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Adam Sitze, who teaches at Amherst College, has a forthcoming book on the commission.

Proceeds will go to Meds and Food for Kids, which produces nutrient-rich food for malnourished Haitian children.

Lauded as one of Drake's "great constants and sound voices of reason," Hanson was presented with the award at a recent women's basketball game.

"Catwalks for a Cause" will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Olmsted Center, to benefit the Iowa Homeless Youth Centers.

The Annual Women's Choral Festival will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

Mark Stringer will discuss marriage equality and religious faith at 6 p.m. in Olmsted Center.

Susan Rider will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium.

The workshop will prepare media professionals to use new media tools such as RSS feeds, social media and blogging.

Sister Stella Neill, founder and director of Anawim Housing in Des Moines, will discuss issues of safe and affordable housing.

The day will feature discussions on health care reform, a keynote address by Iowa Sen. Jack Hatch and student and alumni awards.