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.

Spring Fest

Come out to Davis Field for the Student Union’s annual Spring Fest for a fun and unforgettable experience! There will be giant inflatables, games, food, and more. After the festival concludes, there will an outdoor showing of the renowned Wicked movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo at 7:30 pm on Manchester Quad. We hope to see you at both events!

Wake Forest Football Spring Showcase

It’s going to be sun’s-out, fun on Saturday, April 19 for the 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. The event will not be broadcast, meaning the only way to get an exclusive first look at the 2025 Demon Deacons is to be there in person! Fans in attendance will enjoy a Wake Forest Football Team Showcase, where the team will hit the field in a practice/scrimmage format, with a final decision on whether it will be an Offense vs. Defense matchup or full-team scrimmage coming closer to the event. Additionally, fans and students alike will have the chance to compete alongside Wake Forest football players in a Punt, Pass & Kick Competitioninterested individuals can contact Wake Forest’s Fan Experience team (wffanexp@wfu.edu) for details on how to participate. Throughout the event, attendees can also enter to win exclusive giveaways, including Nike Team gear, autographed items, gift cards and more! More details at GoDeacs.com.

Virtual – Career Clinic: Power-Up Your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is a powerful tool professionals use to stay informed on industry trends and news. It’s also a very helpful tool in a job search. If used properly, LinkedIn can work for you while you are not working. It can connect you with alumni, recruiters and jobs. Learn how to power up your LinkedIn profile and get this tool working for you by improving your personal brand in an impactful way. This virtual session, led by Sharron Vogler, Director of Alumni & MBA Career Development for the School of Business, is open to School of Business alumni.

Biz Deac Sips & Snapshots

Join us for a relaxed and family-friendly gathering at Campus Gas! Connect with fellow Wake Forest alumni, MBA students, and their families over delicious appetizers, beer/wine and drinks while capturing memories with a professional photographer. As a special gift, enjoy a complimentary headshot or digital family portraitperfect for updating your professional profile or framing a special moment. Bring your family, catch up with old friends, and make new connections in a casual and welcoming setting. We cant wait to see you there! Your $10 adult registration fee provides two drink tickets (beer/wine) and food. Please register adult guests. Children are welcome to attend at no charge. Open to School of Business alumni and students.

Executive Education – Fundamentals of Effective Negotiation

From Preparation to Execution: Build Essential Skills for Effective, Value-Driven Negotiations. Fundamentals of Effective Negotiation is a one-day session designed to introduce you to the ABCs of negotiation and how to build a strong foundation of how to think about, prepare for, and execute negotiations in a variety of contexts (e.g., client negotiations). Through this session, you will gain greater understanding into the five fundamental questions you should ask before every negotiation to enhance your negotiating effectiveness. Additionally, you will explore different negotiating approaches, assess your own negotiation style, and learn how it may influence your negotiated outcomes. Finally, you will gain practice negotiating in both two-party and multi-party negotiations, much like the ones you might encounter with clients, coworkers, and/or supervisors. Through these experiences, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to negotiate both assertively and collaboratively in order to create greater value-adding agreements. Deadline for registration: April 22, 2025 Register Now