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Registration is open from October 28-November 6 for the intramural speed lacrosse league. Women's and men's leagues available, spots are limited. Register at IMLeagues.

School of Business alumni have continued access to career guidance and resources after graduation. Schedule a 45-minute appointment with a career coach for help with resume review, mock interview prep, job search strategies and more. 

Information Systems is hosting a Cybersecurity Month Awareness event on Tuesday, October 28 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. outside of Z. Smith Reynolds Library. Join us outside the ZSR as we share important information on how to protect yourself and your data. We'll have coffee and tea, some fun promotional items and an opportunity to make your own Cybersecurity Awareness Month button with the WakerSpace! 

Tobacco has played a significant role in shaping North Carolina’s cultural, economic, and social identity, even before the state’s official establishment. Early depictions of Native American communities along the coast at the end of the 16th century show cultivation and use of the plant.

During the 19th century, tobacco became a cornerstone of the plantation economy, generating immense wealth for select families. In the 20th century, the rise of mass production and commercialization, along with an expanding labor force dedicated to its cultivation and processing, further embedded tobacco in North Carolina’s way of life. Marketing campaigns and iconic imagery tied to tobacco are deeply woven into the state’s historical narrative.

This exhibit showcases images, artifacts, and records from Special Collections & Archives, spanning from the sixteenth century to the modern era. It also features contributions from North Carolina artists and photographers, including Daisha Bunn and Erin Kye and their families, as well as works by photographer Dan Routh.

Experience the world of medieval China through the imaginative artistry of miniature ceramic figurines. This exhibit features dozens of ceramic figurines in the Changsha style, a type of pottery manufactured in southern China from the 8^th to the 10^th centuries CE. The figurines represent a range of subjects including domestic animals, mythological creatures, commoners, elites, and esoteric symbols. This exhibit features original research by WFU students. Their work explores themes of miniaturization, ancient technology, and the culture of medieval China that inspired the figurines. Admission is free.

Día de Muertos is a festive time when families remember their dead and honor the continuity of life. The celebration has roots in both ancient pre-Hispanic celebrations and medieval Spanish Catholic practices and has evolved to feature a blend of elements from both traditions. In its 30^th year, the Lam Museum’s annual exhibit celebrates this unique observance with interpretation that examines the diverse ways that people celebrate Día de Muertos in both Mexico and the United States through artifacts and images. The exhibit’s centerpiece is a traditional ofrenda, an altar with food and beverage offerings, flowers, sugar skulls, and photos of deceased loved ones. The colorful exhibit also includes information on the celebration’s history and its unique skeleton-themed folk art. The exhibit presents text in English and Spanish. Admission is free.

The Lam Museum of Anthropology is excited to showcase a selection of newly acquired objects from the closed Museum of World Cultures at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. This partnership brings back into public view nearly 300 ethnographic, historical, and archaeological pieces from around the world, and adds significant depth to the Lam Museum’s already expansive collection. This exhibit celebrates some of these objects spanning cultures, continents, and centuries. Although only a portion of the collection is on display, these highlights demonstrate the rich variety and interconnectedness of humanity. Admission is free.

Rug weaving is one of the oldest and most well-known Tibetan arts. This exhibit draws from that ancient tradition to examine a selection of saddle rugs from the Nicholas Salgo Collection. Visitors will learn how the imagery, colors, and forms used in these rugs reflect Tibetan cultural values, religious beliefs, and socioeconomic status. Admission is free.

Community Chapel: Faith for a Fractured World
Location: Davis Chapel
Time: 11:00 a.m. | Complimentary lunch to follow in the Lower Auditorium

Each week, the Wake Forest University School of Divinity gathers for Community Chapel, a time of worship, reflection, and shared imagination. This year’s theme—Faith for a Fractured World—calls us to listen deeply, engage honestly, and envision new ways of living into justice, reconciliation, and compassion.

Our service includes worship led by members of the Divinity community, followed by a featured speaker offering reflections grounded in faith and the pressing realities of our time.

This week we welcome Neal Walls, who will guide us as we continue the conversation about how faith speaks into the fractures of our world.

Following the service, all are invited to share in a complimentary lunch in the Lower Auditorium—a time for fellowship, conversation, and community building.

All are welcome. Join us as we journey together in faith, hope, and compassion.