Please see your school or program calendar for key academic dates and action items.
Walk with Wente featuring Kevin Jung Professor, Theological Ethics and Moral Philosophy: In the most recent episode, President Wente walks and talks with Kevin Jung, Professor of Theological Ethics and Moral Philosophy, about how his work addresses big questions about finding reality, the meaning of life and how people should live their lives.
News
Starter gun to be used at track and field event tomorrow: The Wake Forest men’s and women’s track and field programs will host a meet tomorrow at Kentner Stadium. The competition is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. The last event is tentatively set to begin at 11 p.m. A starter gun may be heard throughout the day.
Important message about prescriptions and allergy serum at Deacon Health: Students should check to make sure they have adequate supplies of any prescription medication to last through the summer, and if they need a refill, students should submit that request as soon as possible (especially for refills of psychiatric medications, which may require an in-person visit to refill). Students who receive allergy injections must pick up all their serum before they leave for the summer.
Workday Financials: Now that advising, academic planning, and course registration are fully rolling in Workday Student, the implementation team is looking forward to the next milestone, which focuses on moving student financial activities into Workday, including billing, financial aid disbursements and more. Students will soon be invited to virtual demonstrations on May 1 and June 12 to learn how to find and engage with their financial information. And just like with advising and registration, training materials will be available online. Mark your calendar!
Upcoming Events
Campus Life is hosting the third annual Student Employee Appreciation Lunch on Friday, April 19, 12-1:30 p.m., Manchester Plaza. All student managers, undergraduate and graduate student employees, and campus partners are invited to attend. Students have the option to eat at the plaza or take their lunch to-go. We will have raffle prizes, games, and most importantly, a time to gather and celebrate our phenomenal student staff.
Art Reveal, Friday, April 19, 5-6 p.m., Scales Fine Arts Center 102. See what this year’s students are adding to the renowned Mark H. Reece Collection of Student-Acquired Contemporary Art.
DIY Upcycling Event, Wednesday, April 24, 2-4 p.m., Benson 401. Join us for our final creative crafting DIY event! From tote bags to doormats, photo frames to vinyl paintings, we've got a plethora of materials! Bring your friends, enjoy the chill vibes, and let your creativity flow. All materials provided and come anytime!
Register to Vote, Thursday, April 25, 4-5:30 p.m., Magnolia and Dogwood Quad. Come for some free food and a chance to register for the upcoming election.
Business School event: Extend Your Stay, Friday, April 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Farrell Hall. This one-day event, open to juniors and seniors, allows prospective and accepted students an opportunity to engage with the MS in Management and MS in Business Analytics programs. Attendees will engage with members of the business community, including current Double Deacs, faculty, career coaches, and admissions staff. Join us for a comprehensive and fun overview of graduate student life and the Double Deacon masters experience. Register.
Arbor Day Celebration and Weed Wrangle, Friday, April 26, 3 p.m., South Residence Hall. Celebrate Wake Forest’s Tree Campus Higher Education (re)Certification with a tree planting, beautification effort, and cookout with t-shirts for the first 100 registrants! The residence halls, departments, and student groups with the highest participation will be honored.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host an event on Tuesday, April 30, from 4:30-5 p.m. outside Wait Chapel to commemorate the enslaved people who worked for or were sold to benefit the institution that would become Wake Forest University.
Near-Term Central Space Planning Open House: The Near-Term Central Space Planning committee will host an open house on Wednesday, May 1, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Benson 401. Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop in, learn more about the project, and share their thoughts. Design partners Ayers Saint Gross will have examples of teaching spaces, common spaces, outdoor spaces, and more. Members of the committee and Ayers Saint Gross will be there to hear community members’ thoughts on space priorities, desired look and feel and amenities. Read more.
