‘Entropic Garden’ and ‘Mind Fields’ to open at WFU’s Fine Arts Gallery Feb. 9
January 30, 2001 | Arts & Culture, Events
Two new exhibitions, “The Entropic Garden” and “Mind Fields,” will open Feb. 9 in Wake Forest University’s Scales Fine Arts Center Gallery. The shows will run until March 25 and are free and open to the public. “Entropic Garden” curators Joel Beck and Christian Viveros-FaunÈ […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest
January 25, 2001 | Arts & Culture, Events, Speakers
COMPANIES COMPETE FOR AIRTIME DURING SUPER BOWL One of the most talked about commercials during last year’s Super Bowl featured a monkey dancing in a garage and the tag line, “Well, we just wasted $2 million bucks.” But E-Trade’s clever commercial was anything but wasted […]
Barbara Bush to deliver commencement address at WFU
January 23, 2001 | Commencement, Events, Speakers, University Announcement
Former First Lady Barbara Bush, mother of President George W. Bush and wife of former President George Bush, will deliver Wake Forest University’s commencement address on May 21. Barbara Bush will be the third member of the Bush family to appear at Wake Forest. […]
Feinstein to speak on the ethics of college athletics at WFU
January 23, 2001 | Events, Speakers
Best-selling author and sports commentator John Feinstein will speak about ethics and college athletics Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. in Benson University Center’s Pugh Auditorium. Titled, “What is Wrong With College Athletics in the 21st Century,” the talk is part of the university’s 2000-2001 […]
Triad Tangofest brings Argentine music and dance to community
January 19, 2001 | Arts & Culture, Events
The first Triad Tangofest will celebrate the passion, drama and excitement of Argentine tango dance and music from Feb. 2-5. Organized by Wake Forest University Assistant Professor of Music Jacqui Carrasco, the Tangofest will include performances by the internationally known New York Tango Trio and […]
WFU presents music and dance from Renaissance Italy
January 19, 2001 | Arts & Culture, Events
The Wake Forest Consort and the New York Historical Dance Company will present “La Gioiosa: Music and Dance From Renaissance Italy” at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 in Wake Forest University’s Brendle Recital Hall. The concert will include vocal and instrumental music from 16th and 17th […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest
January 18, 2001 | Arts & Culture, Events
WAKE FOREST HOSTS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. STEP SHOW Step teams from nearly 10 organizations and three states will meet toe to toe at Wake Forest on Jan. 19 for the first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Step Show Invitational, “One Step Closer to the […]
WFU professor authors new book on balancing work and family
January 17, 2001 | Faculty, University Announcement
When mothers of young children decide to stay in the work force or stay at home, their beliefs about the appropriate roles for mothers can be as important as economic factors in the decision, says Angela Hattery, assistant professor of sociology at Wake Forest […]
Investigation reveals no source for illness reported by students
January 16, 2001 | University Announcement
An intensive investigation has not determined what caused Wake Forest University students to feel ill Monday night while attending sorority social activities in Benson University Center. Approximately 50 students and at least two people working in the building reported symptoms including nausea and dizziness Monday […]
Mary Anne Glendon to present Founder’s Day Convocation address at WFU Feb. 8
January 16, 2001 | Events, Speakers
Nationally acclaimed author and legal scholar Mary Ann Glendon will give the Founders’ Day Convocation address at Wake Forest University at 11 a.m. on Feb. 8 in Wait Chapel. Her presentation is part of the 2000-2001 Year of Ethics and Honor event series at […]
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