José Villalba appointed interim chief diversity officer
Wake Forest Provost Rogan Kersh announced Aug. 11 that he has appointed Professor José Villalba as interim chief diversity officer.
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Reaffirming support for our transgender community
This message was emailed to students, faculty and staff on Feb. 23 by University administrators Rogan Kersh, Penny Rue and Barbee Oakes:
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Faculty, staff enhance ability to facilitate diversity in classroom
This fall, 30-plus faculty and staff from across the University will be more equipped to facilitate diverse experiences in their educational offerings and to promote inclusion and equity at the University.
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Barbee Oakes named University’s first chief diversity officer
Barbee Oakes, one of the most recognized leaders in Wake Forest diversity and inclusion initiatives, has been promoted to a new position expanding her opportunities to advance those efforts. Recently, Oakes was appointed as Wake Forest’s first chief diversity officer. She retains her assistant provost […]
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Community Forum on Campus Climate to be held Sept. 9
A Community Forum on Campus Climate will be held Sept. 9 in Benson University Center, Room 401. Students, faculty and staff are invited to the forum to be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The forum will focus on the progress Wake Forest has made […]
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WFU leaders attend Dr. Maya Angelou’s stamp dedication ceremony
Wake Forest University faculty, staff and alumni were among those present for the dedication ceremony of the Dr. Maya Angelou Forever Stamp in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Apr. 7. They included Melissa Harris-Perry (’94), who served as the master of ceremonies; Barbee Myers Oakes […]
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Rue establishes Police Accountability Task Force
To support and advance Wake Forest’s commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for every member of the campus community, Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue has established the Police Accountability Task Force. The Task Force, which includes faculty, student and alumni representatives, […]
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WFU to host conference for diversity & inclusion professionals
On Nov. 21, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will serve as host to the North Carolina Diversity and Inclusion Partners (NCDIP) Annual Fall Conference. Convened by Assistant Provost Barbee Oakes, this year’s conference will explore the meanings and manifestations of implicit bias in everyday professional […]
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Our ongoing commitment to building community
A message from Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue, Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Campus Life Adam Goldstein and Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion Barbee Oakes to the Wake Forest community. Are you interested in working toward a positive, inclusive campus climate? […]
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Important message to campus from Vice President Rue and Assistant Provost Oakes
A message from Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue and Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion Barbee Oakes Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: The Office of Campus Life and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion are excited to begin the 2014-2015 academic year at Wake Forest. […]
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