All Announcements
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Pro Humanitate in action: Wake Forest staff build 16 beds for local children
This message is shared on behalf of the Staff Advisory Council (SAC). What happens when 40 staff members from 18 different departments step away from their desks for 2 hours and…
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Ebony Flowers chosen as a 2026 Howard Foundation Fellow
Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Ebony Flowers was recently selected as a 2026 Howard Foundation Fellow. The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation is an independent agency administered by Brown…
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Erin Henslee to speak at annual American Society for Engineering Education conference
Associate Professor of Engineering Erin Henslee has been named the Distinguished Speaker for the American Society for Engineering Education’s (ASEE) annual conference Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI). Taking place…
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Information Systems announces TechX 2021 and calls for proposals
For 2021, TechX will focus on how our campus community has creatively incorporated technology into the classroom, workplace and other collaborative spaces to deliver an enriched learning experience, foster relationships and…
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Hilliard achieves certification as supply management professional
The following is a guest post from Procurement & Payment Services: Garland Hilliard recently became Procurement & Payment Services’ second team member to achieve recognition as a Certified Professional in Supply…
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WFDD to expand coverage of the impact of COVID-19 on the local Hispanic community
88.5 WFDD recently announced that it has been selected as a Report for America host newsroom, in partnership with Spanish language publication La Noticia. The Report for America grant helps to…
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Humanities Institute publication: “How We Know, What We Know: The Humanities Responds to Pandemic”
In November 2020, the Wake Forest University Humanities Institute released “How We Know, What We Know: Humanities Responds to Pandemic.” This collection of essays by Wake Forest faculty was commissioned by…
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Juneteenth is now a University holiday
Beginning in calendar year 2021, Wake Forest University will recognize Juneteenth as a university holiday. Juneteenth honors and commemorates the freedom and emancipation of enslaved individuals and has been celebrated as…
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Updates from HR: Wellbeing resources for faculty and staff
Wake Forest University Human Resources shared information about wellbeing resources for faculty and staff, including the employee assistance program, the Chaplain’s Emergency Fund, a WFU Parents and Caregivers Support Group, behavioral…
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Update on Spring 2021
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…
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After 12 Years, WFDD’s BackPack Campaign remains a symbol of community support
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…
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2021 OptumRx prescription drug changes
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…
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Take your PTO, you deserve it: My top 5 tips to really recuperate this holiday season
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…