Stories this week at Wake Forest University
February 7, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Community, Events, Student
STUDENTS DISCUSS BLACK WOMEN’S ROLE IN SOCIETY— Several Wake Forest students will gather tonight at 7:30 to share personal stories, perceptions and concerns about the history and future of black women. The discussion, “Delta Deep Talk,” is hosted by Delta Sigma Theta sorority in recognition […]
Wake Forest benefit concert to share history of African-American music
February 7, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Events
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Wake Forest University will host “A Celebration of African-American History Through Music” Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Wait Chapel. The concert will trace the history of African-American music from Negro spirituals to jazz and other contemporary genres. Alpha Kappa […]
WFU research study seeks adults with breathing problems
February 6, 2002 | Research, School of Medicine, University Announcement
Researchers at Wake Forest University are seeking participants for a research study that will examine ways for people with breathing problems to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives. The study is the second phase of the Reconditioning Exercise And Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Trial, […]
Wake Forest class looks to the Bible, other ancient texts for answers about love
February 6, 2002 | Research, University Announcement
Wake Forest University professor Fred L. Horton Jr. has students wrestling with age-old questions in his course, “Love in the Bible and other Ancient Texts.” The class is studying the Bible and texts like first-century Greek romances to find out how different religions and cultures […]
WFU’S Museum of Anthropology opens two new exhibits on Mexico and Africa
February 4, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Events
Wake Forest University’s Museum of Anthropology will open two exhibits—“More Than Masks: Objects of Daily Life from the African Continent” and “Mexico: Magic and Religion”— on Feb. 19. “More Than Masks,” featuring ceramics, containers and headrests from various African cultures, represents the most valuable collection […]
Expert on Islamic extremism in China to speak at Wake Forest Feb. 12
February 4, 2002 | Events, Speakers
Dru C. Gladney, professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, will present “Islamic Extremism in China: Can a 9-11 Happen There?” at Wake Forest University Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. in Greene Hall, Room 162. This event is free and open to the public. […]
Wake Forest University March calendar of events
February 1, 2002 | Events
Feb. 8 – March 24 “Portraits Personages” and Nancy Mladenhoff’s “nu nature,” Wake Forest Fine Arts Gallery. Free. For more information, call 336-758-5585. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-5 p.m. on weekends. Feb. 19 – June 28 “More […]
Two students to give senior flute recitals at Wake Forest
February 1, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Events, Student
Wake Forest University seniors Ann Skillman and Genevieve Heckman will present their senior flute recitals in March. Both recitals will be in Brendle Recital Hall inside Scales Fine Arts Center. They are free and open to the public. Skillman’s March 2 recital at 3 p.m. […]
Human Rights Watch expert to speak at WFU Feb. 5 as part of Year of Unity and Hope
February 1, 2002 | Events, Speakers
Joe Stork of Human Rights Watch will speak at Wake Forest University Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m in Benson University Center’s Pugh Auditorium. The event is part of Wake Forest’s Year of Unity and Hope: Pro Humanitate at Work. It is free and open to […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest University
January 31, 2002 | Arts & Culture, Events, Speakers
LION DANCE, MARTIAL ARTS AND CHINESE YO-YO AT NEW YEAR CELEBRATION— Local children will make a horse paper sculpture, a lion mask and learn a Chinese dance at Wake Forest’s Chinese New Year celebration Feb. 2 from 11:30- 3 p.m. The event, featuring the traditional […]
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