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Judge Mohamed Samir Ahmed Helmy will deliver a lecture at Drake on the history of Egypt's constitution, which was suspended earlier this year as a result of the Egyptian revolution.

Two Drake professors will be speaking at the forum on President Obama's first term and the 2012 election at Iowa State on Wednesday, Apr. 13

Ethan Secor, a junior chemistry and physics major, received the scholarship in recognition of his outstanding academic work and ambitious career aspirations.

A 1988 Drake graduate, Tony Sunga was an assistant volleyball coach at Drake from 2005-07.

The lecture will focus on the impact of national culture on innovative and entrepreneurial activity based on a review of over 200 cross-cultural studies on inventiveness, innovation and business practices.

In addition to the Drake Choir, Chamber Choir, Community Chorus and Chorale, the concerts will feature an instrumental orchestra comprised of Drake students and faculty members.

The student-organized stunt that took place at 2 a.m. on Saturday required 1,718 pies and a level of choreographed chaos to qualify for a Guinness World Record.

Herbert Schwartz and Charles Nelson of Drake's physics and astronomy department will lead a discussion on the value of the world's space programs.

Five senior art and design students will cap their educational careers at Drake University with a thesis exhibition opening April 8.

The Community Leadership Award honoree must have a record of impact to the community through personal philanthropy and volunteer service and be affiliated with a business that has made a significant contribution to Des Moines.