We are saddened to announce that Rena Willis, who worked as a desk clerk in the indoor tennis center, died Sept 9. Willis previously worked for several years in the Information Systems Department. An obituary appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal Sept. 16. We extend our condolences to her family and friends, as well as those at Wake Forest who had the opportunity to know her.
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On June 9, 2020, Wake Forest University officially launched its Inclusive Excellence Framework, called RIDE: Realizing Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. To further engage campus leadership working toward inclusive excellence at Wake Forest, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) will offer several learning opportunities for faculty/staff leaders and student leaders to dive deeper into the framework.
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We are saddened to announce that Brian Colson, a member of the transportation and parking services staff, died early this morning. Colson joined Wake Forest’s staff in 2017 and worked as a shuttle driver. We grieve his death and extend our condolences to his family […]
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The Office of Diversity & Inclusion invites all Wake Forest faculty and staff to join the virtual “Welcome and Affinity Experience” to welcome new faculty and staff with underrepresented identities. This is an opportunity to learn about affinity groups and resources and to create a sense of connection and community.
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Wake Forest University is offering free flu shots to all faculty, staff and retirees Sept. 21 through Oct. 19. This year the University has implemented a new Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Policy. Universal immunization against influenza during the COVID-19 era will help reduce the burden on resources of the healthcare systems on and off campus while promoting campus community health and wellbeing. This policy requires all faculty, staff and students to receive a flu shot and submit documentation by Dec. 15, 2020. Faculty and staff may request a medical, religious or off-site exemption from the policy by completing the Influenza Vaccine Exemption Request Form.
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Last week, the University news office posted a story sharing Wake Forest’s research contribution to a groundbreaking study on housing loss. The study was conducted by New America, an organization based in Washington, DC. The report looks at housing loss nationwide and spotlights Forsyth County, (one of three deep-dive counties in the study) to determine who is most impacted and why. The Environmental Law and Policy Clinic at Wake Forest Law and the Department of Anthropology were key contributors to the project. For those interested in the research findings and how they may be used to inform policies to help reduce eviction, foreclosures and housing loss, New America has scheduled a free webinar.
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Congratulations to Wake Forest University staff member Marianne Magjuka and faculty member Amol Joshi on each of their funded research proposals.
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The Office of Wellbeing is now offering free, one-on-one wellbeing coaching to faculty, staff and students. Wellbeing coaching is an evidence-based practice designed to help individuals reach their personal health and wellbeing goals. Certified health coaches apply motivational strategies and practical skills to partner with […]
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Congratulations to Wake Forest University faculty Gloria Muday, Saami Yazdani and Lindsay Comstock-Ferguson on each of their funded research proposals.
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On Friday, Oct. 2, Reynolda House Museum of American Art will reopen at reduced capacity to welcome its members and volunteers, along with first responders and Wake Forest faculty, staff and students as part of its reopening “Weekend of Gratitude.” Timed reservations are required, and additional COVID restrictions will be in place. Today at 5 p.m., North Carolina transitions into Phase 2.5 of easing COVID-19 restrictions, permitting museums to open at reduced capacity.
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