9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Homecoming Welcome Center > Reynolda Hall, Green Room
Refreshments, activities, maps, giveaways, registration packets, and Loyal DEAC kiosk. Pick up your purchased class party and tailgate/football tickets. All your questions answered!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Varsity Club Golf Outing > Willow Creek Golf Course
Varsity Club members are invited to a golf outing at Willow Creek Golf Course. Registration at Willow Creek Clubhouse is at 10:00 am; play begins at 10:30 am. Cost is $55, which includes cart, greens fees, gift, & boxed lunch.
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Golden Deacs – Class of ‘69 & above > Benson University Center
Gathering, photo, and luncheon. The Class of 1969 will be inducted into the Golden Deacs. Complimentary for members of the Class of 1969, one guest, and emeriti faculty. $20 all others. Special program: “Walking With the Hope.” Hear how Wubetu Shimelash ‘20, a shepherd boy from the wilderness of Ethiopia, made his way to Wake Forest.
1 – 3 p.m.
Communication Department Open House > Carswell Hall, First Floor Lobby
1 – 4 p.m.
Wake Downtown Open House > Innovation Quarter, Wake Downtown
See the rehabilitated R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company building that is home to Wake’s new courses of study in Engineering, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. Alumni are welcome to board any of the Wake Downtown shuttles (departing every 15 minutes from the front steps of Benson). There will be stations throughout the building with information about the programs, teaching, and research relative to each location. Wake Downtown faculty, staff, and student ambassadors will be available to answer questions.
1 – 5 p.m.
Trolley Tours around Campus
Hop-on and hop-off guided tour around campus. Led by student volunteers.
1 – 4 p.m.
Bookstore Open House
Join Author Academy Award nominated author and alum Andrew Snorton (‘93) for a book signing.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Back to the Classroom – We’ve seen the enemy and it is us: Why we are susceptible to fake news > Benson Center, Pugh Auditorium
Why do people seem to hang on to their opinions more strongly the more evidence you show them to the contrary? Why do we tend to avoid important information? Why can we see bias in other people but are blind to our own? The simple answer: because we are human. When it comes to fighting the influence of fake news, understanding how our mind works is a critical first step. Because once we know that, we can spot all the different tactics that the creators and distributors of fake news use to get us to believe it. Join two Social Science Librarians from the Z. Smith Reynolds Library as we explore a variety of biases and logical fallacies, and then delve into how they are taken advantage of in the world of fake news.
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Class of 1959, 60th Reunion Gathering > ZSR Library, Special Collections, Room 625
“Filled Up to the Brim” by Emory Earp Austin ‘59, followed by refreshments and sharing oral histories for the WFU archives. $10 per person.
3 – 4 p.m.
Fraternity and Sorority Life Update > ZSR Library, Room 404
Join alumni, Campus Life staff, and students for updates on WFU Fraternity and Sorority Life. This presentation is co-sponsored by the Office of Campus Life and the Greek Alumni Advisory Board.
3 – 4:30 p.m.
- Art Department Open House > Scales, Lower Lobby
- Classics Department Open House > Tribble Hall, A301
- Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Politics and International Affairs Open House > Kirby Hall, Thomas Taylor Atrium
- East Asian Language and Cultures Department Open House > Carswell Hall, 027
- English, History, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies Open House > Tribble Hall, Lobby
- French Studies Department Open House > Greene Hall, 535
- German and Russian Departments Open House > Greene Hall, 327
- Health and Exercise Science Department Open House > Worrell Professional Center, HES Lobby
- Intercultural Center Open House > Benson University Center, 346
- LGBTQ Center Open House > Benson University Center, 311
- Museum of Anthropology Open House > Museum of Anthropology
- Department of Music Open House > Scales Fine Arts Center, M309
- Northeast Young Alumni Open House at the OPCD > Reynolda Hall, 230
- Residence Life and Housing Open House > Angelou Hall, RL&H Main Office
- School of Business Open House > Farrell Hall
- Department for the Study of Religions > Wingate Hall, 116
- Department of Spanish and Italian Open House >Greene Hall, 323
- Wake Forest Scholars Open House > Reynolda Hall, 104J
- Women’s Center Open House > Benson University Center, 314
- ZSR Special Collections and Archives Open House > ZSR Library, 625
3 – 6 p.m.
Psychology Department Open House > Greene Hall, 4th Floor, Faculty Lounge
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Theatre and Dance Department Open House > Scales Fine Arts Center
Our Open House will include a tour of our newly renovated Harold Tedford Mainstage Theatre and will feature a master dance class with “Bri Butler ‘14 and cast member of NYC’s famed show STOMP, now celebrating its 25th year. The master class will be in D101 located behind the Scales Fine Arts Center from 3:30-4:45pm.
4 – 8 p.m.
Class of 1954, 65th Reunion Gathering and Dinner > Arbor Acres Club House, 1240 Arbor Road
$35 per person
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Party So Dear > Manchester Plaza
Live music, food, drinks, activities, and a crowd of enthusiastic Deacs ready to toast Mother, So Dear. The magnolias will be swaying to the sounds of The Temptations. All registrants will receive a complimentary drink ticket to the cash bar. Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students – all are invited! Pick up your tickets at the Homecoming Welcome Center or at Party So Dear Will Call on Manchester Patio. In the event of bad weather, the Temptations concert will move to Wait Chapel.
5 p.m.
START Gallery Conversation Event and Reception (6:30 p.m.)> Wake Downtown
START@10 exhibition celebrating the gallery’s 10th anniversary.
6 – 11 p.m.
All Sports Camp@Homecoming > Reynolds Gym, Sutton Center
Details HERE
6 p.m.
Women’s Field Hockey vs. Boston College > Kentner Stadium
7 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Virginia > Spry Stadium
Single game tickets are $5. Tickets can be purchased in advanced or on game-day. Seating is general admission.
7 p.m.
Class of 1969, 50th Reunion Dinner > Benson University Center, Suite 401
Enjoy drinks and appetizers while catching up with friends followed by a delicious dinner buffet and remarks. $55 per person
7 – 9 p.m.
HOLAA Evening Reception: Meet and Greet > Reynolda Hall, Room 301
We invite Latin American or Spanish speaking cultural heritage alumni, families and students to the Hispanic/Latino Alumni Association (HOLAA) 4th annual reception. Join us to celebrate alumni accomplishments and discuss our bright future.
7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Class of 1974, 45th Reunion > Zick’s – on the Quad (former post office)
Menus will feature a delicious spread of Southern and local WS favorites with an open wine and craft beer bar. $25 per person.
7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Class of 1979, 40th Reunion > Reynolds Gym, Living Room
Menus will feature a delicious spread of Southern and local WS favorites with an open wine and craft beer bar. $25 per person.
7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Class of 1984, 35th Reunion > Haddock Golf House
Menus will feature a delicious spread of Southern and local WS favorites with an open wine and craft beer bar. $25 per person.
7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Class of 1989, 30th Reunion > Farrell Hall, Back Patio & Fire Pit
Menus will feature a delicious spread of Southern and local WS favorites with an open wine and craft beer bar. $25 per person.
7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Class of 1994, 25th Reunion > Reynolda Hall, Magnolia Patio
Menus will feature a delicious spread of Southern and local WS favorites with an open wine and craft beer bar. $25 per person.
7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Class of 1999, 20th Reunion > Reynolda Hall, Magnolia Room
Menus will feature a delicious spread of Southern and local WS favorites with an open wine and craft beer bar. $25 per person.
7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Class of 2004, 15th Reunion > Benson University Center, Front Patio
Menus will feature a delicious spread of Southern and local WS favorites with an open wine and craft beer bar. $25 per person.
8 – midnight
Class of 2009, 10th Reunion > Benson University Center, Shorty’s
Menus will feature a delicious spread of Southern and local WS favorites with an open wine and craft beer bar. $25 per person.
8:30 – midnight
Class of 2014, 5th Reunion > Under the big tent on Manchester Plaza
Craft beer and wine bar with light local fare. > $15 per person
9 p.m. – Midnight
First Time Back Party – Class of 2019!> Last Resort
It’s your first time back to Homecoming as an alum. Kick off the weekend by meeting up with all your friends at Last Resort. $10 registration includes 2 drink tickets. This event is specially designed for our most recent alumni: Classes 2015 – 2019.
10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
AWFUBA After Hours > Carolina’s Vineyards and Hops
Come catch up with friends, old and new. Music, food, drinks.