Israel-Hamas war
Community Events
| Date | Time | Outreach | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/24 | 4:45 p.m. | Community Reflection Event | Wait Chapel Steps |
| 10/7/24 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Interfaith Prayers for Peace | Manchester Plaza Stage |
| 4/23/24 | 6 p.m. | Interfaith Passover Seder | Magnolia Room, Reynolda Hall |
| 4/16/24 | 7:30 p.m. | Speaker David Makovsky, The Israel-Hamas War and the Middle East | Divinity School Lower Auditorium |
| 4/11/24 | 5 p.m. | “Anti-Asian Hate, Collective Racial Trauma, and Posttraumatic Growth”, and “Apocalyptic Exclusion: The Book of Revelation & US Narrative of Chinese Immagration” with co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, Russell Jeung | ZSR Auditorium (Room 404) |
| 4/9/24 | 7:30 p.m. | Survival Through Song, An Evening with Saul Dreier, Founder of the Holocaust Survivor Band | Kulynych Auditorium |
| 4/3/24 | 7 p.m. | Interfaith Iftar | Collins Hall |
| 4/2/24 | 7 p.m. | Ramadan Fast A Thon – Community Iftar Celebration | Manchester Plaza |
| 4/2/24 | 7 p.m. | “Armageddon in America: Vissions of the End & their Real World Consequences”, Albritton Lecture | Wait Chapel |
| 3/28/24 | 5-6 p.m. | Deacon Dialogue: Climate Justice | Campus Kitchen SJI Lounge |
| 3/22/24 | 12 p.m. | Faculty/Staff Conversations on Israel-Hamas War (sponsored by MESAS and Jewish Studies) | TBD |
| 3/1/24 | 12-2 p.m. | Open Jummah and Conversation | MSA Lounge |
| 3/1/24 | 12 p.m. | Faculty/Staff Conversations on Israel-Hamas War (sponsored by MESAS and Jewish Studies) | TBD |
| 2/29/24 | 5 p.m. | Diversity in Islam Panel | Pugh |
| 2/28/24 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Make a Hijab and Calligraphy | Waker Space |
| 2/27/24 | 5 p.m. | Deacon Dialogue: Colorism | Campus Kitchen Lounge |
| 2/27/24 | 7 p.m. | Islam Trivia Night (with SU) | Shorty’s |
| 2/26/24 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Ask a Muslim | Outside Pit |
| 2/22/24 | 6 p.m. | Faculty/Staff Conversations on Israel-Hamas War (sponsored by MESAS and Jewish Studies) | TBD |
| 2/20/24 | 7 p.m. | “The Future of Religion in American Diplomacy”, Yeazel Speaker Series | ZSR Library Auditorium |
| 2/17/24 | 6:30 p.m. | MSA Bowling | Northside Lanes |
| 2/15/24 | 5 p.m. | Deacon Dialogue: Political Polarization | Campus Kitchen Lounge |
| 2/15/24 | 6 p.m. | Joint MSA/Hillel event (tentative) | |
| 2/7/24 | 4 p.m. | “Judging Jewish Identity in the United States”, Dept for the Study of Religions Book Talk | RELS Lounge (DRS 116) |
| 2/1/24 | Dialogue Facilitator Training | Campus Kitchen Lounge | |
| 1/31/24 | All day | Faces of Resistance: Women of the Holocaust | Benson 3rd Floor |
| 1/31/24 | 7-10 p.m. | MSA Hangout | MSA Lounge |
| 1/27/24 | 5:30 p.m. | Shabbat Havdaleh | Hillel Lounge |
| 1/27/24 | International Holocaust Remembrance Day | ||
| 1/26/24 | Palestine Day of Action | ||
| 1/25/24 | Noon – 3 p.m. | Tu B’shevat | Benson 2nd Floor |
| 1/25/24 | All day | Faces of Resistance: Women of the Holocaust | Benson 3rd Floor |
| 1/21/24 | 5 p.m. | Understanding Genocide: Confronting Israel’s assault on Gaza | Zoom |
University Messages – 2024
- Oct. 7 community update (Sept. 27)
- Letter from the President regarding University response to recent demonstrations (May 14)
- An update on demonstrations and interim policy information (May 3)
- Responding to Acts of Vandalism and Hate Speech (May 2)
- A message to our community (includes updated FAQs; May 1)
University Messages – 2023
President Wente’s blog
Read President Wente’s full message, focused on taking care of the Wake Forest community, creating opportunities for learning and dialogue, and communicating our values:
A guide in moments of crisis: ‘For Humanity’
(Friday, Oct. 13)
University statement (Oct. 10)
We encourage members of our community to be a source of support, compassion, and empathy for one another now and in the days ahead. In addition to the Office of the Chaplain, we encourage students seeking support to contact 336.758.CARE (2273).
University statement (Oct. 16)
Our motto calls us to stand with and for humanity. As such, we condemn terrorism and violence in all forms and acknowledge the tremendous pain and suffering in Israel and Gaza — both for those directly affected, and the many Wake Forest community members with personal and cultural ties to the region.
Our role as an academic institution is to create an environment in which scholars and students can study and research topics freely, and through open, constructive discourse and debate, determine their own positions.
For more on how the University responds to crises of national or global significance, read President Wente’s October blog post.
The University respects and upholds the individual First Amendment rights of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the tenets of free expression and academic freedom that are foundational to our educational mission and learning community.
Speech that incites violence, falsely defames individuals, or targets specific individuals or groups with threats or harassment is not protected by the First Amendment, nor allowed by University policy. Such instances should be reported to University Police. Individuals who believe they have experienced or witnessed bias or discrimination should report these instances through the bias report system.
The University offers support through a variety of resources, which can be accessed by calling 336.758.CARE.
As we navigate the days and weeks ahead, let us continue to demonstrate care and empathy for each other and contribute to a supportive community environment where all members can study, learn, and work.
University addresses recent social media posts (Oct. 17, 2023)
Campus Organizations
These organizations hold recurring and special events. See their sites for more information:
Campus Resources
Questions? Please call 336-758-7500 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on May 2-3.
The University is prepared to provide assistance to those coping with disasters:
We Are Wake:
336-758-CARE (2273)
we.wfu.edu
In Addition
- Office of the Chaplain (336.758.5248)
- Office of the Dean of Students (336.758.5226)
- University Counseling Center (336.758.5273)
- Parents: Office of Family Engagement
- Alumni: Office of Alumni Engagement
Report Bias
If you are a victim of a bias incident, you should report it here.
Relief Organizations
For a list of major relief organizations and how to contact them, visit this page.