Let us Strive for a Collective Commitment to Equity
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. Ultimately, ODI recognizes that “diversity” is not enough, and “inclusion” is but a step towards the ultimate goal of sustaining “equity” for all members of our community.
Diversity and Inclusion Efforts at Wake Forest
This inventory aims to highlight select diversity and inclusion efforts at Wake Forest University.
Students, staff, and faculty across the institution benefit from an increased sense of belonging. As the University works to demonstrate its commitment to supporting that all Wake Foresters have access to all that Wake Forest has to offer, this inventory will continue to expand.
Core Centers
Affiliate Centers
Our partnerships across campus help further the vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ODI Educational Offerings
Professional development opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion are available to all Wake Forest students, staff, and faculty.
Register and learn more about our collection of signature programming.
Upcoming Events
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December 12, 2024 | 2:00pm
Reynolda HallJoin Chaplain Imran from the Office of the Chaplain for a weekly reading of Islamic Scripture! Every week we will look at passages from the Qur'an or Hadith, reflect on them, and discuss their meaning, what they mean to us, and how they might be relevant for our lives … -
January 2, 2025 | 10:00am
Lam Museum of AnthropologyOrnate tools of war and visually striking regalia are some of the objects on display that demonstrate how masculinity is emphasized in traditional African politics. The exhibit also features many objects linked to the history of colonization, when European powers displaced the traditional systems of governance, and their own … -
January 2, 2025 | 10:00am
Lam Museum of AnthropologyDrums from Africa are so iconic that they are often used to represent musical traditions from across the continent. However, Africa is home to many fascinating instruments beyond drums. This exhibit presents a range of percussion and non-percussion instruments that showcase the diversity of African music. The exhibit highlights how …
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Here`s to being thankful forever and always. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Students, staff, and faculty, please join us on Thursday, December 5th, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom for our last Campus Climate Forum.
In this session, you will learn about the survey results and how we plan to leverage them to improve our campus climate. This is an opportunity for everyone to provide input and feedback to support the University`s priority focus areas and review the project`s next steps.
See the link in our bio to RSVP.
Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all.
Happy Veterans Day!
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Join the Intercultural Center and various Campus Partners as we celebrate the 2024 Native American/Indigenous Heritage Month Calendar. Throughout November, these events will celebrate and highlight elements of Native American and Indigenous culture. We encourage everyone to attend events as their calendars allow.
Thank you to our campus partners who have contributed events to the calendar this month. We are grateful for your partnership and contribution.
May the Festival of Lights brighten up your life with happiness for a lifetime!
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate!
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The festival of lights signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Rituals of lighting candles and other forms of light extend over a five-day period, with the primary celebrations on the first night.
To see a complete list of holy days observed by many students, staff, and faculty members in our community, see the link in our bio.
Staff and Faculty, please join us today or tomorrow in Benson (401) for the Campus Climate Forum.
In this interactive session, you will learn about the survey results and how we plan to leverage them to improve our campus climate. This is an opportunity for staff and faculty to provide input and feedback to support the University`s priority focus areas and review the project`s next steps.
We look forward to seeing you at the Forum!
See the link in our bio to rsvp.
Students, join us tomorrow, October 30, 2024, in Benson (401) for the Campus Climate Student Forum.
Be the first to learn about the University-wide campus climate survey results and how we plan to leverage them to improve our campus climate. This is an opportunity for students to provide input and feedback to support the University`s priority focus areas and review the project`s next steps.
We look forward to seeing you at the Forum!
See the link in our bio to register.
Betsy Barre, Assistant Provost and Executive Director in the Center for the Advancement of Teaching (@wfucat), has developed a timely webpage called "Teaching During the 2024 US Presidential Election" in collaboration with groups across academics and campus life.
The webpage offers thoughtful guidance for faculty on how to handle the wide range of challenges the election will bring to our students and faculty.
View this resource in our bio.
