In this article by Caroline Forsey, “being an ally means working to develop empathy towards another group’s challenges or issues — and, ultimately, creating a culture in which that group feels valued.” Get tips and resources to help you be a more effective ally […]
Wondering how you can connect with other Deacs in your current city? Check out this video featuring Megan Hoyt (’12) and Tiffany Waddell Tate (’07, MA ’11) and learn about WAKECommunities and how you can get involved!
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Assistant Vice President for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University We all need personal and professional networks, a community of engaged, supportive friends, colleagues, advisors, and wise counselors who can provide support, guidance, feedback, access to connections […]
Creating community means developing intentional relationships and connections with people. And, it means setting effective boundaries with your time, your capacity, and your availability. Easy to say, but often not so easy to do. In this short and powerful video, author, speaker, and researcher […]
One of the hardest parts of the transition from college to life-after-college is learning how to make friends. Unlike when you were in college, as a working professional you are no longer surrounded by thousands of your peers on a daily basis, following the same […]
If the majority of your professional connections are within your career industry or company, it may be time to diversify your network! In this article by Amy Nauiokas in Harvard Business Review, get 3 tips for how to meet new people and expand your circle of […]
By Cody Hoyt (MBA ’14), Senior Manager for Marketing, Men’s UW, at Hanesbrands, Winston-Salem, NC I have always loved being part of a team. I learned at an early age playing sports that being part of a team was equal parts motivating to and valuable […]
During the weekend of March 1-2, 2019, alumni women from the across the country will gather on campus for Wake Women’s Weekend. Alumna Kate Parker (’98) will serve as the morning keynote speaker as she shares about her bestselling book, “Strong is the New […]
It’s January, which means it’s time for National Mentoring Month, an annual celebration and recognition of the value of mentoring in communities across the United States. Each year the folks at Mentor: The National Mentoring Partnership highlight the mentoring relationships, programs, and needs, and […]
Offer in Hand is a three-part summer series collaboration with Real World Playbook. In this first article, they’ll provide guidance for the Paperwork Homework that comes along with starting any new job to help you feel prepared for day one. You’ve found an amazing job […]