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WAKEWinston-Salem 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!

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Upcoming Events

Feb 27

The Road to Character at Wake Forest

8:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Relax and debrief with drinks and pizza after the Face to Face presentation with David Brooks. Learn how Wake Forest inspires, educates and empowers leaders of character that deeply connect with others to truly see and serve humanity.

Mar 20

School of Divinity Initiative on Religion, Pluralism, and American Public Life

2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

This event is open to the community and no registration is required. Across the Borders of Tradition: Conversations in Jewish and Christian Thought and Theology. 2:00 p.m. | Terrance L. Johnson Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies Harvard University About Terrence L. Johnson   4:00 p.m. | Amy-Jill Levine Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Hartford International University for Religion and Peace About Amy-Jill Levine   5:30 p.m. | Reception  

Apr 02

Pro Humanitate Days 2025

4:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Our volunteers will set up and serve dinner at the SECU Family House. Volunteers can choose 1 of 3 options: 1) Drop off food (a main or side dish) at the Family House by 4:30 on 4/11. We'll help coordinate the meal planning via a GoogleDoc. 2) Arrive at the Family House at 4:30 on 4/11 and help serve dinner to guests. 3) Both! Prepare a dish and help serve. Guests at the SECU Family house are staying there while receiving medical care or while a loved one is receiving medical care at local medical facilities.

Apr 10

Winston-Salem - School of Business Hylton Lecture

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Leadership

  • Rob DiBella ('88, MBA '97)
  • Annamarie D'Souza (JD '91, MBA '00)
  • David Holden ('99, P '29)
  • Shelley Holden ('00, JD '03, P '29)
  • John Saad ('91, P '28)
  • Susanne Saad (MA '93, P '28)

Community Event Photos

Community Spotlight

  • Embracing Pro Humanitate from Home
    WAKECommunities has seen quite a few changes this past year. This very website experienced a makeover in recent months and may look unfamiliar to those of you who have not […]

Meet the WAKEWinston-Salem Team

Elizabeth Marsh (’07), Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, and Geoff Puttkammer, Gift Officer, lead Wake Forest’s efforts in the Winston-Salem community. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!

Elizabeth Marsh (’07)
marshev@wfu.edu
(336) 758-3064

Geoff Puttkammer
puttkag@wfu.edu
(336) 758-6242

Geoff Puttkammer and Elizabeth Marsh (’07) pose for photos with the Demon Deacon.