An update on demonstrations and interim policy information
Early this morning, the University provided notice to a small number of students remaining on Manchester Plaza that the demonstration was in violation of agreed-upon terms and violated University policy by failing to comply with the directions of University officials. These students were notified that they would be subject to interim suspension should they fail to follow instructions to immediately disperse. The students cooperated and Manchester Plaza is now clear.
The University’s early morning action was taken to minimize the risk to students, both those directly involved and bystanders, and to avoid further disruption to the academic mission, final exams and planned campus activities.
For these same reasons, the University is instituting an interim policy that designates the time, place and manner of acceptable demonstrations for the remainder of the academic year to only the following:
Place: Designated area of Poteat Field
Time: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Manner: No sound or amplification devices. No chalking anywhere on campus. No tents or other structures. All other university policies remain applicable.
This interim policy is effective immediately through May 21, 2024.
The University remains committed to upholding Wake Forest’s institutional values and acting to maintain safety and preserve the academic mission.
This remains a difficult moment for Wake Forest and university campuses across the country. The University will continue to create opportunities to heal divisions and bring our community together.
Categories: University Announcement
Responding to Acts of Vandalism and Hate Speech
President Susan R. Wente sent a message to the Wake Forest community regarding incidents that happened on campus on May 1 and May 2. Read the full message here.
Categories: Presidential News, University Announcement
2024-25 Wake Forest Fellows announced
Eleven 2024 grads will return to their alma mater as Wake Forest Fellows. They will work throughout the campus community, including in the offices of the Provost, Campus Life and the Dean of the College.
Since 2008, the Wake Forest Fellows program has provided exceptional Wake Forest College graduates with the opportunity to work in higher education administration for a year. Each fellow is serving as a full-time Wake Forest staff member, starting July 1. In addition to working with top administrators, the fellows will participate in leadership activities and interact with faculty, staff and students to learn about the inner workings of higher education.
The Wake Forest Fellows for 2024-25 are:
Categories: Inside WFU
Wake Forest email use policy
As part of the University’s commitment to enhancing security and ensuring the safety of our campus community’s data and resources, the recently established “Email Use Policy” outlines the permitted uses of faculty and staff “@wfu.edu” email accounts.
This policy serves to formalize and reinforce secure digital habits and practices. To review the policy, visit the website here.
Categories: Inside WFU
A message from WFU administration
This message was emailed to the community on May 1. Responses to Frequently Asked Questions have been added following the original message.
Dear Wake Forest community,
Around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, a group of approximately 20 students began demonstrating peacefully on Hearn Plaza in solidarity with pro-Palestine activists on campuses across the country. The demonstration transitioned to assembling tents on Hearn Plaza around 6:30 p.m. Administrators informed students that erecting tents and remaining overnight was inconsistent with the intended and approved use of the space and violated health and safety policies.
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Categories: Inside WFU
