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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.

Black History Month

The Intercultural Center invites you to celebrate Black History Month. Throughout the month, the Center, 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 this year’s event calendar.

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Upcoming Events

  • Presidential Scholar Recital: Nora Resk, soprano
    March 2, 2025 | 3:00pm
    Scales Fine Arts Center
    The WFU Department of Music presents a special recital from WFU Music minor and Presidential Scholar Nora Resk. With Lauren Winkelman, piano and Adam Waszkiewicz, clarinet Featuring the music of Franz Schubert, Stephen Sondheim, Germaine Tailleferre, Giuseppe Verdi, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Victor Herbert and Jerry Bock. Free and open …
  • Home
    March 4, 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
    March 4, 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 …
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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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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!

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Join us to cheer on the women’s basketball team as they face off against Boston College this Sunday!

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Repost from @lgbtqatwfu • Join us to cheer on the women’s basketball team as they face off against Boston College this Sunday!

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Education must be a tool for liberation, not oppression. Centering humanity and antiracism in schools empowers students to challenge injustice and create a more equitable future. Join us for a conversation on Centering Humanity and Anti-Racism in schools by Dani Parker Moore, PHD.

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Repost from @wfuwomenscenter • Education must be a tool for liberation, not oppression. Centering humanity and antiracism in schools empowers students to challenge injustice and create a more equitable future. Join us for a conversation on Centering Humanity and Anti-Racism in schools by Dani Parker Moore, PHD.

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Join us for an engaging meet and greet with Charmaine Wilkerson, an acclaimed author known for her captivating storytelling and thought-provoking themes. Her debut novel, Black Cake, has garnered widespread acclaim for its intricate narrative and exploration of family, identity, and the bonds that shape us. Charmaine will also introduce her exciting new novel, Good Dirt, where she delves into the complexities of belonging and the ties that connect us to our roots. Drawing from her own rich experiences as a writer and cultural advocate, Charmaine weaves intricate tales that challenge conventional perspectives and invite readers into complex worlds. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about her inspiring journey and the powerful messages behind her work!

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Repost from @wfuwomenscenter • Join us for an engaging meet and greet with Charmaine Wilkerson, an acclaimed author known for her captivating storytelling and thought-provoking themes. Her debut novel, Black Cake, has garnered widespread acclaim for its intricate narrative and exploration of family, identity, and the bonds that shape us. Charmaine will also introduce her exciting new novel, Good Dirt, where she delves into the complexities of belonging and the ties that connect us to our roots. Drawing from her own rich experiences as a writer and cultural advocate, Charmaine weaves intricate tales that challenge conventional perspectives and invite readers into complex worlds. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about her inspiring journey and the powerful messages behind her work!