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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

Jul 28

Winston-Salem - New Student Reception

5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Join us for a New Student Reception in Winston-Salem! This social event will be the perfect opportunity for the newest Demon Deacons and their families to meet face-to-face and begin building their WFU networks! *Please note, if you (or your student) are transferring to Wake Forest in the fall of 2025, you are also invited to attend this event!

Aug 01

Wake Forest Law Night at the Dash

5:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Join us in Winston-Salem on Friday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) for our annual summer event! This summer, we're taking over the Winston-Salem Dash's Lowe's Food Landing! This event is open to current incoming Wake Forest Law students who are working, living, or have recently arrived in Winston-Salem this summer, local Law School alumni, faculty, and staff. Price includes game ticket, dinner buffet, and non-alcoholic drinks. (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Leadership

Steve Berlin ('81, JD '84, P '06, P '10 JD)
Laura Bland ('93, MBA '01, P '27)
Rob DiBella ('88, MBA '97)
David Holden ('99, P '29)
Shelley Holden ('00, JD '03, P '29)
Steve Lineberger ('80, MBA '82, P '15)
Molly Lineberger ('82, MA '15, P '15)
John Saad ('91, P '28)
Susanne Saad (MA '93, P '28)
Coleman Team ('09)
Keith Vaughan ('72, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)
Lydia Vaughan (MA '71, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)

Community Event Photos

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina

Face to Face attendees gathered for a reception following David Brooks' presentation on February 27, 2025, with featured remarks from Dr. Michael Lamb, Executive Director of the for Leadership and Character, and Roscoe Bell ('23), Program Coordinator for the Program for Leadership and Character. The pair linked Brooks' points to the work happening in leadership and character at Wake Forest and discussed how the University is empowering students to see and serve humanity.

Winston-Salem Wake Foresters gathered for a park clean-up as part of Pro Humanitate Days, WFU's annual days of service, on April 6, 2022.

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Community Spotlight

Farewell 2025, Hello 2029!June 16, 2025
It is hard to believe it has been four weeks already since Wake Forest University’s Class of 2025 walked onto the Commencement stage as students and off as its newest […]
Embracing Pro Humanitate from HomeJanuary 31, 2025
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

Learn More about Elizabeth

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

Learn More about Geoff