Track & Field
Jim Duncan Invitational
Friday, April 13, at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 14, at 8:30 a.m.
Drake Stadium

Softball
Drake vs. Valparaiso
Saturday, April 14, at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. (doubleheader)
Sunday, April 15, at 11 a.m.
Buel Field

For more information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or visit www.godrakebulldogs.com.

— Ryan Harris, Athletics

The Archie Boe Lecture Series presents “Practical Uses of Genomic Data by Life Insurers and the Issues Involved” on April 24 at 6:15 p.m. in Levitt Hall, Old Main. The lecture is open to the public and sponsored by EMC Center for Insurance and Risk Management. For more information, contact Lisa Boes at lisa.boes@drake.edu.

— Lisa Boes, College of Business & Public Administration

The north lobby of Meredith Hall will host “Fresh Perspectives,” a photo exhibit featuring the photos and thoughts of local high school students, through the end of April. The show is a product of CultureALL, a Des Moines non-profit that encourages communication across difference through cultural programming.

— Kathleen Richardson, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Join the SCSS 076 and LEAD 199 classes as they host Taylor McKee from the Iowa Homeless Youth Center for an evening of service and simulation. Stop by the Pomerantz Stage anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on April 19 to help make tie blankets for youth experiencing homelessness in Des Moines. Taylor will be putting on an educational simulation as well. If you feel so inclined, we will have a donation box for items the shelter needs. We will also be tabling the week of the event.

— Chloe Janich, Sophomore

The East Asian Film Series will feature two films in the coming weeks.

On April 17 at 6 p.m., “In This Corner of the World” (Japan, 2016) will play in Sussman Theater. A hand-drawn animated film, “In This Corner of the World” is set in the 1940s in Hiroshima, before and after the dropping of the atomic bomb. The film is co-sponsored by the East Asian Studies Minor and the Anime Club.

On May 2 at 4 p.m., “Spirit’s Homecoming” (South Korea, 2016) will air in Olin Hall, Room 101. The drama follows the lives of two teenage girls who were kidnapped by the Japanese Imperial Army to serve as sexual slaves at “comfort stations” in China. The film has graphic scenes, including those depicting sexual violence. The film is co-sponsored by the East Asian Studies Minor and Women and Gender Studies. A post-film discussion will be led by Professor Godfried Asante.

For questions about the upcoming films, contact Mary McCarthy at mary.mccarthy@drake.edu.

— Mary McCarthy, Department of Political Science

On Monday, April 30, Jenna Gibson of the Korea Economic Institute of America will present a career talk for all students contemplating internationally related post-graduate opportunities. Gibson graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in international studies and journalism. Following graduation, she went on to a Fulbright fellowship in South Korea and a master’s program at Georgetown University before becoming the director of communications at the Korea Economic Institute. The talk will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Medbury Honors Lounge. Lunch will be provided through the financial support of the Principal Center for Global Citizenship. The event is free to attend. For questions, contact Mary McCarthy at mary.mccarthy@drake.edu.

— Mary McCarthy, Department of Political Science

The next “Meet My Religious Neighbor” open house will be held on Friday, April 13, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Temple B’nai Jeshurun, located at 5101 Grand Ave. in Des Moines.

This open house is a Friday night Shabbat (Sabbath) service at Des Moines’ Reform Jewish Temple, Temple B’nai Jeshurun.  The service lasts for approximately one hour, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Prior to that, there will be a wine and cheese reception as well as an orientation session for first-time visitors. Afterward, there is an opportunity to socialize and meet members of the congregation.

Please dress and behave in a respectful manner. Men and women may wear a kippah/yarmulke (provided by the Temple) if they would like. For more information, contact Tim Knepper at tim.knepper@drake.edu.

Meet My Religious Neighbor is a monthly open house series. Each open house allows the public the opportunity to tour a sacred space, learn how religion is practiced in it, and meet the congregation who worships there.

— Timothy Knepper, Professor of Philosophy

The Sprout Garden is proud to partner with Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation for a Global Youth Service Day project from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 22. Volunteers will plant the first vegetables of the season, enjoy tasty food, and receive a free Paul Morrison Service Week T-shirt. All are welcome to participate. View the Facebook event for more information.

— Lindsay Finnell, Junior

Students in the Drake University Science Collaborative Institute (DUSCI) will host a one-day event that will showcase the breadth of research across several disciplines. Guest presenters include neighboring colleges and universities as well as metro area high school students.

The 15^th annual DUCURS event is free and open to the public between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday April 12. The event’s keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Stone, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Iowa. Other speakers include Provost Mattison who will give the welcome remarks and President Martin who will give remarks on STEM at Drake during the luncheon.

The day’s events will be held in the Olmsted Center and will begin with registration at 8 a.m. in the second floor lobby. The welcome address and keynote address will be in Sussman Theater; oral presentations and poster presentations will be on the third level of Olmsted Center.

The day will conclude with the presentation of awards for the best poster and best oral presentation in Parents Hall South. Everyone is welcome to attend. View the event agenda.

— John N. Gitua, College of Arts and Sciences