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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 »

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Kenny Herbst (’97), an associate professor of marketing in the Schools of Business who also happens to be a former walk-on basketball player, trended worldwide on Twitter during the 2013 ACC Tournament. His energetic support of Wake Forest as it played Maryland inspired the hashtag #IntenseWakeFan.

The Old Gold & Black asked Herbst about the experience:

“Cheering with enthusiasm is not a new thing for me, and so the reaction from fans and the media around the country that night was really surprising but fun. I think the reason that this became somewhat of a story was because I was in a seat in which I could be seen and from which I could be heard. I hope that my applauding the team for their great effort makes a difference.”

Read the full Q&A at the Old Gold & Black website »

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

This week will mark the 179th birthday of Wake Forest.

On Monday, Feb. 3, 1834, Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute opened its doors and admitted its first student. In those early days, students were schooled in agriculture by day and the Baptist ministry by night. They forged the values – hard work, dedication to helping others, and following one’s true passion – which are still synonymous with Wake Forest to this day.

Celebrate at the events below and use #wfubday on social media to share your moments or your favorite Wake Forest memories. For more information, see the Alumni website.

Monday, Feb. 4: “The Kick-Off”
Birthday Party in the Pit, 5 – 8 p.m.
Celebrate with birthday cake, festive hats, and more!

Tuesday, Feb. 5: “Celebrate Tradition”
Campus Tours at 1, 2 & 3 p.m., Upper Quad
Meet the Traditions Council at the Pro Humanitate Seal for a tour of sacred Wake Forest spots on campus.

Tuesday Trivia, 8 p.m., Shorty’s
Grab your friends and test your knowledge of all things Wake Forest! The winning team gets lunch with Provost Rogan Kersh.

Wednesday, Feb. 6: “Honor Mother, So Dear”
Birthday Card Bonanza, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pit Patio
Students can visit with the 1834 Campaign outside the Pit to express your gratitude for Wake Forest.

Thursday, Feb. 7: “Throwback Thursday”
Follow along #wfubday & #tbt online as campus social media outlets highlight moments from WFU’s past.
Be sure to check out WFU on Twitter and Facebook, ZSR Library on Facebook, Campus Life on Facebook, and Wake Forest Magazine on Facebook to revisit some of the best of days gone by.

Friday, Feb. 8: “Birthday Social”
Celebrate with President Hatch, 3–4 p.m., Green Room, Reynolda Hall
The campus community is invited to celebrate Wake Forest’s birthday and partake in light refreshments.

Saturday, Feb. 9: “Spirit Saturday”
Men’s Basketball vs. FSU, noon, Joel Coliseum
Come cheer on the Deacs! On your way in to the game, enter a raffle for a chance to win two courtside seats to the men’s basketball game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Feb. 16. The winners will be announced during halftime.

Sponsored by: 1834 Campaign, Student Government, Campus Life, Tradition’s Council, Student Union, Office of the President, Alumni Office, Office of the Provost, WF Athletics, and Aramark.

On Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m., the men’s basketball team will take on Xavier at the Joel Coliseum in the “Skip Prosser Classic.” Wake Forest Athletics would like to offer all Reynolda Campus faculty and staff and their families free tickets to the game.

How to Claim Free Tickets:

Starting at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 2, faculty and staff can go to the main lobby of Joel Coliseum to the tables labeled Faculty/Staff. At the tables, faculty and staff will need to show their WFU ID and request the number of tickets needed for their family. An Athletics staff member will provide the tickets at that time.

With questions on game day, please call 336.758.5011.