"State of the University" Archive

Updates from HR: Parking, insurance, Juneteenth holiday, wellbeing

Parking fee waived

Faculty and staff who currently have a vehicle registered for on-campus parking will have their parking fee waived through June 30, 2021.

Updated insurance cards

As a reminder, those enrolled in the University’s medical plan will receive new BlueCross BlueShield and OptumRx insurance cards with an updated member ID and group number. Be sure to show the new cards at appointments to avoid being billed incorrectly. Those who have not received their new cards due to postal delays may download them using the BCBS and OptumRx mobile apps.

  • Review 2021 OptumRx prescription drug changes here.

Juneteenth: New University holiday

Wake Forest University announced that beginning in calendar year 2021, it will recognize Juneteenth as a university holiday. The updated 2021 Reynolda Campus Holiday Schedule is now available.

  • Learn more and view announcement here.

Wellbeing resources

Faculty and staff have access to University wellbeing and mental health resources, including the Employee Assistance Program, the Chaplain’s Emergency Fund and the WFU Parents and Caregivers Support Group.

State of the University address

ICYMI: At the invitation of the Faculty Senate and Senate President Simone Caron, President Nathan Hatch shared his annual State of the University address.

  • Watch the 2020 State of the University address here.

Join President Hatch for a conversation about the State of the University

This announcement was e-mailed to faculty and staff on Oct. 22 by Communications and External Relations:

At the invitation of the Faculty Senate and Senate President Wilson Parker, President Nathan Hatch will discuss the State of the University on Thursday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall.

This year’s address will incorporate a new format where President Hatch and campus leaders will engage in a conversation about various aspects of the University. All are invited to the State of the University event and a reception that will immediately follow in the lobby of Brendle Recital Hall.

'State of the University Address' scheduled for Nov. 11

Presidents addressPresident Nathan O. Hatch will present his annual State of the University Address, sponsored by the Faculty Senate, on Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. in Wait Chapel.

The Senate invites faculty, staff and students to attend as President Hatch reflects on the year that has passed and anticipates the opportunities that are ahead.

Hatch to deliver State of the University address

President Hatch will be giving his annual State of the University Address, sponsored by the Faculty Senate, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center. The Senate enthusiastically invites all WFU students, staff, and faculty to attend.

President Hatch’s address offers an opportunity for the University community to come together to consider both the current state and future directions for Wake Forest.

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Update from President Hatch

The following is a message from President Nathan Hatch:

The fall semester is always a time of enthusiasm among our students and tremendous activity among faculty and staff. I am looking forward to several opportunities over the next couple of months to address issues of importance to our campus community. Read more

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