The conference features five refugees who will share their personal experiences with violence and conflict in their home countries, as well as breakout sessions focusing on "The World and War: Conflict and Its Consequences."
Category: Official News Releases
Grad students to host book fair to benefit children visiting the Polk County Jail
Drake University graduate students studying Adult Learning and Organizational Performance will be involved in a book fair fundraising event Saturday, March 5, at Barnes & Noble in West Des Moines.
Drake’s Turner Jazz Center Orchestra to perform premiere concert
The new ensemble featuring Drake alumni and faculty, as well as professional musicians, will perform "Many Mondays in New York: The Music of the Village Vanguard and Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestras."
Guest lecturer to present historical and scientific methods used to analyze 17th-century Dutch paintings
Erich Uffelman, professor of chemistry at Washington and Lee University, will speak at 7 p.m. today in the Reading Room of Cowles Library.
Drake Environmental Moot Court Team reaches quarterfinals in national competition
The team of Amanda Atherton, Robert Thole and Renner Walker put a great effort into the competition and represented Drake Law very well.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beautiful bulldogs drooling over chance to capture 2011 crown
Beautiful Bulldog Contest Drawing and 32nd Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest information and registration changes