Here are some shots of last week’s Turkeypalooza. Many thanks to all the students, faculty, and staff who gave their time and baking talents to help provide Thanksgiving dinners for families who might not otherwise have them. That is Pro Humanitate at its best.
Last night I was a witness to a really moving event on campus. Students who had been friends of Andrew Pillow’s, the student who passed away last week, organized a candlelight vigil for him at 8 pm. While I know some of the students who […]
Yesterday afternoon, President Nathan O. Hatch delivered his annual State of the University Address in Brendle Recital Hall. He spoke about the history of Wake Forest, our distinctive qualities, some of our successes and goals, and more. I will not be able to do […]
Provost Rogan Kersh (’86) sends a newsletter out to faculty and staff each month, and there are a few items that might be of interest to your students (or you, if you are going to be in the area). The first is an announcement of […]
Today, the Daily Deac is not about campus per se. It is Veterans Day, and today is 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. […]
We had a big event on campus yesterday. Renowned poet and professor Maya Angelou, our beloved provost emeritus and professor of English Ed Wilson (’43) (a.k.a. “Mr. Wake Forest”) and Dr. Johnnetta Cole spoke at a Dignity and Respect event. This was held in Brendle […]
This week has been a chilly one. This morning as I drove onto campus, I saw many students walking to classes in their North Face fleece jackets, backpacks or messenger bags slung over their shoulders. It’s a grey day, and quite cool (37 at 7 […]
Happy Halloween to all our Deac families. We hope your students were able to participate in Project Pumpkin (if not as a volunteer, at least as a witness to the joy and excitement it brings the children who attend it!) We have another huge event […]
As you may have read in an earlier Daily Deac, October is Dignity and Respect month on campus, and we have been urging all members of our campus community to make a conscious effort to treat everyone, even (or perhaps especially) folks with whom […]
It is cold this morning, Deac families. Very cold. Like 36 degrees, frost on the ground, heavy coat cold. This is about as cold as it has been this fall, and the trend looks to continue over the next few days. Doesn’t appear we we […]
