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CONTACT: Tory Olson, 515-271-1834, tory.olson@drake.edu Drake University will feature its two jazz ensembles in a concert on Friday, Oct. 2, under the direction of Drake Associate Professor James Romain and Joel Poppen, visiting professor of music. The performance, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts...

Drake Magazine and two students are among 10 finalists for the Pacemaker Award from The Associated Collegiate Press.

Amy Benes, Alexa Horwart and Karli-Jo Storm are looking to lessons learned during college to guide them through their teaching experiences.

Terri Vaughan will give a talk on lessons learned from the financial crisis at noon.

Michael Emerson won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Benjamin Linus.

Four Drake staff members were awarded Madelyn M. Levitt Awards.

The free block party will be held from 3-11 p.m. Most events will take place along University Avenue, which will be closed between 23rd and 25th streets.

The play explores society’s perceptions of love through a troubled family during a hurricane.

World religion and globalization expert Peter Beyer will present a talk on "The Resurgence of Religion Under Globalization: Optics and Realities."

Drake University senior Brittanie Pearson will talk about "The Race Card: Who Holds the Privileged Hand?" conference this fall.