You are invited to join fellow Wake Foresters May 9th as we gather at the Wake Washington Center to hear from Angela Mazaris, Director of the LGBTQ Center, on the state of LGBTQ students, on campus and across the country. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Wake NOW (Network of Women) and WAKEWashingtonDC invite Wake Forest women for an evening with Tycely Williams ('97), Vice-President of Development, YWCA USA. Drawing upon your humanitarian interests and future aspirations, you will learn how to create and carry out an actionable Personal Philanthropy Plan and a clear understanding of how to better integrate your personal, professional and philanthropic aspirations while increasing your happiness and helping humanity.

"Tycely Williams, a self-proclaimed matchmaker, has inspired individuals and institutions to invest more than $84 million dollars in charitable causes. Currently, she serves as vice president of development for YWCA USA and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive.

A cum laude graduate of Wake Forest University, Williams holds a bachelor of arts degree in communication with distinguished departmental honors and a minor in Journalism. Tycely possesses an Executive Masters in Leadership from The McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.

In her spare time, she chairs the Board of Trustees for Monument Academy Public Charter School and volunteers as President-Elect for the Junior League of Washington. She is a past president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Washington Metro Chapter, the largest chapter of charitable fundraisers in the United States. A joyful divorcée, Tycely enjoys traveling, crashing charitable fundraising galas, taste-testing fried green tomatoes and conversing with values-driven leaders in preparation for her first book. "

The registration fee of $10 includes light hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Space is limited. so please register in advance.

"Wake NOW (Network of Women) is the Wake Forest University affinity group for current students, alumnae, and parents dedicated to providing enriching personal and professional development opportunities to women of the University community. Wake NOW is committed to meaningful programming, engaging conversation and the creation of sustained relationships among the women of Wake Forest."

Have you heard? Fellow Deacs are coming to DC!

Thursday evening, May 31st, Wake Forest Connects-Washington, DC will bring together current students and recent May graduates with area alumni, parents and friends for a facilitated round table networking session. We need you – our alumni, parents and friends – to join us at the table to share your industry knowledge, career insights and networking connections.

During the event, students will have an opportunity to network in small groups of 8-10 with a wider group of professionals. Students are especially interested in industries such as consulting,financial services, healthcare, technology, media/advertising/public relations, but we welcome everyone interested in connecting with students.

Agenda:

6:00-6:30 pm Arrival and check-in

6:30-8:00 pm Round table networking

8:00-8:30 pm Open networking

Target audience: current Wake Forest students and recent May graduates, all programs and class years

Light refreshments will be served throughout the evening.

Please R.S.V.P. by May 28th. Please note that you must pre-register to be allowed into the building. Contact Ashley Graham Phipps, phippsac@wfu.edu, if you have questions or need more information.

Once registered, please also fill out this survey, which will allow us to best match the alumni/parent with a table for the networking event. The students will then rotate between tables that align with their career interests.

You're invited to join fellow Demon Deacons for Connections and Conversations! You'll learn about companies, industries, and careers in a personal setting.

Each table conversation will be led by a Wake Forest alumna/us or parent to a current student who has volunteered to serve as a mentor for the event. Mentors will share his or her own career journey and then facilitate a small group discussion.

These mentors have experience in a wide range of industries; but beyond their industries, these alumni and parents bring a host of impressive skill sets to the table. They are eager to connect with you and learn how they might help in your career journey.