Wake Forest to host symposium on German Moravians
March 15, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Wachovia Settlement, the Wake Forest University history department is sponsoring a symposium on April 4-6 exploring the influence of German Moravians. The Moravians’ Wachovia Settlement was located in what is now Forsyth County. The symposium is free […]
University of New Mexico president joining Wake Forest as provost
March 14, 2002 | Faculty, Provost, University Announcement
Wake Forest University has appointed William C. Gordon as the university’s new provost. A Wake Forest graduate, Gordon is president of the University of New Mexico. In his new position, which is effective Sept. 1, Gordon will serve as Wake Forest’s chief academic officer […]
Public invited to see AIDS Memorial Quilt at WFU
March 13, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events
Panels from the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display at Wake Forest University March 26-31 at the Hanes Fine Art Gallery. Twenty-four sections of the quilt, including some that were created in memory of former Triad residents, will be shown in the […]
‘Coachtalk’ gives teams ‘second season,’justifies wins and losses at NCAA Tournament
March 12, 2002 | Faculty, Research, Speakers
Whether they win or lose in the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, the coaches there will follow predictable patterns in what they say after the game, according to a Wake Forest University professor. He calls it coachtalk. “After a while, if you listen to […]
Earthsave founder to speak at WFU
March 12, 2002 | Events, Research, Speakers, University Announcement
Howard Lyman, the president of EarthSave International, will speak at Wake Forest University March 21. His talk, “Mad Cow Disease: Food, Health and Our Planet,” will begin at 8 p.m. in Benson University Center’s Pugh Auditorium. The event is sponsored by Wake Forest’s health and […]
Author Jonathan Kozol to speak about social justice, public service March 19
March 11, 2002 | Events, Speakers, University Announcement
Best-selling author Jonathan Kozol will speak about social justice and public service at Wake Forest University March 19 at 8 p.m. in Wait Chapel. His talk is titled “Savage Inequalities: The Reality of Injustice in America.” It is free and open to the public. […]
WFU choirs to perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ ‘Serenade To Music’
March 11, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Events
Wake Forest University’s Concert Choir will present a concert featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Serenade to Music” at 8 p.m. on March 20 in Brendle Recital Hall. The “Serenade to Music” performance will include 12 student soloists. The 47-member mixed ensemble will also sing selections by […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest University
March 7, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events, Faculty, Speakers, University Announcement
PROFESSOR’S BEES MAKE HONEY FROM CAMPUS FLOWERS— In the next few weeks some of Wake Forest Philosophy Professor Marcus Hester’s favorite pets will make a beeline to campus—literally. Hester is the keeper of two beehives at his home on the perimeter of campus that produced […]
WFU Symposium features Cuban political leaders, artists, scientists and other experts
March 7, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Events, Speakers
Wake Forest University’s Symposium on Cuba March 20-21 will bring a rare mix of experts on Cuba to the United States. Speakers will include a best-selling author, a leading expert on biodiversity and several political dignitaries from the island nation. “Americans have not had […]
Cuban string ensemble to perform Secrest Artists Series concert
March 5, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Events
The all-female Cuban string ensemble, Camerata Romeu, will perform March 21 at Wake Forest University to conclude the 2001-2002 Secrest Artists Series. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall. The all-female, classical string ensemble is known well in their homeland, […]
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