Our hearts are breaking today. Last night we received an email from President Wente and Vice President Kidd Brown to share the terrible news that one of our students, Janey Thompson (’26), has passed away. There are no good words at a time of […]
In this Issue: Eclipse viewing Though we were not in the path of totality for the eclipse, it was still a vibrant and fun atmosphere on campus. I was stationed on the Mag Quad (aka Manchester Plaza) in front of Carswell Hall and had told […]
In this Issue: It’s eclipse day! I will be on campus this afternoon to teach my class at 3:30, and I offered to meet my students outside from 3-3:25 if they want to see the eclipse with the eclipse glasses I had bought. Will let […]
In this Issue: Happy Friday, Deac families! It was another chilly one this morning (a mere 37 when I left my house early this a.m.) but the sun is out and we have tons of visitors on campus today for Campus Day for Accepted Students. […]
In this Issue: Yesterday around dinnertime we got some rain, and along with it came a 20 degree drop in temperature. Today feels legitimately cold for April! It’s a busy day for me with meetings, so sharing just a few tidbits with you. Solar eclipse […]
In this Issue: This morning was one of those times where it might be a serious struggle for your students to take care of their normal responsibilities: it was low 70s and sunny and there was a gorgeous breeze. That’s pretty much my ideal spring […]
In this Issue: It’s pollen season It’s that time again, friends: Our students who are prone to allergies are sniffling and sneezing, our sidewalks are full of big clumps of pollen (see pics below), and there is a fine sheen of green covering […]
In this Issue: While Wake is now and will always be my #1 allegiance, must admit it was a happy weekend in my household with both the men’s and women’s teams at NC State getting into the Final Four (our ’27 enjoyed a raucous celebration […]
In this Issue: I feel like we somehow jumped from January to almost April in the blink of an eye. The reality is that classes end on May 1st, and finals run May 3-10. So in 5-6 weeks’ time, the semester will be […]
In this Issue: Its almost the end of the week, and happily we have a sunny day today after a couple of days of cold rain. I’ll take mostly sunny and high 70s/low 80s for every weekend, please and thank you. Walk with […]
