by Ja’Mahl McDaniel Social Wellbeing is important because it drives our daily interactions with people and has shown to increase and maintain our happiness. A healthy amount of social wellbeing can make the difference in someone finding their sense of belonging here at Wake and […]
by Brian Cohen and DeDee Johnston We often think of the environment as some “other” place – an undisturbed place where we might go to hike, fish, or view wildlife. We forget that our environment is all that surrounds us. It is the spaces we […]
by Kate Ruley Mindfulness has gained quite a bit of attention in recent months, and for good reason. Our society is becoming so fast-paced that we are not always engaged with our immediate surroundings and activities. The mindfulness movement encourages us to take a step […]
by Virginia Christman What are we talking about when we talk about spirituality? Spirituality and spiritual wellbeing are interpersonal, intrapersonal, communal, and sometimes ineffable (beyond words). The definition can be as varied as the people in the world. One possible way to define spirituality is purposeful actions […]
by Allison E. McWilliams Great mentoring relationships are a gift. Effective mentors pour into our lives with wisdom, with opportunities, with feedback on our strengths and weaknesses, and they give us dedicated, safe space to take risks and to reflect on key learning moments. The […]
By the Safe Office The Safe Office is excited to announce the launch of the Red Flag Campaign for the month of October in partnership with the LGBTQ Center, Women’s Center, Intercultural Center, and University Counseling Center and in recognition of October as […]
by Shannon K. Ashford, Assistant Director, Student Organizations and Programs Let’s get social! I was so excited to be given the opportunity to write this post because I truly believe in the power of social engagement – so much so that it is my job! […]
By Jim Coffey In 1947 while visiting the old campus, Dr. Walter Raphael Wiley (BS 1929, BS Med. 1930) and his wife, Monnie Louise McDaniel Wiley learned of the impending move of the University to Magnolia_BloomWinston-Salem. Mrs. Wiley wanted to establish a symbolic bridge between […]
By the Office of the Chaplain Spirituality and spiritual wellbeing are interpersonal, intrapersonal, communal, and sometimes ineffable (beyond words). The definition can be as varied as the people in the world. One possible way to define spirituality is purposeful actions that individuals or communities practice […]
By Max Floyd Every weekday morning at 5am a friend of mine used to meet me on the street at the end of our driveway. I would tiptoe my way through the house, step out onto the front porch and lace up my tennis shoes […]
