For some reason, yesterday’s Daily Deac, Wintry Wednesday, didn’t appear to go out via email. Here’s the link if you want to catch up. Of particular interest might be the ‘how to learn about weather-related closings or delays‘ item. The snow started late […]
One of the most crowded places during Finals Week is the ZSR Library. There are many reasons to be there – books, Starbucks, librarians who can help you find sources, but also because of Wake the Library. Wake the Library is the ZSR’s way of providing […]
Today I got my first look at the redesign of Starbucks, now blessedly open after what felt like a long long closure. The architecture of the place is the same, but the style of chairs and tables is new. Gone are the big banquette seats […]
As we continue some of my FYIs during my time out of the office, today’s FYI is the new look and feel of the ZSR Library Atrium. Last week I had an opportunity to check out the new digs. There is new furniture there – […]
If LDOC was Last Day of Classes, today is LDOF – Last Day of Finals. The home stretch. Then they’ll have 105 or so days of summer before returning to Wake in the fall. During the time between Commencement for the seniors and Orientation for […]
One word: glasses. I was in the ZSR Starbucks this morning and couldn’t quite put my finger on what seemed different. And then I realized – it was so many students in glasses. Particularly young women. Normally you don’t see a ton of glasses on […]
Reading Day is the day before final exams begin. It’s one day off to prep for the finals to come. Today I was in the center part of campus between 8:20-10:20 am and I could have counted the students I saw on one hand. Not […]
Today is the final Tues-Thurs class of the spring semester. Not a cloud in the sky. Beautiful blue sky, around 65 degrees. Totally perfect. Unless of course you are trying to finish projects and papers and start studying for finals and aren’t outside to enjoy […]
And you can tell it, too. I was on campus yesterday and spent a few minutes in the library. Lots of students. Lots of low-maintenance clothing (think workout gear). Lots of people with coffee and wearing their ‘hard at work’ faces. Speaking of finals […]
A few thoughts on academics today. Occasionally I receive a message from a parent or family member (or sometimes the student him/herself) about grades. Typically these are from freshmen students or parents, and the questions are in the vein of ‘I wish the grades were […]
