Renowned anthropologist Donald C. Johanson to speak at WFU
February 11, 2004 | Arts & Culture, Events, Speakers
Donald C. Johanson, the Virginia M. Ullman Chair in Human Origins and director of the Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University, will present “The Origin of Humankind: The View from Africa” in Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel at 7 p.m. Feb. 26. The […]
First Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient to speak at WFU
February 5, 2004 | Events, Speakers
The first Medal of Honor recipient during the Vietnam War, retired Col. Roger H. C. Donlon, U.S. Army Special Forces, will present a lecture titled “Teamwork and the Vietnam War” at Wake Forest University Feb. 20 at 9:15 a.m. in the Information Systems Building, Room […]
WFU guest lecturer to discuss diversity issues
February 3, 2004 | Events, Speakers
Dr. Hoda Hosseini, co-founder of the Broward County Institute for the Healing of Racism in Florida, will take part in a conference on diversity issues titled “The Destiny of America: RACE-ing into the 21st Century” at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Wake Forest University in […]
Black man reveals why former Klan members offer him their robes and hoods
February 2, 2004 | Arts & Culture, Events, Speakers
On Feb. 19 at Wake Forest University, race relations expert and author Daryl Davis will present “A Black Man’s Odyssey into the Ku Klux Klan,” a lecture about confronting prejudices, overcoming fears and forging peace with a person’s most likely adversaries. The lecture will be […]
WFU Akoni events celebrate the best of the black church
January 30, 2004 | Events, School of Divinity, Speakers
Wake Forest University Divinity School will celebrate Black History Month Feb. 16 and 17 with their annual Akoni (pronounced awkanee) events. This year’s events will feature Delman Coates, a Baptist minister and emerging national expert on black church issues. Coates will present a lecture, “The […]
WFU experts available for comment on Democratic primaries
January 30, 2004 | Events, Speakers
EDWARDS’ SOUTH CAROLINA STRATEGY “Edwards has chosen to stake his presidential bid on South Carolina since the beginning of his campaign,” says Allan Louden, an expert on campaign rhetoric and political communication. “Does South Carolina represent real prospects for the fall, or does it demonstrate […]
Patch Adams presents “Joy of Caring” at WFU benefit program
January 30, 2004 | Arts & Culture, Events, Speakers
Patch Adams, the physician and clown made famous by Robin Williams’ portrayal of him in the hit movie “Patch Adams,” will present “The Joy of Caring,” a benefit lecture on love and service at Wake Forest University Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. in Wait Chapel. […]
Poet Gregory Orr to read at WFU
January 29, 2004 | Arts & Culture, Events, Speakers
As part of the Wake Forest University Writers Reading Series, poet Gregory Orr will read from his work Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in Tribble Hall’s DeTamble Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. A professor of creative writing at the University […]
Advisory: Expert available for comment, analysis of Super Bowl ads
January 29, 2004 | Events, Media Advisory, Speakers
Sheri Bridges, associate professor of business in Wake Forest University’s Calloway School of Business and Accountancy, is available for analysis of Sunday’s Super Bowl advertisements. Bridges, an expert in branding and marketing, has followed Super Bowl commercials for years and has commented for stories on […]
WFU continues dialogue, civil discourse theme
January 28, 2004 | Events, Speakers
Wake Forest University will continue its celebration of the theme “Fostering Dialogue: Civil Discourse in an Academic Community” during the spring semester with a guest lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author Anna Quindlen, a talk by physician Patch Adams, an Akoni celebration to […]
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