The Drake series will conclude with a film commissioned by the Algerian government to show both sides of Algerian strife for independence.
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Drake to host forum on labor issues in Iowa
Iowa experts will discuss four labor bills under consideration this legislative session -- choice of doctor, prevailing wage, fair share and collective bargaining.
Lunch series to feature Drake President David Maxwell
David Maxwell will present a talk titled, "Great City, Great University," as part of Drake's "Let's DU Lunch" series.
Author Bill Bryson to give Drake Bucksbaum Lecture
The best-selling author from Des Moines will return to Iowa to present "You Can Go Home Again."
Northern Illinois University prof to discuss chemistry techniques
Victor Ryzhov will present a free talk as part of the Drake's Science Colloquium Series.
Drake basketball team to play at Idaho in inaugural CollegeInsider.com postseason tournament
The Drake men's basketball team will play at the University of Idaho at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, in the opening round of the inaugural tournament.
Drake Relays to be televised on ESPN2
This will be the first time the Relays have been on national TV since 1961, when America's Athletic Classic and the Penn Relays were both featured on ABC's "Wide World of Sports."
Lecture to address ending poverty without getting rid of poor people
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, an author engaged in peacemaking, reconciliation efforts and issues of social justice, will share his views on poverty.
Drake symposium to explore global perspectives on religion and the state
Scholars will share their global expertise on the constitutional relationships between various religions and governments during the annual Constitutional Law Symposium.
Drake pharmacy students work to reform health care through legislation
Stephanie Swain and Andrew Roberts are learning the ropes through an independent study internship with Iowa Sen. Jack Hatch, a Drake alumnus.