There’s a name for that feeling of not being able to get your bearings in an uncertain world: Zozobra
Understanding the word “zozobra” and the insights of Mexican philosophers behind it may help bring people together and create community during times of uncertainty. Associate Professor of Philosophy Francisco Gallegos, who studies the philosophy of emotions, says zozobra names the feeling of disorientation many have felt in response to disruptive political and social changes. Gallegos,…Categories: Experts
Environmental justice and civil rights activist Rev. Ben Chavis will deliver the keynote address at Wake Forest University’s spring Environmental Justice Summit. “Environmental Justice in the Midst of Polycrisis: Where Do We Go From Here?” will be held on Wednesday, April 30, in Benson University Center from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chavis is a…
Wake Forest University will host a three-day “We Play Together: Music & Gaming” event from April 17 to 19. The event is free and open to the public. “We Play Together: Music & Gaming” featured guests include: The event includes career panel discussions, performances of music from “Starfield” and “Fallout,” and an Esports LAN Event.…
Gaming continues to grow among people of all ages and backgrounds and represents (as of 2022) a $85 billion industry in the U.S. alone. It is projected to reach a worldwide revenue of $533 billion by 2027. J. Aaron Hardwick’s research on gaming music suggests performance of video game music by symphony orchestras has and…
William Electric Black, a seven-time Emmy-winning writer for his work on the TV show ‘Sesame Street,’ visited two Winston-Salem Forsyth County elementary schools this week to read his children’s book, “A Gun is Not Fun,” to kindergartners. Black’s visits were part of an initiative led by Wake Forest University’s Center for Literacy Education, which seeks…