Good Afternoon -
Welcome back for the spring semester! We certainly hope for much nicer weather as the semester progresses. At present, though, we are aware that a significant number of people in and around Winston-Salem, including some students, have lost power. Duke Power representatives have told Wake Forest officials that every effort is being made to restore power to all in our area as soon as possible.
The University has made arrangements for students who need shelter elsewhere. The Wake Forest Wellbeing Center has designated space in the Sutton Center as a shelter for students who would like to come onto campus. In the Center, students will have access to restroom facilities (including showers) as well as sleeping bags and pads.
Students seeking shelter at the Wake Forest Wellbeing Center will need to check in at the front desk between 5 p.m. and midnight. Students coming to campus will need to bring their own linens (towels), pillows, toiletries, and chargers. Additionally, based on limited inventory, students who have their own sleeping bags/bedding are encouraged to bring them.
Again, we recognize the impact of a prolonged power outage and our commitment is to make sure that our community has access to a safe and warm place to sleep during these cold winter nights.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing at
housing@wfu.edu
or 336.758.5185.
Best -
Zach Blackmon, PhD, MBA
Assistant Director of Operations
