Ambassadors
Downtown Ambassadors
Downtown Ambassadors is a student organization that provides undergraduates with organizational skills, professional connections, project/event management experience, marketing expertise, and the opportunity to make a positive impact at Wake Downtown.
We are looking for students from a wide variety of academic disciplines who are looking to sharpen their leadership skills and demonstrate their creativity. Though we are always in need of students involved in Wake Downtown’s core programs (Engineering, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Medicinal Chemistry), we also welcome perspective from other majors (STEM or non-STEM) who are passionate about Wake’s presence in downtown Winston-Salem. The application to serve as an Ambassador will re-open in September of 2019.
For more information, contact Clay Hamilton, hamict14@nullwfu.edu
What do Downtown Ambassadors do?
- Help improve the student experience at Wake Downtown by participating in monthly meetings and focus groups
- Plan, publicize, and execute campus and community events, including Parents’ Weekend, START.dt gallery openings, and the annual Maya Angelou Garden Party
- Collaborate with the Wake Forest School of Medicine on joint efforts in our shared space
- Promote Downtown programs and resources to current and prospective students, university faculty and staff, and the community at-large
Member Responsibilities
- Serve at least a one-year commitment
- Ambassadors may choose to take a semester of leave and maintain regular membership if participating in a study abroad or other program that would prevent their regular involvement
- Attend no less than 50% of regularly scheduled meetings each academic semester
- Attend and/or actively participate in ambassador events (e.g. community outreach, student events, special projects)
- Be available to lead at least one prospective student tour each month
- Increase coordination and communication between Wake Downtown and the Reynolda Campus
Opportunities
- Contribute to Downtown social media channels and website
- Provide feedback on upcoming projects and Downtown marketing
- Communicate student policies, priorities, and concerns, as well as make recommendations to the administrative team
Benefits
- Exclusive study space during finals
- Semesterly social gatherings
- Resume-building and leadership development opportunities
What's your favorite thing about Wake Downtown?
Cameron Allen, '21
"I love the sense of community that radiates from the Wake Downtown campus. Being in Downtown Winston-Salem allows for access to so many different elements of the city that would otherwise go unnoticed."
Brooke Blair, '22
"My favorite part of Wake Downtown is the next level technology it offers to students and how it allows you to get involved with professors and research."
Claudia Costa, '20
"Amazing views you get to see of downtown Winston-Salem while studying!"
Thrandia Dong, '21
"The windows on the fourth floor!"
Danny Gallant, '21
"My favorite thing about Wake Downtown is the brand new labs that have huge windows that overlook Winston-Salem. It allows me to feel an escape from campus and exposes me to the city of WS."
Claire Griffin, '21
"My favorite thing about Wake Downtown is the abundance of windows that allow for great lighting and beautiful views."
Cesar Grisales, '19
"Being from Winston, I feel like I'm getting the best of both worlds when I on the downtown campus. It's also extremely refreshing, and an overall great space to use when there's a lot of homework to be done. Besides that, I love hearing about the great achievements my fellow peers have accomplished while working there, and I hope it continues to inspire others."
Elizabeth Koscielniak, '20
"My favorite thing about Wake Downtown is how it helps integrate Wake with the community and has improved our STEM programs. It is awesome how it is connected to the med school and the modern space is great for studying."
Peter Malkin, '21
"The fourth-floor study area overlooking the atrium is my favorite place at Wake Downtown. The location captures everything Wake Downtown has to offer: the outstanding views of the city and the comfortable spaces for students to relax and study."
Sydnei Mooring, '21
"I love that Wake downtown offers a unique opportunity for getting off campus, while still maintaining that strong connection to Wake. My favorite thing about Wake Downtown are the different study spaces available!"
Sarah Neely, '21
"My favorite thing about Wake Downtown is the study space at the far end of the hall on the fourth floor where there are bar seats over looking the city. I like how removed it is from everything else, which makes it a good place to focus. The view of the fields and sculptures below also make it relaxing even while struggling with difficult work."
Meredith Vaughn, '21
"No doubt the 'L Room' on the 4th floor. It is solely an engineering space that really took shape over the summer. It used to be bare - no tables and no chairs. This summer the EGR faculty picked put new furniture, flooring, and paint based off of surveys that the current EGR sophomores took and the space is wonderful!! It has movable desks, chairs, and plenty of whiteboard workspace along with multiple TV stations that allow students to easily connect and share presentations with the class. "
Courtney Wadley, '21
"My favorite things about Wake Downtown are the amazing study and gathering spaces! I love to study and hangout with my friends there."
Marguerite Walk, '21
"My favorite aspect about Wake Downtown is how the future leaders of bio-innovation are being educated in the historic Reynolds tobacco factory!"
Rebecca Walker, '21
"I love the location. Being surrounded by good restaurants, parks, and innovative businesses encourages me to learn and use the resources around me."
Charlotte Wu, '19
"Bailey Park!"