News for the Wake Forest community
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Test of Wake Alert emergency notification system set for Oct. 6
Categories: University AnnouncementsStudents, faculty and staff will receive test messages starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 6 when Wake Forest conducts a test of the University’s Wake Alert emergency notification system. The test will not require any action by those who receive the test messages.
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Allison McWilliams: The roles of the mentor
Categories: University AnnouncementsIt is largely agreed-upon (though with some debate over the true nature of this relationship) that the term “mentor” first appeared in Homer’s Odyssey, when Telemachus was guided by Athena, masquerading as Mentor, in his quest to find his father, Odysseus.
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University fall photography contest launches
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe second annual “Fall in Love WFU” photography contest is open for submissions from faculty, staff and students. Photos should focus on the autumn beauty around the Wake Forest campus, which has been named the Most Beautiful College in the Fall. The contest, […]
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Seasonal flu shots to begin October 3
Categories: University AnnouncementsWake Forest University is sponsoring free flu shots for all faculty, staff and retirees. Spouses, partners and dependent children (at least 4 years old), who are enrolled in the University’s BlueCross BlueShield medical plan also are welcome, but not required to register. Visit the […]
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University offering class on responding to active shooter
Categories: University AnnouncementsIn October, Wake Forest will offer an “Active Shooter Response (Run, Hide, Fight)” class. There are three opportunities to enroll. The class, taught by Wake Forest Emergency Manager August Vernon and University Police Sergeant Lesia Finney, is offered through the Professional Development Center (PDC)
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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.