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Start the Weekend Right

by Betsy Chapman

In this Issue: Upcoming Events

  • Homecoming festival for students – today at 5 p.m.
  • Finance Career Accelerator for Sophomores Interested in Finance – Sat. 9 a.m.
  • Lunch and Learn: Topics in Emergency Medicine – Sat. 12:30 p.m.
  • WFU Choirs Alumni Reunion Concert – Sat. 4 p.m.
  • aWake Before Class – Mon. 8:30 a.m.

Every Friday morning, my team sends out an email called Next Week at Wake: Student Edition, which lists all the upcoming University events for the next week. Pro tip for any students reading: this is a long email, so you will need to scroll to the bottom where it says “Message clipped” then click the link “View entire message” to see the full week’s worth of events.

Today I am highlighting just a few events coming up this weekend, but there are a LOT more that your Deacs can see in their email.

Hope they opt in to some of these great options this weekend!

Homecoming festival for students – today at 5 p.m.

Join us for this year’s Homecoming Festival, featuring a carnival-themed celebration on campus. Enjoy classic carnival games, festive activities, and refreshments while connecting with fellow classmates and the campus community. This event is a highlight of Homecoming Week and provides an opportunity to celebrate school spirit in a fun and welcoming environment.

WHEN: Fri, Oct 17 5pm
WHERE: Davis Field

Finance Career Accelerator for Sophomores Interested in Finance – Sat. 9 a.m.

If you’re interested in investment banking or financial services, it’s crucial to start preparing now for junior year summer analyst programs. The Finance Career Accelerator program provides two days of technical training (including financial statements and Excel fundamentals), interview preparation, and networking opportunities for $100. The required sessions are Saturday, Oct. 18 (9:a.m.-1p.m.) and Saturday, Nov. 1 (9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). You MUST register/pay on Handshake.

WHEN: Sat, Oct 18 9am
WHERE: Farrell Hall, Room A17

Lunch and Learn: Topics in Emergency Medicine – Sat. 12:30 p.m.

Wake Forest Emergency Medical Services (WFU EMS), a chartered student organization, will host a campus-wide Lunch and Learn event featuring faculty lecturers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine. This program will introduce undergraduate students to the field of emergency medicine, including timely clinical topics, emerging research, and diverse career pathways within healthcare and public safety.

WHEN: Sat, Oct 18 12:30pm
WHERE: Wake Downtown, WKDN 4802 Auditorium

WFU Choirs Alumni Reunion Concert

Celebrate the alumni of the WFU Choirs with a special concert in Brendle Recital Hall.

WHEN: Sat, Oct 18 4pm
WHERE: Scales Fine Arts Center, Brendle Recital Hall

aWake Before Class – Mon. 8:30 a.m.

Start your morning with a boost! Join us on Manchester Plaza from 8:30–9:30 AM for a cozy coffee event hosted by the Student Union. Enjoy fresh coffee and pastries, good conversation, and a relaxed start to your day before classes as a part of Spirit Week Festivities.WHEN: Mon, Oct 20 8:30am
WHERE: Manchester Plaza, Stage

And if by chance none of the items above, or in the Next Week at Wake: Student Edition email appeals to your Deacs, they can enjoy the gorgeous outdoor spaces for much of this weekend. It looks like it might rain on Sunday afternoon, but I suspect by then our students will be locking in and prepping for the week ahead doing their readings, studying, paper writing, etc.

Wishing you and yours a great weekend. See you next week!

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