The Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character Adds Leadership Lessons to Deacon Weekend

Wake Forest’s annual Deacon Weekend for online MBA students took place on campus last weekend giving online students the chance to connect face-to-face. 

The Allegacy Financial Center for Leadership and Character worked alongside Jackie Eib, Associate Director, Integrative Student Services – Online Programs, to incorporate lessons on leading effective teams and the importance of servant leadership. 

First the students took part in a hands-on learning session with Executive Director Pat Sweeney. Exercises highlighted the importance of high performing teams, a well developed team charter and effective leadership. The workshop honed in on best practices for leading effectively by providing practical strategies and tools that ensure long term impact. 

Students then headed out to the terrace to take part in a bed build project with local non-profit “A Bed and a Book.” Eight bed kits were assembled to be delivered to local families in need. A dedicated bed gives a child a soft place to dream, the restful sleep they need to thrive, and the energy to succeed in the classroom.

By combining leadership development with community service, Deacon Weekend exemplified Wake Forest’s motto, Pro Humanitate. The event not only strengthened bonds among online MBA peers, but also left a lasting, practical impact on those involved.