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University assessing conditions caused by storm; operations normal

This announcement was emailed to students, faculty and staff on Oct. 11 through the Wake Alert system:

The University’s Crisis Management Team (CMT) and other University officials have stayed alert throughout the day to the storm that passed through the area and continue to monitor the effects on campus and at University facilities, including Wake Downtown and the Charlotte Center.

At present, the University is operating normally. The CMT and others will continue throughout tonight and Friday to survey University facilities and respond to storm-related issues as needed.

Off-campus there are a number of problems caused by the storm, including power outages in Winston-Salem and other nearby areas, flooded roads, and downed trees. Affected areas include neighborhoods adjacent to the campus. Drivers and pedestrians are encouraged to stay alert to any hazards they may encounter.

Officials are working now to assess which University-owned houses around the perimeter of campus may be without power.

On campus, the Porter Byrum Welcome Center and nearby Starling Hall are currently without electricity, and it is not known when power will be restored.

On campus, a tree came down and blocked Allen Easley Street for a short time this afternoon before it was removed. Trees also have been reported down at other University locations, such as Graylyn Conference Center, Reynolda House and the adjacent Reynolda Village. The University has contractors on hand to respond to downed trees.

Minor water leaks have been reported in some campus buildings, including residence halls.  Facilities and Campus Services staff are responding to all reports of leaks or any kind of water intrusion.

Flash flooding occurred at various locations on campus today, particularly in some parking lots.  University officials are attempting to determine if any vehicles experienced damage from flash flooding. Such flooding has been receding late today. All on campus are cautioned to stay alert to any flooded streets, parking lots, sidewalks and other areas they may encounter on or off campus. They are also encouraged to stay alert during drives off campus in the days ahead.

University officials urge that no one walk or drive through standing water. In addition, all are encouraged to stay alert to any potentially downed power lines they may see.

If anyone sees a hazardous condition on campus, please report it to University Police at 336-758-5911.

Faculty and staff milestones January 2018

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Comings and goings for November 2017

See a list of employees joining and leaving the University in November 2017:

Comings

Barbee, Russell LaMar; Police Officer; University Police
Bowen, Caroline; Coord, Territory Development; Advancement: National Major Gifts
Chakraborty, Debajit; Postdoctoral Research Assoc; Physics
Clarke, Jillian; Parking Enforcement Officer; Parking & Transportation
Doolittle, Christa Kay; Administrative Assistant; Art
Ford, John Phillip; Technical Assistant; Brendle Recital Hall
Gentry, Matthew Ryan; Multimedia Technician II; IS: Administration
Hansen, Chad Dwight; Additional Comp Faculty; Law: Master in Study of Law
Mitchell, Anna Yvette; Assistant to the Dean; Admissions: Undergraduate
Nelson, Indina Latria; Housekeeper; Graylyn: Rooms
Odell, Alisha Rochea; Server; Graylyn: Food Services
Pate, Antonio Demont; Dishwasher; Graylyn: Food Services
Porter, Corin E; Coord, Territory Development; Advancement: National Major Gifts
Powers, Frances Vaughn; Administrative Coordinator; WFUSB-Undergrad Summer Mgt Prog
Sells, George Franklin; Tennis Center Assistant; Athletics: Indoor Tennis Ctr
Sheridan, Margaret Louise; Academic Counselor; Dean of Wake Forest College
Speaks, Jodi Lynn; Group Fitness Instructor; Fitness Center
Svete, Jill Marie; Technology & Data Analyst; OPCD: Career & Professional Dev
Taylor, Shane Ulysses; Asst Dir of Student Engagement; Student Engagement

Goings

Bondurant-Clark, Shannon; Reynolda House: Security
Carver, Sarah Virginia; Reynolda House: Security
Clark, Andrew Lee; Graylyn: Guest Services
Cunningham, Lelia Ouida; Reynolda House: Security
Dovico, Adam; Education
Elmore, Alisa Jan; Admissions: Undergraduate
Mc Rae, Tabitha Angier; Student Health Service
McKinney, Jason Schachter; Reynolda House: Security
Miles, Ryan Patrick; Law: Admissions
Rainey, April Sunshine; Fitness Center
Rickert, Jeffrey David; Reynolda House: Security
Ruble, Kimberly Dawn; Center for Leadership and Character
Singleton, Bradley Reynard; Intercultural Center
Wedde, Margaret Ramsay; College: Academic Support

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Staff and faculty milestones December 2017

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1 Year

Samantha Hairston Adams; Financial Analyst; Financial & Accounting Service
James B Davis; Police Officer; University Police
Jessica Neil Harrison; Asst Dir, Special Events; Athletics: Special Events
Patricia A. Mazza; Coordinator; Human Resources
Timothy Levern Shields; Shuttle Driver; Parking & Transportation

5 Years

Ronda Denise Durant; Custodian; FACS: Custodial Services
Carol Anne Sowell; Coordinator; Athletics: Compliance Office

15 Years

Kevin James Craver; Cook I; Graylyn: Food Services
Charles Anthony Dellinger; Maintenance Technician; Graylyn: Maintenance
Gustavo Montes; Arborist I; FACS: Landscaping Services

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Santa visits The Children's Center

This story was written by Kim Underwood for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools website and features both Graylyn Conference Center and senior sociology major Blake Robinson as Santa…

For many years, the folks at Graylyn Conference Center have invited everyone at The Children’s Center over for a holiday party.

The Children’s Center sits on the edge of the estate’s grounds, and, most years, a procession of students and staff members make their way across the grounds to the historic home.

On Wednesday, though, a steady rain was coming down. So, this year, Graylyn took the party to The Children’s Center.

As Santa waited for the students to come into the room where the party was being held, he said – when asked whether he had any suggestions for those wondering what cookies to leave out for him on Christmas Eve – he’s partial to those thumb-print sugar cookies with a Hershey kiss in the middle.

When Santa isn’t being Santa, he is Blake Robinson, a Wake Forest University student who plans to go to law school. Santa has school system connections. When he was in middle school, he went to Hanes, and, in high school, he went to Reagan.

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