Akira Mori will conduct his debut concert, which will feature Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
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Oasis Saxophone Quartet to perform works by 20th century composers
This vibrant ensemble performs some of the most important recent works for saxophone quartet, while maintaining a grounding in the outstanding works of the past.
World Food Prize president to speak at Drake lunch
Kenneth M. Quinn will conclude Drake's fall "Let's DU Lunch" series with a talk on challenges for the nation's newly elected president.
Conference explores role of cities in addressing nuclear threats, global warming
"We think this is going to be a significant conference that will stimulate thought and action by mayors, city officials, activists and members of the public," said Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie.
Presentation, documentary to address family values, family pride
Professor Sandra Patton-Imani will address the life experiences of more than 80 lesbian mothers as they interact with and are affected by laws regulating family relationships.
Accounting expert to discuss Sarbanes-Oxley at Drake business lecture
Zabihollah Rezaee will present "Corporate Governance Post Sarbanes-Oxley" at Drake's Financial Executives International – Drake School of Accounting Lecture.
Drake to host forum with leaders of presidential campaigns in Iowa
Top officials from the Iowa presidential campaigns of Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain will discuss the upcoming presidential election.
Drake professors extend education off campus to Great Ape Trust
Nearly 40 Drake students will take what they learned at a recent Great Ape Trust of Iowa visit and put it to use in the classroom.
Writers and Critics series to raise awareness, donations for food bank
Three professors from Iowa colleges will read selections from their written works in "Drake Writers' Harvest Festival: A Benefit for The Food Bank of Iowa."
Lecture to explore maintaining U.S. safety, preserving American values
Army intelligence expert Lt. Col. Stephen Abraham will speak at 12:30 p.m. in Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center.