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Happening at 12:00PM EDT today (6/4/2020) - A Conversation on Leadership and Pro Humanitate for the “Now Normal”, with Dr. Jonathan L. Walton, Dean of the School of Divinity, Presidential Chair of Religion and Society, Dean of Wait Chapel.

Moderated by Founding Dean and Professor of Divinity Emeritus Bill Leonard & Rev. Emily Hull McGee (MDiv ‘09).

Join via the zoom link below to hear encouraging words from one of Wake Forest's inspiring voices.

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Pandemics and Predictions: What’s Next in World Politics and Global Brands

The Wake Washington Virtual Brown Bag Lunch series has partnered with the Global Deacs Affinity group to host a conversation with Tim Roemer (P'16, P'22), former Member of Congress (D-IN), former 9/11 Commissioner, former Ambassador to India and Executive Director and Strategic Counselor at APCO Worldwide.

This event will be moderated by Emily Manning ('12), National Security Adviser to Senator Marsha Blackburn and member of Global Deacs Executive Committee, the conversation will focus on what is next for politics and global brands amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Please register at the link below to secure your place!

registration.secure.wfu.edu The Wake Washington Virtual Brown Bag Lunch series has partnered with the Global Deacs Affinity group to host a conversation with Tim Roemer (P'16, P'22), former Member of Congress (D-IN), former 9/11 Commissioner, former Ambassador to India and Executive Director and Strategic Counselor at APCO Wor...

Graduate and Professional Schools Admissions Panel

Are you curious about graduate or professional studies? Join us on Monday, May 11 to hear from a panel of multi-disciplinary graduate and professional program representatives as we discuss the various application and decision-making processes, the impacts of COVID-19 on these programs, and answer your questions.

Our event panelists include Travis Morgan of MBA Whisperer; Tyler Burrows, Associate Director at Wake Forest School of Business; Branden Nicholson, Associate Director for Enrollment at Wake Forest Law; and Daryl Rosenbaum (MD '97), Wake Forest School of Medicine.

Sign up today at the link below to let us know you'll be joining!

registration.secure.wfu.edu Are you curious about graduate or professional studies? Join us to hear from a panel of multi-disciplinary graduate and professional program representatives as we discuss the various application and decision-making processes, the impacts of COVID-19 on these programs, and answer your questions. Even...

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The Wake Washington Center is pleased to present a series of timely webinars focused on the most important issues facing our country and the world, the effects of COVID-19, and the path forward.

Leading experts from the WAKEWashingtonDC Community will share their expertise and guide us through conversations on national security, healthcare and health policy, the presidential election, and religion, public life, and the Supreme Court. While in normal times we love holding these events at the Wake Washington Center, we have the exciting opportunity to open these virtual events to Wake Foresters near and far. We hope you will plan to join us for one or more of these.

Registration is required and space is limited, so sign up today at the link below!

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Homepage Content - WakeCommunities

The Wake Washington Center is pleased to present a series of timely webinars focused on the most important issues facing our country and the world, the effects of COVID-19, and the path forward.

Leading experts from the WAKEWashingtonDC Community will share their expertise and guide us through conversations on national security, healthcare and health policy, the presidential election, and religion, public life, and the Supreme Court. While in normal times we love holding these events at the Wake Washington Center, we have the exciting opportunity to open these virtual events to Wake Foresters near and far. We hope you will plan to join us for one or more of these.

Registration is required and space is limited, so sign up now at the link below.

https://wakecommunities.wfu.edu/

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Washington DC Wake N Shake Dance Class!

Wake 'N Shake Update: To encourage more registrations, our charity fitness class this Saturday will be free, with an optional donation to the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund that can be made the day of the event.

The space and time was generously donated by 305 Fitness, and we want to ensure people are able to take advantage of it. Sign up for free at the link below!

registration.secure.wfu.edu Missing that energetic feeling and philanthropic joy you got from Wake N Shake during your time on campus? Relive those good times and join fellow Deacons as we bring Wake N Shake to the District! We have arranged a 55-minute dance party workout class with a live DJ and light show, and 100% of your....

Annual ACC Tournament Watch Party and Membership Drive

It's ACC Tourney time, so come join us this Thursday at Mission - Navy Yard for the annual watch party hosted by the North Carolina Society of Washington!

Tickets are available at the link below — the price includes appetizers and drinks, so secure your spot today!

events.r20.constantcontact.com Join us for our annual ACC Tournament watch party and membership drive at Mission Navy Yard! $15 NCSW Members, $20 Guests, $25 at the door - Price includes all you can enjoy beer, wine, and well drinks as well as appetizers.

Washington DC Wake N Shake Dance Class!

Spring is in the air, so why not put a little pep in your step and join us for Wake Washington's take on Wake N Shake!

We'll be headed to 305 Fitness for a 55-minute dance party workout class with live DJ and light show, with 100% of your registration benefitting the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund!

Let's shake it and raise money in tandem with the students back on campus — register at the link below!

registration.secure.wfu.edu Missing that energetic feeling and philanthropic joy you got from Wake N Shake during your time on campus? Relive those good times and join fellow Deacons as we bring Wake N Shake to the District! We have arranged a 55-minute dance party workout class with a live DJ and light show, and 100% of your....

ACC Alumni Trivia Competition

DC Deacons — join us on Sunday, March 8 at Blackfinn Ameripub - DC as we take on our rivals to kick off March Madness with the ACC Trivia Competition!

We'll be testing our trivia skills from 2-5 PM, as we determine conference bragging rights ahead of the Tourney. Interested in joining? Register at the link below!

registration.secure.wfu.edu You're invited to join fellow Deacons and alumni from rival ACC schools to kick off March Madness at the ACC Trivia Competition! Break a mental sweat at Blackfinn Ameripub on Sunday, March 8 from 2-5 PM for an afternoon of trivia and prizes that could determine conference bragging rights ahead of a....

Washington DC Wake N Shake Dance Class!

Missing that energetic feeling and philanthropic joy you got from Wake N Shake? Relive those good times and join fellow Deacons as we bring Wake N Shake to the District!

Join us for a 55-minute dance party workout class with live DJ and light show 305 Fitness, and 100% of your $20 registration fee will benefit the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund!

Let's shake it and raise money in tandem with the students back on campus — register at the link below!

registration.secure.wfu.edu Missing that energetic feeling and philanthropic joy you got from Wake N Shake during your time on campus? Relive those good times and join fellow Deacons as we bring Wake N Shake to the District! We have arranged a 55-minute dance party workout class with a live DJ and light show, and 100% of your....

ACC Alumni Trivia Competition

You're invited to join fellow Deacons and alumni from rival ACC schools to kick off March Madness at the ACC Trivia Competition!

Break a mental sweat at Blackfinn Ameripub - DC on Sunday, March 8 from 2-5 PM for an afternoon of trivia and prizes that could determine conference bragging rights ahead of a fun month of college basketball.

Register at the link below to let us know you'll be joining!

registration.secure.wfu.edu You're invited to join fellow Deacons and alumni from rival ACC schools to kick off March Madness at the ACC Trivia Competition! Break a mental sweat at Blackfinn Ameripub on Sunday, March 8 from 2-5 PM for an afternoon of trivia and prizes that could determine conference bragging rights ahead of a....

DC-area Deacs — don't miss out on the next installments of our Brunch and Learn series on February 8th and 22nd!

The first session, hosted by Michael B. Toth (‘79), will cover this modern-day Indiana Jones' work on historic manuscripts in monasteries, museums and institutions around the globe: https://registration.secure.wfu.edu/dc-brunch-and-learn-with-michael-toth-02-08-2020-6737658721

The second session features ZSR Library Faculty Roz Tedford (‘90) and Hu Womack (‘90) as they lead us in a discussion about fake news, disinformation and becoming smarter consumers: https://registration.secure.wfu.edu/dc-brunch-and-learn-with-hu-womack-90-02-22-2020-6737659556

Young Alumni Happy Hour

Young Alums — don't forget that tomorrow is our first happy hour of 2020!

We'll be gathering at Dacha Navy Yard starting at 6pm, and the first 25 alumni to arrive will receive a ticket for a free drink, so be sure to get there promptly. We hope to see you there!

registration.secure.wfu.edu Join fellow WFU Young Alumni for the first happy hour of 2020! We will be gathering at Dacha Navy Yard, and the first 25 alumni to arrive will receive a ticket for a free drink. Register here so we know how many folks to expect, and we look forward to seeing you there! Happy 2020, and Go Deacs!

Young Alumni Happy Hour

Join fellow WFU Young Alumni for the first happy hour of 2020! We will be gathering at Dacha Navy Yard on Thursday, January 23 starting at 6pm.

The first 25 alumni to arrive will receive a ticket for a free drink, so be sure to get there promptly and register at the link below so we know how many folks to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!

registration.secure.wfu.edu Join fellow WFU Young Alumni for the first happy hour of 2020! We will be gathering at Dacha Navy Yard, and the first 25 alumni to arrive will receive a ticket for a free drink. Register here so we know how many folks to expect, and we look forward to seeing you there! Happy 2020, and Go Deacs!

Wizards v. Hawks Alumni Outing

We're just a week away from watching John Collins and the Hawks come to town to take on Ish Smith the Wizards — and we hope you'll join us to see two former Deacs square off head-to-head!

The $59 ticket includes all you can drink beer, wine, and soda as well as a plate of food from Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company.

But that's not all...we'll also have a meet and greet with John and Ish after the game, so be sure to get your ticket today at the link below!

registration.secure.wfu.edu Join fellow Deacon alumni, parents and friends on January 10th to when John Collins and the Hawks come to town to take on Ish Smith and the Wizards! We have reached out to both the Hawks and Wizards to set up a post game meet and greet with Collins and Smith, and will share more information as we re...

For the fourth straight season, the Deacs are bowling! This year, we'll take on Michigan State in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in New York City on December 27th.

If you're interested in a bus trip from the DC area, please contact Jennifer Richwine at [email protected] or 336.391.2642 by 6 p.m. TONIGHT!

If there is enough interest we will share final details on Wednesday, December 11.

Wizards v. Hawks Alumni Outing

Join fellow Deacon alumni, parents, and friends on January 10th when John Collins and the Hawks come to town to take on Ish Smith the Wizards!

We're working with the Hawks and Wizards to set up a post game meet and greet with Collins and Smith, and will share more information as we receive it.

Register here for $59 "Devils Backbone" tickets, which include all you can drink beer, wine, and soda; a plate of food from Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company; and a t-shirt. We hope to see you there!

registration.secure.wfu.edu Join fellow Deacon alumni, parents and friends on January 10th to when John Collins and the Hawks come to town to take on the Wizards! We have reached out to both the Hawks and Wizards to set up a post game meet and greet with Collins, and will share more information as we receive it. Register here....

Don't forget that we'll be joining together this Sunday, December 08 to share in the time honored Wake Forest tradition of Lovefeast! We will be live streaming the service from campus starting at 8:00 p.m., with locations in DC and Virginia:

DC Deacs will gather at the Wake Washington Center and in Virigina we'll be at Tea With Mrs. B in Falls Church — both locations starting at 7:30 p.m.

Finally, please note that we will be collecting new/gently used socks, hats, scarves, mittens and gloves for PATH to distribute to homeless veterans. We hope to see you there!

Vote for the 2019 CNN Hero of the Year

Vote for Woody Faircloth (‘90) here!:

https://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/vote/10/

cnn.com Get involved: Help decide which of the Top 10 CNN Heroes will be named CNN Hero of the Year.

Don't forget that tomorrow is our Fall Young Alumni Trivia Night at Penn Social!

Join us at 6:30 pm to show off your knowledge of categories including Wake Forest Features, DC Classifications, 5th Grade US History, and more.

Come ready to enjoy drink specials, light appetizers, and prove who's the smartest Deacon in the District.

Networking Basics: What You Need To Know

When was the last time you walked into a room full of new faces and actually felt comfortable? How do you find a mentor to provide honest guidance on your career goals? How do you make authentic connections that lead to helpful professional and personal relationships?

The answers to these questions and more will be covered during our interactive, three-part workshop starting on Tuesday, November 5 at the Wake Washington Center.

Sign up today to secure your place using the link below!

registration.secure.wfu.edu When was the last time you walked into a room full of new faces and actually felt comfortable? How do you find a mentor to provide honest guidance on your career goals? How do you make authentic connections that lead to helpful professional and personal relationships? Join us for this interactive th...

The Supreme Court and American Politics

Join us on Saturday, October 26 for a class on the Supreme Court and American Politics led by Dr. Katy Harriger. How did the institution that Alexander Hamilton called "the least dangerous branch" come to play such an important role in American politics?

The registration cost of $20 includes a light brunch and mimosas in addition to your event ticket — sign up today at the link below!

registration.secure.wfu.edu On Saturday, October 26 Dr. Harriger will teach a class on The Supreme Court and American Politics. The U.S. Supreme Court is the most powerful court in the United States, and many argue, the world. How did the institution that Alexander Hamilton called "the least dangerous branch" come to play such...

Smart Financial Choices and Preparing for Home Buying

In the market for a more permanent home base in the area? Join our real estate workshop on Thursday, October 24, which will be geared toward alumni who are considering taking up residency in the DC area.

Our expert panel will provide insider information about the process and how best to prepare for homeownership. Deacon parents are welcome as well, so feel free to bring a guest who may be interested in learning more!

registration.secure.wfu.edu This real estate workshop is geared toward alumni who are considering taking up residency in the DC area for at least 4-5 years, providing insider information about the process and how best to prepare for homeownership. Parents are welcome, so feel free to bring along any Deacon parents who may be i...

WAKEWashington Young Alumni Trivia Night

Back by popular demand, join fellow young alumni in DC for Fall trivia night on Monday, October 21st, 6:30 p.m. at Penn Social!

Get your team of bright minds together and show off your knowledge at WAKEWashington Young Alumni Trivia Night! Categories range from Wake Forest Features, DC Classifications, 5th Grade US History, and more.

Come ready to enjoy drink specials, light appetizers, and prove who's the smartest Deacon in the District.

registration.secure.wfu.edu Think you're smarter than a Demon Deacon? Want to show off your wits and brains? Get your team of bright minds together and show off your knowledge at WakeWashington Young Alumni's Trivia Night! Categories range from Wake Forest Features, DC Classifications, 5th Grade US History, and more. The first...

Wake Forest Welcomes John Currie (Washington, DC)

Hey DC Deacs! Please join fellow alumni and friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 6:00pm for a special event as we welcome Director of Athletics, John Currie. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a short program featuring remarks from Mr. Currie.

Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.

Please RSVP by Friday, September 20th using the below link. We look forward to seeing you there -- GO DEACS!

https://registration.secure.wfu.edu/washington-dc-reception-with-director-of-athletics-john-currie-9-24-19-5833052020

registration.secure.wfu.edu Please make plans to join us as we welcome Director of Athletics, John Currie ('93) to Wake Forest University. The evening will include a cocktail reception and a conversation about the future of Wake Forest Athletics. The event will take place Tuesday, September 24 at The University Club of Washing...

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Join us on Saturday, August 17 as the Washington Nationals take on the Milwaukee Brewers and Wake Washington takes over the Devils Backbone Left Field Lodge before the game.

Admission is $50 and includes a ticket for our group section, as well as a $21 concession credit to be used in the ballpark and pre-game access to a private bar area before the game.

Registration closes Monday, August 12 — so get your ticket today!

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DC is in the middle of its annual summer heatwave, so it's the perfect time to beat the heat by enjoying a cold beverage with friends at Nats Park!

Join your fellow Deacs on Saturday, August 17 as the Washington Nationals take on the Milwaukee Brewers and we take over the Devils Backbone Left Field Lodge before the game.

Admission is $50 and includes a ticket in our group section, as well as a $21 concession credit to be used in the ballpark and pre-game access to a private bar area before the game!

Don’t wait to grab your seats, get your tickets today at the link below.

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Deacs, our Wake Forest Alumni softball team is looking for male and female players of all skill levels to help us take down our rivals from schools like Duke, North Carolina, NC State, and Vanderbilt!

The summer season starts stretches until mid-August, when the Capital Alumni Network hosts a March Madness-style postseason tournament. Game dates and times vary, including evenings after work and weekend games on the National Mall, in Alexandria, and in Maryland.

If you're interested in playing some softball with your fellow Deacs, please email Rob Atkinson at [email protected].

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Get on your dancin' shoes, because the Special Events Committee is inviting alumni, parents, students, and friends to join us for a night of swing dancing at Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom (7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812) from 8:00 – midnight on Saturday, June 29.

Tickets are $20 at the door, and all are welcome — no experience or a partner, and each night begins with a helpful beginner's lesson! This is an opportunity to come out and have a good time, meet new people in the community, and pick up a few moves before the summer.

For those that want to come early, we will be meeting next door at the Irish Inn (6119 Tulane Ave) to mingle at 7:15 P.M. Learn more about the night at the link below!

glenechopark.org Wendi Bourne, Lauren Janson and Annie Patterson, all formerly members of Big Nite Out, are the GIRLS FROM MARS, singing and playing swing music from the 1930s and '40s made popular by such artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, the Andrews Sisters, the Boswell Sisters, Cats 'N the Fiddle, ...

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Deacs: don't forget to sign up for our Managing Up, Down, and All Around Workshop, which will be held at the Wake Washington Center next week on Thursday, June 6.

You'll learn all about navigating the various working relationships that exist in any professional setting — a critical skill for the modern workplace.

Sign up today to secure your place!

secure.www.wfu.edu This workshop will explore the challenges and opportunities we all face in managing relationships with our supervisors, our direct reports, and our peers.

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Navigating work relationships can be challenging, whether it's managing up to a supervisor or effectively delegating to a direct report. Join us at the Wake Washington Center on June 6 for our Managing Up, Down, and All Around Management Workshop hosted by John Champlin, Director of Alumni Engagement.

This workshop will explore the opportunities and challenges that surround managing our relationships at work. Attendees will identify and discuss unique differences between interactions with supervisors, peers, and direct reports. We will review critical skills for establishing boundaries and creating win-win situations.

Registration is required, so secure your place today!

secure.www.wfu.edu This workshop will explore the challenges and opportunities we all face in managing relationships with our supervisors, our direct reports, and our peers.

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Deacs — don't forget to register for tomorrow's public speaking presentation with Tycely Williams ('97), Vice-President of Development for the YWCA USA.

You will learn the tips and tricks to public speaking, the components of a well written speech, and how preparation makes all the difference.

Registration is required, and tickets include light appetizers. We hope to see you there!

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Do you get nervous speaking in front of a crowd? Are you looking to improve your presentation skills? Could you benefit from learning speech writing best practices?

Join Tycely Williams ('97), Vice-President of Development for the YWCA USA, for an engaging presentation on public speaking and speech writing. You will learn the tips and tricks to public speaking, the components of a well written speech, and how preparation makes all the difference.

Registration is required, and cost of $10 includes light appetizers. We hope to see you there!

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Hit the Bricks

Remember to register for the fourth annual Hit the Bricks DC taking place on April 27th from 11:00am - 1:00pm at Ellington Track in Georgetown. All funds raised will go to the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund!

We will also be raffling off items generously donated from local organizations. Cash and Venmo will be accepted on site.

At the conclusion of Hit the Bricks, join us at Town Hall in Georgetown from 1:00pm - 3:00pm for continued fun! 15% of all proceeds from our group will be donated to the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund.

dchitthebricks.com Hit The Bricks: DC is a social (emphasis on social) fun-run and walk. Unlike the on-campus edition, this is not a race. We will not be counting or timing laps. Our goal is to bring the Wake Forest community together to raise money and support for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund and the Wake F...