Stories this week at Wake Forest
March 26, 1998 | Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Community, Events, Research
Do Looks Make a Difference on the Job? Employment expert and economist Daniel Hamermesh will present “The Economics of Beauty,” a look at how physical appearance can influence wages and other economic outcomes, on Monday, March 30. The free, public lecture sponsored by the Wake […]
WFU Choral Union to Give Concert
March 24, 1998 | Arts & Culture, Events
Wake Forest University’s Choral Union will present a free concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, in Brendle Recital Hall. The 49-voice mixed ensemble, directed by Brian Gorelick, will sing choral classics, masterpieces from choral history and contemporary choral music. The program will include music […]
Students to Play Musical Farewell in WFU Recital
March 24, 1998 | Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Community, Events, Student
Six piano students of Wake Forest University professor Pamela Howland will present a recital at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Wake Forest University’s Brendle Recital Hall. The students, five of whom are graduating seniors, will perform pieces for four-hands as well as solo repertoire. […]
Boyes to Present Musical Portrait of the Year
March 24, 1998 | Arts & Culture, Events
Pianist Katherine Boyes will present a “Portrait of the Twelve Months of the Year” during a concert at 8 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Wake Forest University’s Brendle Recital Hall. Admission is free. The musical journey through the months is compiled from the piano cycles […]
Minerva’s Machine: Women and Computing
March 24, 1998 | Events, Research, Speakers
Karen Frenkel, author, reporter and filmmaker, will show the award-winning documentary, “Minerva’s Machine,” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Wake Forest University’s DeTamble Auditorium. “Minerva’s Machine” investigates why there are fewer women in computing than men and explores gender differences in response to technology. […]
World-Renowned Harpsichordist to Appear at WFU
March 24, 1998 | Arts & Culture, Events
Mark Kroll, one of the world’s leading harpsichordists, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Wake Forest University’s Brendle Recital Hall. Much of the program draws from 17th and 18th century composers. Kroll will perform three harpsichord sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti, the best-known […]
Employment Expert to Discuss “Economics of Beauty”
March 23, 1998 | Community, Events, Research, Speakers
Employment expert and economist Daniel Hamermesh will present the “The Economics of Beauty” at Wake Forest University on Monday, March 30. This free, public event sponsored by the Wake Forest economics department is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Annenburg Forum, first […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest
March 19, 1998 | Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Events
Move Over Riverdance Students will learn to dance an Irish reel, “The Walls of Limerick,” and other traditional Irish dances at a demonstration and lesson at 11 a.m. today in Benson University Center’s third floor rotunda. Sophomore Kerry O’Hagan, who competes in Irish dance competitions, […]
Orpheus, Pianist Goode Featured in WFU Concert
March 18, 1998 | Arts & Culture, Events
Orpheus, the famous chamber orchestra known for performing without a conductor, will take the stage with world-renowned piano soloist Richard Goode on Friday, March 27, as part of the Secrest Artists Series at Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel. The 8 p.m. concert will feature Goode […]
Music Students to Present Reynolda House Concert
March 18, 1998 | Arts & Culture, Events, Student
Music students from Wake Forest University and the North Carolina School of the Arts will gather to perform “Romantic Chamber Music” at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The concert will feature Brahms’ Piano Quintet in F minor and […]
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