Schedule

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Schedule 2024

(*events subject to change)

Reynolda House Museum of American Art
General Admission
Tour the featured exhibition, Founder’s Vision: The Private Collection of Barbara Babcock Millhouse or view a condensed version of the popular exhibition Smith & Libby: Two Rings, Seven Months, One Bullet. For more information and to plan your visit, please visit the Reynolda House website.

Alumni Lecture presented by Laura Elliott (’79): “Book-banning, Disinformation, and Coverups: How Historical Fiction Tackles Tough Topics”
Friday, September 13 | 2:00 – 3:00 P.M.
ZSR Auditorium

Book-bans and disinformation, tribal-thinking and unsubstantiated innuendo, hate labels,
conspiracy theories, threats of political retribution. Author L. M. Elliott (’79) discusses the hunt
for truth and the battle for intellectual freedom during the Red Scare/McCarthyism and Cold War
Berlin, sharing history and unsung heroes from her award-winning “docudrama” novels Suspect
Red and WALLS. She’ll also share echoes between 1973 and today, previewing her
upcoming Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between, set in the year of Watergate hearings and the struggle to ratify the ERA.

L. M. Elliott was a Washington-based magazine journalist and nonfiction author primarily covering women’s issues, and a three-time finalist for the National Magazine Award, before becoming a New York Times best-selling author of historical and biographical fiction. Her fourteen novels explore a variety of eras and are written for a variety of ages. Elliott holds a BA from Wake Forest University and a master’s in journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill. She is a lifelong Virginian and history-lover.

Not the Library You Remember! ZSR Library Tours
Friday, September 13 | 2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
ZSR Library Atrium
Join us for fast and fun tours (30 minutes) that highlight how the ZSR Library is not the library you remember! We will begin in ZSR Atrium and end in Special Collections & Archives. In between, we will visit the wonderful new study spaces in the ZSR Library and drop in on some of our campus partners now located in ZSR!

Friends of Economics Alumni Panel & Reception
Friday, September 13 | 3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Kirby B02
Join the Economics department for a panel discussion featuring alumni with a reception to follow.

Timothy S. Y. Lam Museum of Anthropology Open House
Friday, September 13 | 3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Located in Palmer Hall off Carroll Weathers Drive – #31 on the campus map. Enjoy light refreshments, explore exhibits featuring objects from across the globe, participate in family craft activities, and meet museum staff. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am to 4:30pm. Admission is free.

Department of German & Russian Open House
Friday, September 13 | 3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Greene Hall, Suite 327
Drop in for a “taste of German” at the Department of German & Russian open house! Mingle with faculty and other alumni.

Department for the Study of Religions Reception
Friday, September 13 | 3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
DRS 116

Russian Program Homecoming Pancake Night
Friday, September 13 | 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Home of Professor Clark
Current and former Russian students are all invited to the Russian program’s annual Homecoming pancake night on Professor Clark’s front porch. Come make bliny and say hi to friends old and new! Please email Professor Clark at clarkep@wfu.edu for details and directions.

[CANCELLED] Late Night Comedy Show
Friday, September 13 | 11:00 P.M. – 12:15 A.M.
Shorty’s, Benson University Center
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Baptist Student Union Open House
Saturday, September 14 | 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
BSU Lounge, Kitchin Residence Hall
Stop by the BSU Lounge during Festival on the Quad to see the space and visit with others!

9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
General Admission
Tour the featured exhibition, Founder’s Vision: The Private Collection of Barbara Babcock Millhouse or view a condensed version of the popular exhibition Smith & Libby: Two Rings, Seven Months, One Bullet. For more information and to plan your visit, please visit the Reynolda House website.

10:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Timothy S. Y. Lam Museum of Anthropology
Located in Palmer Hall off Carroll Weathers Drive – #31 on the campus map. Join us for an open house on Friday, September 13 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Homecoming Welcome Center
Green Room and Magnolia Patio, Reynolda Hall

11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Golden Deacs Luncheon, Class of 1974 and earlier
Suite 401, Benson Fourth Floor
All members of the Golden Deacs (those out 50+ years) are invited to lunch with a special program featuring our guest speaker, Dr. Rogan Kersh (’86). The Class of 1964 will receive their 60 year pins and the Class of 1974 will receive their 50 year pins and be inducted into the Golden Deacs. Class photos will take place at 11:30 a.m. (please meet on the Benson patio).

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Alumni Lecture presented by Laura Elliott (’79): “Book-banning, Disinformation, and Coverups: How Historical Fiction Tackles Tough Topics”
ZSR Auditorium
Book-bans and disinformation, tribal-thinking and unsubstantiated innuendo, hate labels,
conspiracy theories, threats of political retribution. Author L. M. Elliott (’79) discusses the hunt
for truth and the battle for intellectual freedom during the Red Scare/McCarthyism and Cold War
Berlin, sharing history and unsung heroes from her award-winning “docudrama” novels Suspect
Red and WALLS. She’ll also share echoes between 1973 and today, previewing her
upcoming Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between, set in the year of Watergate hearings and the struggle to ratify the ERA.

2:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Not the Library You Remember! ZSR Library Tours
ZSR Library Atrium
Join us for fast and fun tours (30 minutes) that highlight how the ZSR Library is not the library you remember! We will begin in ZSR Atrium and end in Special Collections & Archives. In between, we will visit the wonderful new study spaces in the ZSR Library and drop in on some of our campus partners now located in ZSR!

3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Friends of Economics Alumni Panel & Reception
Kirby B02
Join the Economics department for a panel discussion featuring alumni with a reception to follow.

3:00 P.M. – 4:15 P.M.
Veteran & ROTC Alumni Open House
WFU Department of Military Science (Building 25 on Campus Map)
The Decorated Deacs affinity group and Military Science invite all WFU veterans and ROTC graduates to connect with the Wake Forest veteran community and today’s ROTC cadets during a Homecoming reception.

3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
School of Business Reception
Farrell Hall, Reynolds American Foundation Terrace
Join us for a drop-in reception and reconnect with faculty, staff, and fellow alumni.

3:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Department of German & Russian Open House
Greene Hall, Suite 327
Drop in for a “taste of German” at the Department of German & Russian open house! Mingle with faculty and other alumni.

3:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Department for the Study of Religions Reception
DRS 116

4:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Party So Dear
Manchester Plaza

6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Russian Program Homecoming Pancake Night
Home of Professor Clark
Current and former Russian students are all invited to the Russian program’s annual Homecoming pancake night on Professor Clark’s front porch. Come make bliny and say hi to friends old and new! Please email Professor Clark at clarkep@wfu.edu for details and directions.

6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Class of 1969 55th Reunion Class Celebration
Magnolia Room, Reynolda Hall

6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.
Class of 1974 50th Reunion Class Event
Suite 401, Benson University Center

7:00 P.M.
Men’s Soccer vs. Virginia
Spry Stadium

7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Graduate Business Programs Reunion Celebration
Farrell Hall
Registration is required. Celebrating alumni from MBA/MSBA/MSA/MSM class years ending in “4” and “9.”

7:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.
10TH – 45th Reunion Class Events
Reunion Party Village, Poteat Field

9:00 P.M. – Late!
5TH Reunion Class Event

8:00 P.M. – 11:30 P.M.
Celebration of the Black Experience
Farrell Hall

[CANCELLED] 11:00 P.M. – 12:15 A.M.
Late Night Comedy Show
Shorty’s, Benson University Center
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience!

9:00 A.M.
Strings & Friends Brunch
Home of Donna Boswell (’72, MA ’74)
Strings, Pi Phis, Betas and their friends are all welcome for brunch at Donna Boswell’s home.

9:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
General Admission
Tour the featured exhibition, Founder’s Vision: The Private Collection of Barbara Babcock Millhouse. For more information and to plan your visit, please visit the Reynolda House website.

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Service of Remembrance
Porter Byrum Welcome Center

10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Divinity Reunion Brunch
Divinity and Religious Studies Building
All alumni of the School of Divinity are invited to join us for a celebratory brunch with Divinity staff and faculty members.

10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Festival on the Quad
Hearn Plaza (The Quad)
Family-friendly event with food, music, games, face painters, book signings, and more! Registration packets not picked up at the Welcome Center on Friday can be picked up at the tent in front of Reynolda Hall during Festival on the Quad.

10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Gospel Choir 50th Anniversary Brunch
Benson 401
Join AWFUBA (Association of Wake Forest University Black Alumni) and BSA (Black Student Alliance) for a special celebration of the 50th anniversary of the gospel choir. (This event is in place of the AWFUBA business meeting.)

10:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Timothy S. Y. Lam Museum of Anthropology
Located in Palmer Hall off Carroll Weathers Drive – #31 on the campus map. Visit the new space and browse the Lam Museum of Anthropology galleries including featured exhibits.

11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Baptist Student Union Open House
BSU Lounge, Kitchin Residence Hall
Stop by the BSU Lounge during Festival on the Quad to see the space and visit with others!

11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Class of 1964 60th Reunion Brunch
Home of Nancy & Jim Mattox

11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Environment and Sustainability Open House
Visit the Office of Sustainability’s new home in Building 29, just behind Kentner Stadium! Drop in to reconnect with members of the team and explore the exciting new space. All WFU community members, alumni, and their families are welcome. Sustainability team members will also be present at Festival on the Quad that day, so stop by either (or both!) to say hello!

3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Divinity Alumni Tailgate
Location TBD
Join fellow Divinity Alums, Faculty, and current students for a pre-game tailgate at TBA location.

3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Alumni Tailgate
Winston-Salem Fairgrounds

5:00 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Intercultural Center Tailgate
Location TBA

6:30 P.M.
WFU vs. Ole Miss Football Game
Allegacy Stadium

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