For undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students:
Here’s what WFU should know this week.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Watch the ABC News video honoring Wake Forest’s and NC State’s marching bands for their moving performance in honor of Hurricane Helene victims. Find out more on WFU’s Instagram.
News and Announcements
Join Us for Campus Climate Community Forums:
Students, faculty and staff received an invitation to participate in Campus Climate Community Forums later this month. These interactive sessions will discuss the findings of the University-wide survey on the Wake Forest community’s sense of belonging and comfort with our campus climate, and will allow participants to provide input and feedback to support the University's priority focus areas and review the project's next steps.
The student forum will be held on Oct. 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Benson 401 (heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided, RSVP preferred for planning purposes).
Hurricane Helene and Milton information:
Support for students impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Last week, Provost Michele Gillespie sent a message to all faculty after Hurricane Helene to acknowledge that this disaster has personally impacted some of our students. The same holds for Hurricane Milton. Faculty were encouraged to be mindful of the individual consequences these storms have had for some of our students and were urged to extend grace and flexibility wherever possible. Students, if Helene or Milton has affected you and is impacting your academics, the first step is to talk to your faculty about the situation and work together on potential solutions. For undergraduate students, if you need additional assistance after your conversations with faculty, you can find academic support through the Office of Academic Advising. Students experiencing personal hardships due to these storms are encouraged to prioritize their emotional wellbeing during this time; reach out through We Are Wake or 336.758.CARE (2273).
Hurricane Helene relief efforts update: This post shares ways to support Triad-area and Wake Forest relief efforts and to provide assistance to those in our Wake Forest community who may need it.
Campus Recreation extends support to college students who have been displaced by Hurricane Helene: For students whose institutions have temporarily closed due to Hurricane Helene, the WFU Wellbeing Center is pleased to offer free access through the return of in-person classes at their institution. Details are available on the Campus Rec website.
Fall Break Hours of Operation: For students staying here for Fall Break next weekend (Oct. 17-20), the Fall Break hours of operation website provides a list of schedules for frequently accessed services and building hours.
Wake Forest receives national funding to advance public health: Senior leaders from AmeriCorps and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention visited Winston-Salem to see the impact of Wake Forest’s Public Health AmeriCorps program. The federal agencies awarded the University more than $200,000 to continue the program for a third year. The program aims to address urgent public health needs in communities and train the next generation of public health leaders.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign that focuses on understanding Internet security and the resources available to stay safe online. Each week this month, follow the Information Systems team through all of our eras as we cover potential data breaches, phishing scams, and hackers, revealing the tools available to empower YOU in protecting yourself and your data. Read the Week One message.
October 24: Final mobile flu shot clinic on the Reynolda Campus; it will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Benson University Center. Students can also walk into Deacon Health during business hours to get flu shots as long as supplies last.
Academics
Undergraduates: midterm grades should be viewable around October 15-16
Last call to register to vote in person on Election Day or by mail in North Carolina. Deadline is Oct. 11 at 5 p.m.
The Office of Civic and Community Engagement is collecting voter registration forms until Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. at a drop box outside Benson 506. OCCE will drop forms off at the Board of Elections to ensure we meet the 5 p.m. deadline.
NC In Person Early Voting (where you can register and vote on the same day) opens Oct. 17 and runs until 3 p.m. Nov. 2. You must show proof of residency when registering during this time. We suggest bringing hard copies.
On-Campus Proof of Residency: Log in to the WFU housing portal. On the homepage, select “Information Update,” then “Proof of Residency” from the dropdown menu. Confirm that housing for Fall 2024 is correct. Select ‘Print This Page’ at the bottom of the page.
Off-Campus Proof of Residency: Bring a current utility bill, a bank statement, paystub or any other government document showing your name and address. If you pay bills electronically or get paid via direct deposit, print out a hard copy showing your local North Carolina address.
The Polo Park Community Center is the closest voting location to the Reynolda Campus in Winston-Salem. The Office of Civic and Community Engagement, Deacs Decide and Transportation Services are excited to offer free rides to Polo Park Community Center from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on the following dates: Oct. 17-18, Oct. 21-25, and Oct. 28-Nov. 1.
Students at Wake Forest’s Charlotte campus (or who live outside Forsyth County) can find early voting sites and schedules in their county: Early Voting Site Search.
Remember that North Carolina has Voter ID laws (i.e, you must show a photo ID when voting); your Deacon OneCard is acceptable. Be aware of all voting requirements.
