News for the Wake Forest community
HEADLINES
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Staff Appreciation Picnic to be held May 30
Categories: Happening at WakeA message from the Wake Forest Staff Advisory Council The annual Staff Appreciation Picnic will be held on Thursday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sutton Center. The picnic, hosted by the Staff Advisory Council (SAC), celebrates the hard work and […]
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Preparing for Commencement Weekend
Dear Wake Forest community and anticipated Commencement guests, We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2024 during Wake Forest’s Commencement Weekend. We want to be able to look back on this weekend fondly. To that end, we want to share our University protocols and […]
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University to transition to Aetna for behavior and mental health care
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest is committed to cultivating a campus community where all faculty, staff, and students can thrive. Part of this commitment includes providing access to quality behavioral and mental health care through the University’s employee benefit plans. After three years of evaluation, Wake Forest will […]
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IS maintenance on the University network
Categories: University AnnouncementsInformation Systems (IS) has shared that major maintenance on the University network will begin on Tuesday, May 21, at 6 p.m. IS teams will update the University firewalls between the campus and the internet and within the data center. This work is part of the […]
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Tree removals to take place along McPherson Road May 22-24
Categories: University AnnouncementsFour decaying Willow Oak trees that have reached the end of their urban lifespan will be removed from Reynolda campus from May 22-24. The usable wood will be preserved for lumber. The four trees have begun to show advanced signs of decline and poor health, […]
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Letter from the President regarding University response to recent demonstrations
Categories: University AnnouncementsPresident Susan R. Wente shared a message with faculty and staff to provide an account of some of the factors that influenced University leadership’s decision to disperse the student encampment on May 3 and why a police presence was necessary. Read the full message.
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New technology to enhance safety and security in classrooms
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe University has invested in new technology to enhance safety and security for faculty, staff and students in the classroom. The Board of Trustees approved funding for the safety enhancements in February. Beginning May 21, Deacon One and Pathway Technologies, Inc. (PTI) will install manual […]
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Former dean of Babcock School of Business, John McKinnon, has died
Categories: University AnnouncementsJohn McKinnon, former dean of the Babcock School of Business at Wake Forest, has passed away. McKinnon served as dean from 1989-1995 and taught business ethics. An obituary can be found here.
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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.