Professor Links Chemistry & Art
February 12, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events
Noble Prize-winning chemist and published poet Roald Hoffmann will bridge the gap between science and art in a talk entitled “Molecular Beauty” on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Intended for a general audience, the one-hour lecture begins at 3:30 p.m. in Benson University Center’s Pugh Auditorium. “What […]
James Earl Jones to Speak at Founders’ Day
February 12, 1997 | Community, Events, University Announcement
Actor James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader in the recently re-released “Star Wars”, will be the Founder’s Day Convocation speaker at Wake Forest University, Tuesday, Feb. 25. As part of Wake Forest’s Year of the Arts, Jones will discuss “The Necessary Arts: From […]
Annual Music Competitions to be Held
February 12, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events
Wake Forest University’s 20th annual Christopher Giles and Lucille S. Harris Competitions in Musical Performance will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, in Brendle Recital Hall. Beginning at 10 a.m., nine Wake Forest piano students will compete for three cash prizes. First prize is $500; second […]
ABC’s “Nightline” to Broadcast Live from Wait Chapel
February 6, 1997 | Community, Events, University Announcement
A special edition of ABC’s “Nightline” will be broadcast live from Wake Forest University on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Called “Viewpoint,” the ABC News program will focus on investigative reporting and the newsgathering methods of reporters. Inspired by the recent Food Lion-“PrimeTime Live” court case, the […]
European Wind Soloists to Perform
February 6, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events
The Wind Soloists of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, an octet of internationally-known wind players, will perform as part of Wake Forest University’s Secrest Artists Series on Friday, Feb. 28. The Wind Soloists will perform music by Beethoven, Mozart, Hummel and Veress beginning at 8 […]
Stories This Week At Wake Forest
February 6, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events
Are Men and Women From the Same Planet? The idea that men and women communicate in vastly different ways was popularized in the bestseller, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.” Wake Forest faculty from the communication, sociology and psychology departments will present their […]
Lecture Explores Greek, Indian Connections
February 4, 1997 | Events, Media Advisory, Speakers
The influences of Indian culture on Greek civilization about 2,000 years ago is the topic of the next free Brown Bag Lunchtime Lecture at Wake Forest University’s Museum of Anthropology Thursday, Feb. 13. “East Meets West: The Greek Inscriptions of an Indian King” begins at […]
Museum Hosts Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
February 4, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Media Advisory
A hands-on workshop on the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy will be held at Wake Forest University’s Museum of Anthropology on Saturday, Feb. 15. “Exploring Chinese Calligraphy,” led by Mona Wu, will run from 1-3 p.m. in the museum classroom. A native of China, Wu […]
Students To Stage Two Plays This Week
February 3, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Media Advisory, Student
Wake Forest University Theater students will present two plays, Harold Pinter’s “The Dumbwaiter” and Beth Henley’s “Am I Blue,” Feb. 10 and 11 in the Ring Theater. Part of the Studio Series, the performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, and 4:30 […]
Alvin Ailey Ensemble to Dance at WFU
January 30, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Media Advisory
The Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, the second company of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, will bring the magic of modern dance to Wake Forest University Monday, Feb. 24. Beginning at 8 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall, the Repertory Ensemble will perform a two-hour dance concert […]
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