May 2013 comings and goings
See a list of employees joining and leaving the University in May 2013: Read more
Categories: Faculty News, Staff News
Call for applications for Artistic Director of the Secrest Series
The Office of the Provost invites applications from the faculty of Wake Forest University for the position of Artistic Director of the Secrest Series.
As many of you know, Lillian Shelton is retiring after many years of dedicated service to the Secrest Series and Wake Forest University. We are truly grateful for her remarkable efforts in bringing the very best of the performing arts to our campus. Although she will be impossible to replace, it is nonetheless necessary to look for new leadership.
After consultation with and advice from various faculty members who have been closely involved with the Series, we have decided to restructure its stewardship. First, we are searching for a faculty director who will guide the artistic direction of the Series; the responsibilities for this position are set forth in greater detail below. Second, the current Events and Special Projects Manager in the Provost’s office will handle all logistical and technical arrangements for the Series, in consultation with the Artistic Director. The Artistic Director will be selected by the Provost, following advice from an advisory committee, and will receive a stipend for his or her service.
The responsibilities of the Artistic Director of the Secrest Series may include the following:
- In conjunction with the Secrest Series Advisory Committee, select the artists who will appear at Wake Forest during the academic year.
- Chair the selection meetings of the Advisory Committee.
- Attend the annual artists showcase in New York City in January (expenses are covered by the Secrest Series budget).
- In conjunction with the events and special projects manager in the Provost’s office, handle the contractual arrangements for the artists’ visits.
- Arrange a pre-performance talk for each event and/or master classes and visits with students, as appropriate.
- Help select and supervise a student intern.
- Submit an annual report about the Series to the Office of the Provost.
The ideal candidate will have depth and breadth of musical knowledge, a long-standing commitment to the performing arts, and a passion for their importance in the university setting. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a statement of interest, including your vision for the future of the Series, to Jennifer Collins in the Provost’s office no later than May 30.
Categories: University Announcement
Congratulations to retiring faculty, staff
The following is a message from President Nathan Hatch:
While commencement season always brings about a sense of new beginnings and opportunities, it’s also a time to say thank you and bid farewell to many of our friends, colleagues and mentors who have called Wake Forest University home.
Please join me in congratulating and commemorating a marvelous class of Reynolda Campus faculty and staff retiring from Wake Forest this year. We are grateful for the many contributions from this remarkable group of individuals, who together have more than 800 years of service to the University: Read more
Categories: Hot Topics, University Announcement
Staff and faculty display talents at annual Artisans’ Fair
Kelley Dietz
About 30 faculty and staff members and others will be showing their creative side and offering handmade jewelry, crafts, handbags, pottery, and crocheted and knitted items for sale at the annual Artisans’ Fair on Friday.
The fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Benson University Center, room 401. Vendors must be Wake Forest faculty, staff, students or relatives, but the fair is open to the community. Read more
Categories: Events
