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May: Summer Thrive Activities

Congratulations on making it through the academic year and a huge congratulations to the graduating Class of 2016! As your student returns home for the summer, it is important to note that summertime can be just as important as the academic school year. Parents and […]


Something to Look Forward To

Even though it is summer break, we’ll still bring you Daily Deacs – though admittedly they might be a little shorter, as we have a slower news cycle when the students aren’t here. I happened across this about a week before Commencement, and was so […]


All That’s Left

We had a terrible pelting rain this morning – had that happened yesterday, it would have been a disastrous Commencement.  A quick look at the Quad Cam shows that the Commencement chairs and stage are still up as of 3:30 on Tuesday.  Had it […]


The Best Day of the Year

Commencement was today – and in all my 17 Commencements, this might have been the most perfect weather we have ever had.  It was very cool in the am – and the grass was plenty dewy, so I know there must have been a lot […]


Commencement and New Students Website

P’16s – your Big Day is almost here! There are tons of seniors back from Beach Week/Postexams who are mobbing the Quad right now picking up their Commencement tickets and caps and gowns from the Bookstore.  It’s a happy sight to see. If you haven’t […]


Everybody Pray for Good Weather

Since Commencement is coming up on Monday, now is the time to start sending all prayers, positive thoughts, good vibes, etc. for us to have great weather.  So please, take a moment to think good thoughts for us.  Everyone wants to graduate on the Quad. […]


Unofficial Commencement Tips

Every year, I try to provide some unofficial tips for our P’16 parents and families coming for Commencement.   I am assuming, of course, that everyone has referenced the Commencement web site, looked at the FAQ for parents, etc. So here is my […]


Professor of Music Richard Heard

We are saddened to announce that Richard Heard, professor of music, died May 8 in Winston-Salem after a long illness. Dr. Heard joined Wake Forest’s faculty in 1996.  He was an accomplished concert singer who had performed many years across the country and in Europe.  […]


Photo of the Day – Part 2

Since I am on the road, thought I would show you my top 10 all time favorite Wake pictures from my Daily Deac archive. Hope you enjoy!  These are in no particular order, by the way. — by Betsy […]


Photo of the Day

The Daily Deac is on the road – so for the next couple of days, we’ll give you a few of our favorite pictures from Ken Bennett’s archive. Today’s topic is Commencements past.  Hopefully this will give all our parents and families something to look […]


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