Announcement about Baity Street redevelopment
In August 2023, Wake Forest announced it was exploring the redevelopment of University-owned property adjacent to Allegacy Stadium, Couch Ballpark and the Joel Coliseum. Working with the City of Winston-Salem, Carter and Front Street Capital, this redevelopment effort aims to reinforce Winston-Salem’s position as a tourism, sports and entertainment destination by creating a lively mixed-use development with plans for new retail, restaurant, experiential and/or residential spaces.
Carter and Front Street Capital have worked on many projects throughout the country, including the redevelopment of Summerhill (former home to Atlanta Braves) in Atlanta, Georgia, and Bailey South in Winston-Salem. The Carter and Front Street Capital team have held multiple listening sessions with students, staff, and the wider Winston-Salem community since last fall to help inform the project’s direction.
Categories: University Announcement
Service to be held April 13 in Charlotte for Janey Thompson
A memorial service honoring the life of Jane (Janey) Thompson, who died April 9, will be held Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Myers Park United Methodist in Charlotte, N.C.
Please be advised that the memorial service is expected to be well-attended by family, friends, and her local community. Please plan accordingly when making your travel arrangements for the service. Parking will be limited, so an early arrival (no later than 1 p.m.) is recommended.
Campus Life is offering students a limited number of seats for bus transportation. To take advantage of this opportunity, please reserve your seat here. Further instructions for this option will be sent with your reservation confirmation.
The family requests that if you were a teammate of Janey’s, please wear your jersey.
We know that dealing with the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming. As a reminder, we have counselors available to help you, to listen to you, and to be by your side along the way. You can take the first step at 336.758.CARE or visit we.wfu.edu.
The University announced Janey’s death in an email, and her obituary is available online.
Categories: University Announcement
Near-Term Central Space Planning: new website & open house event
The Near-Term Central Campus Space Planning project is the first time Wake Forest’s space – on the Reynolda Campus and within our adjacent properties – has been examined in a comprehensive way. The University is planning to reimagine how the currently available space can serve administrative needs, and thus create space within the academic core of campus to support our academic mission. Read more at the project website.
In addition, faculty, staff and students are invited to play a pivotal role in shaping the near-term future of our shared and collaborative campus learning and gathering spaces. Various conceptual designs for common spaces, outdoor areas and more will be on display at an open house on Wednesday, May 1, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Benson 401, and community feedback is invited about these evolving spaces.
Categories: University Announcement
Janey Thompson
Update: The location for the gathering place for students, faculty and staff on April 10 has been changed to Benson 401.
This message was sent on behalf of President Susan R. Wente and Vice President for Campus Life Shea Kidd Brown.
Dear Wake Forest community,
We are saddened to inform you that Jane (Janey) Thompson, a sophomore from Charlotte, N.C., died earlier today after suffering complications from a blood clot.
We extend our deepest condolences to Janey’s family and fellow students, as well as faculty and staff who knew Janey. She was a biophysics major and a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She played club basketball and was a Demon Deacon sports fan.
Janey’s passing is a loss for the entire Wake Forest community. May family and friends find comfort and support as they grieve Janey’s passing.
Categories: University Announcement
University Photographer Ken Bennett to retire on March 31
After serving as Wake Forest’s University photographer for nearly three decades, Ken Bennett will retire at the end of March.
Bennett joined Wake Forest in January 1997 as staff photographer, and for 27 years, he has captured University life through images. He will retire from the position of director of photography.
“I’ve been extraordinarily lucky to have spent the last quarter century as the Wake Forest photographer, documenting our amazing students and faculty and our beautiful campus,” Bennett said. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with highly talented colleagues in Communications and External Relations (CER), University Advancement and across the University. The community here is unlike anywhere else, and so many of my colleagues have become friends. I will miss that community most of all.”
The University community is invited to attend Bennett’s retirement party on Wednesday, March 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Green Room on the first floor of Reynolda Hall. Remarks will begin at 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP by Friday, March 15.
Categories: Staff News, University Announcement
