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WFU’s 2025 open-enrollment period will run from Oct. 6-17. Beginning Monday, Oct. 6, faculty & staff will need to enroll via Workday if they are changing benefit elections, adding or removing a dependent(s), and/or planning to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

The Human Resources team is available to answer questions about the enrollment process. Drop-in during one of the on-campus enrollment assistance sessions throughout the annual benefits enrollment period, and plan to attend The Annual Benefits Fair that will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Sutton Center, 4th Floor Gym. 

Registration for the intramural punt, pass, kick flash challenge is open from September 30 to October 9! Show up and show off your skills on Wednesday, October 15th.

Women's and men's leagues available.

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Join us to learn the basics of AI and generative AI, and how it may be used here at Wake Forest and beyond. In this workshop, we will explore how generative AI works, its potential applications, what to know before using it, and then we’ll explore a few tools. We hope you'll join us!

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.

Join admissions representative Janasi Rawlings at the Florida A&M Career & Graduate School fair. Stop by our table to learn more about Wake Forest's top-ranked accelerated master's programs in Accountancy, Business Analytics, and Management.

Annual Benefits Enrollment for benefits-eligible faculty and staff will be held Oct. 6-17, 2025. You will enroll via Workday if you are changing benefit elections, adding or removing dependents, and/or planning to participate in a Flexible Spending Account. FSA elections do not automatically renew and require active enrollment from you each plan year. 

The Benefits team is available to answer questions about the enrollment process. Attend the Annual Benefits Fair from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Sutton Center, 4th Floor Gym. Or, drop in during one of the following on-campus enrollment assistance sessions throughout the enrollment period: 

• Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 12 to 3 p.m. in Sutton Center, 4th Floor (Benefits Fair)
• Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in UCC 2003
• Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Graylyn Management House #1
• Monday, Oct. 13, from Noon to 2 p.m. in Reynolda Hall 301
• Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Benson Center 406
• Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Benson Center 344
• Thursday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. in HS Moore 120

Virtual assistance via Zoom is available upon request. Email benefits@wfu.edu or call 336.758.4700.