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  • Update on Spring 2021

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    This message was sent to faculty and staff. Dear faculty and staff colleagues, Great to see more than 450 of you on our health/safety update yesterday. As we close a semester filled with extraordinary challenges, we want to reiterate President Hatch’s message of gratitude […]

  • After 12 Years, WFDD’s BackPack Campaign remains a symbol of community support

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    88.5 WFDD has concluded its annual BackPack Campaign, reaching its goal to contribute to the filling of 1,300 backpacks of food for children at risk of hunger, thanks to listeners’ support. The backpacks were made possible through the support of Kaplan Early Learning Company and will be distributed through Second Harvest Food Bank’s BackPack Program; they will…

  • 2021 OptumRx prescription drug changes

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    Wake Forest University Human Resources emailed the following message to faculty and staff who have elected to receive medical coverage through Wake Forest University for calendar year 2021; those enrolled in the medical plan for 2021 are automatically enrolled in the OptumRx prescription drug plan. As a reminder, we have included two important plan updates below that…

  • Take your PTO, you deserve it: My top 5 tips to really recuperate this holiday season

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    Taking purposeful time away from work is critical for avoiding burnout. The Chronicle provides excellent suggestions for having a restorative holiday break during the pandemic, including using this time away to enjoy a digital detox, embark on a challenge, and rejoice in spite of the imperfections caused by the pandemic. Here are my top tips –…

  • A winter weather-related message for Reynolda Campus faculty and staff

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    A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Winston-Salem area tomorrow morning. Faculty and staff are encouraged to stay alert to weather forecasts. Due to the potential for ice accumulation, travel conditions on Wednesday morning may be difficult in certain areas. University employees should […]

  • WFU 2020 Annual Crime and Fire Safety Report now available

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    The 2020 Annual Crime and Fire Safety Report is now available on the Wake Forest University Police website. This document contains information regarding campus security and personal safety. It also contains information about crime and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. Crime […]

  • Faculty and staff update tomorrow, Dec. 16

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    The Office of the Provost will host a joint faculty-staff update on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 4 to 5 p.m. with a focus on public health and safety.

  • Brittany P. Battle receives SWS Feminist Activism Award

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    Brittany P. Battle, assistant professor of sociology, has received the 2021 Feminist Activism Award from Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS). The award recognizes individuals who notably and consistently use sociology to improve conditions for women in society and honors outstanding feminist advocacy efforts. The SWS Feminist Activism Award is Battle’s second national award this semester;…

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