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Drake University has the distinguished honor of having a campus plan and nine buildings designed by two of the greatest architects of the 20th century. This fall, a comprehensive exhibition sheds light on how those designs by Eliel Saarinen and his son, Eero, reflected Drake's determination to be a modern university that would help propel America into post-World War II leadership.

Erin Frazee won't be traveling lightly when she journeys to Belize in January as one of Drake's first pharmacy students to do a clinical rotation at the Hillside Health Care International Clinic.

Cary Fowler, executive director of Global Crop Diversity Trust, planted a seed about the importance of preserving the world's crops with nearly 30 Drake law students during his recent Drake visit.

Deana Horras-Colbert, AS'92, recently received Iowa's 2008 Excellence in Education Award for her work with the alternative program and students at English Valleys High School.

Key Iowa journalists gathered at Drake for a National Press Club forum to discuss challenges for the industry including rethinking the business model and gaining new tools to keep quality journalism alive.

FRIDAY, NOV. 14 TalkAbout Dinner and Discussion for Urinetown, 6:00 p.m., Levitt Hall. For information or to make reservations send an e-mail to alumni.rsvp@drake.edu SATURDAY, NOV. 15 Drake/Butler Pre-game party, 4:30-6:30 p.m., West End Lounge. Questions? Contact John Brown at john.brown@drake.edu. TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Drake Jazz 1 concert, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine...

Native Iowan named Drake associate athletic director; Drake alumnus Zach Johnson enjoys victory at golf tournaments in Texas, Nevada; Drake men's and women's basketball teams kick off season with victories; and Drake loses two Centennial Football Team members to heart attacks.

Drake will host "Carnage in the Corn," a stage combat workshop featuring classes including "Groin Shots are Funny" and "Sword vs. Spear," sanctioned by the Society of American Fight Directors.

Cathy Lesser Mansfield epitomizes the Renaissance law professor. She's a nationally recognized expert on subprime and predatory lending who wrote an opera, "The Sparks Fly Upward," which will premiere on Nov. 8.

Drake's School of Education recently unveiled a new exhibit of art and essays created by troubled adolescents who reside at the Iowa Juvenile Home.