WAKEWinston-Salem
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
Mar 21
Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - WS - Forsyth Backpack Program Snack Bags
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Forsyth Backpack Program Snack Bag Creation - at-home project! Pack snack bags for Forsyth Backpack Program pantries! Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate. These easy grab and go items are great for students who arrive after breakfast is served, for students who need an extra snack during the day or are staying for after-school activities. Recommended shelf-stable items: Oat bars, meat sticks, applesauce pouch or fruit cup, protein bars, peanut butter crackers. Please back in brown or white paper bags. Set a goal, work as an individual or group and coordinate drop off with Forsyth Backpack Program, info@forsythbackpackprogram.org
Mar 25
Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - WS - SECU Family House
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 3/25. We'll help coordinate the meal planning via a Google Doc. 2) Arrive at the Family House at 4:30 on 3/25 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.
Mar 26
Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - WS - Forsyth Backpack Program (Parkland High School)
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Volunteers will help Forsyth Backpack Program organize, restock and inventory the school pantries at Parkland High School. Volunteers must be 18+ years or older and must bring a valid ID to sign in. Forsyth Backpack Volunteers will meet our group in the front school lobby and lead the project in the pantry location. Please bring a water bottle.
Mar 26
Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - WS - Forsyth Backpack Program (Kennedy High School)
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Volunteers will help Forsyth Backpack Program organize, restock and inventory the school pantries at J. F. Kennedy High School. Volunteers must be 18+ years or older and must bring a valid ID to sign in. Forsyth Backpack Volunteers will meet our group in the front school lobby and lead the project in the pantry location. Please bring a water bottle.
Mar 26
Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - WS - Campus Garden (Thu)
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Families and children welcome as alumni join current students and the Campus Garden staff to plant, weed, water, compost, and care for the various flora in the Campus Garden. No experience necessary. All tools provided.
Mar 27
Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - WS - Historic Odd Fellows Cemetery
4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Participants will help clear brush and leaves from a section of Odd Fellows Cemetery, a historic African American cemetery in Winston Salem that was founded ca. 1907. The Cemetery covers 12.5 acres, and sits only 5 minutes from Wake Forest University's campus. Over 9,000 individuals are buried at the cemetery. Wake Forest University's Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Research Group (CHARG) has been partnering for four years with The Friends of Odd Fellows Cemetery to conduct research, mapping, and documentation at the site, while also conducting programs at the cemetery for the Wake Forest University community. This program will require physical, outdoor work consistent with hard yard work. Participants will be clearing brush, pulling ivy, and carrying loads of debris. The potential scratches from thorny bushes and sticks is possible. It is also possible that participants will encounter ticks and poison ivy and should take precautions before, during, and after the program. We'll talk about this at the site. But because of these factors, please wear and bring the following: - Wear long sleeved pants and shirts that you don't mind getting dirty. - Wear close-toed shoes or boots. - Bring a full water bottle. - Sunscreen, bug spray, and a hat or head covering are recommended
Mar 29
Pro Humanitate Days 2026 - WS - Campus Garden (Sun)
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Families and children welcome as alumni join current students and the Campus Garden staff to plant, weed, water, compost, and care for the various flora in the Campus Garden. No experience necessary. All tools provided.
Apr 21
Winston-Salem - Biz Deac Table for 10
8:00 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.
The School of Business is piloting a brand-new concept, and we want you at the table. Literally. Introducing Table for 10: an exclusive, small-group breakfast designed to bring alumni together in a way we’ve never done before. Hosted by faculty member and Acting Dean for the School of Business, Stacie Petter, this inaugural gathering is intentionally small to keep the conversation big. No program, no podiums - just business alumni sharing a warm meal and meaningful dialogue. Breakfast includes an entree and beverage of your choice at Mama Zoe's restaurant for a subsidized registration fee of $10. Space is limited to the first nine registrants [School of Business alumni only]. We hope you’ll join us for bright and early and help us kick off this new tradition right here in Winston-Salem!
Leadership
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Steve Berlin ('81, JD '84, P '06, P '10 JD)
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Laura Bland ('93, MBA '01, P '27)
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David Daggett (JD '85)
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Rob DiBella ('88, MBA '97)
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Shelley Holden ('00, JD '03, P '29)
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David Holden ('99, P '29)
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Mickey Kangur (P '20, P '21 MSM)
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Tonu Kangur ('87, P '20, P '21 MSM)
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Steve Lineberger ('80, MBA '82, P '15)
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Molly Lineberger ('82, MA '15, P '15)
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John Saad ('91, P '28)
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Susanne Saad (MA '93, P '28)
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Coleman Team ('09)
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Keith Vaughan ('72, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)
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Lydia Vaughan (MA '71, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)
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Meet the WAKEWinston-Salem Team
Elizabeth Marsh (’07), Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, leads Wake Forest’s Winston-Salem community alongside Philanthropy & Donor Engagement Officers Geoff Puttkammer and Anna Baker. 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
Anna Baker
bakera@wfu.edu
336.758.5413