The Center for Global Programs and Studies recently announced new program directors for Wake Forest’s study abroad houses in Europe. Since acquiring its first overseas residence in 1971—a historic site on the Grand Canal in Venice—Wake Forest has expanded its global presence with residences in […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Global Wake Forest, University Announcements
Assistant Professor of Music Larry Weng and Professor of Law Marie-Amélie George were recently awarded the 2025 Gladding Authors, Editors, and Artists Faculty Award. Weng was recognized for his work with the icarus Quartet in commissioning new work, performing, recording and […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Awards & Recognition
The Lam Museum of Anthropology will hold a Celebrate East Asia Open House on Saturday, April 12, from 1-4 p.m. The event will celebrate the cultures of China, Japan, and Korea through music, dance, food, crafts, and activities for all ages. Performances will include the Wake […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Global Wake Forest, Happening at Wake, Uncategorized
The Freedom Dreams Mass Meeting, a gathering aimed at uniting the community around its aspirations for freedom and democracy, will take place on March 27 at 6 p.m. in the Hanes Art Gallery, located in the Scales Fine Arts Center. The event will be convened […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Happening at Wake, University Announcements
The Secrest Artists Series will conclude its 2024-25 concert season with a concert by lutenist Thomas Dunford on Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. The performance in Brendle Recital Hall will span many genres and include music by J. S. Bach, John Dowland, Erik Satie, among […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Happening at Wake
PubWest, the leading association of small and medium-sized book publishers, recognized Wake Forest University Press in its 2024 Book Design Awards. The recent WFU Press title Lunulae by Doireann Ní Ghríofa placed in two categories—earning silver in the Short Stories / Poetry / Anthologies category […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Awards & Recognition, University Announcements
DESK (Discovering Education through Student Knowledge) returns on April 1, with a rain date of April 8. This annual event brings together Wake Forest students, faculty, and staff to create personalized study spaces for local Title I elementary school children. Each year, approximately 55 desks […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Campus Life, Community Impact, Happening at Wake, Pro Humanitate
The Center for Literacy Education is hosting its first annual Visiting Scholars Speaker Series and Community Networking Conference on Monday, March 24, from 4-8 p.m. in Farrell Hall. This event is free and open to the public. The conference’s theme is “A Gun […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Community Impact, Happening at Wake
On Thursday, March 6 the Secrest Artists Series presents the Vijay Iyer Trio. The jazz ensemble made up of pianist Vijay Iyer, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and Tyshawn Sorey, MacArthur Foundation Fellowship-winning percussionist and composer, will perform at 7:30 pm in Brendle Recital Hall. […]
Categories: Arts & Culture, Happening at Wake
Wake Forest University is proud to announce a new academic initiative that brings together experiential learning, interdisciplinary scholarship, and community partnership: the four-week nationally recognized Summer Institute at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) at Old Salem Museums and Gardens. The Summer Institute, […]
