Events & Exhibits

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Asolare Art Foundation- Michael Alexander

Michael Alexander’s ink paintings are now on display at the entrance of the ZSR Library. These loose sumi-e style paintings are beautifully rendered. There is also a description of Alexander’s painting style and tools. Please visit these delightful paintings. Continue reading “Asolare Art Foundation- Michael Alexander”

Poster Sessions Highlighted

What is a poster session? Surely, many have wondered what a poster session actually is. This week, ZSR has begun placing poster sessions from our staff in the exhibit cases on Reynolds 4. This will give the curious a chance to see many posters developed and presented by ZSR at a variety of conferences across... Continue reading “Poster Sessions Highlighted”

Asolare Exhibits- second installment

Painting by Shanta Hauser Wire sculpture by Daniel Whitmer Continue reading “Asolare Exhibits- second installment”

Web 2.0 Workshops at ZSR

Lauren Pressley and I led six workshops over three consecutive days this week on web 2.0 topics. These sessions came out of discussions with various members of the campus community who expressed an interest in learning more about everything from social networking applications to creating a podcast. The six workshops were: An Introduction to Web... Continue reading “Web 2.0 Workshops at ZSR”

Asolare Art Exhibits

During the summer of 2009, the Asolare Arts Foundation will have 3 separate art shows in the ZSR Library exhibit cases. This art provides a nice change from the academic, text based exhibits we usually have. These shows will be enjoyed by all I’m sure. John Cahoon is the first artist’s exhibition. Continue reading “Asolare Art Exhibits”

Student Art Exhibit

Thomas Dzuback, a Wake Forest student, put up a show of his art work in the ZSR Library during April and May, 2009. Continue reading “Student Art Exhibit”

The Second “Celebrating Nature: Earth Day @ ZSR” program

Earth Day was observed at ZSR a few days early this year, with the second annual “Celebrating Nature” program that was held on Thursday, April 16. Three speakers gave their perspectives on the importance of recycling in terms of conservation strategies, preservation techniques, and the connections on a local and broader canvas.It was also scheduled... Continue reading “The Second “Celebrating Nature: Earth Day @ ZSR” program”

Jimmy Carter and Maya Angelou exhibits

President Jimmy Carter and writer Maya Angelou will speak at the Southeast regional gathering of the New Baptist Covenant April 24 and 25 at Wake Forest University. Angelou, Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest, will deliver the opening address. Carter will give the closing address. Continue reading “Jimmy Carter and Maya Angelou exhibits”

Tim Westergren, CSO and Founder of Pandora to Speak at ZSR

Update: The following discussion is available online. Join Tim Westergren on Tuesday, April 7th at 3pm in Library 204 for a lively discussion about Pandora, online music, and the evolution of digital technology in general, followed by an informal Q&A with the audience. Continue reading “Tim Westergren, CSO and Founder of Pandora to Speak at ZSR”

Creativity Symposium exhibit

Creativity: Worlds in the Making will be held at Wake Forest from March 18-20, 2009. This national “Festival of the Imagination” will feature speakers such as: David Bornstein, Meredith Monk, David Edwards, Abigail Child, Josh Frieman and Emil Kang. This exhibit promotes the event and the artists involved. Organized by the Office of Entrepreneurship &... Continue reading “Creativity Symposium exhibit”