![]() ![]() Angelou narrated the premier performance in Wait Chapel. President Bill Clinton invited Angelou to present a poem at his first inauguration in 1993 her poem “On the Pulse of Morning,” was later set to music by Wake Forest’s composer-in-residence Dan Locklair. In 2002, the Wake Forest School of Medicine created The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity to study racial and ethnic disparities in health care and health outcomes. Wake Forest awarded Angelou an honorary degree in 1977. She was named the University’s first Reynolds Professor of American Studies in 1982. ![]() But I had to work at Wake Forest to know that.”Īngelou first came to Wake Forest in 1973 for a speaking engagement, starting what would become a long relationship with the University. In a 2008 USA Today interview, Angelou talked about teaching: “I’m not a writer who teaches. We will miss profoundly her lyrical voice and always keen insights.” She had a profound influence in civil rights and racial reconciliation. “Maya Angelou has been a towering figure - at Wake Forest and in American culture. “She devoted her life at Wake Forest to creating a love of language and a keen awareness of the power of literature and learning, and generations of Wake Forest students have lived richer lives for her teaching and guidance,” said Wake Forest President Nathan Hatch. Maya Angelou, the poet, actress, author and civil rights activist known around the world, discovered her passion for teaching at Wake Forest University. And, in the past four decades, she has inspired generations of students to become better writers, thinkers and citizens.Īngelou died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at the age of 86. I accept site Cookie Policy and the processing of personal data involved.Dr. To access this site you must agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. We consider the data we process through cookies anonymous, since this information does not relate to an identified or identifiable natural person. You must also be informed that this website uses cookies to analyse web traffic and enhance site features. Knowing what your children are doing online. Turning on safe search settings while using Search Engines like Google, Bing or Yahoo Ĭonnecting addition filters on internet service provider side Using parental control filters of your device, operating systems and/or browsers More information about the RTA Label and compatible services can be found here: Īnyone with a minor in their household or under their supervision should implement basic parental control protections, including: ![]() Parental tools that are compatible with the RTA label will block access to this site. Protect your children from adult content and block access to this site by using parental controls. One of our core goals is to help parents restrict access to for minors, so we have ensured that is, and remains, fully compliant with the RTA (Restricted to Adults) code. Furthermore, you represent and warrant that you will not allow any minor access to this site or services. This website should only be accessed if you are at least 18 years old or of legal age to view such material in your local jurisdiction, whichever is greater. You are about to enter website that contains content of an adult nature. ![]()
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