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State of the University Address

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 […]


Last of the Leaves

We are coming to the tail end of the fall leaves season.  Probably 80% of them are down off the trees.  Those leaves that still remain seem to be falling into one of two distinct categories:  very vivid reds and oranges, or extremely dull brown. […]


Sorority Recruitment Q&A

This past week, Wake Forest women (mostly first-year students and sophomores) registered for sorority recruitment, which will take place in January. The Parent Programs office sat down with Annie Carlson Welch, Associate Director of Student Leadership and Organizations, to talk about the women’s sorority recruitment […]


Very Sad News from Campus

Our hearts are very heavy today.  Yesterday we received an email from President Hatch saying that one of our students, sophomore Andrew Pillow, had passed away.   Read his full email here. Some of you may have students who are feeling Andrew’s loss profoundly […]


Select News and Events

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 […]


How to Help Your Student During Finals

Final exams will be held December 9-14 – so it’s less than a month from now.  Many of you will get to see your students during Thanksgiving, and it will certainly be a time where they want to recharge their batteries as they push […]


Mind Your Table Manners

Wake Forest faculty members are recognized experts in their fields, and frequently they are asked to comment on local, national, or even international news stories.  One of our faculty members, Sam Gladding (’67, MAEd ’71), Professor and Chair of the department of Counseling, was quoted […]


Veterans Day

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.  […]


Friday at Farrell

Thought it might be fun to take a stroll over to Farrell Hall on this cool and sunny Friday and see what it was like midday.  Here are some observations in the “five senses” model. I smell [I had to make smell first, because it […]


Video of the Dignity and Respect Event Yesterday

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 […]


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