are leaving us for Whatever’s Next. For some, what’s next is a first real job; for others, […]
For students, families, and guests attending Commencement this weekend: Please continue to pay attention to the Winston-Salem weather forecast for Commencement day. In the event of rain, Commencement exercises will still continue outdoors on Hearn Plaza. Ponchos will be available for graduates under their seats, but guests are […]
It’s finally here! Commencement weekend – the pinnacle of our ’22 Deacs’ hard work and achievements. It is a time of justifiable pride – both from our students, and from their families. May you enjoy every minute. I grabbed this picture from the Quad […]
One of the things I love most about May in the South is when the magnolias begin blooming. In addition to being beautiful to look at, magnolias have a lush, heady smell that is like no other. Perhaps some of you got a glimpse of […]
As our P’22s get ready for Commencement weekend, I wanted to give you a little bit of Inside Baseball on Baccalaureate, which takes place on Sunday, May 15th at 9 am in Wait Chapel. Here goes: General info: Graduates could register for a maximum of […]