Erich Uffelman, professor of chemistry at Washington and Lee University, will speak at 7 p.m. today in the Reading Room of Cowles Library.
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Sustainable Agricultural Land Tenure Project creates new resources for Iowa farmland owners
A two-year study of sustainable agriculture and land tenure in Iowa has analyzed legal questions relating to Iowa farmland ownership and the transfer of land to a new generation of owners, many of whom will rent or lease farmland to others.
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Drake choirs to tour Midwest, perform for students and communities
The Drake Choir and Chamber choir will sing for audiences in Kansas and Missouri on their spring 2011 regional tour.
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Let’s DU Lunch to explore animal advocacy
Drake graduate Carol Griglione of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa will speak at Wednesday's lunch at the Des Moines Club.
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Sustainable Agricultural Land Tenure Project creates new resources for Iowa farmland owners
The project involved researching farm lease agreements and developing a website that explains how farm leases can be used to promote soil conservation.
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Americana theme highlights performance by Concert Band, Wind Ensemble
Photos and video of President John F. Kennedy will be shown as the Wind Ensemble performs "Elegy for a Young American," composed in Kennedy's honor by Ronald Lo Presti.
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Valley students make a difference in urban communities
Drake alumnus Michael Strong joined Teach for America Corps after graduating from Drake University in 2009 with a degree in biology. Although Teach for America is a two-year program, Strong is considering an admittance deferral to stay in the classroom a third year. He is currently applying to medical school.
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Pam Pepper elected to Indianola City Council
Pam Pepper, director of development operations and annual fund programs for Drake University, was officially elected to the Indianola City Council on March 1. She was appointed to fill a vacant At Large council seat on Jan. 3.
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Iowa won't give up caucuses’ leadoff role
Other states are once again racing to move up their election primaries to compete with Iowa to be first. Dennis Goldford, Drake political science professor, said national parties have little control over state parties. Efforts to sanction state parties by reducing the number of delegates they can send to the national convention have had limited success, he said.
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“Daring to Be” photography exhibit and book reading focus on women in the Yucatan
Photography exhibit and book reading in Cowles Library will focus on women confronting gender inequalities in the Yucatan.