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, […]
In this Issue: Homecoming Weekend has come and gone. It was an incredibly beautiful weekend, with gorgeous (if a bit chilly) weather. A couple of the weekend’s highlights stood out to me: On Saturday morning was the dedication of Hopkins Hall, in honor of […]
In this Issue: Happy Homecoming weekend to all! It looks to be a picture perfect weekend: temps in the low to mid 60s, generally pretty sunny, and just a slight chance of rain on Sunday. Next week, though, your Deacs are going to need warmer […]
In this Issue: Before we get started today, want to make a correction: in yesterday’s item about the conversation with our alumnus who leads internal communication at Home Depot, I misspelled his name: he is Paul Mayer (’05). My apologies to Paul! It’s almost […]