Updates from HR: COVID-19, commencement, Central Heating Shutdown, workshops and events

COVID-19 Update

As a reminder, colleagues are invited to attend next week’s Faculty and Staff COVID Update at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 20. Zoom webinar details will be emailed to faculty and staff soon.

While you’re having conversations about redensifying campus and plans for summer, let us know what questions you have by submitting them to the HR Feedback Form. We will do our best to answer what we can directly or in upcoming newsletters and forums.

Frequently Asked Question: “Can the University ask me to disclose my vaccination status?” Yes, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains that employers may ask employees to disclose their vaccination status. Currently, Wake Forest is asking employees to voluntarily disclose this information via SneezSafe. To avoid gathering or eliciting private medical or disability information, managers and colleagues should not ask individuals for this information directly – specifically, asking why someone has not been vaccinated. Human Resources may be able to provide aggregate vaccination data to departments upon request.

Fuel Supply Interruption

Yesterday, Gov. Cooper declared a state of emergency in North Carolina following the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline system. This temporary shutdown has led to a fuel shortage and excessively long lines at gas stations in the southeast. Those who are unable to access timely transportation to campus should inform their supervisor immediately.

Weekly Wellbeing Tip: Speedy Meetings

During busy work days, having a 5-10 minute buffer between meetings can mean a chance to stretch, refill your water, step outside, or quiet your mind. Consider enabling the speedy meetings feature in Google Calendar to automatically build in this time at the end of your meetings.

Learn more » avoma.com

The 411 on 529 College Savings: May 13

Learn how 529 college savings plans work and how to invest in one for yourself or a loved one.

Register » pdc.wfu.edu

New Staff Orientation: May 14

Newly hired staff are invited to register for an upcoming New Staff Orientation, which provides important information about joining the Wake Forest community.

Register » pdc.wfu.edu

2021 Commencement: May 16

Wake Forest University will recognize the undergraduate Class of 2021 on May 16 at Truist Field with featured pre-recorded speakers Condoleezza Rice, Pete Buttigieg and Kendall Hinton (’19).

Learn more » commencement.wfu.edu

TIAA Advice Sessions: May 17-19

A TIAA Financial Consultant will be available for free individual 30-minute consultations to discuss retirement planning.

Register » pdc.wfu.edu

Central Heating Shutdown: May 17-21

The annual shutdown of the central heating plant for maintenance and inspections will begin at 3p.m. on Monday, May 17, and is anticipated to conclude by 6 p.m. on Friday, May 21.

Learn more » inside.wfu.edu

Stay at the Kimpton: May 21-23

The Kimpton Cardinal Hotel is offering 30% off the Best Flexible rate to campus partners the weekend of May 21. Plus, enjoy a welcome bottle of bubbly upon arrival to celebrate the end of the semester!

Book a room » www.kimptonhotels.com

Women Blazing Trails: June 11

As an institutional sponsor, WFU is covering the costs for up to 26 faculty and staff to attend this North Carolina American Council on Education Women’s Network conference. Those interested should complete this form; spots are available on a first come, first served basis.

Learn more » ncacewomensnetwork.org

Wake Forest in the News

ICYMI: Check out the most recent edition of Wake Forest in the News to see where WFU has been making local, regional, and national news.

Read more » news.wfu.edu