Eric Saylor, professor of music history at Drake University, has published a new book that seeks to redeem a style of music that he says is gravely misunderstood and sorely underrated.
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Zenith Chamber Music Festival set for August 15-19
The 2017 Zenith Chamber Music Festival is set for Aug. 15-19 with free chamber performances by local and international artists in some of central Iowa’s most attractive venues.
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West co-organizes 20th anniversary symposium of Catharine Maria Sedgwick Society
Lisa West, associate professor of English, co-organized the 20th anniversary symposium of the Catharine Maria Sedgwick Society, one of the first literary author societies to focus on the recovery of early American writings by prominent women writers of the 19th century.
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Drake launches master’s program in applied behavior analysis
Drake's new master’s program in applied behavior analysis is a major step toward meeting the significant demand for certified behavior analysts in Iowa.
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19-year-old Drake student stars in groundbreaking Netflix-style TV opera
Music major Rowen Sabala stars in “Vireo,” which will reach nearly 34 million homes and also be available for free online.
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Ullem, Zimpleman to receive honorary degrees during Drake commencement
Drake University will award 1,199 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its 2017 commencement ceremonies. A highlight of the undergraduate ceremony will be the presentation of honorary degrees to Benjamin B. Ullem and Larry D. Zimpleman.
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Fischer shatters 39-year-old track record, set before the Blue Oval was blue
When Drake senior Reed Fischer crossed the finish line at the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee on Thursday, he broke a school record that has stood since long before Drake’s famed Blue Oval was blue.
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Drake students, organizations earn state awards for community impact
Iowa Campus Compact honored several members of the Drake community today when they announced the winners of this year’s Engaged Campus Awards.
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Drake pianist teams up with Euclid Quartet for concert in Sheslow Auditorium
Nicholas Roth, professor of piano, will join forces with the internationally acclaimed Euclid Quartet in a free performance Sunday, April 30, in Drake's Sheslow Auditorium.
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Drake Theatre invites audiences to “See Rock City: And Other Destinations”
With the spring semester drawing to a close and summer travel locations on the mind, Drake Theatre is taking audiences all over the U.S. with See Rock City: And Other Destinations, a production directed by Michael Rothmayer, associate professor of theatre arts. See Rock City: And Other Destinations, with music by Brad Alexander and book and...