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Hurricane Helene Donation Drive

Hurricane Helene Donation Drive

Join the University-Wide Hurricane Helene Relief Campaign

Donate, Volunteer, Cheer for Western NC
Deacon Dining Employee Wellness Event

Deacon Dining Employee Wellness Event

A Day of Wellness and Appreciation for the Deacon Dining Team

See How We Celebrated
Reynolda Village Hurricane Relief Donation Drive-Through

Reynolda Village Hurricane Relief Donation Drive-Through

Support Your Community

See How You Can Help
Recycling bins set up at 2024 homecoming events

Celebrating a Sustainable Homecoming Weekend

See how sustainability was at the heart of every activity.

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Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates LatinX Hispanic Heritage Month

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates LatinX Hispanic Heritage Month

Join Us for a Festive Tabling Session

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Food Truck Fridays from 11am-2pm

Food Truck Fridays

Join Us on Manchester Plaza

View Food Trucks and Dates
Harvest Table Culinary Group team members chat with students at the Welcome Home Event 2024.

Deacon Dining Hosts Welcome Home Tour

Welcome Home Deacs!

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Thanks for a fantastic 2024 season at the Graylyn Pool!

Thanks for a fantastic 2024 season at the Graylyn Pool!

Expressing our gratitude

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Summer 2024 Updates & Enhancements

Summer 2024 Updates & Enhancements

Recent Highlights

See how we are enhancing your campus experience
Photo of employees celebrating 30 years of service.

Employee Spotlight: 30 Years of Service

Celebrating Dannie, Tanya, and Diane

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The Graylyn Estate, Named #4 Best Boutique Hotel by USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards

The Graylyn Estate, Named #4 Best Boutique Hotel by USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's Choice Awards

Our Historic Gem Shines on the National Stage

Celebrate with us
Hospitality & Auxiliary Services team members recognized at Champions of Change Campus Sustainability Awards

Hospitality & Auxiliary Services team members recognized at Champions of Change Campus Sustainability Awards

Celebrating Innovation and Leadership

Meet Our Recipients
Deacon Dining Staff Appreciation

Deacon Dining Staff Appreciation

Showing Gratitude

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Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Holi

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Holi

Join us at the table.

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Photo of Chef Zachary Woodring outside the dining hall on a sunny day.

Celebrating Culinary Excellence: Zachary Woodring to Represent WFU in the 2024 ACE Competition

A Showcase of Culinary Talent

Find Out More Zachary and the ACE Competition
Happy Ramadan cover photo

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Ramadan

Join us for a festive tabling session

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Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Black History Month

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Black History Month

Join us for a festive tabling session

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Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates the Lunar New Year

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates the Lunar New Year

Join us for a festive tabling session

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photo of stress less pantry decal on the wall in the dining hall.

Resource for Food Allergies and Special Dietary Needs

Menu Transparency, Stress Less Pantry, AllGood Allergen Friendly Station

Check out our options
VICKI Smart Vending Machine located in the Wellbeing Center on Wake Forest's Campus.

Deacs Recharge Smart Vending Machine

VICKI Smart Vending Machine: AI Virtual Attendant

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Photo of Wanda at North Dining Hall Celebrating 10 years of service.

Employee Spotlight: Wanda Samuels

Celebrating 10 years with Wanda

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Photo of Harvest Table Culinary Group's Sustainability Coordinator, Quin Wolters.

Employee Spotlight: Quin Wolters

Harvest Table Culinary Group's Sustainability Coordinator

Learn More About Quin
Pitsgiving & Hilltop Harvest 2023

Pitsgiving & Hilltop Harvest 2023

Annual Deacon Dining Events

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Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Diwali

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Diwali

Join Us for a Festive Tabling Session

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Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Join Us for a Festive Tabling Session

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Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates LatinX Heritage Month

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates LatinX Heritage Month

Join Us for a Festive Tabling Session

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Employee Spotlight: Philip Saunders

Employee Spotlight: Philip Saunders

Mail Services Manager

Learn More About Philip
Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Join us for a Festive Tabling Session

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Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Rosh Hashanah

Global Foods Tabling Station Celebrates Rosh Hashanah

Join Us for a Festive Tabling Session

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Thanks for another great season at the Graylyn Pool!

Thanks for another great season at the Graylyn Pool!

Showing Our Gratitude

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Summer Updates & Enhancements

Summer Updates & Enhancements

Recent Highlights

See how we are enhancing your campus experience
Graylyn Estate & Conference Center Named a Top Five ‘Best Boutique Hotel’ by USA TODAY Readers' Choice Awards

Graylyn Estate & Conference Center Named a Top Five ‘Best Boutique Hotel’ by USA TODAY Readers' Choice Awards

Our Historic Gem Shines on a National Stage

Celebrate with Us
New coffee shop concept, Smith's Cafe. Located in ZSR library. Hand holding a coffee in front of the new Smith's Logo.

Grand Opening: Smith's Cafe

Located in ZSR Library

Learn about our new coffee shop concept
Graylyn named 2023 Smart Stars Award winner

Graylyn named 2023 Smart Stars Award winner

Smart Meetings is a Leading Media Company and Trusted Resource Worldwide

Celebrate with us
Iron Chef Ming Tsai: Ming's Bings

Iron Chef Ming Tsai: Ming's Bings

Station Takeover

Read about the Iron Chefs Visit
Snacks with TAPS March 2023

Snacks with TAPS March 2023

Chatting with the Campus Community

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Deacon Dining Breakfast Recipe Innovation

Deacon Dining Breakfast Recipe Innovation

New Recipe Development

See what we created

Employee Spotlight: Tim Everidge

Employee Spotlight: Tim Everidge

Parking Enforcement Officer

Learn More About Tim
ICYMI | Dining Recap

ICYMI | Dining Recap

2023 Highlights

See all we had to offer
Deacon Dining Sustainability Interns

Deacon Dining Sustainability Interns

Carbon Reduction and Composting Project

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Billy D's chicken sandwich

Grand Opening: Billy D's at Zick's

New Dining Concept

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Chef Vic and Chef Levin

Chef Madness Final Round

Chef Vic vs. Chef Levin

See who was voted the winner
Wake Frost Event Cover Photo

Snacks with TAPS & Wake Frost

Chatting with the Campus Community

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Chef Madness Round 2

Chef Madness Round 2

Harvest Table Chefs Show Off Their Talent

See who took home the gold
Photo of students attending the first supper club of 2023

January 2023 Supper Club

Highlights From the First Supper Club of 2023

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Chef Madness Round 1

Chef Madness Round 1

Chef Levin vs. Chef Ross

See who won the first round
New Magnolia Room buffet counters.

Spring Enhancement: Magnolia Room Buffet Counters

Enhancing Your Dining Experience

See Our Upgrades
New Dining Concept: Billy D's at Zick's

New Dining Concept: Billy D's at Zick's

A Farm-to-Table Experience Opening in January

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