Hit the Bricks raised over $300,000 for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund. Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, cheered, and/or helped plan this great campus event. See a photostory, Youtube video, and first-year student video of the event.
In this issue:
Academic dates
Campus Memorialization forums for students, Oct. 18 and Nov. 2
Reminder about campus resources during uncertain times
Fall emergency testing will take place on Oct. 17 and 19
Fall Break hours of operation
Program for Leadership and Character Discussion groups
Did you know? Insomnia Cookies opens today in downtown W-S.
Happy Fall Break!
Academic dates
For undergraduates: The last day of first part-of-term classes is Tuesday, Oct. 17. Second part-of-term classes begin on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Graduate and professional school students: please see your school/program calendar.
Campus Memorialization forums for students, Oct. 18 and Nov. 2
As announced last April, Wake Forest has launched an effort to create a campus memorial to remember and honor the humanity of the enslaved men, women and children who worked for or were sold to benefit the University. The Campus Memorialization Steering Committee has organized opportunities for students to join the discussion on Oct. 18 or Nov. 2. Read more details and sign up for an upcoming forum.
Fraternity and Sorority Life recruitment
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment is now live. Students interested should register using their Wake Forest email address. For any student who is interested in joining a NPHC fraternity or sorority, a general information session will be held Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. in Pugh Auditorium. Students can RSVP on The Link.
Upcoming Events
Homecoming Events, Monday, Oct. 16 - Saturday, Oct. 21. Next week is Homecoming, and Student Union has planned a terrific series of events for students:
Additionally, Homecoming Royalty voting will be open at 12 p.m. on Monday and will close at 12 p.m. on Wednesday. Event details can be found on The Link.
Gold & Black Chat, Monday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. Intercultural Center. Join President Susan R. Wente and Vice President for Campus Life Dr. Shea Kidd Brown for a Gold & Black Chat. These pop-up events provide a space to build meaningful connections between Wake Forest students and administrators, share student experiences and learn about campus updates. This G&B Chat is a pop-up at the Intercultural Center (Benson Center Suite 346) in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ Center and the Women’s Center. All students are welcome!
Cybersecurity information tent event on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. outside The Pit, Reynolda Hall. Information Technology specialists will be on hand to answer questions and provide assistance. Take your turn at spinning the prize wheel and picking up some cool swag!
Truman Scholarship info session, Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. Zoom. Are you a current junior interested in pursuing a career in public service, with a 3.5 GPA and a demonstrated record of service and leadership? If this sounds like you, contact Jackie Sheridan with your resume and an overview of your future plans to access the application portal.
#WFFriday T-shirt Swap, Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Spry Stadium. Deacs, join us for a t-shirt trade prior to the men's soccer game against Liberty University. Bring us a non-Wake Forest shirt to trade for the new exclusive #WFFriday T-shirt. Trade starts at 5:30 p.m. at Spry Soccer Stadium. Remember to wear Old Gold and Black on Fridays!
Project Pumpkin, Tuesday, Oct. 24. Join us for this year’s Project Pumpkin festivities, including our on-campus event on Tuesday, Oct. 24, and our off-campus fall festivals on Friday, Oct. 27. Get involved with this annual tradition by hosting a booth, serving on a committee or volunteering, or buying a Project Pumpkin t-shirt.
NOTE: Volunteer training for Project Pumpkin will be held in Pugh Auditorium on Monday, Oct. 16, from 4-5 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 5-6 p.m.Training is required for chaperones, bus volunteers, and off-campus volunteers. Once you receive training, you will be added to the sign-ups on GivePulse. For more information, please direct your questions to ppumpkin@wfu.edu
Secrest Artists Series: Dublin Guitar Quartet, Thursday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center. The Dublin Guitar Quartet has dedicated its career to performing contemporary music, which makes the ensemble unique within its genre. With the help of eight- and 11-string guitars, the quartet has created a catalog of original works and arrangements by composers such Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt and György Ligeti.
Campus blood drive on Nov. 1. Did you know that on average, a trauma patient in the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Emergency Department uses approximately seven units of blood? The Red Cross Student Group is partnering with The Red Cross to host a blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 1:30-6:30 p.m. in Sutton Center 407. Please sign up here and give the gift of life by donating. You can make a difference in someone’s life!
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
Reminder of campus resources during uncertain times. Dr. Wente shared a reminder about the resources available on campus to help us navigate uncertain times: “We encourage members of our community to be a source of support, compassion, and empathy for one another now and in the days ahead. In addition to the Office of the Chaplain, we encourage students seeking support to contact 336-758-CARE (2273).”
Fall Break hours of operation. Plan ahead for your needs, as some campus services and hours of operation shift during the break
Program for Leadership and Character Discussion groups. During the second half of the fall semester, three discussion groups will be held: How to Be Perfect: Character in Pop Culture; Spirituality, Religion, and the Quest for Character; and The Rise of the Robot Lawyers? Interest forms are due October 18.
Did you know?
The WStoday enewsletter announced that Insomnia Cookies opens today in downtown W-S! “The Insomnia Cookies concept was created in 2003 by then-college student Seth Berkowitz in his University of Pennsylvania dorm room. The idea was born out of a dislike for the heavy meals that local late-night food options offered and a love for the convenience of delivery. To provide the midnight snack that he knew students were craving, Berkowitz began baking and delivering warm cookies around campus, and that’s how Insomnia Cookies’ future was set in motion.” Want more local news? Subscribe to WStoday.
Happy Fall Break!
Whether you are staying on campus or traveling elsewhere, we wish you a restful and restorative Fall Break!
