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University policy update
Categories: University AnnouncementsOn May 21, the University issued interim guidance regarding campus demonstrations and chalking and committed to issuing a permanent policy by August 1. The Policy on Demonstrations, Chalking, and Posting was developed collaboratively with representatives of the Faculty Senate, the Staff Advisory Council, […]
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Former head custodian, Lorraine Gentry, has died
Categories: University AnnouncementsRetired head custodian Lorraine Gentry passed away on Saturday, July 6. Gentry served in the University’s Building Services department for 30 years. We extend our condolences to Gentry’s family and friends and to those who had the opportunity to know her. An obituary is available […]
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Unlocking potential with the gift of feedback
Categories: University AnnouncementsA guest post from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center (PDC) When we receive gifts, many of us are told to say “thank you” and graciously accept them even when we don’t like them. For those of us who have heard “feedback is a gift,” I […]
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‘Healthy Weight for You’ fall 2024 program
Categories: WellbeingWake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) is now accepting applications for the 2024 fall semester “HWFU” program. Healthy Weight for You is a 6-month program offered to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. The program is designed to assist and […]
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International Black Theatre Festival starts today
Categories: Happening at WakeA generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation has fueled a partnership among Wake Forest’s School of Divinity, the University’s Wake the Arts Center, and Winston-Salem’s NC Black Repertory Theatre (NC Black Rep). The grant provided funding for two plays to be written for and […]
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Board of Trustees announces officers and members
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe members of the Board of Trustees of Wake Forest University are pleased to announce its next class of Trustees and Officers, for the term beginning July 1, 2024. Officers for the 2024-25 term Chair: Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt (‘79, MBA ‘87) (Dallas, Texas) is a […]
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Faculty and staff books published
Categories: Research & DiscoveryCongratulations to Wake Forest University faculty from the Reynolda Campus who reported the following books were published. Neil DeVotta, Ed. (Politics & International Affairs). An Introduction to South Asian Politics, Routledge. 2nd ed. 2024. Mark Hall, Mary Anne Bobinkski, David Orentlicher, et […]
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Wake Forest faculty & staff anniversaries, July 2024
Categories: University AnnouncementsHappy Wake-versary to the 589 faculty and staff colleagues celebrating another year at Wake Forest University in July 2024.
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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.