For the last blog post before finals, I bring you the Five Senses of the lobby in Reynolda Hall, circa 2 pm yesterday. I was perched on one of the lobby couches right outside the Office of Academic Advising. I had a clear shot […]
Nothing makes me happier than to see Wake Forest recognized for good ideas and student-centered focus. Today is a great example of that. Inside Higher Ed has a story about our intrepid and innovative Z Smith Reynolds Library and the addition of the […]
And you can sort of smell it in the air. Our students know they have much to do before break, and there is a wide range of end-of-classes/pre-finals faces. For some they look tired, for others they have a determined look about them, still others carry […]
It doesn’t smell like snow – and those of you in snow-prone areas know there is a distinct smell in the air when snow is coming – but boy it sure looks like it could snow at any minute. Yesterday was sunny and nearly 70, […]
Your Deacs are back and today they get to enjoy a wonderfully warm and sunny day. It’s nearly 70, sunny, and gorgeous. And tomorrow it’s supposed to be in the low 40s. That’s way too much weather zigging and zagging for my taste. Speaking of […]
We’re winding down to the end of the semester and with Thanksgiving over and finals approaching. Students are going to be hunkered down making the last push on papers and test prep, and as such it’s probably going to be a slow couple of news […]
Hopefully each of our Daily Deac readers enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday, with family, much to be grateful for, and of course plenty of good food. Since it’s a long holiday weekend and the office is closed – and food is on everyone’s minds […]
On behalf of the Parent Programs office, we wish your family a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving. We wish you: A table full of family, friends, and loved ones Bellies that are full and hearts that are light Good health and a positive spirit […]
The Daily Deac is out today, getting an early start on Thanksgiving. I sent this message to my academic advisees lastnight, and thought I’d share it with you today. While your students are home with you, you might have your own words of wisdom you […]
The exodus of our students is well underway. I took a walk around campus midday and it was cool, grey, and quiet. The parking lots are starting to have a lot of open spaces, and you can see some students toting luggage to cars. People […]
