It’s a busy week in the Parent Programs office this week. The short version of life on campus is this: classes are going on, it’s sunny and mid 50s, and students appear to be moving about their business in classes and beyond. We are making […]
Today is Wake Forest’s 178th birthday. On February 3, 1834, Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute opened its doors to its first student, John Crenshaw. Crenshaw, along with the 71 other young men who enrolled within the first year, were schooled in agriculture by day and […]
This morning it is foggy and gray outside. Yesterday afternoon’s beautiful, warm, sunny skies devolved into a late day cold rain that stretched into a good bit of the night. It’s supposed to be sunny and high 60s today, but move into 50s and rainy […]
Lastnight was a major athletic event on campus: the Wake Forest vs. Carolina game. It is usually one of the two biggest games of the year (the other is Duke). There is a long rivalry between our schools. For alumni who graduated in the early […]
A dear friend of mine and Wake Forest alumna posted a link on Facebook to an article from the Harvard Business Review entitled “Create a Meaningful Life Through Meaningful Work.” It is a short, thought-provoking read. The author recounts his time spent in various […]
There was big, wonderful news on campus this past Friday. Wake Forest has hired a new provost (chief academic officer of the university). Our new provost is Rogan Kersh, a member of the Wake Forest Class of 1986 and one of our first Reynolds Scholars. […]
It’s always good to talk to your children. As a parent myself, I feel that deeply in my heart. We all want to connect with our children and maintain the bonds of love, the channels of open communication, and warm feelings – even when they […]
One of the things that I feel pretty strongly about is the importance of students finding their niche on campus – some sort of identity or friend group that provides a social outlet, sense of belonging, etc. When I talk to my own advisees, or […]
I found out yesterday about a great new blog from the Dean’s Office. DEACademics has some very nice stories and an eye catching design as well. It bills itself as “A Collegiate Guide for the Successful Student.” Two very timely blog posts are at […]
Residence Life & Housing is beginning to accept applications for Resident Adviser (RA) positions for the 2012-13 academic year. There will be a number of RA information sessions held over the next few weeks (schedule here, scroll down to find it); the deadline to […]