Let us Strive to Create and Sustain Community and Belonging
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 belonging in our community and our society, ODI organizes its efforts around offering compelling and representative programming, and ensuring that all Wake Foresters have an opportunity to benefit from all that Wake Forest has to offer.
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.
Re-Envisioning ODI
On May 15, 2025, Vice President José Villalba announced a summer-long process to re-envision the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
This collaborative effort will engage students, staff, and faculty throughout August 2025.
For information on engaging with re-envisioning opportunities, please visit this link.
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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May 18, 2025 | 9:00am
Wait ChapelBaccalaureate, a one-hour religious service held at Wait Chapel, honors the graduating class. This year's Baccalaureate Address will be delivered by Reverend Emma Jordan-Simpson, president of Auburn Theological Seminary. With her appointment as President in 2021, Jordan-Simpson became the first Black woman and non-Presbyterian to lead Auburn Theological … -
May 18, 2025 | 2:00pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterEach May, Wake Forest College recognizes students who, by achieving academic excellence, exemplify the highest goals of the University. Prizes are awarded by departmental and college committees and are presented at the Honors and Awards Ceremony held during commencement weekend. Join us as we honor our accomplished students … -
May 19, 2025 | 9:00am2025 Commencement Congratulations Class of 2025! Join us for Wake Forest University’s Commencement weekend on May 16–19. Graduation Exercises, where the President will confer undergraduate degrees, is on the morning of Monday, May 19 on Hearn Plaza, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at approximately 1 p.m. Visit the Commencement …
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Members of the Wake Forest community gathered at the steps of Wait Chapel on April 29, 2025, to commemorate the enslaved individuals who worked for or were sold to benefit the institution that would become Wake Forest University.
During the event, faculty, staff, students, and alumni read the names of those enslaved individuals aloud.
Originally called the Reading of the Names Ceremony and now known as the Commemoration of the Enslaved, the event was started by students in Wake Forest’s Sociology Department and @wakediv. On May 7, 2019, they gathered for the first time on the steps of Wait Chapel to remember the enslaved individuals who were sold by or worked for Wake Forest.
The Slavery, Race, and Memory Project guides the research, preservation, and communication of an accurate depiction of the University’s relationship to slavery and its implications for Wake Forest’s and the United States` histories. A collection of essays, “To Stand With And For Humanity: Essays from the Wake Forest University Slavery, Race, and Memory Project,” is available at srmp.wfu.edu.
“Remember with Us: Commemoration of the Enslaved” was sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
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Calling all Graduate and Professional students – join us for our social mixer on the 25th!! There will be free food, beverages, board games, and lots of fun! See you all there ✨
Thank you to everyone who gave! Your support helps us bring inspiring voices and meaningful experiences to campus. We’re grateful for your commitment to the Wake Forest community!
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Show your pride in Wake Forest University and help the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) advance our commitment to fostering a vibrant and dynamic campus community.
Your donation supports the opportunity to bring engaging speakers and impactful programs to campus while also creating space for innovative and interactive experiences that reflect the wide range of interests and backgrounds of our students, staff, and faculty.
Give now (see the link in our bio) to make a meaningful difference in the lives of all Wake Foresters. Thank you!
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Spring has sprung which means the annual Maya Angelou Garden Party is right around the corner!
We are so excited for you all to join us at this free and open-to-the-public event celebrating Dr. Maya Angelou’s legacy! We still have plenty of opportunities for speakers, storytellers, and performers to perform at this year’s event.
To sign up as a speaker/performer or to volunteer, visit the links in the @wakedowntown bio.
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The Intercultural Center will be hosting our end of year celebration. This year, Shaping the Legacy will be hosted on April 9th from 6 PM – 8 PM at the University Activity Space (UAS). At this event there will be free food trucks, a craft station with WakerSpace, outdoor yard games from Campus Recreation, awards to students, faculty and staff, special remarks from graduating seniors, and a special surprise to end the night 🎉🥳. You don’t want to miss it!
Award nominations are now open! These awards acknowledge students, student organizations, faculty and staff for their contributions for creating a sense of belonging, equity and inclusion on campus. Please consider nominating an individual and/or group that is deserving of an award. Full descriptions can be found in the Google form. Nominations will be accepted until April 4th at noon.
RSVP to attend and nominate a student, faculty and/or staff for an award in our Linktree in bio.
This event is open to all members of the Wake Forest community. We hope to see you there!
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Yesterday was the start of Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Celebrate with us all month long and check out our website for the calendar full of amazing events hosted by various student organizations and offices across campus!!
Link: https://interculturalcenter.wfu.edu/asian-american-pacific-islander-month/
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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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!
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!
