WAKECharlotte

15,291 ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS

WAKECharlotte is a volunteer-led group dedicated to engaging alumni, parents and friends in the area. We plan a variety of programs throughout the year for all ages to participate in social, athletic, networking, and service opportunities. We hope you will join us at our next event. Go Deacs!

Upcoming Virtual Events

D.E.A.C. Allies: LGBTQ+ 101 (Tuesday, July 7, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) – D.E.A.C. (Developing Empowering and Affirming Communities) Allies is a workshop series designed to build participants’ knowledge and skills through a scaffolded learning approach. Workshops are designed to deepen knowledge around topics of sexual orientation and gender, and to equip participants with skills for building intentionally inclusive communities that welcome people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

D.E.A.C. Allies: The Gender Binary and Beyond (Wednesday, July 8 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.) – The Gender Binary and Beyond is the second workshop in the current series and will center on gender, including gender identity, gender expression, and analyzing the myriad ways individuals may experience gender. Participants will develop skills for ensuring spaces and practices are inclusive for people of all genders.

The @LifeAfterWake Summer Series is in full swing! View the full list of current event offerings here and below, and note that the video archive is available on the Life After Wake website. Learn or refresh your tools to cope, grow and learn during the now normal with these resources.

Andy Chan and the World of Work (Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Kayla Lisenby-Denson and Deb Marke on LBGTQ+ Inclusion (Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
Steph Trilling and Erin Adamson on Gender in the Workplace (Wednesday, July 29, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Wake Washington Brown Bag Lunch Series (Video archive on the Wake Washington Webpage)

Stay tuned for future events in Wake Workout Series!

Upcoming Events

No events currently planned. Contact your local Community Officers or alumni@wfu.edu with event ideas!

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Past Events

Aug 10

New Student Reception - Swimmer

Congratulations and Welcome, Wake Forest Class of 2024!

You are cordially invited to a virtual reception for incoming Wake Forest students and parents... Monday, August 10, 2020

Jun 23

Charlotte - School of Business Strengths Sesssion

An evening exploring your CliftonStrengths with Wake Forest University students, alumni, parents, and friends. Tuesday, June 23, 2020

May 28

Chef Alyssa Alumni Cooking Class

Apr 30

MSA Happy Hour

Grab a drink and join Peter Olinto, National Instructor at Becker CPA Review, for a virtual MSA Happy Hour! Join MSA alumni, current students, and... Thursday, April 30, 2020

Mar 11

First Decorated Deacs Quarterly Lunch

Please come and join other Wake Forest veterans and Decorated Deacs for camaraderie and networking in a relaxed environment. All are welcome as we look... Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Mar 4

Wake Will Lead a Call to Conversation - Kane

A Call to Conversation is a national movement with one goal – to spark more meaningful conversation.

The immediate impact of a Call... Wednesday, March 04, 2020

Feb 4

Wake Will Lead a Call to Conversation - Baker

A Call to Conversation is a national movement with one goal – to spark more meaningful conversation.

The immediate impact of a Call... Tuesday, February 04, 2020

Jan 30

An Evening with the School of Business

School of Business alumni, parents, and friends are invited to join us for a networking reception with special guest Dr. Ajay Patel, Professor and Thomas... Thursday, January 30, 2020

Dec 8

Local Lovefeast Live Viewing

Join fellow Deacons at the Wake Forest Charlotte Center to share in a time honored Wake Forest Tradition - the Lovefeast! We will be live... Sunday, December 08, 2019

Dec 3

Matt Mancuso Memorial Dinner

In a celebration of Matt’s life, the Mancuso Family and School of Business invite you to a memorial dinner. The evening will begin with a... Tuesday, December 03, 2019