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At Wake Forest University, we encourage open and respectful conversations about important social, political, and religious issues. Through a variety of engaging events and initiatives, we create spaces where different viewpoints can be shared and explored in a welcoming atmosphere. Our aim is to enhance our community’s ability to have meaningful discussions that deepen understanding and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
| Date | Event Name | Location | TIme | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 22 | The U.S. Role in the World: Foreign Policy Challenges Facing the Next Presidential Administration | Kulynych auditorium | ||
| Wednesday, October 23 | Addressing Antisemitism from a Framework of Collective Liberation | ZSR | ||
| Friday, October 25 | From Unconscious Bias to Conscious Inclusion | Benson | This workshop will explore the hidden biases that influence our decisions, relationships, and behaviors. Participants will gain valuable insights into recognizing and addressing unconscious biases, and learn how to move towards conscious inclusion by fostering a culture of conscious and equitable practices. | |
| Tuesday, October 29 | Wake Divinity Discovery Day: HBCU Day | Divinity and Religious Studies Building, Lower Auditorium | Join us for our HBCU Day to learn how Wake Divinity cultivates a rich academic and student life experience for graduates of HBCUs as they lean into God’s call upon their life. You’ll have the opportunity to attend a class, engage with students, tour campus, and worship with us. | |
| Tuesday, October 29 | Project Pumpkin | Hearn Plaza | Project Pumpkin is a signature student-led community-building event that began in an effort to bring together both the campus and Winston-Salem communities started by Wake Forest student Libby Bell (’93) in 1989. The theme for this year’s event will be Wild Adventures! Information about reserving a table will be sent out closer to the event. | |
| Tuesday, November 5 | Election Day | |||
| Thursday, November 14 | LGBTQIA Leadership In Ministry | Divinity and Religious Studies Building, Lower Auditorium | ||
| Tuesday, December 3 | John W. Hatch Lecture and Symposium | |||
| Thursday, December 5 – Saturday, December 7 | Educating Character Across Differences: Cultivating Communities of Character in the University | |||
| Friday, December 6 | Cultural Fluency: Navigating Inclusive Engagement | Benson | This workshop will focus on effective communication strategies and collaboration techniques that promote understanding and inclusivity in both academic and professional settings. Participants will develop the skills and understanding needed to communicate effectively and respectfully across diverse cultural backgrounds. Attendees will explore the impact of culture on communication styles, verbal and nonverbal cues, and interpersonal dynamics. The session will also address common challenges in cross-cultural communication, gain practical strategies to navigate these challenges and build bridges of understanding and respect. | |
| Sunday, December 8 | Lovefeast | Wait Chapel | ||
| Wednesday, October 2 | Dinner & Dialogue: Faith & Politics | Benson 410 | Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation over food at our Dialogue & Dialogue event, where we will explore the intersection of faith and politics. This gathering is designed for students who are eager to engage in meaningful discussions about how their beliefs shape their views on political issues. | |
| Monday, October 7 | Interfaith Prayers for Peace | Front Steps of Wait Chapel | Join the Office of the Chaplain for a Day of Reflection and Interfaith Prayers for Peace. Students, faculty and staff are invited to pause, reflect, and write a prayer or light a candle for peace. **Rain Location – Green Room** | |
| Tuesday, October 8 | Community Reflection Event | Front Steps of Wait Chapel | Join the Office of the Chaplain for a Day of Reflection and Interfaith Prayers. Students, faculty and staff are invited to pause, reflect, and write a prayer or light a candle for peace. Select members of the Wake Forest community will offer prayers and readings for peace. | |
| Thursday, October 10 | Dinner & Dialogue: Race & Politics | Intercultural Center | Join the Office of Civic & Community Engagement, Deacs Decide, & the InterCultural Center for dialogue and critical conversation about the significance of race and racism in politics, both today and historically. Under the umbrella of Deacon Dialogue, Dinner & Dialogue aims to bring together individuals from across campus to discuss important and sometimes hard topics in a relaxed setting. Over the course of a meal participants will foster community, understanding, and gain new perspectives. |
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