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​​’Turkeypalooza​’ brings Thanksgiving to hungry in Winston-Salem

November 11, 2016  |   Community, Events, Pro Humanitate, Student

Wake Forest University students, faculty and staff will prepare and deliver more than 300 Thanksgiving meals to food-insecure Winston-Salem residents during TurkeyPalooza. This is an annual event hosted by The Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest.

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WFU to host 9/11 remembrance service

September 7, 2016  |   Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty, Staff, Student

Wake Forest University will hold an interfaith service of prayer and remembrance to honor the victims and commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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First Lesson at Wake Forest: Building Community

August 30, 2016  |   Campus Life, Community, Events, Student, Top Stories, Valuing Diversity

With its most diverse student body ever, the University has increased opportunities this year for incoming students – from 45 states and 24 countries – to cross cultural, political, racial and social boundaries.

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Teens test out college life in Wake Forest summer programs

July 22, 2016  |   Admissions, Community, Top Stories

Two of Wake Forest University’s most popular academic summer programs have hosted nearly 650 high school students this year — meeting a growing desire among high school juniors and seniors for a taste of the college experience.

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$625 million in construction over 10 years enhances residential experience

June 24, 2016  |   Admissions, Athletics, Campus Life, Community, Philanthropy, President, Student, Thrive / Wellbeing, Top Stories, University Announcement, Wake Will

Wake Forest University is in the midst of a 10-year, $625 million construction effort that reflects the institution’s commitment to offer the best residential college experience in the country.

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Band of brothers

June 17, 2016  |   Community, Pro Humanitate, Student, Top Stories

The Pro Humanitate spirit is alive and well in Lins Barwick, as well as the friends and family lining the corridors of a nearby hospital, where he is recovering from injuries sustained during an off-campus shooting.

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WFU to hold vigil to honor victims of Orlando shooting

June 13, 2016  |   Community, Events, Pro Humanitate, Student

Wake Forest University is holding a brief interfaith gathering today at noon in Davis Chapel to honor the victims and families affected by the mass shooting in Orlando.

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Conference on women and girls of color

April 22, 2016  |   Community, Faculty, Top Stories

On April 29 and 30 the Anna Julia Cooper Center at Wake Forest will host a national gathering focused on advancing justice for women and girls of color, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

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Beyond bathrooms

April 20, 2016  |   Alumni, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty, Staff, Student, Top Stories

“I can assure you that Wake Forest University’s commitment to building an inclusive and equitable community is unwavering.” This affirming statement from Wake Forest’s Chief Diversity Officer Barbee Oakes has provided a supportive refrain for LGBTQ students, faculty, staff and visitors since HB2 became law in March.

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WFU alumni fight childhood hunger

March 29, 2016  |   Alumni, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty, Pro Humanitate, Staff, Student, Top Stories

Hundreds of Wake Forest alumni across the country will work to address issues of hunger and food insecurity in 30 cities from Boston to Los Angeles on Pro Humanitate Day April 9.

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