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“Re-thinking Marginalized Identities in Pandemics” colloquium Oct. 9

Wake Forest University and Sant’Anna Institute in Sorrento, Italy, have teamed up to present the second International Virtual Colloquium, titled “Re-thinking Marginalized Identities in Pandemics” on Friday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. Organized and moderated by Sant’Anna academic director Marco Marino and Wake Forest associate professor of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Wanda Balzano, the colloquium will examine the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted equity and equality.

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HR update: Flu shot policy and dates

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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Reynolda House will reopen Oct. 2 with “Tiffany Glass” exhibition

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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Important Covid-19 update for faculty and staff

This message contains important information from Human Resources and Transportation and Parking Services. It was emailed to faculty and staff this morning. Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues, From Human Resources ① A one-time mid-year COVID-19 Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) enrollment period is taking […]

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An occasional poem about graduation: “The Quarantine’s Other Heroes”

Wanda Balzano, associate professor of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies, wrote an occasional poem dedicated to Wake Forest University students, who finished the spring semester remotely amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The University is honoring graduates with a Virtual Conferring of Degrees today, May 18 and with an on-campus commencement ceremony on October 31, 2020.

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