For undergraduate, graduate, and professional school students:
Here’s what WFU should know this week.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
TEDxWakeForestU features an exciting lineup of inspiring speakers who share their unique and impactful “ideas worth spreading.” Free registration is available for the Feb. 20 conference.
News and Announcements
Draft Statement on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom:
Students from all schools and programs are asked to review and discuss this draft and toshare your feedback. Group discussions will launch after Founders Day on Feb. 20: look for announcements or host your own group. Students can also submit individual feedback usingthis form. The feedback period will end on March 21.
Student voices needed for the University’s Space Planning project!
Attend How Wake Works: Student Edition on space planning Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in Pugh Auditorium, Benson Center. This important event is a chance to hear about the campus planning process and for your voice to be heard! Come help shape the future of Wake Forest! You’ll hear about what a campus plan is and have a chance to give opinions and feedback on things like residence halls, dining, parking, and everything in between.
Visit these poster/tabling events:
Monday, Feb. 17, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Wellbeing Center Living Room
Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 9-11 a.m. in ZSR Library and Farrell Hall Living Room
Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Benson University Center (3rd floor) and also in Kirby/Manchester (1st floor near Math and Stats)
Visit these poster/tabling events to share your thoughts on potential design concepts and space priorities.
Federal policy changes can bring about uncertainty, but our community, built on the foundation of Pro Humanitate, is our strength. Wake Forest is dedicated to supporting every student. The University is following these developments closely and will continue to prioritize your safety and wellbeing. For more information, visit this webpage on federal orders, policies, and regulations. If you or someone you know is in need of support or has questions or concerns, please reach out to any of our campus resources or call 336-758-CARE (2273).
Undergraduates: If you are interested in participating in global conferences or activities during Summer or Fall 2025, we encourage you to apply for funds. Details and requirements can be found here.
Important emergency alert information: With the recent power outage, we want to remind that students of all schools and/programs should: 1) download the WakeSafe app, 2) enable notifications, and 3) click on messages you receive via your WFU email and WakeSafe and read those messages fully. The University communicates emergency instructions and other information directly with students; use these messages and Wake Alert as your primary sources for information in an emergency.
Apply to be a Hit the Bricks Chair: Help lead one of Wake Forest’s most impactful traditions and help raise funds for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund as a Hit The Bricks Chair. Chair positions are available in Internal & External Relations, Entertainment, PR, Fundraising, and Corporate Sponsorship. Build leadership skills, connect with campus and community partners, and make a lasting impact. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 21 at 11:59 p.m.; applicants must be on campus Fall 2025.
Academics
Information about May 2025 Commencement ticket registration will be sent to all eligible graduates in March.
Undergraduates: The last day to drop Spring full-semester courses is Feb. 18; graduate and professional school students, consult your school/program calendar.
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Congratulations to Participants of the 2025 Senior Colloquium: Winner — Zac Anderson; Runners-up — Anne Rack and Elise English; Honorable Mentions — Sydney Aikens, Lisi Chapin, Douglas Giles, Charleston Kemper, Stephanie Lu, Heavyn McDaniels, and Lillian Sutton. We hope you will join the campus community forFounders Day, Feb. 20 (4 p.m. in Wait Chapel) to hear Zac’s Senior Oration!
