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Reminder: WFU emergency alert systems tests on Oct. 6 and 7  

As a reminder, the University Police Department and the Office of Communications and External Relations will conduct tests of the Wake Forest emergency alerts systems on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Wednesday, Oct. 7, between 9 a.m. and 9 a.m. The tests are being conducted to ensure that the University’s emergency notification systems are operating properly. If an actual emergency were to occur on the testing dates, the University would use numerous alert methods to inform the campus. 

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Title IX updates and new director Aishah Casseus

Aishah Casseus has been named Wake Forest University Title IX director, effective October 1. Casseus previously held similar positions at Winston-Salem State University and Florida State University. Casseus, a licensed attorney, earned her Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University in Durham, with a concentration in Constitutional Law and Civil Rights. She earned her bachelor’s degree in social science, with a minor in sociology, from Troy University in Dothan, Alabama.

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Updated Spring 2021 Calendar

This message is sent on behalf of Provost Rogan Kersh and Executive Vice President Hof Milam. Dear Wake Forest community, In anticipation of next semester, planning teams of faculty and staff have evaluated several options for the spring calendar. This work is driven by our […]

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Emergency response, evacuation procedures and notification of immediate threat

The University maintains a Crisis Management Team which may be activated by senior University officials for response to emergencies on campus. The Team follows the guideline of the University Crisis Plan and the accompanying Incident Command System for the Wake Forest University Crisis Management Plan. Team members and University Police have received U.S. Department of Homeland Security Incident Command training. The University Crisis Management Team conducts emergency response drills annually and includes County Emergency Management, Winston- Salem Police, Fire and EMS.   

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DeLongpré Johnston named VP for human resources and sustainability

Wake Forest University has appointed Dedee DeLongpré Johnston as vice president for human resources and sustainability, effective October 1. In this role, she will lead the University’s talent functions, including recruitment, campus engagement, compensation and benefits, professional development, HR operations and HR information systems. DeLongpré Johnston will continue to lead the Office of Sustainability as vice president and chief sustainability officer. She has served as interim chief human resources officer since April 2020.

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Financial Update

This message is being sent on behalf of Provost Rogan Kersh and Executive Vice President Hof Milam. Dear Wake Forest faculty and staff colleagues, Thank you for your continued creativity and commitment in navigating the disruption and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We echo […]

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