Events & Exhibits

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Fall 2015 Library Lecture Series

Naveed Jamali Book Talk and Signing: How to Catch a Russian Spy Friday, Sept. 11, 3:30 p.m. ZSR Special Collections Reading Room (Room 625, Reynolds Wing) Corey D.B. Walker, Dean, College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education, Winston-Salem State University: “Fifeville and the Fate of the Humanities” Thursday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m. ZSR Library Auditorium... Continue reading “Fall 2015 Library Lecture Series”

Rebecca Jones – Encaustic Painting Exhibit

A vibrant and rich painting exhibit with the work of Rebecca Jones is now installed at the library entrance. Rebecca is a Charlotte native and a member of the Asolare Art Foundation. Her work reflects her interest in the relationship of man with nature. Rebecca’s work is inspired primarily by personal experiences. Her encaustic paintings... Continue reading “Rebecca Jones – Encaustic Painting Exhibit”

Sally Billman Photography Exhibit

A new exhibit from Asolare Art Foundation is now in the cases at the ZSR Library entrance. Sally Billman studied photography 35 years after college. My primary purpose in microphotography is to express beauty. The inspirations to photograph come solely from my relationships with people, animals, and nature. My art is a spontaneous outflow when... Continue reading “Sally Billman Photography Exhibit”

ZSR Painting Exhibition

The summer has begun and with the warmer weather comes a series of art exhibitions from Asolare Art Foundation. Asolare has been helping developing artists since 1997 and has held exhibits of their work from ZSR Library to Lincoln Center. The first exhibition is composed of six paintings by painter and portrait artist Gilbert Everard... Continue reading “ZSR Painting Exhibition”

Wake the Library – Spring 2015

Today, May 7, 2015, marks the end of yet another successful spring Wake the Library (WTL) week. This semester, WTL featured many new components that will hopefully be added to some of the traditions that encompass our WTL week. Many of the new WTL additions this semester were facilitated by the ZSR Library Ambassadors, University... Continue reading “Wake the Library – Spring 2015”

Summer Renovation Projects to Begin in May

As soon as the last car drives off campus on graduation day, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library – with the help of Facilities – will commence with several summer renovation projects: Starbucks Refresh: After six years of brisk business, the Starbucks will receive a much-needed refresh. New furniture, carpet and finishes designed by Starbucks will... Continue reading “Summer Renovation Projects to Begin in May”

Senior Showcase

From present-day IVF treatments in Israel to the picturesque travel market of 18th-century Ireland to an evaluation of Basel III to the Netizens of contemporary China to advancing antibiotic development, the research presented at the Sixth Annual Senior Showcase captured the breadth and depth of undergraduate research interests. The Senior Showcase, hosted by the ZSR... Continue reading “Senior Showcase”

Friday Folk Night @ ZSR: 10 String Symphony

The second annual Friday Folk Night @ ZSR featured the Nashville duo 10 String Symphony comprised of Rachel Baiman and Christian Sedelmyer (WFU-2007). The name comes from the fact that they each play a 5-string fiddle. The event was held on the evening of April 24 under cool but beautiful skies. This year the event... Continue reading “Friday Folk Night @ ZSR: 10 String Symphony”

ZSR @ WFU TechXploration 2015

ZSR Library was well-represented at this year’s TechXploration! This annual university event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and showcases the use of technologies in teaching, learning, research, engagement, and creative endeavors at Wake Forest University. What follows is a collection of brief reports from ZSR Librarians about their contributions at this year’s... Continue reading “ZSR @ WFU TechXploration 2015”

6th Annual Senior Showcase coming on April 21

The Senior Showcase recognizes exemplary senior theses and research projects completed by Wake Forest undergraduates in their final year. Selected students have the honor of sharing their research or projects with the Wake Forest community at an event hosted by the Z. Smith Reynolds Library. Plan to join us on Tuesday, April 21, at 3... Continue reading “6th Annual Senior Showcase coming on April 21”