A celebration to honor Neal Smith, former U.S. congressman and a 1950 Drake Law alumnus, will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium.

The program will feature selections from a videotaped interview with former Drake Law Dean David Walker, titled “Visionary of Shared Dreams: He Helped Government Work Better.”

In the interview, Smith reveals details of his nearly four decades in public service, including his work with other members of Congress, U.S. Supreme Court justices, and U.S. presidents. He also recalls his childhood growing up on a farm in Iowa during the Depression, enlistment in the military during World War II, and landmark legislation he worked on in Congress.

The event is free and open the public. No RSVP is required. View the news release for more information.

—Kayla Choate, Law School