WakeParents & Families
E-newsletter from the Office of Family Engagement
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The Quad illuminated for the holidays.
Final exams have concluded, our residential communities have closed for the semester, and our students have returned home for what I hope will be a happy and restful Winter Break. Enjoy every moment you have with your Deacs!
We have some very exciting news to share in our last e-newsletter of this calendar year:
“Last week, Wake Forest announced a transformational $30 million gift to advance entrepreneurship education. The remarkable support allows us to elevate our Center for Entrepreneurship to new heights, ensuring extraordinary programs and offerings for our students. This gift — and the inspiration it will spark — are vital to shaping the future achievements of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Read the full announcement.”
Though our students have left for Winter Break, Wake Forest is open through December 22, then we will be closed from December 23-January 3, 2025. Administrative offices will reopen on Monday, January 6.
Until then, on behalf of all my colleagues, I wish you and your family all the best for the holidays. See you in the New Year!
Betsy Chapman, Ph.D. (’92, MA ’94)
Executive Director of Family Communications
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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines*
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December 19-20
Final grades should be viewable in Workday for Third-Party Users
Jan. 7
Sorority Recruitment move-in
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Actives (i.e., current sisters) Move-in
- 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Potential New Members (i.e., students going through sorority recruitment) Move-in
Jan. 10
Move-in for students moving on to campus for the first time this academic year (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Jan. 11
Residential Communities open for all students to return (9 a.m.)
Jan. 13*
First Day of Classes (FDOC)
January 20*
No Classes, Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
* See the Academic Services calendar, which lists these and other key academic dates; Additionally, see Residence Life and Housing’s opening and closing dates for our residential communities
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Message from the Parents’ Council chairs Karin and Charles Goldstuck (P ’23, P ’25)
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 With the fall semester now complete and the calendar year drawing to a close, Karin and I want to extend best holiday wishes to the Wake Forest parent and family constituency. We celebrate the return of our students studying abroad during the fall semester and extend congratulations to those who completed their coursework and are now Wake Forest graduates. May you all enjoy time with your Wake Forest students and other family and friends during the winter break.
Karin and Charles Goldstuck (P’23, P’25)
Chairs, Wake Forest Parents’ Council
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Academics
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From The Office of the Provost:
Wake Forest teacher-scholars continue to garner accolades across campus and beyond.
From Wake the arts:
From Undergraduate Summer Session:
- The Summer Session website has all the information you need to consider how Summer Session might benefit your student. Registration for summer 2025 will open on March 17, leaving plenty of time for your student to review our course list and identify classes that will meet their needs. As your students consider our offerings, they can contact us with any questions that will help them prepare.
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NEWS
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From Financial Aid:
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Events
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From Wake Forest Executive Education:
- Wake Forest Executive Education is pleased to announce our full listing of Spring 2025 open enrollment courses are now accepting registrations. Please visit the open enrollment website to review program topics, dates, and to register. We are offering a variety of topics in leadership, artificial intelligence, negotiation, and more. Start planning your 2025 professional development today!
- Join our mailing list and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on upcoming programs!
From the School of Professional Studies:
- Two new graduate programs launched this fall to better serve working professionals and their organizations:
- Master of Enterprise Risk Management: This online program prepares professionals to successfully navigate the risks modern organizations face. It holistically embraces traditional risk-related topics and elevates emerging issues such as sustainability, technology, artificial intelligence, and others.
- Master of Public Administration: This online program supports emerging leaders who are ready to rise to the challenge of making our society better for everyone.
From ConsentCon:
- Consent is an essential element for healthy relationships and how to respect personal boundaries and the boundaries of others. Consent is important in many aspects of your student’s daily lives, not just in sexual relationships, and it is a vital part of clear and honest communication. Understanding consent helps your student understand their own boundaries and communicate those boundaries clearly with others, as well as respecting others’ boundaries. Please encourage your student to register for ConsentCon as a unique, interactive way to continue this important conversation!
From Wake the Arts:
- Secrest Series: Tonality, vocal ensemble — Founder and Artistic Director Alexander Lloyd Blake (Wake Forest ’10) created Tonality to connect people through song, using choral music to stimulate community conversations about important issues in the contemporary world. On this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the 2024 GRAMMY-winning vocal ensemble will present their “America Will Be” program, a renewed vision for an inclusive America.
From Campus Recreation:
- Is your student looking for Spring Break plans? How about Sea Kayaking Florida’s 10,000 Islands!? Get ready for an unforgettable adventure featuring stunning beach camping, sea kayaking, and a day of snorkeling! Join us for a 4-day, 3-night sea kayaking expedition, where we'll camp on the outer keys of Florida’s Everglades National Park and explore the 10,000 Islands. Participants can expect to paddle 3-4 hours each day with plenty of rest as we view wildlife and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We'll also have plenty of time to explore the beaches, swim in the ocean, or bask in the sun. Learn more.
See the Events Calendar.
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Resources
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From the University Counseling Center:
- The University Counseling Center will be closed during the University closure from Friday, Dec. 20 at 3:00 p.m. until Monday, Jan. 6 at 8:30 a.m. During this time, students can access our after hours crisis counselor-on-call by calling our office at 336.758.5273.
- Please follow our Instagram!
From the Deacon Health:
- Deacon Health will have reduced hours from Dec. 16 to Dec. 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The last full day of Pharmacy services is December 13th. Please plan accordingly with any medication needs. Although Deacon Health will be closed for winter break, students can still call the nurse triage line for illness needs.
From the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD):
- Over 83,000 jobs and internships have been available to students on Handshake since July 2024, and many new opportunities are posted daily. Students must apply early as opportunities get filled quickly. Encourage your student to apply for all interesting opportunities over winter break, as it often takes over 10 applications to get just one interview!
- Check out the Wake on Break webpage, which provides ways to keep your student engaged in career activities while away from campus. It offers resources to explore careers, connect with alumni, and prepare for their futures.
From OPCD and the School of Business:
- Finance career resources available to all Wake Forest students: Regardless of your student's year or major, Wake Forest students who are interested in careers in Finance have new resources to help them in their college-to-career journey:
- The Explore Finance Paths website helps students get started with some of the basics of careers in finance.
- The Market Readiness Finance website drills a level deeper, including helping students understand the recruiting timeline for Finance internships and careers, see the kinds of interview questions and business cases they may encounter, and videos on important market readiness skills - everything from roles, interviewing, and networking to industry provided content.
- These resources are available today to all students. This is important because the recruiting timeline for finance careers begins earlier and earlier in the student experience, even before students declare their major. These new resources help equip and prepare students of all class years for the internship and job search process.
- Sometime in early spring, we will launch a self-paced online course that will guide students through all they need to know to prepare themselves to find a job or internship in Finance. We will share that course when it is available.
From Residence Life and Housing:
- The Holidays are here, and soon that means many of our Deacs will be coming home! As we near the Winter Break, we have some friendly reminders to help our Deacs prepare for an extended break away from campus and the Spring 2025 semester ahead.
- We are looking for students to join our team! Our Resident Adviser (RA) application is currently open for the 25-26 academic year and applications are due January 14, 2025.
- Read more in our December 2024 Newsletter
From Deacon Dining:
- Winter Break is the perfect time to take a step back and focus on self-care, giving everyone a chance to recharge and plan for the year ahead. While your students are away, we'll be busy working on a new calendar full of exciting events and all things food. Let’s make this winter break a time to reset and look forward to what’s ahead!
Taking a Pause and Time for Self-Care During Winter Break
As winter break arrives, the shorter days and longer nights offer a perfect opportunity to slow down and reconnect with ourselves. Whether it’s enjoying a warm cup of tea or simply taking a few moments to focus on your breath, these small acts can create space for reflection, renewal, and a reset.
One simple way to center yourself is box breathing, a technique that can help reduce stress and improve focus:
Box Breathing Technique:
- Inhale for 4 seconds.
- Hold for 4 seconds.
- Exhale for 4 seconds.
- Hold for 4 seconds.
Repeat for 3-5 cycles. This calming exercise helps bring you back to the present moment and re-energizes your mind and body.
Taking time to pause, rest, and reflect is essential for our well-being. When we make space for stillness, we return with more clarity and resilience — ready to embrace what’s ahead.
From Transportation and Parking Services:
From Sustainability:
- The annual winter break and temperature setback program will begin the evening of Friday, Dec. 20. We are grateful for our colleagues in Facilities, Real Estate, & Planning who execute this program and to students for implementing the 3Ps. Energy reduction efforts through previous unoccupied setbacks have saved the University over $1.5 million in utility costs.
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Athletics
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From Athletics:
- After 11 transformative seasons leading the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football program, Dave Clawson has announced his resignation as head coach, effective immediately. Clawson leaves an indelible legacy as one of the most successful and impactful leaders in Wake Forest Athletics history. Read the release.
- Men’s Basketball ACC Three Game Packages are available for $120, including either Duke or UNC, and two additional select ACC opponents.
- Premium single game suites and floor seat options are also available. For any inquiries regarding suites of floor seats, please contact Zach Bingham by email binghaz@wfu.edu or by phone at 336.758.4021.
- Group tickets for Men’s Basketball are available starting at $12 for select games. Please contact the ticket office at 336.758.3322.
- Gear up for baseball season with the all new premium space, the DEACON DECK! Season tickets in the Deacon Deck include food and soft drinks, with access to a private bar for drinks down the right field line. For pricing and availability, please contact Zach Bingham by email binghaz@wfu.edu or by phone at 336.758.4021.
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Parents & Families Page
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Parents and Families Page is your portal to news and information specifically for Wake Forest families.
The Daily Deac is our blog for parents and families. It’s a great way to get a snapshot of life at Wake Forest, plus news, tips, and advice on supporting your student. Subscribe to the Daily Deac here
Any emails that are sent to all students, faculty, and staff are archived on the Family News website.
See our Who to Contact for... page if you need to contact a particular department, or our After Hours Help page if you have an urgent need to reach someone at the University because you have an urgent concern that cannot wait until the next business day.
Contact the Office of Family Engagement at parents@wfu.edu or 336.758.4237.
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The Office of Family Engagement
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
1.800.752.8568
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