Stories this week at Wake Forest
AFRICAN MASK EXHIBIT OPENS
“Transformations: African Masks from the Museum of Anthropology Collection” opens March 8 at Wake Forest’s Museum of Anthropology. The exhibit showcases 40 African masks from East and West African tribes such as the Kuba, the Yoruba and the Makonde. The exhibit looks at mask performances in countries across Africa and explores the changes in masquerade from pre-colonial times to the present.
FAST FOOD GETS GRILLED: IS THERE A HEALTHY CHOICE?
Big Mac or McChicken? Super-sized or regular? A recent Consumer Reports story rating the fat, calories and sodium of the most popular fast foods says those choices can make a big difference in your health. Smart orders at the fast food counter are possible, says Wake Forest nutrition expert Gary Miller. “Making simple substitutions for the standard fast-food fare-like leaving the mayonnaise off of your chicken sandwich-can dramatically alter the nutrient content,” Miller says. “You can eat at these restaurants, but you have to make wise choices when you order.” For more advice from Miller on healthy options at fast food restaurants, call the News Service office.
PANEL ADDRESSES SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAQ
A panel discussion about sanctions against Iraq will be held at Wake Forest on March 21. Titled, “Iraq: Why the Sanctions Must End,” the 7 p.m. program will be held in Benson University Center’s Pugh Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The speakers include Denis Halliday, Rania Masri and Anthony Arnove. Deepa Kumar, assistant visiting professor of communication at Wake Forest, will moderate the event.
IRISH FESTIVAL TO FEATURE POETRY, MUSIC AND DANCING
Irish poetry, music, dance, drama and film will highlight Wake Forest’s weeklong Irish Festival March 17-25. Irish Festival events are sponsored by the Wake Forest University Press, the premier publisher of Irish poetry in North America. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the press. The celebration of Irish culture will begin on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, with the Irish Festival Community Day at Reynolda House Museum of American Art (adjacent to campus). The free community event will run from noon to 3:30 p.m.
STUDENTS TAKE ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK
While many college students spend Spring Break at the beach or at home enjoying Mom’s cooking, about 50 Wake Forest students are helping with community service projects. As part of Wake Alternative Break, a program established eight years ago, teams of 10-12 students are building Habitat for Humanity houses in Pennsylvania and Florida, serving meals to AIDS patients in Washington, D.C., and volunteering on a variety of service projects in Atlanta. Spring break is March 9-15.
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