WFU Project Pumpkin celebrates 34 years – bigger and better than ever
Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Happening at Wake
Wake students to dance, raise money for cancer research
At age 5 months, Wake Forest sophomore Gabrielle Peko was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer. After undergoing chemotherapy treatments and some surgeries, she was pronounced in remission at age 2. On Saturday, March 19, Peko will join more than 1,000 Wake students at Wake ‘N Shake, an annual dance marathon that raises money for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund of the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. The event runs from noon to midnight in the Sutton Center.
Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, Happening at Wake
U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo coming to Wake Forest Jan. 25-27
Joy Harjo, who in 2019 made history by becoming the first Native American to be named U.S. Poet Laureate, is coming to Wake Forest University Jan. 25-27.
Categories: Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Happening at Wake, Inclusive Excellence
Wake Forest’s Freedom School enriching children’s summer – and lives
Jackson Gibson is among 65 Winston-Salem kids attending the free, six-week, literacy-based summer program for rising third through eighth-graders. By using a culturally diverse curriculum, Wake Forest University’s Freedom School encourages a love of reading and learning.
Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Inclusive Excellence
Welcome back Deacs: WFU students return for spring semester
With colder weather ahead, Wake Forest has created a new space called “Fireside on Manchester.” The Plaza is now home to temporary ‘outdoor living rooms’ with fire pits and safely-distanced Adirondack chairs.
Categories: Campus Life, Experiential Learning, University Announcements
Wake Forest to host conversation with NBA All-Star Kyle Korver
Wake Forest University will host a moderated conversation between NBA All-Star Kyle Korver and Dean of the School of Divinity Jonathan Walton on Jan. 29 in Wait Chapel at 6 p.m.
Categories: Campus Life, Happening at Wake, Inclusive Excellence
Wake Forest to hold 2019 Lovefeast services
Wake Forest University will hold its annual Lovefeast services in Wait Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Lovefeast celebrates the unique traditions of the Moravian community in Winston-Salem.
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WFU’s Project Pumpkin to commemorate moon landing
More than 800 Winston-Salem children are expected to converge on Wake Forest for candy, fun and a good time during the University’s 31st annual Project Pumpkin festival. The event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. on Hearn Plaza.
Categories: Campus Life, Community Impact, Happening at Wake
#WFU23 move-in day video highlights
Just under 1,400 first-year students moved into Wake Forest residence halls Aug. 21. Among them are a nationally ranked Congressional debater from Chicago and students from countries as varied as Brazil, France, Taiwan and Ireland.
Categories: Campus Life, Enrollment & Financial Aid, Experiential Learning
Wake Forest welcomes class of 2023
Just under 1,400 first-year students will leave home and move into Wake Forest residence halls on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Among them are a nationally ranked Congressional debater from Chicago and students from countries as varied as Brazil, France, Taiwan and Ireland.