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WFU RAISE Center committed to improving global learning experiences

In July 2020, Wake Forest launched the Center for Research on Abroad and International Student Engagement. Similar to a think tank, the RAISE Center oversees funded longitudinal research projects to generate large datasets for collaborators to answer key questions related to successful outcomes for students studying abroad or international students who are making their way to the United States.

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2021 Wake United Way Campaign kicks off today

This message is shared on behalf of the 2021 Wake United Campaign Cabinet; WFU’s 2021 Wake United Campaign launches on Sept. 28 and runs through Oct. 31: As we have collectively faced the challenges of the last year and a half, our committee is encouraged by the enduring spirit of Pro Humanitate. Through acts of service, advocacy and philanthropy, we have seen our community respond intentionally and generously to the current moment. Notably, our Wake Forest community raised over $268,000 during the 2020-2021 annual United Way of Forsyth County (UWFC) campaign. Because of your support, UWFC was able to serve over 140,000 people right here in our community.

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LAC-DS becomes the Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS)

Wake Forest’s Learning Assistance Center and Disability Services (LAC-DS) has announced several updates to its office and practices as it marks its 35th year serving the campus community. The LAC-DS will reintroduce itself this semester under a new name: the Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS). The new name will more accurately represent the mission and strength-based approach of the office, which encourages students to tap into self-determination and resilience when faced with adversity

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A message from the University Ombuds

The following is a guest post from Jill Crainshaw, Wake Forest University faculty and staff ombuds. Here at Wake Forest, the ombuds helps faculty and staff to resolve workplace problems and gives general feedback to University administrators on observed trends and patterns related to overall workplace health.

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President Wente visits Wake Forest classes

On Sept. 3, Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente took a seat in the EGR 211 Materials and Mechanics class at Wake Downtown to learn about the electronic conductivity of metals and semiconductors and get a student’s view of the academic experience at Wake Forest. “One of the foremost attractions of Wake Forest for me was the commitment to academic excellence that the faculty embrace and students seek,” Wente said. “Discovery and exploration of knowledge is at the heart of the University, and I am so pleased to see how Wake Forest delivers on those elements of the academic mission.”

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