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Thursday, April 6, 2023
More than 100 students from various disciplines shared their creative work at Wakeville Arts Festival on Saturday, April 1.
In this issue:
Commencement and Baccalaureate speakers announced
Wake Forest Debate team wins national championship
Key pass/fail dates coming up
Beware of fraudulent phone calls to parents
Campus Day for Accepted students, April 10 and 14
Face to Face with Kristen Chenoweth, April 12
Spring Club Dance Showcase, April 8
Senior Send Off, April 19
DESK, April 19: 3-6 p.m. Davis Field (rain date 4/20)
ICYMI
Spring Festival, April 7
Debbie Allen
Kathy Killian Noe (’80) to deliver 2023 Commencement Address
Kathy Killian Noe (’80) author, pastor, community-builder, visionary and founder of Recovery Café and the Recovery Café Network, will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on Monday, May 15. The Baccalaureate speaker will be Bishop Kym Lucas (’92), the 11th bishop of the Episcopal Church in Colorado. More information about how Wake Forest selects Commencement speakers is available here.
Wake Forest Debate team wins national championship
After a full, 20-hour day of debating in the final, the stamina and hard work paid off for the Wake Forest debate team, which defeated the University of Michigan on a 4-1 decision. It took thousands of research hours and practice crafting their arguments to arrive at that moment.
Beware of fraudulent phone calls to parents
Wake Forest University Police has received information regarding a fraud scheme in which the non-emergency number for WFU police was spoofed. The caller tells a parent or family member that their student has been arrested and bail bond money must be sent using Venmo.
Key pass/fail dates coming up
The last day to change from pass/fail to a letter grade in an approved full-term class is Friday, April 7. The last day to change from pass/fail to a letter grade in an approved second part-of-term class is Thursday, April 13.
Campus Days for Accepted students, April 10 and 14
Campus Days for Accepted Students will take place April 10 and 14. Students should expect to see a lot of prospective members of the Class of 2027 and their families on campus both days.
Face to Face with Kristin Chenoweth, April 12
Face to Face looks forward to hosting Kristin Chenoweth for a special student-led event on April 12 at 5 p.m. at Wait Chapel. Students are eligible to receive one complimentary ticket for that evening’s Face to Face Keynote Address with Kristin Chenoweth at 7:30 p.m. at the LJVM Coliseum. All complimentary tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. If the event is sold out in advance, no complimentary tickets will be distributed. You can request a Keynote Address ticket at Wait Chapel beginning at 4 p.m. on the day of the event.
Spring Club Dance Showcase, April 8
Join us this Saturday at 6 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall for a collaborative showcase highlighting the works of Wake Forest’s club dance organizations. This event will feature performances from the Ballroom Dance Team, Deacon Dhamaal, Lost in Translation, Momentum Crew, and Setting the Groove.
Don’t miss Senior Send Off, April 19
Class of 2023, join us on April 19 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at Truist Stadium for our annual Senior Sendoff, where you can enjoy a night to remember with live music, fireworks, giveaways, and a grand celebration before graduation. Admission is free and transportation will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, visit TheLink.
Help local students at DESK 2023, April 19
Each spring, Wake Forest students come together to provide desks and school supplies for children in the Winston-Salem community. Join us on April 19 from 3-6:30 p.m. on Davis Field, where you will be paired with an elementary-aged student and their family to design and paint a new desk for them to take home. Spots are limited, so be sure to put together your team and register by April 12. For more information about DESK and other volunteer opportunities, visit GivePulse.
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It):
Spring Festival, April 7 — Dive into one of the most vibrant cultural events at Wake Forest and explore everything East Asia has to offer through plenty of food, performances, and entertainment in a fair-style event. The Spring Festival is a time to gather with your friends, make lanterns, play games, eat delicious food, and participate in various crafts and fun activities. Join us on April 7 from 6-8 p.m. on Manchester Plaza.
Director, producer Debbie Allen named Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence — Emmy award-winning director and producer Debbie Allen has been named the inaugural recipient of Wake Forest’s Maya Angelou Artist-in-Residence Award.
