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Allison McWilliams: Setting the stage for belonging
Categories: University AnnouncementsThe desire to belong, to be part of a tribe or a social group of like-minded people, is part of the human condition. This fascinating piece details an ongoing study into the effects of belonging on well-being, and the powerful yet simple intervention to help individuals, in particular college students, navigate through those tough times when…
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Tobacco cessation classes offered starting Sept. 15
Categories: University AnnouncementsThis is a guest post from Human Resources: Sept. 15 through Nov. 3, Wake Forest will sponsor tobacco cessation classes in partnership with the Forsyth County Department of Health and the American Lung Association. This free program will provide education, resources, and support […]
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Wake Alert emergency preparedness reminder
Categories: University AnnouncementsEven though the impact of Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to be minimal in Winston-Salem, it presents a timely reminder for students, faculty and staff to familiarize themselves with the University’s emergency notification system known as Wake Alert. Wake Alert provides information and advisories […]
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LGBTQ Center increases facilitators for Safe Zone Program
Categories: University AnnouncementsThis is a guest post from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion: This summer Wake Forest’s LGBTQ Center welcomed a new cadre of facilitators to their Safe Zone Program, increasing the volunteer support to 19. The facilitators represent various administrative and academic departments across the […]
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Clifford named associate dean of students for student conduct
Categories: University AnnouncementsMatt Clifford has been named Wake Forest’s associate dean of students for student conduct.
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Staff Advisory Council meeting set for Sept. 8, staff invited
Categories: University AnnouncementsWe are excited to announce that the 2016-2017 Staff Advisory Council meetings have been scheduled, and will be starting with a bang on September 8, where we will welcome Sophia Bredice and Mike Greco, from the Information Systems Department. They will speak on two huge initiatives currently being rolled out, WakeWare and Software@WFU.
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Montague wins American Accounting Association award
Categories: University AnnouncementsNorma Montague, assistant professor of accounting in Wake Forest’s School of Business, received the Issues in Accounting Education Best Paper Award at the AAA annual meeting in New York City on August 10. Montague, at the far left in the photo, co-authored “Witnessing Your Own Cognitive Bias: A Compendium of Classroom Exercises” with Rebecca G. Fay…
