WakeParents & Families
E-newsletter from the Office of Family Engagement
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The University has created a website that shares resources related to the ongoing Israel-Palestine crisis. On it, you will find Dr. Wente’s blog post on Friday: A guide in moments of crisis: ‘For Humanity’, as well as a University statement, list of resources, and more, including this quote that resonated with me personally:
“As we navigate the days and weeks ahead, let us continue to demonstrate care and empathy for each other and contribute to a supportive community environment where all members can study, learn, and work.”
In other campus news, Fall Break has just concluded, which means we are at the halfway point of the semester. And there are definitely some things to celebrate:
Hit the Bricks, which raises money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund, set some new records. Here’s Hit The Bricks 2023 By the Numbers:
- 21,605 laps run
- 116 participating teams
- 1,752 Participants
- $301,722.22 raised for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund
See a photostory, YouTube video, and first-year student video of the event. Many thanks to all who ran or walked, and for families who supported Hit the Bricks.
Our next edition of the Face to Face speaker series is on November 1, featuring Daymond John, Founder & CEO of FUBU, Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, Star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and CEO of The Shark Group. While students can attend the student-only pre-event, families can purchase tickets to the keynote address here.
Last (but certainly not least, in the eyes of your students), we are about a month away from Pitsgiving! Pitsgiving is our own version of Thanksgiving and it will be held Thursday, November 16 in the Pit. Students can get turkey, stuffing, mac and cheese, green beans, and all the traditional fixins, plus pumpkin pie and other great desserts, and they can do Pitsgiving for lunch and/or dinner.
Think of Pitsgiving like the adult “Friendsgiving,” where you have a Thanksgiving meal with your closest friends who are like family to you — your Deacs will have this big meal on campus with the ones they love, and then they’ll go home a week later and do it again with your family.
Go Deacs!
Betsy Chapman, Ph.D. (’92, MA ’94)
Executive Director of Family Communications
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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines*
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Oct. 20-22
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend (for classes ending in 3s and 8s)
Oct. 23-Nov. 3*
Lower division advising and major/minor advising for spring registration
Oct. 24
— Mid-term grades (if applicable) available for viewing online if students have granted Proxy Access*
— Project Pumpkin
Oct. 30*
last day to drop with a grade of “W” (Withdrawal)
Nov. 1
Billing process for spring semester tuition will begin
Nov. 6-10*
Registration for spring courses
Nov. 16
Pitsgiving
Nov. 22-26*
Thanksgiving break (no classes)
Dec. 1
Spring semester tuition due
* See the Academic Services calendar, which lists these and other key academic dates.
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Academics
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From the Office of Academic Advising (OAA):
- Second part-of-term classes begin on October 18. Remember...
- The deadline to add a second part-of-term course is October 24.
- The deadline to drop a second part-of-term course is November 3.
- The schedule of Spring 2024 classes will be available starting October 20 and the advising period for Spring 2024 registration is October 23–November 3. During this period, students will have a required meeting with their advisers, at which point they will receive their personal PIN numbers for registration. If students do not meet with their advisers, they will not get their PIN numbers and will not be able to register for Spring 2024 classes. Registration will take place November 6-10 at which point students can log into the registration portal during their assigned registration time and register using their PIN numbers.
- The last day to drop a full-term course with a grade of “W” is October 30.
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Events
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From the ConsentCon 2024 Committee: The date for the 2024 ConsentCon has been set for Friday, Feb. 16 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.). ConsentCon is a conference designed to engage students, faculty and staff in a community conversation dedicated to exploring the meaning and operationalization of consent in pursuit of a campus free of interpersonal violence. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to create, lead or actively participate in a ConsentCon workshop or panel discussion. Registration and a call for proposals is live, and we hope your students will plan to join us. Students with questions about ConsentCon or the proposal process can contact Aishah Casseus at casseua@wfu.edu.
From Student Health Service: Student Health Service is offering influenza vaccine clinics on campus for students, free of charge. Walk-up clinic dates, times and locations are as follows (no sign-up or registration is required):
- Oct. 17: 4-6 p.m. – Benson University Center
- Oct. 26: 5-7 p.m. – ZSR Library
Subject to availability of supplies. Appointments also available; students can email apptshs@wfu.edu.
From Fraternity and Sorority Life:
- Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment is now live. Students interested should register using their Wake Forest email address.
- Panhellenic Parent Information Sessions will take place December 6 at 7 p.m. (register here) and December 18 at 1 p.m. (register here).
- For any student who is interested in joining a NPHC fraternity or sorority, a general information session will be held October 19 at 6 p.m. in Pugh Auditorium. Students can RSVP on The Link
From the Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success (CLASS):
- Let’s celebrate Academic Resources! October 23-27 is Academic Resources Awareness Week and every day we will highlight a different resource in a fun way. From Technology “do’s and donuts” to ZSR tabling to a full blown “Rebound from Setbacks: Academic Resources and Resilience Carnival” complete with cotton candy, games, inflatables, and tutors from all over campus. Students will learn how to build their own personal team of tutors, academic coaches, librarians, student advisors, and more.
- Did your student get off to a rough start academically this semester? Not to fear... CLASS (Center for Learning, Access, and Student Success) is hosting a workshop titled “How to Build a Successful Second Half of the Semester” open to all students and part of OWLS (Outreach Workshop Learning Series) on Wednesday, October 25 at 6 p.m. in Benson 410, pizza included.
From the Office of Civic and Community Engagement (OCCE):
- We invite students to join the Office of Civic & Community Engagement for Project Pumpkin on Tuesday, October 24 from 3-6 p.m.. Students can get involved by hosting a booth with their friends or by volunteering their time.
- Do you have a student looking to take a gap year while also growing their professional portfolio? The AmeriCorps*VISTA project at Wake Forest University presents them with that opportunity! Members receive a bi-weekly living allowance, professional development, non-competitive eligibility in the federal hiring process and an End of Service award. Complete the AmeriCorps*VISTA at WFU interest form.
From Wake Forest Executive Education: Join Wake Forest Executive Education on November 6th for a one-day short course in Project Management Essentials for Working Professionals. Designed for those interested in project management, or those currently involved in projects who wish to obtain a deeper understanding of key principles, this one-day workshop will cover best practices around scope, establishing timeline and budget, roles and responsibilities of a project team, working on projects with people from diverse backgrounds, assessing risks, and addressing challenges.
From Face to Face: Face to Face Speaker Forum is excited to welcome Founder & CEO of FUBU, Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, Star of ABC’s “Shark Tank” and CEO of The Shark Group, Daymond John on November 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Wait Chapel. Tickets are available at facetoface.wfu.edu.
See the Events Calendar.
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Resources
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From the Office of Residence Life and Housing: Last week’s Fall Break marks the halfway point of the semester for our students. With midterms (mostly) behind us, we encourage our students to prepare for upcoming breaks and our Spring 2024 Housing Requests, available October 18. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll cover all the need-to-knows for important dates ahead, including Spring Intent due at the end of this month. Read more.
From the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD): Amazingly, fall break is already behind us. We hope your student got some well-deserved rest. Wake Forest students have abundant resources on the College and School of Business career websites. If your student wants to get life and career ready on their own time and schedule, they have 24/7 access to Career Core (featuring professor Heidi Robinson!) and LinkedIn Learning (to learn excel, AI, and many other professional/technical skills and subjects). In addition, your student is receiving The OPCD Brief, a weekly e-newsletter that highlights each week’s hot jobs and internships, and job and graduate school tips. For more information, see the OPCD website.
From Student Financial Services:
- Have your Deacs be on the lookout for an email from Student Financial Services in the next couple of weeks if they haven’t provided their Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Social Security Number (SSN) to WFU. We are required to provide all students a complete 1098-T Tuition Tax Form each tax year, and the IRS requires that the TIN/SSN be included on this form.
- We will begin billing for the spring 2024 semester on November 1. Make sure your student has added you as an Authorized Payer in DEAC so you receive the appropriate notifications and are granted access and permission to discuss the details of the student account.
From the Office of the Vice President for Campus Life
- The We Are Wake initiative is here to support student mental health and wellbeing. Wake Forest community members and families can call 336.758.CARE (2273) or use the online referral form to connect students with staff that can provide support and help them find the mental health resources that are right for them.
- Is your student looking for other ways to get connected? Drop by Dr. Shea’s weekly Office Hours in 206 Reynolda Hall. Follow her on Instagram (@sheakiddbrown) to see when the next event is scheduled. Students can also stop by an upcoming Gold & Black Chat for an informal opportunity to connect with President Wente and Dr. Shea: upcoming date: Monday, October 16, 4-5 p.m. in the Intercultural Center.
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Athletics
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From Athletics:
- Did you have a blast Family Weekend? Come back for another football game this season! We have three remaining home games against Pittsburgh (10/21 @ 3:30 p.m.), Florida State (10/28), and NC State (11/11). You can click here to purchase tickets today!
- Men’s Basketball season tickets are on sale now! There are a number of great seating options, including Floor Seats for the upcoming season. Call the ticket office at 336-758-3322, ext 1 to buy now!
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Parents & Families Page
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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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