Open forums today on Reynolds Gym Transformation
The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) and Student Government are sponsoring two open forums Sept. 27 on the extensive renovation of Reynolds Gym. Students, faculty and staff are invited to both forums on the long-term project known as the Reynolds Gym Transformation.
Organized by Campus Recreation, both forums will be held in Pugh Auditorium, located on the second level of Benson University Center. The forum sponsored by the SAC will be held at 12 noon. The Student Government-sponsored forum will be held at 5 p.m.
Categories: University Announcement
Campus Recreation to hold open forums on Reynolds Gym
Construction continues on Reynolds Gym.
The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) and Student Government are sponsoring two open forums Sept. 27 on the extensive renovation of Reynolds Gym. Students, faculty and staff are invited to both forums on the long-term project known as the Reynolds Gym Transformation.
Organized by Campus Recreation, both forums will be held in Pugh Auditorium, located on the second level of Benson University Center. The forum sponsored by the SAC will be held at 12 noon. The Student Government-sponsored forum will be held at 5 p.m.
Architects and University staff will share blueprints and architectural renderings of the Reynolds Gym project, as well as operation plans for the gym once it reopens.
The transformation will bring about extensive changes to the facility, including significant space for fitness/weight training, new locker rooms, an expanded indoor pool, new group exercise areas, an improved Varsity Gym, some classrooms and much more.
The first phase of the transformation was completed with the opening of the Sutton Center, previously.
Categories: University Announcement
New police leadership team members at special event Feb. 4
Two new members of the University Police Department leadership team, Major Derri Stormer and Capt. Joe Dixon, will be introduced at “Coffee with a Cop” Feb. 4 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Reynolda Hall’s Green Room.
Both joined the department in January.
Stormer previously served on the police department at East Carolina University and Dixon was with the police department at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
The event is hosted by Student Government, the Police Advisory Board and the Division of Campus Life.
Categories: University Announcement
WFU soliciting Commencement speaker nominations
Dear Wake Forest community:
As members of the Commencement Speaker Advisory Committee, we look forward to engaging our graduating students and other members of the university community in the selection process of our 2014 Commencement speaker. As we begin this exciting task, we look to you to provide us with speaker nominations for Commencement 2014.
Please submit your suggestions to CSAC@wfu.edu by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Submissions must include:
- Name of nominee
- Two to three paragraphs answering the following question: “Why do you think this person would be an exceptional Commencement speaker at Wake Forest University?”
- Any contact name(s) for your nomination (if possible) and/or any connection to Wake Forest.
We are especially interested in hearing from graduating students. Suggestions are also gratefully welcomed from faculty and staff.
As you can imagine, persons of this caliber are in high demand. While we hope to host a speaker from suggestions we receive, we cannot guarantee that our invitations will be accepted. Your thoughts will be vital to informing our approach and to selecting a speaker.
This committee is dedicated to the transparency of this process, but please understand that the actual invitation process must remain confidential. Announcement of the Class of 2014’s commencement speaker will follow a similar timeline as in years past.
We look forward to reviewing your nominations.
Sincerely,
The Commencement Speaker Advisory Committee
Rogan Kersh, Provost, Chair
Francie Fisher, Wake Forest Fellow, Provost’s Office
Mary Foskett, Professor, Religion
Jim O’Connell, Wake Forest Fellow, President’s Office
Samantha Perrotta, Event and Project Manager, Provost’s Office
Aubrey Peterson, President, Student Union
Mary Pugel, Chief of Staff, President’s Office
Jennifer Richwine, Assistant Vice President, University Events
Jay Sehgal, Student Trustee
Jacqueline Sutherland, Student Government President
Mark Welker, Professor, Chemistry
Categories: Events
Mother, So Dear is turning 179
This week will mark the 179th birthday of Wake Forest.
On Monday, Feb. 3, 1834, Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute opened its doors and admitted its first student. In those early days, students were schooled in agriculture by day and the Baptist ministry by night. They forged the values – hard work, dedication to helping others, and following one’s true passion – which are still synonymous with Wake Forest to this day.
Celebrate at the events below and use #wfubday on social media to share your moments or your favorite Wake Forest memories. For more information, see the Alumni website.
Monday, Feb. 4: “The Kick-Off”
Birthday Party in the Pit, 5 – 8 p.m.
Celebrate with birthday cake, festive hats, and more!
Tuesday, Feb. 5: “Celebrate Tradition”
Campus Tours at 1, 2 & 3 p.m., Upper Quad
Meet the Traditions Council at the Pro Humanitate Seal for a tour of sacred Wake Forest spots on campus.
Tuesday Trivia, 8 p.m., Shorty’s
Grab your friends and test your knowledge of all things Wake Forest! The winning team gets lunch with Provost Rogan Kersh.
Wednesday, Feb. 6: “Honor Mother, So Dear”
Birthday Card Bonanza, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Pit Patio
Students can visit with the 1834 Campaign outside the Pit to express your gratitude for Wake Forest.
Thursday, Feb. 7: “Throwback Thursday”
Follow along #wfubday & #tbt online as campus social media outlets highlight moments from WFU’s past.
Be sure to check out WFU on Twitter and Facebook, ZSR Library on Facebook, Campus Life on Facebook, and Wake Forest Magazine on Facebook to revisit some of the best of days gone by.
Friday, Feb. 8: “Birthday Social”
Celebrate with President Hatch, 3–4 p.m., Green Room, Reynolda Hall
The campus community is invited to celebrate Wake Forest’s birthday and partake in light refreshments.
Saturday, Feb. 9: “Spirit Saturday”
Men’s Basketball vs. FSU, noon, Joel Coliseum
Come cheer on the Deacs! On your way in to the game, enter a raffle for a chance to win two courtside seats to the men’s basketball game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Feb. 16. The winners will be announced during halftime.
Sponsored by: 1834 Campaign, Student Government, Campus Life, Tradition’s Council, Student Union, Office of the President, Alumni Office, Office of the Provost, WF Athletics, and Aramark.
Categories: University Announcement
