New Deac Week Activities
We join forces with campus partners to create dynamic, high-energy social experiences and cross-cultural collaborations that excite and warm new students and their families. From vibrant cultural celebrations to interactive social mixers, our programming is designed to spark connections and set the stage for an unforgettable journey at our university!
World Cultural Festival
The World Cultural Festival is an annual celebration of difference to unite, inspire and entertain the entire campus community. It creates a space to introduce various cultures from around the world to Wake Forest through creative displays and activities, a wide variety of cultural foods, information about different cultural groups, and several cultural performances. Past performers include Drum Jungle, West End Mambo, KanKouran African Dance Group.
Homecoming Tailgate
The Intercultural Center partners with student organizations and alumni affinity groups annually to host the Homecoming Tailgate. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff unite to fellowship and celebrate memories before the Homecoming game.
Cultural Heritage Months
Throughout the academic year, the IC spearheads Latinx Heritage Month, Black History Month, Native American Heritage Month, and Asian Heritage Month to celebrate, educate and honor members of these identities. Each month brings together campus partners, student organizations, and community members to create a calendar of events ranging from intergroup dialogues, keynote speakers, social events, films, and much more. Additionally, the IC collaborates with the International Student Scholar and Services Office to host International Education Week to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.
Native American Heritage Month
Asian American Pacific Islander Month
Educational Program Offerings
We aim to offer workshops on topics students are interested in and want to explore. Each semester will feature culturally relevant subjects influencing how students engage with the world.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Building the Dream Award
Each year brings the opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of one of America’s most inspirational individuals, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unfortunately, some Americans only reflect on Dr. King’s accomplishments one day per year. We are honored to acknowledge those whose life builds upon his dream.
Each year, representatives from Wake Forest University and Winston Salem State University form a joint Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. programming committee. Annually, we award the “Building the Dream” award to one professor or administrator and one student from each respective university. This award is given to a person who embodies the qualities Dr. King epitomized and actively exercises these qualities in their community (on and off campus). The award is presented at the invitation-only banquet.