Entrepalooza - Demo Day
The students, faculty, and staff of the Wake Forest University Center for Entrepreneurship invite you to Entrepalooza: A Celebration of Entrepreneurship on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Entrepalooza is the annual marquee event for the Center for Entrepreneurship, and we welcome the opportunity to have you join us. Startup Lab Demo Day at 4:30 pm in Brendle Auditorium, Scales Fine Arts Center during which student-entrepreneurs will make investor-ready pitches. This will be followed by a Keynote Address by Veronica Miele Beard (P 26), an entrepreneur and brand-builder at the intersection of style, culture, and technology.
2025 Student Impact Awards
Join the Office of Civic & Community Engagement, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Engagement, and Office of Student Engagement, as we come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of student leaders, organizations, and initiatives that have made a lasting impact on both our campus and greater Winston-Salem community. This evening of recognition will honor the creativity, dedication, and leadership that embody the Pro Humanitate spirit. Submit a Student Impact Nomination on The Link through Monday, March 17 EOD. RSVP to attend the ceremony on Paperless Post by Tuesday, April 8. Dress Code: Business Casual Attire
Wake Forest Spring Football Showcase/Tailgate
It's going to be sun's-out, fun on Saturday, April 19 for the 2025 Wake Forest Football Spring Showcase. The event will begin at 3 p.m. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Designed to be an interactive, high-energy experience for students, families, and Demon Deacon fans of all ages, the Spring Showcase will feature an exciting mix of on-field action and fan engagement. Fans in attendance will enjoy a Wake Forest Football Team Showcase, where the team will hit the field in a practice/scrimmage format. Additionally, fans and students alike will have the chance to compete alongside Wake Forest football players in a Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. Throughout the event, attendees can also enter to win exclusive giveaways, including Nike Team gear, autographed items, gift cards and more! Before the event, Wake Forest students are invited to tailgate outside of Gate 5 at Allegacy Stadium, free food and (non-acholic) beverages will be provided!
Hylton Lecture: Kim McCaslin ('93)
The Hylton Lecture Series in Accountancy was established in 1980 to honor Delmar P. Hylton, who started Wake Forests accountancy program in 1949 and helped build it into one of the top accounting programs in the nation. This year's Hylton lecture will be presented by Kimberly McCaslin ('93), Partner and Head of the North America Portfolio Group at Bain Capital. Kim McCaslin joined Bain Capital in 2006. She is a Partner and Head of the North American Private Equity Portfolio Group. Prior to joining Bain Capital, Kim was a Vice President of M&A and Corporate Development for Capital One Financial. Before that, she was a Principal at Mercer Management Consulting, where she advised companies across a variety of industries. Kim started her career at Accenture, focusing primarily on business process redesign and financial systems development.
Deacon Dialogue- Dinner & Dialogue: Building a Sustainable & Just Future
Dinner & Dialogue: Building a Sustainable & Just Future Sustainability is about more than just protecting the planetits about justice. How can we create a future where everyone has access to clean air, safe water, and healthy communities? What role do we play in shaping policies, systems, and everyday practices that support both people and the environment? In honor of Earth Month, join us for a meaningful conversation over dinner as we explore the connections between environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Whether youre passionate about climate action, community well-being, or just curious to learn more, this is a space to share ideas, hear different perspectives, and consider how we can all contribute to a more just and sustainable world. A plant forward dinner will be provided! This event is free and open to all WFU community members.
