The Freshest Kids

On humid days, we find ourselves inside, basking in the air-conditioning and amicable temperatures of 75 degrees, but on special days at Wake Forest, we find parents heaving massive amounts of furniture, clothes, and other little necessities for sharing a residence hall room. With freshmen orientation under-way, days like these make memories. As new students flood the residence halls, Wait Chapel for orientation, and enjoy the taste of Winston-Salem, new friends, relationships, and roles are created. Preparations for classes are quite necessary, but the precedence of preparing for freshmen year experiences seems to be the priority (as they should be). So my advice: enjoy the year, create lasting memories, and make your impact.

Fellows...who?

So why are these people still around? Do they love Wake Forest that much? Can't get away? Still wanting to tee-pee the quad? These recent graduates are paving the way as Wake Forest Fellows in a pilot program the President's Office has created. These recent graduates have set-up fort in their respective offices, in the hopes of bridging the gap between university administration and students. Let's face it, do you really know who to turn to when you have questions regarding administration of Wake Forest University? Do you have the guts to talk to the Provost, Dean, and the President? Fear no more, now you have a liaison to find out the scoop and help you out. Meet them, greet them, hang out, these are your Wake Forest Fellows:

Lydia Harter – University Advancement

I am from a small suburb of Los Angeles called San Marino, California. I am a graduating History major with a double minor in both Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise and International Studies. At Wake Forest, I served as President of the Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity, co-chaired the Senior Class Campaign, was on the leadership team of Wake N Shake. I am thrilled to be the Advancement Fellow to be able to meet alumni, travel, and stay closely involved with Wake Forest.

Keon McGuire – Student Life

I am native of Wilmington, North Carolina. As a History major, I have been awarded the opportunity to pursue my field of academic interest, while still having the course space to engage the rich interdisciplinary curriculum Wake Forest offers. Guided by a passion for service to others, my tenure at Wake Forest has included a diverse range of experiences such as PREPARE facilitator, Multicultural Enrichment Program Mentor, Campus Kitchen server, and Forest Fire Christian Ministry event coordinator. Being a Wake Forest Fellow in the Division of Student Life will be both a challenging and rewarding opportunity to experience and facilitate growth and development for myself and others. I sincerely anticipate my next year at Wake Forest University as a Fellow.

Tristan Salvanera – President’s Office

I am from Albemarle, NC. During my time at Wake Forest University, I worked through the rigors of the Calloway Business School, majoring in General Business with minors in Global Trade & Commerce and International Studies. Actively involved, I served as a Resident Advisor for 3 years, a President's Aide, and a Co-Chair for Project Pumpkin. I have also participated in two international service trips with the Wesley Foundation. Passionate about the ideal of Wake Forest, I am delighted to serve as a Wake Forest Fellow in the President's office in the hopes that I can better facilitate effective communication between university administration and my recent peers.

Parul Patel – Provost’s Office

Graduating with a Business major and a Political Science minor, I am from the Richmond metropolitan area in Virginia. I have spent 4 great years with Student Government on campus and also served as Secretary for the past year. Initiating and organizing the Culture/International Week this year has been one of my defining moments at Wake along with 3 years as a student representative on the Judicial Council. I can't wait to apply my experiences as a student to my work next year and to acquire a different perspective of Wake.

Day in the Life...

Amidst the busy meetings and scheduling, university administrators rarely find the time and space to share in the fun pre-orientation events. However, one administrator finishes up a couple loose errands, carries his cup of coffee, and heads for Camp Hanes, the site of Pre-School Conference. Meeting and greeting students, that’s really what President Hatch is all about. Doing exactly just that, President Hatch delivered a few words of wisdom to the 150 incoming freshmen attending Pre-School. Comparing elements of Sprites popular campaign “Obey Your Thirst” and the Chronicles of Narnia, President Hatch left students wondering: what will uplift me in the worst of times and what will keep me going in the best? Do I “obey my thirst,” fulfilling my own ambitions or think, in contrast, of others? “Find your deepest roots beyond yourself”

Talking to "the Man"

1. How is the administration helping to bridge the communication gap between students regarding campus changes and what would be some of the best forms of communication to keep students informed?

In accordance with the new campus changes, the University administration and Student Government have collaborated to create student forums in which the students can participate and have an active role in the upcoming changes. Additionally, these forums provide a medium in which students can voice their concerns and suggestions to the administration. More importantly, initiative comes from both sides in finding an amicable resolution. These forums will be held on Student Life, Strategic Planning, Campus Master Plan, and future plans of Deacon Village.

Greetings from the President's Office