Once each month, Drake University students gather on a Saturday morning in the School of Education’s Curriculum Library to read with children from the I Have A Dream Foundation. The event, known as Books and Bagels, is a volunteer opportunity for the students to work with area school children. For information about volunteering for the next Books and Bagels event, contact Professor DeDe Small at 271-3059.
High school students to attend College Prep Day
More than 150 high school students are registered for the free program about the college search process and financial aid.
Lecture to explore alternatives to economic globalization
Lori Wallach, who founded the Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch division and serves as its director, will speak at 7 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main.
Oasis Saxophone Quartet to perform works by 20th century composers
This vibrant ensemble performs some of the most important recent works for saxophone quartet, while maintaining a grounding in the outstanding works of the past.
New Drake Symphony director to conduct inaugural concert
Akira Mori will conduct his debut concert, which will feature Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
Drake Observatory program to explore history of astronomy
This presentation features master educators Fred Hoyle, Carl Sagan, William K. Hartmann and former Drake President Daniel Morehouse, discoverer of the Morehouse Comet.
Presentation, documentary to address family values, family pride
Professor Sandra Patton-Imani will address the life experiences of more than 80 lesbian mothers as they interact with and are affected by laws regulating family relationships.
Conference explores role of cities in addressing nuclear threats, global warming
"We think this is going to be a significant conference that will stimulate thought and action by mayors, city officials, activists and members of the public," said Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie.
World Food Prize president to speak at Drake lunch
Kenneth M. Quinn will conclude Drake's fall "Let's DU Lunch" series with a talk on challenges for the nation's newly elected president.
Accounting expert to discuss Sarbanes-Oxley at Drake business lecture
Zabihollah Rezaee will present "Corporate Governance Post Sarbanes-Oxley" at Drake's Financial Executives International – Drake School of Accounting Lecture.