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.

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The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has named nine new members to its board of trustees, including Jennifer Collins, the assistant provost for academic initiatives at Wake Forest. The Arts Council also choose officers, and Marybeth Wallace, a special assistant to President Nathan Hatch at Wake Forest, will serve as secretary.

For more information about The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, visit www.intothearts.org.

Please save the date for the Reynolda Campus Holiday Party for faculty and staff, and your families and children, on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 3-6 p.m. in The Barn. A formal invitation and more details will follow; please contact Kim Struglinski in the Office of the President at (336) 758-4061 or struglka@wfu.edu if you have any questions.

Dear Wake Forest Community,

As members of the Commencement Speaker Advisory Committee, we look forward to engaging graduating students and other members of the university community in the selection process of our 2013 Commencement speaker. As we begin this exciting task, we look to you to provide us with speaker nominations for Commencement 2013.

Please submit your suggestions to CSAC@wfu.edu by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9.  Submissions must include:

• Name of nominee
• Two to three paragraphs answering the following question: “Why do you think this person would be an exceptional Commencement speaker at Wake Forest University?”
• Any contact name(s) for your nomination (if possible) and/or any connection to Wake Forest

We are especially interested in hearing from graduating students.  Suggestions are also gratefully welcomed from faculty and staff. Continue reading »

See a list of employment milestones reached by staff in October 2012: Continue reading »

Dear Wake Forest Community,

Early this month, I shared plans for three advisory committees to lead Wake Forest in discussions of important topics: Commencement Speaker Advisory, Chick-fil-A Campus Dialogue and Vice President for Campus Life Advisory.  Today, I am pleased to announce the faculty, staff and students who will serve on them this year.

The committees and members include: Continue reading »

A message from President Nathan Hatch:

Dear Wake Forest Community,

The fall semester is always an exciting and transformational time at Wake Forest. Along with new faces, new opportunities seem to present themselves and enrich our community everyday.

In the coming weeks, we will begin three important discussions on campus through a series of advisory committees. These committees will include a combination of students, faculty and staff to ensure that different constituencies at Wake Forest have their voices heard in a meaningful, productive and collaborative way. The following is a summary of each advisory committee: Continue reading »

President Nathan Hatch is interviewed by junior Brandon Monteith about the Commencement speaker, the value of the liberal arts and his summer plans.

Some of the first changes to result from the Student Dining Commission’s work are beginning to be seen on campus.

On Monday, President Nathan Hatch helped open the Moe’s location in the Benson Center. He served junior Mo Earley, who was the first official customer.

“The construction of Moe’s is yet another wonderful change,” said Hamlin Wade, chair of the Student Dining Commission.

Other changes include more healthy options, different meal plans and later hours. Beginning with the fall 2012 semester, the Subway on the Quad will stay open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, a late-night burger or breakfast option will be available in either Shorty’s or the Pit from 11 p.m. – 3 a.m. The Pit will operate on a 24-hour schedule during the 10-day period surround spring and fall semester exams.

Read more about all the dining changes »

President Nathan Hatch was interviewed by senior Nilam Patel, the Student Government president, about new residence halls, being named chairman of NAICU and what he’s looking for when new provost Rogan Kersh arrives in June.