SAC meeting on Sept. 24 to include President Susan R. Wente and more
The Wake Forest University Staff Advisory Council (SAC) will hold a meeting on Friday, September 24, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
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President Wente visits Wake Forest classes
On Sept. 3, Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente took a seat in the EGR 211 Materials and Mechanics class at Wake Downtown to learn about the electronic conductivity of metals and semiconductors and get a student’s view of the academic experience at Wake Forest. “One of the foremost attractions of Wake Forest for me was the commitment to academic excellence that the faculty embrace and students seek,” Wente said. “Discovery and exploration of knowledge is at the heart of the University, and I am so pleased to see how Wake Forest delivers on those elements of the academic mission.”
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Reflecting on Recent Campus and Community Events
Recent events on and near campus, including concerns about sexual assault policies, instances of racial profiling and a shooting at a high school near campus have caused unease in the Wake Forest community. Many community members have expressed concerns about safety and are asking for […]
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United Against Sexual Assault
Last week, Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente sent a message to the campus community sharing her commitment to preventing sexual assault on campus and providing care to survivors. Since this meeting, she has met with student leaders and heard from faculty who have […]
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An Update on Remembering and Honoring
On August 10, President Susan R. Wente shared her institutional commitment to promoting and sustaining a sense of belonging and inclusivity. In her message, she emphasized the ongoing nature of this work, and more importantly, recognized that it will take every member of the campus […]
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Message from President Wente
Dear Wake Forest community, Today, our Wake Forest and Winston-Salem communities were shaken by the deadly school shooting that occurred at nearby Mount Tabor High School. First and foremost, my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the high school student […]
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Message to the community from Dr. Wente
President Wente sent a message to the community today: Uniting Together Against Sexual Assault. Read it on the president’s website.
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Julia Jackson-Newsom named senior advisor for planning and partnerships
Julia Jackson-Newsom has been named Senior Advisor for Planning and Partnerships in the Office of the President. Jackson-Newsom comes to Wake Forest from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she has served as the associate chancellor for strategy and policy in the chancellor’s office for the past six years.
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WFU stands with those impacted by humanitarian crises
Wake Forest grieves for all those impacted by the evolving humanitarian crises in Haiti and Afghanistan. The devastation and immeasurable loss wrought by both the August 14 earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace in Haiti and the violence and suffering in Afghanistan are difficult to comprehend. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to our neighbors across the globe who are suffering from significant humanitarian crises right now,” said Wake Forest President Susan R. Wente.
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Update to On-Campus Mask Policy and Fall Semester
As the first day of classes for the majority of campus nears, we write to share both our enthusiasm for the start of this semester and a few important updates to our COVID-19 response. We will be fully in-person and operating all aspects of the University with the trademark dedication to our mission. The adjustments we will share below reflect our commitment to that end and to ensuring a successful start to the year.
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