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Tiffany Tate receives Winston Under 40 Leadership Award
Tiffany Tate, associate director for national engagement, University Advancement, has been recognized as a 2020 Winston Under 40 Leadership Award recipient. Honorees are individuals excelling in their field, contributing to the community and demonstrating strong leadership for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
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WFDD’s 12th Annual BackPack Campaign goes on air Dec. 8
88.5 WFDD launched its 12th Annual BackPack Campaign on GivingTuesday, and will go live on air for three days, beginning Tuesday, Dec. 8, to count down to its 1,300 backpack goal. This special fund drive not only supports access to fact-based journalism and trustworthy reporting for everyone in the station’s 32-county coverage area, it also helps…
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IdeasCityWS panel discussion: “From the Ground Up” and workforce development
In October 2019, Wake Forest University Facilities staff participated in “From the Ground Up,” an original dance performance held on Hearn Plaza. Directed by Allison Orr (’93) of Forklift Danceworks in Austin, the production elevated the dedicated people whose skillful work often goes unseen. To commemorate the anniversary of this groundbreaking event, IdeasCityWS will host a…
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Faculty books: November 2020
Wake Forest University faculty members Christine Coughlin, Luis González and Rémi Lanzoni published books in November 2020. Former adjust professor and Wake Forest School of Law alum Matthew Houston co-authored a book with Christine Coughlin.
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ZSR Library hosts launch party for Ed Wilson’s “Songs of Wake Forest”
Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections & Archives will host a virtual launch party for Ed Wilson’s latest book, “Songs of Wake Forest,” on Friday, Dec. 11. The event will appear live on YouTube from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and feature readings from Wilson and reflections on the book’s creation.
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President Hatch to Share Annual State of the University Address
At the invitation of the Faculty Senate and Senate President Simone Caron, President Nathan Hatch is sharing his annual State of the University address on December 10. Instead of meeting in person this year, all are invited to view the remarks or read them on […]
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Reminder: Flu shot documentation due Dec. 15
As a reminder, this year’s new Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Policy requires all faculty and staff to submit documentation of receiving a flu shot by Tuesday, Dec. 15. Faculty and staff may request a medical, religious or off-site exemption from the policy by completing the Influenza Vaccine Exemption Request Form. More information is available at hr.wfu.edu/flu-shots.
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Updates from HR: COVID-19 compliance, listening sessions, Artisans’ Fair, Lovefeast and gratitude
Wake Forest University Human Resources shared updates on COVID-19 compliance, HR listening sessions, the WFU Artisans’ Fair, Wake Forest Lovefeast and a message of gratitude from President Hatch.