Public Art Exhibition, Lecture and Presentation Mark 10th Anniversary of WAU Honors Program
Takoma Park, MD (February 23, 2015) In recognition of its 10th anniversary, Washington Adventist University’s Honors Program is hosting a variety of events, including an art exhibition, lecture and presentation, that are open to the public. The spring anniversary events begin on Wednesday, February 25 and continue through April 8. An ongoing exhibition, “1844: Millerism and the Legacy of the Great Disappointment” will continue through March 15 in the Weis Library reading room on campus.
February 25 Lecture
The first event, on February 25, is a lecture by New York writer, historian, professor, and practicing attorney Warren Shaw, “Drop Me Off Uptown: The Harlem Renaissance 1919-1935.” The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. in the Richards Hall Chapel on campus. Richards Hall is located on Flower Avenue, near the intersection with Carroll Avenue. Parking is available both in front of and behind the building.
March 4 Exhibition
On March 4 at 7 p.m., there will be an opening reception for the exhibition, “Morris Cox: Paintings and Color Prints 1936-1956.” The exhibition runs through April 22 in the English Department offices, located in Wilkinson Hall, 7600 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park, Md. 20912. This is the first exhibition in the United States to feature early paintings and linocuts by the London-based surrealist artist, writer and private printer, Morris Cox (1903-1998). He is best known for books he produced through the Gogmagog Press. Surrealist techniques in Cox’s work will be addressed along with his contributions to the medium of color linocut printing during the modernist period in Britain. Visitors who want to see the exhibit on dates and times other than the opening reception are advised to call 301-891-4065 or email english@wau.edu to ensure that the offices will be open.
April 8 Presentation
A presentation by the developers of the Maryland Biodiversity Project will be held on April 8 at 7 p.m. in the Richards Hall Chapel. The Maryland Biodiversity project is an innovative website that uses crowd-sourced and other material to document the flora and fauna in the State of Maryland. There are currently more than 7,300 species documented on the site. Project founders Jim Brighton and Bill Hubbick will discuss the project and demonstrate ways that the site can be used for research, education and personal enlightenment.
In addition to these events, there will be a reunion of Honors Program alumni from the past ten years at an Honors Alumni Weekend Brunch on Sunday, April 12 at 10 a.m. as part of the university’s annual Alumni Weekend, which is April 9-12 this year.
On May 1 at 5 p.m., the Honors Senior Dedication will be held in the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church Atrium, 7700 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, Md. 20912. This annual event recognizes graduating seniors, and is part of the university’s commencement weekend. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend.
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Washington Adventist University is Montgomery County’s only four-year private college. Part of the Seventh-day Adventist system of higher education, Washington Adventist University has been educating college students since 1904 on a 19-acre campus in suburban Takoma Park, close to the nation’s capital. Approximately 1,100 students of all faiths participate in the university’s eight graduate and 32 undergraduate programs. The 2014 edition of U.S. News & World Report ranked Washington Adventist University among the best regional colleges in the north.
Media Contacts:
Angie Crews, 301-891-4134, acrews@wau.edu
Donna Bigler, 240-286-1169, dbigler@wau.edu