World of Finance

Considering a career in finance? Interested in a specific area but unsure of what it involves? This session provides an introductory overview of careers in finance to create a deeper awareness of which paths align with your interests and skills, a review of timelines, and next steps. All students interested in and wanting to learn more about this industry are encouraged to attend.

What is Marketing?

Careers in Marketing & Communications drive awareness, motivate engagement, promote ongoing purchase or action, and build loyalty to goods, services, and ideas. They are both art and science, attracting creative storytellers, insightful strategists, and technical, mathematical minds. Hear from and meet fellow students who landed marketing internships in CPG, media & entertainment, hospitality, and agencies. Gain insights into the application process and navigating the internship experience.

Day of Service

Join the Office of Civic and Community Engagement in the Fall Day of Service! Save the date for September 12th – breakfast 8-8:30am and volunteering from 9am-12pm. Head to wfu.givepulse.com for shift sign-ups and additional details! You must be logged in to GivePulse with your WFU credentials to see all shifts.

First Look Series: Accelerated Master’s Programs at Wake Forest School of Business

Explore our accelerated masters programs in Accountancy, Business Analytics, and Management. Hear what makes the Wake Forest experience different and how an accelerated masters can help you take your next step. Whether youre just starting to explore your options or already know which program interests you, First Look will give you a clearer picture of: The opportunities available to youThe Wake Forest experienceYour next steps

Conversations in Strategic Leadership with Daniel Driscoll, United States Secretary of the Army

Responsible for overseeing the operations, modernization, and resources for nearly one million American soldiers and over 265,000 Army Civilians, the Honorable Daniel Driscoll knows what it takes to lead through complex, high-stakes situations. The 26th Secretary of the Army will expound upon his experiences on September 18th at 2:00 p.m. in Farrell Halls Broyhill Auditorium. The event, titled Conversations in Strategic Leadership, is free and open to the entire Wake Forest community, including WFU ROTC cadets and the WFU Veterans group. The discussion moderated by Professor Ben King will also feature an audience Q&A session. Co-sponsored by the Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character and Wake Forest Universitys ROTC No Fear Battalion, the discussion promises to offer invaluable insights into strategic leadership.

Project Pumpkin 2026

Project Pumpkin is the largest student-led community-building event that began in an effort to bring together both the campus and Winston-Salem communities, started in 1989. This years event will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 3-6 PM on Hearn Plaza, and is open to the community and suggested for children in K-5th grade. Since its inception more than 35 years ago, Wake Forest students, faculty and staff have partnered with multiple local schools and agencies to bring children to the Reynolda Campus and create a fall festival that includes trick-or-treating, entertainment, and educational activities, raising money for Wake Forest’s Freedom School.