Don’t love emails? We understand.
But here’s what WFU should know this week.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022
In this issue:
Update on campus climate survey regarding sexual misconduct; facilitated forum Nov. 14
Upcoming academic dates and deadlines
Reminder: if you see suspicious activity, your first call should be to the police
Information for Seniors
Face to Face with author Thomas Friedman, Nov. 15
A special Secrest holiday concert featuring The Nutcracker, Nov. 15
Join us for Pitsgiving, Nov. 17
Shuttles to Greensboro and Charlotte airports for Thanksgiving break
Student Blue (Health Insurance) Enrollment/Waiver process is now open for Spring 2023
ICYMI
Dr. Wente’s Presidential Address, Nov. 17
Flu is on the rise in the community; get your flu shot (and consider a COVID booster)
Residential students: information about Thanksgiving break
Update on campus climate survey regarding sexual misconduct; facilitated forum Nov. 14
President Wente and Vice President Kidd Brown sent an update on the University’s first campus climate survey focused solely on sexual misconduct and related issues, as well as the University’s other efforts surrounding the campus climate during the past year. Students are invited to participate in a facilitated forum on Monday, November 14 in which we will share the results, review current prevention initiatives, and discuss possible future strategies to implement.
Upcoming academic dates and deadlines
For undergraduate students, the last day to change from pass/fail to a letter grade in an approved full-term class is Nov. 11. Requests for credit overloads for Spring 2023 start Nov. 14. The last day to change from pass/fail to a letter grade in an approved second part-of-term class is Nov. 18. Graduate and professional school students should consult their individual programs for key dates.
Reminder: if you see suspicious activity, your first call should be to the police
We want to remind students that if you see something concerning or suspicious, your first call should be to the police:
If you are off campus, dial 911.
If you are on campus, call WFU Police Department at 336.758.5911 if it is the type of situation where you would call 911; for non-emergency situations, call 336.758.5591, or use the LiveSafe app.
Do not assume that someone else has reported it. Also, please be aware that posting information on social media or sharing it with family, friends, or a student organization group chat/text/email does not notify the police of the situation. Please contact the police directly as soon as possible to report an incident or emergency.
Information for Seniors
Seniors! Your head is likely filled with all the "lasts" that are quickly approaching as you get closer to May 2023. Visit seniors.wfu.edu and follow us on Instagram at @wfuoutoftheforest for reminders and inspiration on how to make the most of this year as you prepare to head Out of the Forest.
Face to Face with author Thomas Friedman, Nov. 15.
The Face to Face Speaker Forum will host Thomas Friedman, internationally renowned author and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The New York Times, on Nov. 15. There will be a student-only event beginning at 5 p.m. in Wait Chapel, followed by the evening Keynote Address at 7:30 p.m. in Wait Chapel. Get ticket info here.
A special Secrest holiday concert featuring The Nutcracker, Nov. 15.
Proclaimed “one of the best pianists of his generation” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear presents one of his signature works, his virtuosic transcription for solo piano of the complete Nutcracker ballet by Tchaikovsky, on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall. A special Secrest holiday concert! Tickets are free for students with Wake Forest ID; reserve your tickets here.
Join us for Pitsgiving, Nov. 17
Our annual Pitsgiving will be on November 17th! Get excited! Our dining hall will be taken over with Thanksgiving-themed cuisine. We will have everything from carved turkey to stuffing to cobblers and pies galore! Pitsgiving hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (lunch) and 4-7 p.m. (dinner). See you then!
Shuttles to Greensboro and Charlotte airports for Thanksgiving break
Transportation and Parking Services offers airport shuttle transportation during designated break times throughout the school year. Service is provided both to and from Greensboro's Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO-PTI) and Charlotte’s Douglas International Airport (CLT). The registration window for Thanksgiving airport transportation will be open from Nov. 7-18 (noon). To register and view campus-to-airport departure and airport-to-campus return dates/times, click here.
Student Blue (Health Insurance) Enrollment/Waiver process is now open for Spring 2023
If you did not enroll in Student Blue for the fall and want to change that for the spring 2023 semester, enroll here. If you did not submit a waiver for the fall semester but you want to submit a waiver for Spring 2023, waive here. The deadline to enroll or waive for Spring 2023 is Feb. 15, 2023.
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It):
Dr. Wente’s Presidential Address - Dr. Wente’s presidential address will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Sutton Center. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., and a light reception for our campus community will follow the remarks. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by Nov. 11, but walk-ins are welcome.
Flu is on the rise in the community; get your flu shot (and consider a COVID booster) - Student Health Service (SHS) is seeing cases of influenza and urges students to get a flu shot to help protect themselves. Flu shots are available at SHS; call 336.758.5218 or email apptshs@wfu.edu to schedule. Also consider getting your COVID booster so you are protected for the holiday season.
Residential students: information about Thanksgiving break - See this message for information on how to take care of your physical space if leaving for the Thanksgiving break, and how to prepare for inspections.
