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Drake University humanities lecture series topics span Arabic printing to Lady Gaga
The Humanities Colloquium 2011 fall series will kick off on Friday, Sept. 23.
Professor Jody Swilky to deliver Stalnaker Lecture
In the lecture, Swilky will address how changes in his personal work over the past three decades reflect development in English studies and represent cultural shifts.
Drake to hold informational sessions for 2012 Egypt Seminar
Drake students will have the opportunity to learn more about a summer seminar in Egypt at two informational sessions this week.
Drake University Adult Literacy Center to host volunteer training sessions
Tutor orientation will be held on Friday, Sept. 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Drake University School of Education building, 3206 University Ave. Volunteers must attend both sessions.
Faculty Fulbright Scholar to present on the future of China
David Skidmore will present a lecture titled "The Rise of China and the United States" at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19.
Drake choirs collaborate with the Des Moines Symphony
The Drake Choir and Drake University/Community Chorus will join the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra to perform BeethovenÃ*��s Ninth Symphony and Ã*��The Promise of LivingÃ*�� by Aaron Copland on Sept. 17 and Sept. 18.
Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center hosts fall season kickoff reception
The Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center will be open to the public for a reception on Friday, Sept. 16. The Turner Jazz Center will be open for tours, and plans for the fall concert season at the Turner Jazz Center will be announced throughout the evening.
Drake violin professor to perform program inspired by summer in Germany
The first concert in a series featuring new music will present songs for violin alone and for violin with electronics.
Drake Constitution Day will feature speaker David Cole on post-9/11 rights
David Cole, professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, will deliver a speech titled "Constitutional rights ten years after 9/11: Has everything changed?"