Comings and goings: October 2021
See a list of employees who joined or left the University in October 2021.
Categories: University Announcements
Faculty proposals funded
Congratulations to the following faculty whose proposals have been funded. Kristen Beavers, assistant professor of health and exercise science, whose proposal entitled “Incorporating Nutrition, Vests, Education, and Strength Training in Bone Health (INVEST in Bone Health)” has been funded by the National Institutes of Health. […]
Categories: University Announcements
Discount tickets to Face to Face Speaker Forum Nov. 9
A guest post from the WFU Face to Face Speaker Forum The Face to Face Speaker Forum is excited to offer faculty and staff a 20% discount off single tickets for our upcoming event with Madeleine Albright and Chuck Hagel. Please use […]
Categories: University Announcements
Groves elected president of URMIA
Julie Groves, director of risk services, has been elected president of URMIA — the University Risk Management and Insurance Association. URMIA is an international organization providing community, education and resources to higher education risk management and insurance professionals. Groves has been a member of URMIA […]
Categories: University Announcements
Construction work to begin near Bostwick and Johnson residence halls
Utility work will begin this week between Bostwick and Johnson Residence Halls, weather permitting. Construction fencing will be installed that will partially block pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk between Bostwick and Johnson heading from the Gulley Dr./Manchester Plaza area toward Collins Residence Hall. Pedestrians will […]
Categories: University Announcements
Kairoff inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame
Peter Kairoff has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame, a designation recognizing the work of North America’s most committed and passionate piano educators. Kairoff was nominated by Steinway Piano Gallery Greensboro. Born in Los Angeles, Kairoff received master’s and doctoral […]
Categories: University Announcements
Chaplain’s Emergency Fund and holiday assistance
Each year, the Chaplain’s Office assists families that don’t have extra funds by providing Thanksgiving dinner and a children’s gift or two under the tree. Last year, with the generosity of individuals and departments across the Reynolda Campus, more than 125 single mothers, single fathers, families and grandparents who care for grandchildren received assistance with both Thanksgiving meals and Christmas.
Categories: University Announcements
Annual Benefits Enrollment period ends Oct. 29
The final day to enroll for benefits or to elect a Flexible Spending Account for the 2021 plan year is this Friday, October 29.
Categories: University Announcements
A message from Provost Kersh: Wake United campaign ends Oct. 31
“I’m grateful in this season of thanksgiving for the work the United Way of Forsyth County does locally,” said Provost Rogan Kersh. “United Way remains a vital source of enhancing our community bonds across Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. I encourage those of you so inclined to join me and many other Wake Foresters in providing much-needed resources by contributing to the 2021 Wake United campaign.” You can pledge your gift at unitedway.wfu.edu before the official campaign wraps up on Sunday, Oct. 31.
Categories: University Announcements
Homecoming 2021 event parking information
Several Reynolda Campus parking lots will be closed for Homecoming and other events beginning Wednesday, October 27, 2021 and ending Sunday, October 31. WFU faculty and staff are encouraged to review the lot closures and parking recommendations below.
Categories: University Announcements