In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit to Iowa and Drake in November 1959, the University recently hosted the Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Celebration.
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Drake musicians to perform Holocaust memorial oratorio
The performance will feature "To Be Certain of the Dawn" at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
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Drake to feature film on impact of pesticides on environment
On the heels of Women's History Month and in celebration of Earth Day, Drake University will show the film -- "A Sense of Wonder."
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Local longtime CEO receives Community Leadership Award from Drake
Roger K. Brooks, retired CEO and chairman of AmerUs Group, accepted the award at Drake's annual Business Banquet.
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Johnson, Torrence Named Drake Relays Athletes Of Century
With 14 Drake Relays titles combined, Michael Johnson and Gwen Torrence have been named the Drake Relays overall Men's and Women's Athletes of the Century.
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Beautiful Bulldog Contest celebrates 30th anniversary at 100th Drake Relays
Drake's annual contest, featuring 50 bulldogs, will take place at Nollen Plaza in downtown Des Moines.
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Virtuoso pianist Joel Fan to give free concert at Drake
Joel Fan, who combines virtuosity with a gift for lyricism, is a champion of new music and an explorer of world music.
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Pharmacy professor receives grant for pharmacogenomics lab
Professor Pramod Mahajan is seeking additional funding for the lab, which will provide training and research in how genes affect the way individuals respond to drugs.
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Drake to feature nationally renowned poet and author Carolyn Forché
Carolyn Forché will read selections from her poems and discuss her writing at Drake, thanks to partnership between Drake and the Des Moines National Poetry Festival.
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Lon Larson to receive Weaver Medal and deliver annual lecture
This is the 10th anniversary of the Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor.