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Localist Shortcode

This shortcode ties into events.wfu.edu our localist events website and displays events based on the attributes on the shortcode. Many of our websites use this plugin to display events related to the content of that website. We also offer our University Events block for a more integrated look and feel.

UPDATE: Looks like the natural display for each of these seems off in our new theme. We should check to make sure all the css is being loaded for these and that there isn’t any non-secure styles/scripts. Also images are broken in the API shortcode so we probably need to ensure we are using https for these.

Shortcode: Localist Widget

The Localist widget shortcode ties into the basic widget building functionality localist provides. It comes wrapped with html and has very little ability to change the html structure.

Shortcode

[ wfu_localist_widget num=10 days=30 ]

Shortcode Output

Shortcode: Localist API

The Localist API shortcode has more parameters and can return a more custom set of events returned in json format allowing the html display of the events to be controlled on our end.

Shortcode

[ wfu_localist_api pp=10 days=30 ] or [ wfu_localist_api num=10 days=30 ]

Shortcode Output

August 28, 2025
10:00am
Blood Drive with The Blood Connection

thebloodconnection.org

August 28, 2025
10:00am
Fields of Fortune: North Carolina’s Legacy in Leaf and Labor

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.

 

August 28, 2025
10:00am
Fragments of Changsha: Medieval China in Miniature

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 8th to the 10th 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.

August 28, 2025
10:00am
Museum of World Cultures: Highlights from the UNC-Wilmington Collection

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.

August 28, 2025
10:00am
Saddle Rugs & Tibetan Culture

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.

August 28, 2025
4:00pm
DIY: Room Essentials

Kick of the school year with Student Union's first event of the semester on August 28th from 4-6PM! From custom wall art to custom stuffed animals, we’ll have everything you need—including supplies, inspiration, and good vibes.

Harvest Tables will provide light snacks and refreshments to student who attend! Don't miss out.

 

 

August 28, 2025
4:00pm
Leadership, Character, and Diplomacy: Former Ambassador Shefali Razdan Duggal

Join the Program for Leadership and Character for a special event with Ambassador Shefali Razdan Duggal, former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands and the first person of color to serve in that position. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Council of American Ambassadors, and the Leadership and Character Council, among other positions, Ambassador Razdan Duggal will share her insights on the essential role of character in politics, diplomacy, and public service in conversation with Dr. Michael Lamb, the Executive Director of the Program for Leadership and Character.

August 28, 2025
4:30pm
New Faces Workshop

New to the department of Theatre & Dance?  Meet faculty and students.  Learn warmup techniques.  Play theatre games.  Get audition tips.

August 28, 2025
5:30pm
Men's Soccer vs Oral Roberts

Men's Soccer vs. Oral Roberts.
TV: ACCNX / Streaming Video / Tickets

August 28, 2025
5:30pm
New Works in the John P. Anderson Student Art Collection Reception

This exhibition features the works of fourteen student artists working across media such as sculpture, painting, printmaking, drawing, and photography. The show is on view from August 25 through September 20 at stArt gallery in Reynolda Village, which is open from 10AM through 5PM Monday through Friday. The August 28th reception from 5:30 to 8:30PM will provide light refreshments.