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Let us Strive for a Collective Commitment to Belonging & Inclusion

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion supports the University’s mission of creating a more diverse learning community. Developmental and proactive in its approach and reactive to the constant challenges to inclusion and equity in our community and our society, ODI organizes its efforts around offering compelling and representative programming, influencing and enhancing equitable policies, and elevating and informing inclusive practices.

These efforts promote a safe, growth-minded, and engaged campus community, wherein students, staff, and faculty – within and across multiple identities – can feel supported and valued in their academic, social, and professional endeavors.

Asian/AAPI
Heritage Month

The Intercultural Center invites faculty, staff, and students to join us in honoring and celebrating Asian/AAPI Heritage Month (AHM).

Although AHM is nationally in May, we’re celebrating in April to align with the academic calendar.

Join us in honoring the rich cultures and contributions of Asian and AAPI communities!

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    April 1, 2025 | 10:00am
    Lam Museum of Anthropology
    Home explores the many ways in which the concept of "home" is constructed across cultures. Curated by Wake Forest students in a First-Year Seminar, the exhibition showcases artifacts from the collection that reflect the physical and conceptual diversity of homes around the world. In addition to these global …
  • Museum of World Cultures: Highlights from the UNC-Wilmington Collection
    April 1, 2025 | 10:00am
    Lam Museum of Anthropology
    The Lam Museum of Anthropology is excited to showcase a selection of newly acquired objects from the closed Museum of World Cultures at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. This partnership brings back into public view nearly 300 ethnographic, historical, and archaeological pieces from around the world, and adds significant depth to …
  • Poems Made to Wear: Traditional Colors in East Asia Exhibit
    April 1, 2025 | 10:00am
    Lam Museum of Anthropology
    Colors have many symbolic meanings in East Asian fashion. This exhibit features clothing from China and Japan organized by the five basic colors of black, red, green-blue, white, and yellow. These colors are traditionally associated with the elements of water, fire, wood, metal, and earth, respectively. Originating in the mythical …
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Please join us for the Remember With Us: Commemoration of the Enslaved event at Wait Chapel on April 29, 2025, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Members of the university community will remember and honor the enslaved individuals who worked for or were sold to benefit the university.

We hope to see you there!

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Please join us for the Remember With Us: Commemoration of the Enslaved event at Wait Chapel on April 29, 2025, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Members of the university community will remember and honor the enslaved individuals who worked for or were sold to benefit the university. We hope to see you there!

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🌟 Join us for Latino Perspectives in Leadership: Navegando Conexiones Culturales! 🌟

This inclusive event is open to all students interested in how culture shapes leadership. Learn from Latino business leaders, engage in workshops, and expand your network!

📍 Where: Wake Forest University, Farrell Hall, 3rd Floor
📆 When: Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
🥐 Breakfast & Lunch Provided

✨ Students can register on Handshake at: https://bit.ly/LatinoPerspectivesinLeadershipConference25

Encourage your students to come ready to learn, engage, and grow! We can’t wait to see you there! 💼🌍

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Repost from @wfusac • Please share with your students! 🌟 Join us for Latino Perspectives in Leadership: Navegando Conexiones Culturales! 🌟 This inclusive event is open to all students interested in how culture shapes leadership. Learn from Latino business leaders, engage in workshops, and expand your network! 📍 Where: Wake Forest University, Farrell Hall, 3rd Floor 📆 When: Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM 🥐 Breakfast & Lunch Provided ✨ Students can register on Handshake at: https://bit.ly/LatinoPerspectivesinLeadershipConference25 Encourage your students to come ready to learn, engage, and grow! We can’t wait to see you there! 💼🌍

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Join us tomorrow in the Wellbeing Center seminar room (A330) for a deep dive into the “Women in the Workplace” report with Ericka Spradley!

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Repost from @wfuwomenscenter • Join us tomorrow in the Wellbeing Center seminar room (A330) for a deep dive into the “Women in the Workplace” report with Ericka Spradley!

The @wfuwomenscenter invites faculty, staff, and students to observe and celebrate Women’s History Month.

We encourage you to participate in the various
Activities featured on the events calendar (link in bio).
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Welcome to Women’s History Month! Our calendar is stacked with incredible programs sponsored by even more incredible campus partners.

If you’re interested in something you see, scan the QR code or use the link in our bio to register for events and see full event details!

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The @wfuwomenscenter invites faculty, staff, and students to observe and celebrate Women’s History Month. We encourage you to participate in the various Activities featured on the events calendar (link in bio). - Repost from @wfuwomenscenter Welcome to Women’s History Month! Our calendar is stacked with incredible programs sponsored by even more incredible campus partners. If you’re interested in something you see, scan the QR code or use the link in our bio to register for events and see full event details!

We send our warmest wishes to everyone observing Ramadan, a month full of peace and blessings. Embrace its beauty and let your light shine. May your prayers be answered and your fasts be accepted.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting.

Consequently, many final exams, performances, and labs will occur during Ramadan. Faculty, staff, and students should note that fasting from sunrise to sunset, as well as calls to prayer, will impact the engagement of our Muslim peers as they observe this holiest of months.

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We send our warmest wishes to everyone observing Ramadan, a month full of peace and blessings. Embrace its beauty and let your light shine. May your prayers be answered and your fasts be accepted. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting. Consequently, many final exams, performances, and labs will occur during Ramadan. Faculty, staff, and students should note that fasting from sunrise to sunset, as well as calls to prayer, will impact the engagement of our Muslim peers as they observe this holiest of months.

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Back by popular demand! Our Queer Play Club showcases diverse theater productions that tell LGBTQ+ stories. Join us next Thursday for a reading of “The Normal Heart” by Larry Kramer 🎭🎬 Open to all!

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Repost from @lgbtqatwfu • Back by popular demand! Our Queer Play Club showcases diverse theater productions that tell LGBTQ+ stories. Join us next Thursday for a reading of “The Normal Heart” by Larry Kramer 🎭🎬 Open to all!

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Mark your calendars for a campus visit from R.F. Kuang on April 11, 2025, at 7:00pm! In collaboration with several generous campus partners, R.F. Kuang will be discussing The Poppy War, April’s pick for Deacon Diverse Reads! Her other works include Yellowface, Babel: An Arcane History, and a new upcoming release, Katabasis.

Stay tuned for event registration and other details in the coming weeks!

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Repost from @wfuwomenscenter • Mark your calendars for a campus visit from R.F. Kuang on April 11, 2025, at 7:00pm! In collaboration with several generous campus partners, R.F. Kuang will be discussing The Poppy War, April’s pick for Deacon Diverse Reads! Her other works include Yellowface, Babel: An Arcane History, and a new upcoming release, Katabasis. Stay tuned for event registration and other details in the coming weeks!

Wake Forest faculty and scholars looking for updates on changes in Federal grant and funded research policies now have a resource that collects this information. The website has been developed by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. 

Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

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Wake Forest faculty and scholars looking for updates on changes in Federal grant and funded research policies now have a resource that collects this information. The website has been developed by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

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Stop by the Women’s Center this Friday to meet Ahlanna Nikole Jackson, the artist behind the fantastic artwork in our space this semester! This is a drop-in style event for the campus community to chat with Ahlanna, view her art, and grab a light refreshment.

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Repost from @wfuwomenscenter • Stop by the Women’s Center this Friday to meet Ahlanna Nikole Jackson, the artist behind the fantastic artwork in our space this semester! This is a drop-in style event for the campus community to chat with Ahlanna, view her art, and grab a light refreshment.

Get ready to celebrate! Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. This month isn`t just about revisiting history, but about embracing it and celebrating the outstanding contributions of the Black community to our world.

Throughout the month, the @interculturalwfu along with various campus partners and student organizations, will host events to celebrate and highlight global Black and African Diaspora communities’ centering values, arts, music, and cultures of the past, present, and future.

We encourage you to participate in the various activities featured on the events calendar (see link in bio).

#BlackHistoryMonth

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Get ready to celebrate! Today marks the beginning of Black History Month. This month isn't just about revisiting history, but about embracing it and celebrating the outstanding contributions of the Black community to our world. Throughout the month, the @interculturalwfu along with various campus partners and student organizations, will host events to celebrate and highlight global Black and African Diaspora communities’ centering values, arts, music, and cultures of the past, present, and future. We encourage you to participate in the various activities featured on the events calendar (see link in bio). #BlackHistoryMonth

The Lunar New Year, also commonly referred to as the Chinese New Year, is an international holiday celebrated by many Asian cultures. The event is filled with visits to family and friends, food, and gifts over several days to celebrate.

The festivities to welcome the Year of the Snake begin today and will continue throughout the year.

ODI wishes a Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate!

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The Lunar New Year, also commonly referred to as the Chinese New Year, is an international holiday celebrated by many Asian cultures. The event is filled with visits to family and friends, food, and gifts over several days to celebrate. The festivities to welcome the Year of the Snake begin today and will continue throughout the year. ODI wishes a Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate!