Ugandan-born Jimmy Senteza is hoping that a highly acclaimed movie about Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's reign during the 1970s will spur curiosity about the Uganda of today, and the educational trip he is organizing in May 2007 to a fascinating country that
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Strong Interest in Gubernatorial Candidate Health Care Forum
More than 400 Iowans have registered to hear the gubernatorial candidates discuss their plans for improving health care at a free issue forum from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Drake University. Congressman Jim Nussle and Secretary of State Chet Culv
New Documentary Explores Rapid Ethnic Diversification in Perry
The complexion of once predominantly white Perry, Iowa, was changed forever in the early 1990s by an influx of Latino workers and their families from as far away as Texas, California, Mexico and Central America. How did the community respond? And how did
Celebrate Character Counts! At Blank Park Zoo Oct. 15
Gather the whole family for face painting, art projects, games and prizes at the 2006 CHARACTER COUNTS! Day at the Blank Park Zoo. This family-fun event, which will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, is presented by the Institute for Character Deve
Film Scholar to Speak on `Grizzly Man’ and Essay Film
Timothy Corrigan CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, 515-271-3119, lisa.lacher@drake.edu Film scholar Timothy Corrigan will lecture on his most recent study, “The Essay Film,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Drake University as part of the Drake Writers and Critics Series. The lecture, titled “Herzog’s `Grizzly Man’ (2005) and the Essayistic,” will be held in room 206...
Drake to Host Exhibit Featuring Art by Mothers Behind Bars
Drake University will host a traveling art exhibit, titled “Interrupted Life: Incarcerated Mothers in the United States,” which explores the challenges facing mothers in prison and their children.
Gubernatorial Candidates to Discuss Health Care at Drake Forum
Iowans will have the opportunity to hear the candidates for governor discuss their ideas for improving health care quality and access at a free forum and panel discussion hosted by Drake University on Wednesday, Oct. 11.
Drake Choir and Chorale Host Night of Dreams and Visions
The Drake Choir and Drake Women’s Chorale invite you on a trip into dreams, visions and the spiritual with a free performance at 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, on the Jordan Stage at Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main, 2507 University Ave.
Drake University to Dedicate Field in Honor of Johnny Bright
Shortly before the kick-off at Saturday's homecoming game against Morehead State, Drake University will dedicate its football field in honor of the University's greatest athlete of all time — Johnny Bright, who later became a celebrated Canadian football
Renowned Pianist to Teach Master Class at Drake
Ralph Votapek, renowned pianist and grand prize winner of the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will teach a master class for Drake University and Graceland University students on Monday, Oct. 2. The class, which is free and open to the p