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Building momentum, sustaining commitment: Checking in with the Slavery, Race and Memory Project
Categories: University AnnouncementsWhat can we learn from the past? Wake Forest University legal scholar and Associate Provost Kami Chavis explains, “If you want to have a transformative institutional change, you have to begin examining the past and the root causes of underlying issues to know what you need to do in the future.” Chavis is also co-chair of…
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Bob Lovett
Categories: University AnnouncementsWe are saddened to announce that Robert (Bob) Lovett, professor emeritus of English, died Feb. 16. A memorial service will be held Feb. 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem.
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A message from the President’s Commission on Race, Equity and Community
Categories: University AnnouncementsThank you to everyone who completed the survey for the institutional equity audit in the past week. Overall, 468 surveys were submitted, for an overall response rate of 4.02%. The survey is just one part of the auditor’s data collection process; they will also be holding individual interviews and a thorough document and artifact review in the next…
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A message from President Hatch announcing funds raised for the United Way
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Hatch emailed this message to students, faculty and staff on February 17: Through the generosity of Wake Forest faculty, staff and retirees, I am happy to report that our 2019 campus-wide United Way effort raised $283,951 in pledges and direct gifts, with 607 donors. My thanks to all who contributed to this annual campaign. Each…
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Open House to be held Feb. 20 on Plan for Academic Excellence
Categories: Happening at WakeProvost Kersh emailed the following message to students, faculty and staff on Feb. 13: Greetings, Wake Forest community, I hope this finds you in the middle of a rewarding semester. I am writing to you with updates on the work to date on the Plan […]
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Attorney, advocate Benjamin Crump to speak in Pugh Auditorium on Feb. 12
Attorney and advocate Benjamin Crump will speak in Pugh Auditorium, Benson University Center on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m.
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Staff Advisory Council seeking nominations for new members
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe following message was e-mailed to staff on behalf of the Staff Advisory Council on Feb. 11 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations: Dear WFU Staff, The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) is soliciting nominations for new members! The SAC, formed in 2006 by President […]
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Chaplain’s Emergency Fund
As you consider opportunities to give, the Chaplain’s Emergency Fund supports Wake Forest community members experiencing financial hardship.