Have you made your gift to the Wake Forest Fund this fiscal year? If not, University Advancement asks that you consider making a contribution today, Tuesday, June 18.

For 24 hours only, Wake Foresters can take advantage of two different gift match opportunities. If the University raises $100,000 for the Wake Forest Fund, a fellow Deacon will match it dollar for dollar. And, if there are at least 500 total donations (of any amount), the Wake Forest Fund will get an additional $25,000.

The 24-hour period runs today from midnight to 11:59 p.m.

This video explains how the Wake Forest Fund supports student aid, faculty development, emerging programs for students, library and technology resources, and facilities renovation. The social media hashtag is #Wake500.

With the end of the fiscal year approaching, each and every gift is appreciated.

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A retirement reception for Bob Mills (’71, MBA ’90), who was an associate vice president in University Advancement, will be Monday, June 3, from 3-5 p.m. in the Green Room of Reynolda Hall. Please RSVP to Marsha Wall at wallmc@wfu.edu or 758.5224.

Mills worked in Advancement for more than 40 years. Remarks will be made at 4 p.m., and refreshments will be served.

See a list of employment milestones reached by staff in May 2013: Continue reading »

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Two long-time Wake Forest employees — Ross Griffith (’65) and Bob Mills (’71, MBA ’90) — will be honored with receptions in Reynolda Hall.

The reception for Griffith, who was the director of Institutional Research, will be Friday, May 17, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Green Room of Reynolda Hall.

“All who have the privilege of knowing and working with Ross experience his kindness, professionalism, intellect and passion for Wake Forest,” said Provost Rogan Kersh. “With 46 years of continuous service, he is among the longest-serving full-time staff members in our university’s modern history. His dedication to Wake Forest is genuinely remarkable, and his impact on our community is profound and enduring. I am deeply grateful for Ross’s varied and extraordinary contributions to Wake Forest.”

Read more about Griffith »

The reception for Mills, who was an associate vice president in University Advancement, will be Monday, June 3, from 3-5 p.m. in the Green Room of Reynolda Hall. RSVP to Marsha Wall at wallmc@wfu.edu or 758.5224. Mills worked in Advancement for more than 40 years.

“Few people have influenced University Advancement, alumni relations, and fund raising at Wake Forest as much as Bob Mills,” said Bob Baker, the associate vice president for University Development. “He is leaving an impressive legacy of relationships, successful capital campaigns and transformational gifts. Bob’s commitment to doing things the right way and representing Wake Forest the right way has paid handsome dividends for this institution for decades.”

For both receptions, remarks will be made at 4 p.m., and refreshments will be served.

The following is a message from President Nathan Hatch: 

While commencement season always brings about a sense of new beginnings and opportunities, it’s also a time to say thank you and bid farewell to many of our friends, colleagues and mentors who have called Wake Forest University home.

Please join me in congratulating and commemorating a marvelous class of Reynolda Campus faculty and staff retiring from Wake Forest this year. We are grateful for the many contributions from this remarkable group of individuals, who together have more than 800 years of service to the University: Continue reading »

The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2013 election. Please congratulate the seven new SAC representatives from across the university staff: Shana Atkins (Advancement), Shannon Badgett (Budget and Finance Planning), David Carlson (FACS: Warehouse), Matt Clifford (Residence Life and Housing), Susan Edwards (Office of Research and Sponsored Programs), Christy Hill (FACS: Project Management), and Kim Thore (University Stores).

In addition to newly-elected representatives, Karen Frekko (Schools of Business) and Jennifer Killingsworth (Financial & Accounting Services) have been re-elected to serve an additional term. Each SAC representative will serve a term of three years and may be re-elected to serve one additional term.

The SAC received nominations from March 1-22 and held the election from April 8 – April 22.  The SAC received a total of 26 unique nominations across the six staff divisions. The overall staff voting participation rate was 36 percent (566 of 1,560 eligible voters). Two divisions, Athletics and Other, did not have any open SAC positions and therefore did not participate in the 2013 election. Click here for a list of SAC divisions.

The SAC would like to thank the representatives whose terms are ending this year: Cathy Chinlund, Debbie Deheck, Teresa Earl, Tomma Guastaferro, Melvin Lee and Donna Thornton.

For more information about the SAC, please visit:  http://sac.wfu.edu

See a list of employees joining and leaving the University in March 2013: Continue reading »

See a list of employment milestones reached by staff in April 2013: Continue reading »

See a list of employment milestones reached by staff in February 2013:

1 year
Sara Rachel Chaney; Financial Assistant; Residence Life & Housing

Mitchell Cameron Currin; Asst Director, Member Services; Athletics

Michael Ray Dellinger; Turf Technician I; Athletics

Jeffrey Mark Hucks; Sr. HRIS Analyst; Human Resources

Andrew Michael Imboden; Coordinator of Housing; Residence Life & Housing

Derrick Todd Jackson; Assistant Coach, Football; Athletics

Vito Michael LaBruzzo; Ticket Sales Consultant; Athletics

Linda Fay Lyons; Parking Enforcement Officer; Facilities & Campus Services

Melissa Marie Ryon; Administrative Assistant; Office of Personal & Career Development

Justin E Sizemore; Environmental Hlth & Sfty Tech; Facilities & Campus Services

Scott Allen Smith; Police Officer; University Police

Darrell Alan Southern; Ticket Sales Consultant; Athletics

Terri Lynne Sparks; Administrative Assistant; Sociology

Sharonna Ethel Taylor; Academic Counselor; Dean of Wake Forest College

5 years
Kenneth A. Basch; Exec. Director; Real Estate

Tara Marie Brown; Director of Administrative Ops; Schools of Business

Monique Shanee Clark; Break Attendant; Graylyn

Angela Ammons Culler; Asst VP, HR Services; Human Resources

Pendred Keller Dietz; Dir, Off. of VP Univ Advancmnt; Advancement

Stephen W. Fisenne; Associate Director, EHS; Facilities & Campus Services

Billy B. Goff; Lead Transportation Assistant; Graylyn

Tamara Christina Hampton; Administrative Assistant; Schools of Business

Brian K. Knorr; Assistant Coach, Football; Athletics

Debra Denise Lane; Custodian; Facilities & Campus Services

David Wayne Moser; Maintenance Technician; Graylyn

Notori D. Patterson; Housekeeper; Graylyn

Kimberly Kay Urquhart; Assistant Manager, Deacon Shop; Stores

10 years
Jason B. Bennett; Warehouse Merchandise Asst; Stores

Thomas Williams Elrod; Assistant Coach, Football; Athletics

John Charles Noble; Guest Services Manager; Graylyn

15 years
Kamil Burak Ucer; Research Associate Professor; Physics

20 years
Hazel J. Daniels; Custodian; Facilities & Campus Services

The eighth annual Artisans’ Fair will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4. The event will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Benson 401. Leading up to the event, Inside WFU is profiling some of the artists. Continue reading »