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LIFELONG LEARNING
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DRAKE UNIVERSITY
SPRING 2015 CATALOG
CLASSES
COMMUNITY EVENTS
CAMPUS SOCIALS
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Spring 2015
Welcome to the RaySociety!
We are excited to be in our eleventh year of providing lifelong learning opportunities to Central Iowa area
residents.
Once again, we are proud to offer our members the chance to learn something new, to interact with fellow lifelong
learners, and to visit local Iowa landmarks and attractions.
As you browse through this catalog, we hope you will find topics of interest to you. We encourage you to register
for classes and events soon as our activities tend to fill quickly. A registration form and a reply envelope are
enclosed for your convenience.
The RaySociety is a volunteer-driven organization, taking many of our programming ideas from our membership.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas for future classes and events!
We invite you to visit our website at www.drake.edu/raysociety or call us at 515-271-2120 if you have any
questions about our lifelong learning organization. We look forward to serving you this spring!
Sincerely,
The Staff and Volunteers of the RaySociety
Expand Your Mind. Extend Your Network.
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RaySociety Spring 2015 Courses ......................................................................... 1-36
RaySociety Spring 2015 Community Events and Campus Socials ...................... 38-41
Prospective Fall 2015 Classes .............................................................................. 43
Drake University Campus Map ................................................................. back cover
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RAYSOCIETY CLASSES
SPRING 2015
GREAT READINGS DISCUSSION GROUP
WITH
BRUCE MARTIN
Class No: 01S15
Dates: Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening – starting Tuesday, January 13th
(meets year-round but not as regularly in the summer)
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Howard Hall, Room 309, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: Free (A fee for reading materials is payable to the instructor.)
Bruce Martin will lead the discussion of various “Great Readings.” These readings will come from an
anthology of literary selections by authors from various time periods and cultures. The spring term will
include stories by Edward P. Jones, Doris Lessing and Katherine Mansfield plus non-fictional pieces by Mary
McCarthy and George Orwell. The anthology for the semester is available upon request for $30 (or the
current cost of printing the number of pages selected for the semester). You can order your copy by calling
Dr. Martin at 288-3427 or by e-mailing [email protected].
Bruce Martin is Professor Emeritus, English and Ellis & Nelle Levitt Professor of English, at Drake University. He taught at
Drake from 1967 to 2006, offering courses mostly in 19 and 20 century British literature and in literary theory (plus occasional
ventures into side interests). In 1986-87, he held a Fulbright lectureship at the National University of Singapore, where he later
served as Visiting Professor of English. Subsequently he was awarded Fulbright Lectureships to South Korea and Madagascar. He is
now contentedly retired and actively involved in reading for pleasure, travel, various musical activities, and trying (after starting 50
years late!) to master the rudiments of bridge.
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DIAVOLO
AT
DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER
Class No: 02S15
Dates & Times:
Day One: Movement Workshop with DIAVOLO Company
Thursday, January 22, 2015, 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Day Two: DIAVOLO Performance and optional DANCEtalk
Saturday, January 24, 2015, 7:30 pm Curtain
Location: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Enrollment Limit: 30
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Cost: $56.50 per person – ( includes workshop fee and ticket to the performance)
or
$15.00 per person – (workshop fee only – for those who already have a ticket to the performance)
Please note that a ticket to the Des Moines engagement of Diavolo is required to participate in this course.
Registration Deadline: January 9th, 2015
Des Moines Performing Arts is offering a two-part experience surrounding DIAVOLO’s second engagement
at the Des Moines Civic Center. This experience begins with a movement-based workshop with the
company, focusing on trust, communication, and teamwork. This will be an interactive workshop and
participants will be encouraged to move at a level that is comfortable for them. Come back on Saturday
evening for the DIAVOLO performance, which includes the world premiere of a brand new dance,
CUBICLE. Participants are also welcomed to come early and stay late to learn more from company artistic
staff and performers through DANCEtalk.
The DANCEtalk Pre-show chat begins at 6:30 PM in Stoner Theater and the post-show Q&A will be in the
Main Hall immediately following the performance.
MONKEYS AND RODENTS AND BEARS, OH MY! EXPLORING THE ANIMAL MIND
WITH
MICHAEL J. RENNER
Class No: 03S15
Dates: Monday, February 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
Every couple of years, Time magazine runs a cover story with the title “Can Animals Think?” Why do they do
this? Because when they do, it is always the biggest-selling issue of the year. Professor Michael Renner has
studied the animal mind since the 1970’s and will help class members consider some of the questions that are
spurring new research in animal cognition, including mental maps, communication, animal friendships, and
his personal favorite topics, curiosity and the improvement of captive animal management through techniques
known as environmental enrichment.
Michael J. Renner earned his PhD in biological psychology from the University of California, Berkeley and also has degrees from
the University of Oklahoma and Boise State University. After serving as a faculty member, dean, and provost at other universities
from 1984-2009, he joined the faculty at Drake in 2009, serving a sentence as Provost before returning to full time faculty
responsibilities in 2012. At Drake, he is a professor of Biology, Psychology, and Environmental Science and Policy. His courses
include Animal Behavior, Ethological Methods, Environmental Psychology, Primatology, Primate Cognition, Zoo Biology,
Introduction to Psychology, First-Year Seminar, and Natural History Photography. He has been awarded the Donald O. Hebb Award
of the American Psychological Association and has been elected to membership in the Psychonomic Society and the Sigma Xi scientific
honorary society. His research is organized around the broad theme of the reciprocal influences between organisms and their
environments, and has included published work in the neuroanatomical and neurochemical effects of environmental enrichment,
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theoretical models for animal curiosity, and the development of new methods of measuring and quantifying animal behavior. His
current projects include improving the captive management of endangered species in zoo environments through environmental
enrichment and field studies to model and prevent crop raiding by chimpanzees along the boundaries of the Gishwati Forest Reserve in
the Western Province of Rwanda.
NOT JUST A FLIGHT OF FANCY: IOWA TRANSPORTATION
WITH
TIM LANE
Class No: 04S15
Dates: Monday, February 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Sessions 1, 2, 3 – Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Session 4 – Des Moines International Airport
5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
Enrollment Limit: 30
Cost: $30
This course will cover 100 of the most fascinating facets associated with Iowa transportation culminating with
33 items dealing with the amazing Iowa connections to the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia
Earhart and others.
This course grew out of the instructor’s utter amazement at the contributions of Iowans and the vast
assortment of historical milestones originating in the Hawkeye State. These events include reports of great
vision, tragedy, and determination.
One class period will be devoted to touring the Des Moines Airport with time to take in many aspects we
often are too rushed to appreciate. (Please arrive two hours early for this session…just kidding.)
Tim Lane is a nationally recognized consultant on healthy communities and a former planner with the Iowa Department of Public
Health. He created the Ride Right program for RAGBRAI that became the template for the National Tour Directors Association. He
was a co-founder of the iconic Team Skunk, has ridden across Iowa 40 times and was a member of a ground crew in Argentina that
attempted to fly a balloon around the world. He has contributed research to various books, written hundreds of articles and is
currently working on his first mystery.
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FROM MAGNA CARTA TO UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE: THE DEVELOPMENT OF
DEMOCRACY IN ENGLAND
WITH
PAUL MORRIS
Class No: 05S15
Dates: Tuesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
The beginnings of democracy in England are traditionally traced back to Magna Carta in 1215 but it took until
the Representation of the People Act in 1928 for the country to reach universal suffrage; even today the nondemocratic House of Lords lingers on. This course will start with a brief narrative of events and then focus on
those historical periods when the most important constitutional changes occurred: the earliest parliaments in
the 13th century, the Civil War, the Restoration and the Glorious Revolution in the 17th century, the
Hanoverian Settlement of 1714 and the aberration of George III, followed by the steady expansion of the
electoral franchise during the 19th century.
Questions we will explore include: why was England the first country since classical Athens to develop
democratic-like institutions? How did Dutch democracy in the 16th century differ from the English model?
How did England become a constitutional monarchy rather than a republic? Why did the American colonies
develop such a different type of democracy? We will search for answers in the past.
Paul Morris holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge, a Master’s degree from Harvard in Business
Administration, and a PhD in Management Science from the University of London. Early in his career he was an Assistant Professor
teaching statistics and quantitative methods at Northeastern University. Subsequently he served as a manager of information
technology at a number of universities, ending with his retirement in 2009 from the position of Chief Information Officer at Drake.
In 2012, in pursuit of a lifelong avocation, he completed a Master’s degree in History at the University of Iowa.
THE PEOPLE DRIVING IOWA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WITH TEJ DHAWAN, ERIC IDEHEN, NANCY MWIROTSI, MAMTA ISRANI
Class No: 06S15
Dates: Tuesday, February 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment: 35
Cost: $30
About 3 decades ago, local business leaders began forecasting that the only way for Iowa to grow its economy
is to attract people from other countries who can fill the jobs. Today, census data predicts 2015 will mark the
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year when half of all children in the U.S. under 15 will be of minority background. Meanwhile, Des Moines
schools already passed that mark three years ago! Students in Central Iowa schools speak more than 80
different languages. When CultureALL™ began immersing K-12 students in real-life cultural experiences in
the classroom in 2005, educators and administrators were overwhelmed by the broad range of cultures
coming through their doors. Ten years later, schools are adapting, and the demographic reality will soon
impact the workforce. Now, remarkable, noteworthy immigrants are stepping up as leaders to play key roles
in helping Iowa businesses, schools, and policymakers figure out how to optimize the contributions offered by
a new population, which is made up of a vast array of cultures now living in our state. This course introduces
you to a few of these dynamic leaders and the great work they are doing.
Session 1: Tuesday, February 3
IMMIGRATION POLICY: MAKING IT RIGHT FOR IOWA
Iowa’s economic success depends largely on our ability to enhance international connections that enable Iowa
businesses and colleges to compete in the global marketplace. We must increase exports, facilitate foreign
direct investment and attract top talent. But the current immigration system impedes growth on all fronts.
Iowa leaders are actively working with the federal government to ensure reform makes sense for Iowa. Find
out why the current immigration system is detrimental to economic development and learn what Iowa
business leaders and advocates see as viable solutions.
Tej Dhawan is an immigrant entrepreneur actively working to improve the quality of life, business and education in Iowa. Born
in India, Tej came to Iowa to attend Central College, married a classmate and began his career in computer programming. His credits
include a variety of technology and start-up businesses, including Plains Angels, StartupIowa, StartupCity, and the Global Insurance
Accelerator. He serves on the boards of: The Governor’s STEM Council, the Entrepreneurship Advisory Council, Technology
Association of Iowa, and the Greater Des Moines Partnership Immigration Council as well as Ballet Des Moines, SIKH Inc., and
Central College. Tej also actively advises the entrepreneurship programs at Central College and Drake University. Tej is a past
member of the board of CultureALL.
Session 2: Tuesday, February 10
EMPLOYEE RECRUITING: A CALL FOR NEW APPROACHES
Iowa employers are eager to hire multicultural, bilingual employees but they lament that too few minority
candidates are responding to job postings. Eric Idehen understands why. If he had relied on the standard job
application process, it’s likely he would have given up. But because he had a Wells Fargo team member
recognize his talents and advocate for him, he rose from working as a dish washer at Dahl’s to leading Wells
Fargo’s community outreach efforts. Today, he’s helping Wells Fargo make changes to the way the bank
recruits and hires employees who culturally and ethnically mirror the communities they serve. Eric will share
his insights about the reasons there is an employment gap between minority workers and the employers
wanting to hire them.
Eric Idehen grew up in Nigeria, and later moved to the Ukraine, and then Spain, before receiving an immigration visa to the
United States through the “green card” lottery program. He is fluent in English, Spanish, Russian and five Nigerian dialects. He has
received numerous awards for his volunteer and diversity efforts and served on the boards of the American Red Cross, the Political and
Economic Research Council (PERC), and the Des Moines Chapter of Rotary International where he was a member of the International
Service Committee. He is also the Founder and CEO of Cornerstone of Hope Orphanage, with locations in Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
Eric serves as a Cultural Ambassador through CultureALL.
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Session 3: Tuesday, February 17
PREPARED TO WORK: REFUGEE KIDS
“I got a call from the detective that one of my students had run away. A day later, she returned home and
mentioned that nobody loves her. And then, the most interesting thing happened. Her mum knelt down and
told her daughter.... ‘I love you my darling daughter I love you.’ She then turned to me and said, "When we
were in Congo, I was pregnant with her. There was gun fire all around me when I went into labor. I had my
daughter, and as soon as I did, we had to flee the place as the fire was nearing us. I didn't even get a moment
of rest; I had to save my children. We had to keep walking miles and miles to find refuge.”
Refugee families are up against challenges - even when they settle in Iowa - that many of us cannot imagine.
Their children are at severe risk of dropping out of school for a number of reasons. Government bureaus and
other support agencies are limited in how they can help. That’s what led Nancy Mwirotsi to organize a
grassroots program known as Pi 515 (Pursuit of Innovation 515), a free Saturday morning class that educates
refugee students in grades 7-12 to prepare them for higher education and careers.
Nancy Mwirotsi of Kenya came to Des Moines and attended computer-programming courses at Des Moines Area Community
College. She has been a devoted volunteer assisting refugee families for nine years, providing translation and interpretation services,
accompanying clients to medical and school appointments, providing transportation and helping to pay for some of their most basic
needs. Nancy serves as a Cultural Ambassador through CultureALL.
Session 4: Tuesday, February 24
DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT DIVERSITY TRAINING
Iowa businesses have been offering diversity training to employees for more than 30 years. Yet employers and
employees alike still complain that we are not nearly as inclusive of each other as we need to be. The
challenge is that learning how to live and work more effectively with people from other cultures is a lot like
learning to speak a foreign language: it takes practice. CultureALL is a local non-profit organization that
creates discovery-filled experiences to involve Iowans in learning about other world cultures. It has built a
network of people who represent more than 50 cultures from around the world and who now live in Iowa.
These Cultural Ambassadors have been educating hearts and minds in Iowa schools since 2005 and are now
moving into corporate training rooms to provide first-hand, authentic cultural experiences that give
employees the tools they need to practice inclusive behavior in their daily lives.
Mamta Israni lives a multicultural life. Born in India, her family immigrated to the US where she attended school in Tennessee,
Florida, New Jersey and Iowa. More recently, she has lived in Luxembourg and Ontario, Canada. She is a creative curriculum designer
and consultant/educator noted for designing hands-on learning activities that connect abstract concepts with practical life experience.
Mamta serves as a Cultural Ambassador through CultureALL.
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THE CITY ON A HILL: HOW RIGHTEOUSNESS SHAPED THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
WITH
PETER TAGGART
Class No: 07S15
Dates: Wednesday, February 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Location: The Temple B’Nai Jeshurun, 5101 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Enrollment Limit:
Cost: $30
Literally from the origins of its English colonial settlements, part of the American mind has been a covenantal
relationship with God: that He favored America with His blessings; that America was the last hope of His
children to perfect the world; and that in return America and Americans were held to a higher standard - to be
a Light Unto The Nations. Unlike other places where national self-interest alone was sufficient justification
for action, American social, cultural, economic, and political movements will be continually framed from the
perspective of Righteousness – how they are right with God’s will. We will examine this phenomenon
throughout American History by discussing Free Masonry, The Great Awakenings, Suffrage, Abolitionism,
Progressivism, the Civil Rights Movement, The Great Society, Native American Relations, America at War,
and other examples.
Peter Taggart earned an MA in History from Drake University. For over a decade he served as Adjunct Professor of History at
Simpson College where his students highly rate his lectures and rarely throw things. Taggart has given numerous lectures on historical
topics for a variety of civic organizations. For twenty-five years, Taggart has been the owner of Solutions For Business specializing in
turning around small and medium sized businesses. His previous RaySociety courses are “The American Civil War – Without the
Battles”, “Those Revolting Americans – From Colony to Country: The American Revolution”, and “The Enlightenment: How the
Classics Shaped the American Mind”.
RACE, RELIGION AND RACIAL JUSTICE
WITH JENNIFER
HARVEY
Class No: 08S15
Dates: Thursday, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
Since the "end" of the civil rights movement, Protestant churches in the United States have continued to work
on the issue of racial reconciliation. Yet, nearly 50 years later, African American and white Christians remain
as racially separated in their congregations as they did in the 1950s. Why is this? How should we understand
this reality? And, most importantly, might a deeper understanding of this reality help us approach racial
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justice in new ways? This course will attempt to engage in honest and deep conversation and critical scrutiny
about the challenges of working for racial justice across lines of racial difference.
Jennifer Harvey has been teaching religion and ethics at Drake for 10 years. Her passion and expertise hover continually
around questions of racial justice, especially in relationship to white anti-racism and the participation of white Americans in struggles
for racial justice. She not only teaches on these issues at Drake, but writes extensively for both academic and faith communities on
these matters. Her most recent book Dear White Christians: For Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation is just out. The
reflection and research found in the book will form the basis for this RaySociety course.
IOWA, BRIGHT RADICAL STAR FOR EQUALITY: THE HISTORIC CIVIL RIGHTS
DECISIONS OF THE IOWA SUPREME COURT AND THEIR CONTINUING RELEVANCE
TODAY
WITH IOWA
SUPREME CHIEF JUSTICE MARK CADY AND DRAKE UNIVERSITY LAW PROFESSOR
EMERITUS RUSSELL LOVELL
Class No: 09S15
Dates: Thursday, February 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Location: Drake University Legal Clinic, 2400 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Enrollment Limit: 80
Cost: $30
*Iowa CLE credit (6.0 hr.) will be sought for the course
This course will examine the historic civil rights decisions of the Iowa Supreme Court, sketching five eras, as
referenced in the session titles below. The Iowa Supreme Court’s (ISC) equality decisions will be reviewed in
the context of the treatment of people of color, women, and gays in the relevant time frames. It will
demonstrate the ISC’s frequent national leadership in its progressive construction of the natural
rights/equality clause of the Iowa Constitution in contrast to the rulings of the Supreme Court of the United
States (SCOTUS) construing the Federal Constitution’s 13th and 14th Amendment’s equality protections. The
lead role played by Drake Law faculty and graduates, as members of the ISC and as advocates before the
Court, will also be duly noted.
Session 1: Founding of the Iowa Territory to Civil War
The ISC’s first decision in 1839, In re Ralph, which freed a slave who had worked for four years in Iowa, will
be contrasted with the SCOTUS’s 1857 decision in Dred Scott. Iowa’s promising racial justice start
experienced serious setbacks with enactment of Iowa laws that in 1851 excluded African Americans and
discriminated against them in many aspects of life. The 1846 and 1857 Iowa Constitutions, influenced by the
pioneering spirit of its settlers and by a great African American leader Alexander Clark, will be compared; the
latter offered a promise of equality, though African Americans were resoundingly denied the right to vote.
The class will be encouraged to view the recent PBS documentary, Alexander Clark: Lost in History on line on the
IPTV web site and read Mark Cady’s, A Pioneer’s Constitution: How Iowa’s Constitutional History Uniquely Shapes
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Our Pioneering Tradition in Recognizing Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Drake Law Review at
http://students.law.drake.edu/lawreview/docs/lrvol60-4-cadyc.pdf.
Session 2: Civil War to 1895: A Golden Era of Iowa Civil Rights
During the post-Civil War era the ISC decided two landmark cases under the Iowa Constitution. Clark v.
Muscatine Schools held racial segregation of public schools was unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution,
and Coger v. North West Union Packet upheld a damages award against a steam boat company for physically
enforcing racial segregation on a Mississippi River steamboat. The Iowa district court became the first court
in America to grant a woman, Arabella Mansfield, the right to become a lawyer, in contrast to the SCOTUS
decision in Bradwell v Illinois in 1873. In 1868 Iowans voted to amend the Constitution to allow African
Americans the right to vote and in 1883 the Iowa Legislature enacted the Iowa Civil Rights Act (ICRA).
Session 3: Eras 3 & 4 Combined—1896 to 1954 AND 1955 – 1999
The 1896 SCOTUS decision in Plessy v Ferguson upholding state-imposed racial segregation opened the door
for America’s Apartheid for nearly 70 years. The first half of the 20th century was a bleak time for equality,
but there was some progress: 19th Amendment; Ft. Des Moines as “Black West Point” during WWI and
Women’s Army Corps during WWII; National Bar Association founded in Des Moines in 1925. Students are
encouraged
to
view
the
PBS
documentary,
Slavery
By
Another
Name
at
http://video.pbs.org/program/slavery-another-name/. The ISC’s 1949 decision in Katz Drug Store
upholding conviction under the ICRA for excluding African Americans from lunch counter service was a
hopeful sign, as was the success of citizen protests against the racial exclusion 8 years before Rosa Parks made
such protest national news in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The SCOTUS 1954 decision in Brown v Board
holding racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment began an era
where the Federal Courts, supported by the Executive and Congress in the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964
and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, took the lead in enforcing equality. During the post-Brown era the ISC had
a number of equality decisions, the most important of which upheld a broad reading of the Iowa Civil Rights
Act.
Session 4: 2000 to present: Iowa Supreme Court Revitalizes Its Independent Constitutional
Analysis under Iowa Constitution
When SCOTUS under Chief Justice Rehnquist began to retrench in its enforcement of civil rights, state courts
began to reinvigorate their authority to independently construe the Bill of Rights provisions of their state
constitutions. Beginning in 2000 and citing the Ralph, Clark, Mansfield, and Coger precedents, the ISC
reasserted its independence from the SCOTUS to reach a different result so long as the ISC decision did not
conflict with the SCOTUS holdings—that is, so long as the ISC construed the Iowa Constitution to provide its
citizens with more rights/protection than SCOTUS provided under the Federal Constitution. The ISC has
made two very important rulings in the equality area, the Prairie Meadows casino tax case and Varnum v. Brien on
marriage equality. It has also made a number of rulings in the criminal justice area that have provided Iowans
with greater privacy protection against search and seizures that are too invasive. The ISC has used the Iowa
Constitution as both Sword & Shield.
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Justice Mark S. Cady, Ft. Dodge, was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1998 and was named Chief Justice in 2011. He was
born in Rapid City, South Dakota. Chief Justice Cady earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Drake University. After
graduating from law school in 1978, he served as a judicial law clerk for the Second Judicial District for one year. He was then
appointed as an assistant Webster County attorney and practiced with a law firm in Fort Dodge. Cady was appointed a district
associate judge in 1983 and a district court judge in 1986. In 1994, he was appointed to the Iowa Court of Appeals. He was elected
chief judge of the Court of Appeals in 1997.
Chief Justice Cady is a member of the Order of Coif (honorary), American Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, Iowa Judges
Association, and Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers (honorary). He is the Iowa chair of iCivics Inc. He also served as chair of the Iowa
Supreme Court Task Force on the Court's and Communities' Response to Domestic Abuse and the Drake Law School Board of
Counselors. Chief Justice Cady is the coauthor of Iowa Practice: Lawyer and Judicial Ethics (Thomson-West 2007). He is also the
coauthor of Preserving the Delicate Balance Between Judicial Accountability and Independence: Merit Selection in the Post-White
World, 16 Cornell J.L. & Pub. Pol'y 101 (2008), and the author of Curbing Litigation Abuse and Misuse: A Judicial Approach, 36
Drake L. Rev. 481 (1987).
Chief Justice Cady is an adjunct faculty member at Buena Vista University and serves on the President’s Advisory Council. He received
an honorary degree in Public Service (Doctorate) from Buena Vista University in 2012. Chief Justice Cady received the Outstanding
Alumnus Award from Drake University Law School in 2011 and received the Alumni Achievement Award from Drake University in
2012. He is married and has two children. His current term expires December 31, 2016.
Russell Lovell, Drake Law Professor Emeritus, retired after 38 years, including ten years as Associate Dean and four years as
Director of Clinical Programs. Professor Lovell’s teaching and scholarship has focused on Constitutional Law, Employment
Discrimination Litigation, Civil Rights, Race & The Constitution, and Remedies. He was the architect of the Law School’s path
breaking First Year Trial Practicum in 1998 and served as its Director for its first fifteen years. This jury trial observance experience
for all Drake 1L students earned him Drake University’s 2014 Outstanding Professor for Experiential Learning Award. He is a
graduate of Notre Dame and the University of Nebraska College of Law, and is licensed to practice law in Iowa, Indiana, Missouri
and Nebraska, and numerous federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
Lovell clerked for Federal Appeals Judge Floyd Gibson and then served as director of litigation for LSO of Indianapolis and the Indiana
Center on Law & Poverty, specializing in federal court civil rights litigation, ranging from prisoners’ rights to school desegregation.
Professor Lovell’s public service commitment includes 40 years of pro bono civil rights work for the NAACP, including service as lead
counsel in cases that desegregated the Indiana State Police Department and the Des Moines Fire Department and the court-awarded
attorneys’ fees portion of the Kansas City school desegregation litigation (won in the U.S. Supreme Court). His book Court-Awarded
Attorneys’ Fees is a primer on the American justice system’s encouragement of private attorneys to provide representation in public
interest cases. Most recently, he co-authored NAACP Amicus Briefs in two civil rights cases decided by the Iowa Supreme Court in
2014.
Professor Lovell has received Outstanding Community Service Awards from the NAACP—repeatedly at the National, Midwest
Regional, and Des Moines Branch levels—and also from Drake University, Iowa Legal Aid, and the Black Ministerial Alliance. The
Iowa Juneteenth Observance honored him as its 2013 Iowa Citizen of the Year and he is recipient of two “Rose” awards from the DES
MOINES REGISTER.
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WATER AEROBICS
WITH JO
BERRY
Class No: 10S15
Dates: Friday, February 6th through April 17th (does not meet March 20th)
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am *PLEASE NOTE: this is a time change from previous semesters
Location: Bell Center Pool, 1421 27th Street and Forest, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 10
Cost: $30
In this 10-session course, you will be exposed to a wide variety of water aerobic exercises ranging from
beginners to advanced movements and from low impact to high impact. Most sessions will be accompanied by
a variety of music and will often include familiar dance steps - a perfect opportunity to effortlessly and
painlessly perform your favorite cha-cha or boogie in the buoyancy of the water environment! Emphasis is
placed on reducing joint pain and stiffness while increasing strength, range of motion and endurance. Aside
from the health benefits, it's a great way to meet people and most of all - it's FUN!
* Don't forget to bring a towel and your swimsuit.
* Please note that you do not need to know how to swim to participate in this class.
Jo Berry is currently on the staff of both the Mercy Wellness Center and the Drake Wellness Center as a certified water aerobics
instructor. She has taught sessions at all levels of exercise from low impact, for people with arthritis or recovering from surgery, to
high impact, for those who just enjoy the benefits of resistance training and cardiovascular conditioning and toning. She has attended
numerous workshops taught by highly skilled professionals in water aerobics. In addition to her interests in fitness and community
theatre, Jo is also known for her love and support of Drake Women's Basketball!
PIPPIN
AT
DES MOINES CIVIC CENTER
Class No: 11S15
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2015
Time: 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Enrollment Limit: 50
Registration Deadline: January 12, 2015
Cost: $107 (includes workshop, lunch, and performance ticket)
$ 40 (includes workshop and lunch only – for those who already have a ticket to the performance)
Please note that a ticket to the Des Moines engagement of PIPPIN is required to participate in this course.
Des Moines Performing Arts is offering a unique look into the Broadway revival of PIPPIN. Spend your
afternoon at the Civic Center with a pre-show workshop and lunch before the 2 pm matinee of PIPPIN –
winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival.
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PRESERVING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE FOR OUR GRANDCHILDREN
WITH JONATHAN
SCHOEBERL, KENT SOVERN, TOM ROOT, ED LORENZEN
Class No: 12S15
Dates: Tuesday, March 3, 10, and 24 (note: no class on March 17)
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: First Christian Church (Fellowship Hall), 25th & University, Des Moines, IA 50311
Enrollment Limit: 100
Cost: $30
* Special evening session on Monday, April 6, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Sheslow Auditorium
One of the most important issues in this country today is the long-term viability of Social Security and
Medicare. Most experts agree that we cannot continue the path we’re on for very long. This class will take a
non-partisan look at the past, present, and especially, the future of this important topic.
Session 1: Tuesday, March 3, 10:00 am
This presentation will provide a general overview of the Social Security program, noting it’s evolution from
the program’s initial inception to the benefits available today, and the future of the Social Security program.
It will also provide statistical information detailing who receives benefits and the varying types of Social
Security programs. Current resources and retirement tools available through Social Security’s website will
also be explained.
Jonathan Schoeberl began working for the Social Security Administration in Des Moines as a Claims Representative in February
2005. In July 2011, he accepted a position as Technical Expert. During his time with the agency, his responsibilities have included
assisting individuals filing for retirement, disability and survivor benefits and handling the most complex cases for the full range of
Social Security programs. A significant part of his job responsibility is helping ensure high quality case processing through
consultation and technical mentoring. Jonathan received a degree in Business Marketing and Management from Loras College in
Dubuque, IA in 2004.
Session 2: Tuesday, March 10, 10:00 am
This session will give you clear, factual information about Social Security and Medicare today - as well as policy options
for the future. AARP partnered with independent organizations across the political spectrum to produce an analysis of
the major policy options on the table in Washington, both the pros and cons. Please join us for a conversation about the
long-term financial challenges facing Social Security and Medicare and how to keep these programs effective for the
long haul.
Kent Sovern is the AARP Iowa State Director, responsible for leading and managing staff and volunteer operations for the national
association with more than 380,000 members in Iowa. Before joining AARP in 2011, Sovern served as President of the New Iowa
Group and Executive Director of the Iowa Parks Foundation. Other career posts include: Executive Director of the Des Moines Higher
Education Collaborative, as Senior Vice President of Government and International Relations with the Greater Des Moines
Partnership; Director of Public Policy for the League of Iowa Municipalities, Legislative Liaison with the Iowa Department of
Employment Services, and Director of K-12 programming for Iowa Public Television.
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Session 3: Tuesday, March 24, 10:00 am
This session will look at the long term sustainability of the social security system and its impact on the US
economy.
Tom Root holds four degrees including a PhD in Economics from the University of Kansas, which he earned in 1998. Dr. Root has
spent the last twelve years teaching in the primary area of finance in the College of Business and Public Administration at Drake
University. He was the honored recipient of Drake’s Business College Research Award and he also earned Drake’s Graduate Teaching
Award. Prior to working at Drake, he taught at Loyola University Chicago and The University of Kansas. Dr. Root has been
published in numerous academic journals and is very active in the academic community. He maintains a close connection to the
private sector by serving as the Economic Advisor to the investment policy committee at River Glenn Wealth Counselors and he holds
an appointment as a Visiting Professor at Makerere University Business School in Kampala, Uganda. Through Drake’s Center for
professional studies he has worked to develop and deliver numerous certificate programs to area businesses. Dr. Root has also served on
and chaired numerous committees in the College of Business and is currently the Chair of the Graduate Curriculum Committee.
Session 4: Monday, April 6, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Sheslow Auditorium, FREE and OPEN to the
Public
Thanks to Tom Root and his connections with the Concord Coalition, we have arranged for a nationally
renowned expert to present to us on Social Security Reform. The RaySociety will promote this presentation to
the general public. All RaySociety members and their guests are invited and encouraged to attend whether or
not you signed up for the other three sessions. There will be no charge.
The fiscal health of the Social Security and Medicare programs may impact the retirement security for current
and future seniors. In this program, Mr. Lorenzen will discuss these programs in the context of the federal
budget as well as the budgets of current and future retirees. He will dispel myths and misconceptions about
the programs as well as opportunities for improving their sustainability long-term. Again, all RaySociety
members and guests are invited and encouraged to attend.
Ed Lorenzen is a Senior Advisor at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Prior to joining the Committee staff, Ed
served as the Executive Director for the "Moment of Truth" Project: the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
(aka Simpson-Bowles commission). He is also a longtime veteran of the Congressional Budget process, having served as policy advisor
and Legislative Director to former Congressman Charlie Stenholm from 1990 through 2004 and as Senior Policy Advisor for House
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer from 2007 through June of 2010. Ed received his bachelor’s degree in government and international
service from American University.
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP ROLES IN EDUCATION, POLITICS, BUSINESS, AND STEM
WITH
KATHIE DANIELSON, MARY ELLEN MILLER, KRISTEN COREY,
AMELIA LOBO, AND CAROL HEAVERLO
Class No: 13S15
Dates: Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
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Women are increasingly assuming leadership roles previously reserved for men. And some would say this is a plus for
everyone. This four part series will feature women who have risen to leadership roles in their respective fields.
Session 1: Wednesday, March 4
Teacher, nurse, or secretary? Kathie thought those were her choices when she graduated from high school in
1971. Teacher won, but when did she become a leader?? She will describe her wonderful journey in Des
Moines Public Schools from teacher to principal to high school director.
Kathie Danielson holds a BA in English and Theater/Speech from Iowa State University and a Master of Education in Effective
Teaching, Learning and Leadership from Drake University as well as an Administrative endorsement. She began her career in
education with Des Moines Public Schools in 1975 as a literature, speech and theater teacher at Hoover High School. She also taught
at Lincoln and East High Schools. In 2000, she became Vice-Principal at Hoover and from 2003 to 2007 was the Principal at
Callanan Middle School. Kathie was Principal of Roosevelt High School from 2007 to 2013 and spent one year as a Regional
Director for the Heartland AEA before assuming her current position. She is married to Ron, has 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
She enjoys good movies, good books, walking, and lots of family time.
Session 2: Wednesday, March 11
50-50 in 2020 translates to a goal of having an equal number of women and men represented in elected
government positions by the year 2020, the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. Mary Ellen Miller and
Kristen Corey will talk about their efforts to get more women engaged in politics and their efforts to expand
gender balance in Iowa. They will talk about ways to mentor and encourage more women to get involved
politically, why women find it challenging to engage politically, ways to overcome those obstacles, and the
many resources that are available to help them.
Mary Ellen Miller has a BA in Business Administration with a minor in basic science. After college, she spent 2 years in
Washington, DC working in Congress where she says she was infected with the political “bug”. She has volunteered at all levels of
political campaigns from school board to US President and served on her county central committee. She was Fred Gandy’s statewide
coordinator during his primary race for Governor. After serving two terms as a community college trustee, she ran for the Iowa House
in 1992 and the Senate in 2002. She has also served as a clerk in the Iowa House of Representatives. Mary Ellen joined the 50-50
in 2020 board in 2013. She has also served on the boards of the League of Women Voters of Iowa and the Iowa Federation of
Republican Women. She is Past-President of 1000 Friends of Iowa, a statewide non-profit focused on farmland preservation and
sustainable development.
Kristen Corey is the Program Planner for the Iowa Office on the Status of Women and Iowa Office of Asian and Pacific Islander
Affairs within the Iowa Department of Human Rights. Kristen received her MS in Sociology and Sustainable Agriculture from Iowa
State University in 2007. As an undergraduate student, she worked as an intern for the Women, Food and Agriculture Network,
served as a peer mentor and teacher for the Life in Iowa internship program, and was a researcher for Iowa State Extension.
Throughout graduate school and after graduation, Kristen worked for ISU Extension in the Community and Economic Development
department, conducting research and providing outreach to Iowa communities regarding water quality issues, local food networks, and
issues affecting women landowners in Iowa. Most recently, she worked as a Program Planner in the Child Support Recovery Unit’s
(CSRU’s) central office in the policy unit writing administrative rules, providing answers and policy-related help for CSRU field
offices, conducting systems testing, and writing manuals and other technical documents for CSRU field offices and for the public.
Kristen is currently the only woman serving on the City of Ankeny Storm Water Stakeholder Committee and believes that the best way
for women’s voices to be heard is to demand a seat at the table.
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Session 3: Wednesday, March 18
"Microloans: Opportunities and Challenges". Microfinance is the practice of making very small loans to
women business owners. Microfinance was developed simultaneously in Bangladesh by Grameen Bank and in
Latin America by Accion. Muhammad Yunus, generally considered the "father" of microlending, first started
making microloans to women in 1976. His approach to poverty alleviation earned him the World Food Prize
in 1994 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. Microfinance has become an important tool in the worldwide
fight against poverty and for women's rights. Is there a space for microlending in the US economy? How does
microlending in our country differ from that practiced across the world? How can it be used to spur the
growth of women-owned businesses? What other services are needed to spur the growth of women and
minority owned businesses in our country? Amelia Lobo, a microloan expert and Director of Small Business
Programs at ISED Ventures, will discuss the promise and challenges of microlending in the United States. She
will explain exciting new funding opportunities for small, women-owned businesses and teach you how you
can invest in your local and global community.
Amelia Lobo is passionate about helping Iowans create wealth for themselves, their families and their communities through small
business ownership. She is the Director of Small Business Programs at ISED Ventures, a 26 year old Iowa non-profit. ISED Ventures
is the Iowa leader in working with women, minority and low-income individuals as they launch their small businesses. Under Amelia’s
leadership, ISED Ventures has increased services in Spanish, developed a program targeting Latino entrepreneurs in rural Southeast
Iowa, and invested in a mobile computer lab to teach women the digital skills necessary to grow a business. Most recently, ISED
Ventures is working with Iowa Economic Development Authority to help women and individuals with minority status or with
disabilities access business capital. Before joining ISED Ventures, Amelia was the Senior Underwriter at Acción New York, Inc. (now
Acción East and Online) and a consultant for non-profits starting up new small business lending programs. A native of Costa Rica,
Amelia studied Economics and Gender Studies at Grinnell College and has an MBA and Master’s in Corporate Finance from INCAE
Business School in Costa Rica. She lives in Des Moines with her husband, Michael, and their two poodles.
Session 4: Wednesday, March 25
Carol will provide an historical perspective of women in STEM and discuss the need and current efforts to
encourage girls and women to study and persist in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Carol Heaverlo has a BS and an MS degree in Biology and a PhD in Education Leadership and Policy Studies from Iowa State
University. Her research interests include policy and pedagogy as it relates to education in Iowa. In her current role as Director of
Professional Development for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Carol provides vision, leadership, oversight, and
guidance for the internal assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of organization-wide professional development
opportunities including ISU-based faculty and staff, county staff, and education regarding Extension and Outreach scholarship and
impacts reporting. Carol has 25 years of experience related to STEM education and previously coordinated a comprehensive outreach
program focused on gender and STEM initiatives impacting nearly 13,000 students each year. In her current role and in her previous
roles, Carol has tremendous experience working with diverse populations and in group facilitation.
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ALFRED HITCHCOCK: MASTER OF SUSPENSE
WITH
CARL JOHNSON
Class No: 14S15
Dates: Wednesday, March 4, 11, 25 (note: class does not meet on March 18)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Varsity Theatre, 1207 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Enrollment Limit: 100
Cost: $30
The films of Alfred Hitchcock represent a unique style in the world of cinema. His renown as the “Master of
Suspense” is well earned and will be examined in detail during this class. The course will study three films in
their entirety, examining their positions in Hitchcock’s career and why their study can help deepen our
appreciation of them. The class will meet at the Varsity Theater and will include the presentation of
background material, the screening of a complete film, and a follow-up discussion. Concessions will be
available for purchase.
Carl Johnson grew up north of San Francisco and went to college at UCLA, where he received his BA in music education.
Returning to the Bay Area, he taught high school instrumental and vocal music (as well as some English classes) for nineteen years.
His family moved to Urbandale in 1992. He earned his master's degree in instrumental conducting from Drake University in 1994
and has pursued a broad educational career that reflects his interest in the humanities and interdisciplinary teaching ever since. He
has taught at all grade levels (K-adult) and currently directs the Des Moines Community Orchestra as well as summer musicals for the
Urbandale Community Theatre.
“ACHIEVING TRUE SUCCESS IN LIFE AND DAILY LIVING” - OUR
TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH FROM ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF
RESOURCEFULNESS TO POSSESSING WISDOM AND BECOMING A WORLD-CLASS
HUMAN BEING
WITH
DANIEL POWER
Class No: 15S15
Dates: Thursday, March 5
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Drake University, Legal Clinic, 2400 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
Enrollment Limit: 80
Cost: FREE
This presentation, which has been developed over a 35-year period of time, offers insight and inspiration to
participants in their pursuit of transforming their daily living from ordinary to extraordinary, from being
knowledgeable and skillful individuals, for example, to that of also possessing the personal wisdom to become
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a source of inspiration to others as world-class human beings who experience life to the fullest measure. The
ultimate goal of the presentation is succinctly contained in the program title: “Achieving True Success in Life
and Daily Living.” Participants will discover through the wisdom of certain renowned men and women of the
past, the pathway to their own potential transformation of becoming world-class human beings, namely,
persons of profound humanity. The presentation examines common perceptions and misconceptions of
success, attitude, overcoming the adversities of life, perfectionism, the inner-self, friendship, and other
aspects of a positive life focus and character.
Daniel Power, Professor Emeritus, has been associated with Drake University Law School since 1971 as one of the founders of
clinical legal education in the US. Professor Power is the recipient of the Neal and Bea Smith Distinguished Professor of Law and
Clinical Education. Prior to joining the Drake faculty, he was general counsel to a US House of Representatives congressional
committee (1961 – 1965) and a Trial Attorney with the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Professor Power has
conducted his inspirational presentation nationwide and in Canada to national organizations in New York City San Diego, Chicago,
Toronto, Vancouver, and Central Iowa.
A TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES OF THE METRO
Class No: 16S15
Session 1: Monday, March 9, 1:00 – 3:30 pm,
Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Session 2: Monday, March 16, 1:00 – 3:30 pm,
Wallace House, 756 16th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Session 3: Monday, March 23, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Jordan House, 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Session 4: Monday, March 30 1:00 – 3:30 pm,
Flynn Mansion, Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
Enrollment Limit: 25
Cost: $55
Session 1: Hoyt Sherman Place
When - Monday, March 9, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Where - 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
Nestled on the eastern edge of the historic Sherman Hill district in Des Moines, Hoyt Sherman Place boasts
one of Des Moines' most magnificent entertainment, banquet and meeting facilities. Built in 1877 by
prominent pioneer businessman Hoyt Sherman, the elegant family home is graced with marble fireplaces,
parquet floors, and a carved mahogany entryway. Expanded over the years, the building also includes an
impressive and elegant art gallery as well as a grand and historic theater. Now, over one hundred years since
Hoyt Sherman built his home, Hoyt Sherman Place is still a community attraction. With the help of the Hoyt
Sherman Place Foundation, this historical landmark is alive with concerts, art exhibits, tours, weddings and
business affairs.
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Session 2: Wallace House
When - Monday, March 16, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Where - 756 16th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Henry and Nancy C. Wallace moved to Des Moines in 1892 with their daughter Josephine when Henry
became editor of the Iowa Homestead. They selected this home at the corner of 16th & Center Street, one of
the oldest properties in the Sherman Hill neighborhood. The Italianate Victorian-style house was built in
1883. The Classical style wrap-around porch features Ionic Roman columns. The stacked bay windows and a
second story balcony are typical of the style.
Session 3: Jordan House
When - Monday, March 23, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Where - 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Jordan House, a stately Victorian home of Italianate Gothic design, is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places and is a member of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program. It is
one of the oldest structures in Polk Country and the oldest in West Des Moines. Visitors will also be
interested in both the Underground Railroad Exhibit and the many artifacts from the regular railroad which
played an important role in the early years of West Des Moines.
Session 4: Flynn Mansion – Living History Farms
When - Monday, March 30, 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Where - 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA 50322
The Flynn Mansion is located in the 1875 town of Walnut Hill on the Living History Farms property. The
town represents a post-Civil War community in the Iowa farm belt. The Italianate Victorian Flynn House and
adjoining Flynn Barn were built in 1870. Both structures are listed on the National Register of Historic
Places.
VISUAL LANGUAGE, SYMBOLISM AND ART
WITH IGNATIUS
WIDIAPRADJA
Class No: 17S15
Dates: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: FREE
The course explores the inherent characteristics of basic visual images and their relationship to images of
symbols, compositional structure in painting, sculpture, and architecture. Each basic visual image such as
lines, circles, squares, triangles, and crosses express unique characteristics. They are used, either singularly or
in combination with other images, to visually convey, express and embody conceptual ideas, complex
symbolic meanings, and philosophical tenets in religious art and architecture. A comparison to religious art
and architecture, contemporary art, advertisement, and contemporary architecture will be discussed briefly.
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Ignatius Widiapradja received his Bachelor of Fine Arts cum laude from the University of Texas in 1983, and his Master of
Fine Arts suma cum laude from Southern Illinois University in 1985. He is an Emeritus Associate Professor of art at Drake
University, Des Moines, Iowa. Currently, he is the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) for MT Jewelry and Senior Corporate Advisor for MT
Group in Indonesia. Widiapradja has exhibited his paintings, digital prints and other works in competitive and invitational
exhibitions across the USA and as far as Southeast Asia, Canada, New Zealand, and Austria. In addition to being an artist, Ignatius
is also a jewelry and graphic designer and visual branding analyst and strategist. He has traveled and lived in Europe, Asia, and
Australia.
EASTERN EUROPE FROM WORLD WAR II TO THE PRESENT
WITH
KIERAN WILLIAMS AND ELEANOR ZEFF
Class No: 18S15
Dates: Thursday, March 26, April 2, 9, 16
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
Sometimes called the “Other Europe” or “the Bloodlands, Eastern Europe has undergone huge changes of
borders, governments, and economic systems over 75 years.
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
NATO
The impact of the Second World War
Four decades of Communist rule
The revolutions of 1989 and the wars in Yugoslavia in the 1990s
The addition of (so far) 11 East European countries to the European Union and 12 to
Kieran Williams began studying Eastern Europe as an undergraduate at Princeton in the 1980s, where he learned Czech and
Russian. He continued with a PhD at Oxford, where he wrote a dissertation on the 1968 “Prague Spring” and Soviet invasion of
Czechoslovakia, using newly opened archives. For ten years he taught at the School of Slavonic and Easter European Studies in
London, the largest institute in Europe devoted to what used to be the Soviet bloc. Since coming to Drake ten years ago, he has taught
courses on politics in Russia and Eastern Europe, and is currently writing a biography of former Czech president Vaclav Havel.
Eleanor E. Zeff is an Associate Professor at Drake University where she specializes in the politics of Europe and especially of the
European Union. She also teaches courses on democracy and democratization and on the problems of development and developing
areas, especially in Africa and Eastern Europe. Currently, she is Drake’s “Coordinator for Post-graduate International Opportunities”
(such as the Fulbright and Rhodes scholarships) and is on the Board for the Bucksbaum Lectures, the Alliance Française and the Iowa
International Center. She publishes on African politics, women in politics and European politics and is currently writing and editing
the 3rd Edition of The European Union and the Member States.
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PHARMACISTS TODAY
WITH
RENAE CHESNUT
Class No: 19S15
Dates: Thursday, March 26
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: FREE
What does it take to be a pharmacist these days and how can pharmacists improve health care? What does a
typical pharmacy student have to learn to do before they can practice? What is special about Drake's
pharmacy program compared to others? Dr. Renae Chesnut will address these questions in her presentation.
Renae Chesnut is Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Professor at Drake University College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences. She also serves as the University’s Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA and Missouri Valley Conference as
well as advisor to Drake’s NCPA business plan team. She is a founding member and coordinates the activities of Drake's DELTA Rx
Institute (DELTA is Drake Entrepreneurial Leadership Tools for Advancement) that serves to instill a spirit of change and innovation
in the pharmacy profession. Renae has served on numerous advisory boards and leadership organizations. She received her bachelors
in pharmacy and masters in business administration degrees in 1985, and in 1998 a doctorate in educational leadership, all from
Drake University.
DRAKE UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT - DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIP
WITH MINZU UNIVERSITY IN BEIJING, CHINA
WITH
LEANNE FREEMAN-MILLER
Class No: 20S15
Dates: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: FREE
Leanne Freeman-Miller, Professor of Voice, will discuss the Drake University music department's developing
strategic partnership with Minzu University in Beijing, China. Featured will be one of Drake's first exchange
students from Minzu, Yuhui Wang, baritone. Yuhui will talk about why he chose to study at Drake
University, his experiences as a student in America, and will sing a short program of songs of arias.
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Leanne Freeman-Miller, soprano, is an Associate Professor of Voice at Drake University, teaching studio voice, vocal pedagogy,
and Italian & German diction. In May 2006, she received the Madelyn Levitt Teacher of the Year award, Drake’s highest honor
awarded to faculty for teaching. Ms. Freeman-Miller has appeared frequently as a soloist in numerous oratorio and concert works,
opera, and has extensive musical theatre experience in both performing and musical direction. She is in demand as an adjudicator and
clinician, both locally and abroad. An active recitalist, Ms. Freeman-Miller and her collaborative pianist, Michelle Havlik-Jergens,
have appeared on concert stages across the United States and abroad, including venues in China and Italy.
MAKING LIFE IN DES MOINES ACCESSIBLE FOR OUR CITIZENS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
CINDY SCHALLER-SPANN, AMY STEVENS, JAN BURCH, BOB MITCHELL, SUSAN HOPE,
ANGIE CONSTABLE, KIRSTEN MCCOLLAUGH
WITH
Class No: 21S15
Dates: Thursday, April 2, 9, 16, 23
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Location: varies by session
Enrollment Limit: 30
Cost: $30
Session 1: Thursday, April 2 – Link Associates, 1452 29th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Ever wonder what happens to individuals that don’t fit into society’s view of “normal” due to a medical
diagnosis of intellectual disability? While there are many service providers in the area who support individuals
in meeting the daily challenges of living with an intellectual disability, Link Associates, provides
comprehensive services necessary to meet essential human needs as well as maximizing opportunities to
achieve personal success. The presentation will introduce participants to the categorization of intellectual
disabilities and the dramatic range of abilities of those served by Link Associates. Information sharing,
interactive opportunities, and a tour of Link Associates will familiarize participants with the innovative
programming options and individualized services available to assist consumers in attaining their personal goals.
Cindy Schaller-Spann, a native of Iowa, received her degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Wayne State University in Detroit,
Michigan in 1983. She practiced as a certified therapist for 15 years both in Michigan and Iowa, before assuming her leadership role
with Link Associates as the Outreach Director. Her 40 years experience supporting individuals with intellectual and physical
disabilities encompasses working in residential settings, vocational training programs, transportation, and leisure and recreation
programs. A mother of three, all adults who work and live in the Des Moines area, she lives with her husband near Van Meter and is
celebrating 25 years with Link Associates.
Session 2: Thursday, April 9 – Camp Sunnyside, 401 NE 66th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
Easter Seals Iowa has supported individuals with disabilities in our community and throughout the state of
Iowa for more than 80 years. They promote independence and share support and hope for individuals as well
as families supporting a loved one with a disability. Easter Seals Iowa has 15 different programs, all with the
goal of creating independence for the clients they serve.
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Amy Stevens, Director of Talent Recruitment and Development for Easter Seals Iowa, has had the privilege of being part of Easter
Seals Iowa for 7 years. She will provide you with a tour of Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside and share information on all 15 different
program lines. Amy earned her Elementary Education and Teaching degree from the University of Northern Iowa. Session 3: Thursday, April 16 – Kiwanis Miracle League, 529 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Founded in 1999 in Conyers, Georgia, Miracle Leagues are sprouting up all over the country with over 250
in most every state plus Canada and Puerto Rico. Come hear how the Kiwanis Clubs of Greater Des Moines
built the first one in Iowa in 2008. What makes the miracle? Kids (ages 5-18) with special needs now have a
safe and fun place to play their favorite sport. These are kids who could only dream about the sport, wishing
to be on a team, and have a uniform! Dreams do come true at what is known as the Kiwanis Miracle League
(KML) at Principal Park.
Jan Burch, president of the KML board of directors, and Bob Mitchell, immediate past president and treasurer, are both longtime members of the Kiwanis Club of Des Moines (Downtown). They have held terms as president with Bob having also served as
governor of the Nebraska-Iowa District and Jan having served as lieutenant governor. Both are human resource management
consultants working in the central Iowa area with clients in both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Each is certified as a Senior
Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) with long-time corporate HR experience in financial services and education.
Session 4: Thursday, April 23 – Woodlawn Early Learning Center, 4000 Lower Beaver Road,
Des Moines, IA 50310
We will take a look at the Special Education demographics, department goals and the unique programming
(birth - 21) that is offered to students with disabilities within the Des Moines Public Schools, keeping in mind
the Des Moines Public Schools Mission Statement: The Des Moines Public Schools exist so that graduates
possess the knowledge, skills and abilities for success at the next stage of their lives.
Susan Hope earned her BA from Kansas State University in 1988. She went on to pursue her Masters in Special Education from
Drake University in 1998. She has worked in the area of Special Education in Des Moines Public Schools for over 20 years, the last 9
years as a Special Education Administrator.
Angie Constable earned her BA from Northwest Missouri State University in 1987. She went on to pursue her Masters in Special
Education from Iowa State University in 1995. She has worked in the area of Special Education in Des Moines Public Schools for
over 25 years, the last 2 as a Special Education Administrator for Birth - 5 year olds.
Kirsten McCollaugh earned her BA from the University of Northern Iowa in 1983. She went on to pursue her Masters in
Special Education from UNI in 1987. She has worked over 30 years in Secondary Special Education with a focus on Transition
Services for Students with Disabilities - the last 15 years of which have been with the Des Moines Public Schools.
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TALKING WITH THE ENEMY: DIALOGUE IN A POLARIZED AGE
WITH
CAROL SPAULDING-KRUSE
Class No: 22S15
Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21
Time: 9:30 – 10:45 am
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
In a recent talk-radio interview, journalist Bill Moyers declared that “democracy is a conversation.”
Is meaningful dialogue among people who strongly disagree no longer worth striving for? Are Americans too
polarized into single-issue factions or cultural tribes to communicate across the divide? This course proceeds
from the notion that, on the contrary, many Americans are working towards keeping conversation alive.
Dialogue is not only valuable for most of us, it is absolutely critical to our personal and national well-being. In
conjunction with Spaulding-Kruse's First Year Seminar students, we will engage with young people on
important issues using public dialogue formats that encourage listening and interaction rather than argument
and debate.
Carol Spaulding-Kruse is a professor of English at Drake University where she teaches courses in writing and American
Literature. She developed her First Year Seminar course on public dialogue because college is the first opportunity for many young
people to engage in the vigorous and open exchange of ideas that characterize a healthy university environment. Spaulding directs the
Writing Internship program for the Department of English and is founder and director of the newly established Drake Community
Press.
LUNCHING WITH IOWA’S MOST NOTABLE PRESENTERS X
WITH
HARRY STINE, RICHARD LEOPOLD, SALLY PEDERSON, MARY KRAMER
Class No: 23S15
Dates: Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
Location: First Christian Church (Fellowship Hall), 25th and University, Des Moines, IA 50311
Enrollment Limit: 100
Cost: $30
Note: You are welcome to bring a sack lunch; lunches are provided for presenters only.
Session 1: Tuesday, April 7
Harry Stine
THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF DISADVANTAGES
The name Harry Stine is synonymous with many titles - innovator, businessman, entrepreneur – but the title
holding the most significance to him and those who know him well is “farmer”. We will hear how Harry
became the man he is today. He will share the story of his life and lessons learned from the young age of four,
right up to the present.
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Harry Stine was raised on the family property in Dallas County, Iowa. He graduated from McPherson College in Kansas and also
spent some time at Iowa State University. He began a soybean breeding program with four other seedsman, named Improved Variety
Research, which was the first private soybean research and development company in the United States. In 1979, Stine began selling
soybean seed under his own label, Stine Soybean Seeds. In 1992, in addition to being one of the top four soybean seed companies in
the U.S., Stine began selling corn and soft red winter wheat under the Stine label. Today, Harry Stine is a member of the American
Society of Agronomy and the American Seed Trade Association. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors of the Trees Forever
Foundation, the Iowa Arboretum and the Brenton Arboretum. His notable awards and honors include being named Iowa’s
Outstanding Young Farmer in 1973 and Ernst & Young’s Iowa/Nebraska Entrepreneur of the Year in 1989. He was named one of
the 50 Most Influential Iowans by the Des Moines Register in 2000, and inducted into the Iowa Business Hall Of Fame in 2004. He
received the Entrepreneurial Achievement Award from the Iowa Biotechnology Association in 2007, as well as the Distinguished
Service to Agriculture Award from the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. In 2013, Harry was on the list of the top 100 CEO Leaders in
STEM by STEMconnector®.
Session 2: Tuesday, April 14
Richard Leopold
CLIMATE CHANGE IS NOW: STORIES AND EXPERIENCES OF A NATURAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR
We are increasingly being presented with the reality of a changing climate. There is more extreme weather,
more freezing/thawing cycles, hot and humid summer nights, tropical downpour rain events, polar vortex
cold snaps, and more frequent floods and droughts. The science is definitive; we are living in a time of
unprecedented climate change. So what? In the natural world, we are just beginning to understand some of
the "ripples in the pond"; some of the ecological effects of these changes. In this presentation we will hear
stories of some of these changes, ranging from water quality and quantity issues, endangered species concerns,
how the birds and fish of our region are faring, what is taking place in the plant ecosystems, and more. These
experiences may leave you with more questions than answers as we hear stories from our natural world.
Richard A. Leopold, is currently the Interim Director of the Polk County Conservation Board. He was the Director of the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources from 2007 to 2010 under Governor Chet Culver. He has worked for the Midwest Region of the US
Fish and Wildlife Service, providing leadership and direction in the development of high-priority science activities, including climate
change, adaptive resources management, and landscape conservation. He spearheaded efforts of greatly expanded and stricter water
quality standards and coordinating the early organization of the natural resources funding ballot initiative that became known as IWILL (Iowa’s Water and Land Legacy). Richard holds an MS in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University. He obtained
undergraduate degrees in biology from Minnesota State University and natural resources technology from Central Lakes College in
Brainerd, Minnesota. Richard has served on many Boards and Councils and was a recipient of the Izaak Walton League of America's
National Honor Roll Award, named a “Sagamore of the Forest, Fields, and Streams” by the Midwest Association of Fish & Wildlife
Agencies. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa, Iowa Rivers Revival, and is
the current president of the Iowa Wildlife Federation. A recent “empty-nester” with his wife of 25 years, Kathleen, works as an
elementary teacher for Des Moines Public Schools. They are very excited to return to the Polk County area, which readily supplies
their mutual interests of hiking, kayaking, travel, fishing, motorcycling, camping, the arts, and reading. They love spending time
with their two children, Seth and Ayla, and their grandchildren, Skyelyn and Aldo.
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Session 3: Tuesday, April 21
Sally Pederson
REACH – REALIZING EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER HOPES
People with disabilities have made considerable progress in the past two decades, with more opportunities for
fuller participation in society. There have been advances in K-12 education that support these opportunities
by teaching living skills, social skills, and employment skills. However, post secondary education has not kept
up. Indeed, until just a few years ago, only one public university offered curricula for students with cognitive
and intellectual disabilities. In 2007 the University of Iowa established REACH (Realizing Educational And
Career Hopes) a two-year campus based program for just this population of students. This May it will
graduate its 6th class and has expanded its program to include a third and fourth year option. The U of I
program has thus become a national model that represents the next step in providing opportunities for people
with disabilities. This session will discuss the history and development of this unique program.
Sally Pederson, former two-term Iowa Lieutenant Governor, has been an advocate for disability rights for over thirty years. She is
the founding President of The Homestead, an agency serving adults and children with autism in Iowa since 1990. Currently she is
chair of the advisory board of REACH, a University of Iowa academic program for students with cognitive disabilities; is chair of the
board of the Northwest Area Foundation; and serves on the national advisory council of the Harkin Institute at Drake University.
Session 4: Tuesday, April 28
Mary Kramer
LET'S GET RID OF MANAGEMENT!
Nearly everyone resists being managed, but nearly everyone appreciates leadership. Seven leadership skills
have been proven effective, when practiced, in every dimension of life.
I have four goals for our conversation. First, describe and define the seven skills. Second, share examples of
their effectiveness in a variety of settings. Third, discuss possible applications of these skills by the attendees,
particularly during the upcoming caucus season. Fourth, have fun!
H.E. Mary E. Kramer served in the Iowa Senate and was elected the President of the Senate in 1997. In 2003 President
George W. Bush nominated her to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. She was confirmed by the United
States Senate. She began her career as a pianist, and worked as a teacher and school administrator. She became the Corporate
Personnel Director for Younkers, Inc. and later joined Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. During her tenure with the company she
served as Vice President of Human Resources and Vice President of Community Investments. Ambassador Kramer has served on the
Board of the Directors for the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and was the Chairman of the Board for the Senate President’s
Forum. She currently serves as the Vice-Chair of Greater Des Moines Performing Arts Board and is a member of both the Iowa Public
Television Board and the IPTV Foundation Board. She has served on boards and commissions for The Des Moines Club, the Greater
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Central Iowa, Brenton Bank, and Mercy Hospital. A lifetime member of the
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), she has received the Society’s highest national award. In August 2009, Ms.
Kramer was inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. Mary Kramer holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from the
University of Iowa. She is married to Kay Kramer and is the mother of two children and the grandmother of four. Her first book,
“More Than a Walk on the Beach” was published in the fall of 2010. She is a frequent blogger on topics that interest her. Visit her
web-site: www.madameambassador.com.
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MARTHA GRAHAM, PIONEER OF MODERN DANCE - ON DVD
WITH JACK JENKINS
Class No: 24S15
Dates: Wednesday, April 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
“I wanted to begin not with characters or ideas, but with movements . . .I wanted significant movement. I did not want it to be
beautiful or fluid. I wanted it to be fraught with inner meaning, with excitement and surge.”–Martha Graham
This four session series will focus on the work of the groundbreaking dancer – choreographer – teacher,
Martha Graham. During each two-hour session, participants will watch DVD performances and participate in
instructor-led discussion.
Session 1:
Lamentation – A Dancer’s World, a documentary
Session 2:
Errand Into The Maze – the story of Ariadne and the Minotaur
Night Journey – the story of Jocasta and Oedipus
Session 3:
Cave of the Heart – the story of Medea
Appalachian Spring – the story of a celebration of pioneers on the American frontier
Session 4:
Seraphic Dialogue – a portrayal of the faith and determination of Joan of Arc
Jack Jenkins, Professor Emeritus, Simpson College, earned his BA and MA from Indiana University and an MFA and PhD from
Case Western Reserve University. He has taught theatre classes and directed productions at Elmira College in upstate New York,
George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Jenkins directed a production of the Federal
Theatre’s “Living Newspapers” at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Dr. Jenkins is the author of four plays: How Black is
Grey?, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow, Cherries Hung with Snow, and Letters from the Prairie. He has taught previous RaySociety
courses on, “Theatre: Origin and Development”, “Tragedy and Melodrama on DVD”, “Comedy and Farce on DVD”, and “Classical and
Contemporary Ballet on DVD”.
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FABLES AND FOIBLES
WITH JOANNE
BROWN
Class No: 25S15
Dates: Wednesday, April 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 2:30 – 400 pm
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
This course will examine a range of fables, short tales often based on the activities of beasts or inanimate
objects that represent the faults and frailties of human beings with a moral stated at the end of the tale. Each
meeting will focus on a particular group of fables. Tales to be included are Aesop’s Fables, Reynard the Fox,
Uncle Remus (by Joel Chandler Harris), and “Fables for our Times” (by James Thurber). Participants will
have a chance to write their own fables and share them with the group.
Joanne Brown, Professor Emerita of English at Drake University, has taught college-level English for more than 30 years. During
her tenure at Drake University, she taught Family in American Drama and The Moral Vision of Arthur Miller, as well as classes on
writing short fiction, young adult literature, and business/technical writing. Prior to joining the Drake faculty, she taught at
DMACC and has been a visiting professor in China. She is the author of four books on adolescent literature, and has also published
short fiction and personal essays. Additionally, she has published articles on American comedy and serious drama. Dr. Brown is active
at the Des Moines Community Playhouse, where she has served as president of the Board and as Education Director. She is currently a
member of a radio performance group that revives and performs classic radio dramas for retirement communities. She also keeps busy
with the Iowa State Fair, various clubs, and class reunions. In 2009, she taught Modern American Drama for the RaySociety, and
more recently, she taught a very popular class about Humor on Broadway.
TESTS OF BIG BANG COSMOLOGY
WITH
SAM WORMLEY
Class No: 26S15
Dates: Monday, April 13, 20, 27, May 4
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
We will explore that the Big Bang Model is supported by a number of important observations:
• The expansion of the universe—Edwin Hubble’s 1929 observation that galaxies were generally
receding from us provided the first clue that the Big Bang theory might be right.
• The abundance of the light elements H, He, Li—the Big Bang theory predicts that these light
elements should have been fused from protons and neutrons in the first few minutes after the Big
Bang.
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• The cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation—the early universe should have been very hot.
The cosmic microwave background radiation is the remnant heat leftover from the Big Bang.
These three measurable signatures strongly support the notion that the universe evolved from a dense, nearly
featureless hot gas, just as the Big Bang model predicts.
Sam Wormley is a retired associate scientist and principal investigator, CNDE/IPRT/AL at Iowa State. For 17 years he was an
adjunct professor of astronomy at Marshalltown Community College. Mr. Wormley earned degrees in mathematics and electrical
engineering. He took an early retirement from Iowa State’s Center for Nondestructive Evaluation to pursue projects in science and
astronomy education including an autonomous robotic telescope that can be tasked by K-12 students. Previous RaySociety courses
taught by Sam are: “Voyages of Discovery: In our Solar System”, “Astronomy: Ventures Beyond Our Solar System Part I & II”, and
“Home Computer Security”.
WANT TO BECOME A POET? LEARN THE TOOLS OF THE TRADE AND BECOME ONE!
WITH
DALLAS FREEMAN
Class No: 27S15
Dates: Tuesday, May 5, 12, 19
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
“Oh, the power of words and their unique arrangements!”
Author and teacher, Dallas Freeman, returns to offer RaySociety members the opportunity to become poets
and hone their previously learned writing skills. Over three 90 minute sessions, the following tools will be
defined and exemplified:
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Voice (speaker audience, tone, attitude, authenticity)
Line (the “jugular vein of poetry”)
Stanza (shifts in mood, tempo, point of view: “a house with divided rooms”)
Title (types of announcements, use of suspense, etc.)
Rhyme and Rhythm (music cadence, repetition)
Format (narrative, lyric, dramatic, classical conventions, free verse)
Language (irony, symbolism, imagery, sensory description, figurative devices, satire, paradox)
Once we have achieved skills in recognizing and understanding the use of the above tools, the last two sessions
will be set aside for locating examples, putting pen to paper, identifying subject matter, refining, and listening
to the “music” created for self, for classmates, or for posterity.
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Dallas Freeman was born and raised in De Smet, South Dakota. Inspired to write and teach by a high school English teacher,
Mr. Freeman earned a BA from Huron College and an MA from the University of South Dakota. After 40 years of teaching, writing,
literature, speech, history, and theater, he and his wife Carla are now enjoying retirement. Proud parents of 3 children (one of whom
is Leanne Freeman-Miller, Associate Professor of Voice at Drake University), and proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren, they hope to pass on their love of literature, music, theater, opera, and world travel to them. As a retiree, Dallas
offers writing workshops and conducts readings to various groups and organizations. He authored his own autobiography, Mirth and
Misery, which was published in 2002. This will be the 7th course in Writing Memoirs or Literary Interpretation that Dallas has
taught for the RaySociety!
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: EXPANDING USES AND MARKETS FOR AG-RELATED
PRODUCTS
WITH
GRANT KIMBERLEY, MARK MOGLER, DIANE BROEK, JED HARMS
Class No: 28S15
Dates: Tuesday, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
All of us recognize that modern agriculture is a key to Iowa’s economy. And, every day we learn more and
more about expanding uses for products and by-products of traditional ag-related products. We also
recognize the role research plays in both improving modern agriculture, and supporting a general move into
new and ever expanding markets. During these sessions, we will explore the role science plays in supporting
Iowa grain farmers and livestock producers as they adapt to an ever evolving 21st century.
Session 1: Tuesday, May 5
Soybeans: They’re More Than Soy Sauce
For more than 40,000 Iowa farmer’s, soybeans are big business. Join us as we learn more about this crop and
the variety of products derived from this crop. We’ll also learn about expanding markets, and the strategies
behind this effort, as growers and their trade associations expand soy-based marketing to Asia, Europe and
Latin America.
Grant Kimberley is the Director, of Market Development for the Iowa Soybean Association [ISA] and Executive Director of the
Iowa Biodiesel Board. In these roles, Kimberley is responsible for all marketing and demand-building initiatives for the ISA. This
includes working with soybean industry partners, along with the U.S. Soybean Export Council offices in the US, Asia, Europe, and
Latin America.
Session 2: Tuesday, May 12
There’s A Bug in the Air: The Important Role Vaccines Play in Hog Production
Better management of animal health improves welfare, productivity and profitability for livestock producers.
Learn how one Iowa based company uses a proprietary vaccine platform technology to produce customized
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products for customers around the world. The advantage of the platform is the ability to respond rapidly to
new variants of pathogens that can quickly affect livestock production. Learn how this technology is also
being used to protect U.S. animal agriculture from the threat of exotic diseases, including foot and mouth
disease.
Mark Mogler, PhD, Harrisvaccines - Dr. Mogler received his BS in Microbiology and PhD in Veterinary Microbiology from Iowa
State University. He joined Harrisvaccines as a research scientist in 2009 and was promoted to Head of Research in January 2013.
Dr. Mogler directs discovery research activities and manages the technical aspects of product development.
Session 3: Tuesday, May 19
Cloning: Using Modern Science to Improve Livestock Production
Hybridization that once took generations before achieving desired results, is now quickly introduced into
modern breeding stock via breakthroughs in modern science. Learn how one northwest Iowa company has
pioneered a technology that enables progressive livestock breeders to create more value in their herd and
breed. The presentation will also include real world examples illustrating how clients use these technologies
as part of their working “tool box”.
Diane Broek has been with the Trans Ova Genetics organization since 1980. She served in various roles for the company
including Embryologist, Lab Manager, and Area Sales Manager prior to taking the role of Bovance General Manager in 2007.
Bovance was the initial joint venture between ViaGen and Trans Ova Genetics for bovine cloning in North America. Following the
acquisition of ViaGen by Trans Ova Genetics in late 2012, she served as the Cloning Sales and Marketing Manager for ViaGen – a
division of Trans Ova Genetics. In addition to degrees in Biology and Chemistry, Diane also has an extensive background in cattle
reproductive technology and cattle management. Diane is responsible for ViaGen sales, marketing and production practices to the
livestock sector which primarily includes cattle, pigs, sheep and goats as well as transgenic projects.
Session 4: Tuesday, May 26
Kemin Industries: Protecting Animals, Food Production and Consumers
Founded in Des Moines in 1962, Kemin Industries is a global nutritional ingredient company specializing in improving
human and animal health. The company holds 210 patents worldwide, operates manufacturing facility in 8 countries,
and has business operations in more than 90 countries. All of which means Kemin touches more than 2 billion people
daily via its health and nutrition solutions. We will learn about the history of the company, and focus on the business
practices of combining science and technology with market knowledge. Such a strategy has allowed Kemin Industries
to become a world leader in effective and efficient animal production, food processing and nutrition.
Jed Harms retired in 2012 after working for Kemin Industries for more than 20 years. During that time, he served as General
Manager of Palatants, President of Kemin Agri Foods, and Vice President of Kemin Worldwide. Mr. Harms holds a BS Degree in
Animal Science from Oregon State University. Still living in the Des Moines area, Mr. Harms continues to serve Kemin Industries in a
consulting role.
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IOWA COAL MINING
WITH
DOUG WILSON
Class No: 29S15
Dates: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: FREE
Everyone in central Iowa seems to know about Iowa's coal camp called Buxton, or at least have heard the
name. This presentation will be about the history of the predecessor to Buxton, called Muchakinock, located
in Mahaska County, about five miles south of Oskaloosa. Many old photographs help tell the story of
Consolidated Coal Company's excursion into Iowa: the mines, the people, and where they came from.
Doug Wilson was born in the family coal mining camp near Knoxville, Iowa. Later, he was the owner of a Vermeer Dealership in
Olathe, Kansas. His sales experience carried him on to Arizona and California, with Vermeer Manufacturing. Doug's dad was a coal
miner for a time in the 1940s, and his grandfather was a lifetime coal miner, as was his great-grandfather who came from Sweden.
Doug is retired and has spent a great deal of time interviewing former miners, their offspring, and those knowledgeable about
underground mines, collecting stories and photographs related to mines, and documenting where the underground mines and mining
camps were located. He has given over 50 presentations, mainly in the central area of Iowa. He especially enjoys sharing information
about the unique old mining camps, coal mines and the people who worked and lived there.
ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN NARRATIVES
WITH
DAVID KAUFMAN
Class No: 30S15
Dates: Thursday, May 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Location: The Temple B’Nai Jeshurun, 5101 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Enrollment Limit: 100
Cost: $30
Rabbi Kaufman will teach about different Israeli and Palestinian narratives concerning the land, the conflict,
and the peace process. There are many ways to view the present situation as well as the history of the
conflict, far more than just two. Those who say, “We need to hear THE other perspective” are missing the
point. There are many types of Israeli narratives and Palestinian narratives and they differ in profound ways
from each other concerning fundamental questions and concerns. Israeli Religious Zionist narratives do not
agree with Israeli Secular or Israeli Arab Christian, Muslim, or Druze narratives. Narratives from the Israeli
political right do not necessarily agree with those on the political left. Palestinian narratives are equally varied
with members of Fatah and Hamas having substantially different perspectives on the history of the conflict,
current needs and goals, and on potential resolutions. Add to this a diversity of Palestinian Christian
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narratives and narratives coming from the Jewish and Palestinian diaspora communities. When people try to
narrow the discussion down to just two narratives they do a great disservice to both sides, often excluding
large numbers of people, essentially disenfranchising them, if you will. The debate on both sides is vigorous
and varied. Come and learn!
Rabbi David Kaufman has been the Rabbi of Temple B’nai Jeshurun, a Reform Jewish congregation in Des Moines, Iowa, since
May of 2003. Rabbi Kaufman received his ordination from Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati in
2001. He holds Master’s Degrees in Hebrew Literature from HUC-JIR and in the History of Judaism from Duke University. Rabbi
Kaufman did his undergraduate work at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill where he graduated with a double major in
Religious Studies and Political Science.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
WITH
ANDREA HAUER, JAKE CHRISTENSEN, AND ERIN OLSON-DOUGLAS
Class No: 31S15
Dates: Monday, June 8, 15, 22
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Location: Meredith Hall, Room 203, Drake University
Enrollment Limit: 35
Cost: $30
For many of us, Des Moines is constantly evolving and transforming itself. Looking back into past decades we
remember a downtown core, spanning both sides of the Des Moines River that includes memories of KRNT
Theater, Plumb’s Jewelry, Fanny Farmer Candy, the Paramount/Des Moines theaters, and such east side
stalwarts as Bett’s Hardware, Eastside Fish Market, and Howlett Chevrolet. And, all those Brownie’s Parking
Lots that dotted the downtown!
And now those memories are gone — replaced over the decades by a new, amazing skyline and downtown
core that includes 801 Grand, a futuristic EMC Building, large Allied and Blue Cross Blue Shield complexes,
an Iowa Events Center, an ever evolving Principal River Walk, and a myriad of downtown residential housing
options. And, the transformation continues as the largest city in Iowa continues to move forward. Join us as
we take a closer look at Des Moines—past, present and future!
Session 1: Monday, June 8
Celebrating and Remembering the Past
We will look back on downtown Des Moines from the early 1900’s to the present. We remember the
buildings and businesses that were part of the fabric of this community, the billboard signs that covered the
downtown Des Moines River wall, and the salvage lots covering large sections of land in the heart of the city?
What’s changed? LOTS!!
Andrea Hauer has been involved with the redevelopment of downtown Des Moines since the mid-1980s when she moved here.
She has been fascinated with the changes that have occurred in this time period. Projects she has been involved with include 801
Grand, the EMC Headquarters Building, the Western Gateway, World Food Prize, Science Center of Iowa and many of the East
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Village projects. She has found history is very useful in providing ideas about urban development and believes a picture is often worth
a 1,000 words. She is an economic development coordinator with the City of Des Moines.
Session 2: Monday, June 15
Preserving the Past – Barging Into The Future
So much is changing, and continues to change. We’ll examine the work of one developer whose projects
celebrate the past AND look boldly to the future! Many of us lived such a transformation as the “old” Eastside
re-emerged as the “new” East Village. Recent projects such as the Liberty Building, Hawkeye Lofts and 301
(Zombie Burger is a tenant) are part of this developer’s portfolio and speak eloquently to “what’s happening”
in downtown Des Moines.
Jake Christensen formed Christensen Development in 2003 as an urban infill and historic preservation development company.
The focus of the company has been to create spaces within infill projects, mixed used redevelopments, and historic renovation projects
in Des Moines, Iowa City and Omaha. The goal of these efforts is to create interesting spaces and opportunities for people to interact
with the built environment. Christensen Development projects include E300, a six-story mixed use building in East Des Moines that
serves as home to Zombie Burger and Bloom Studios. Other local Christensen projects include moving and renovating Norden Hall,
the townhouse which was at the base of the State Capitol, the historic renovation of the Hawkeye Transfer Building into 70 loft
apartments, the Liberty Building into a mixed use (offices, condos and Hyatt Place Hotel), and the Keo Gateway project. Jake was
also very involved with the Des Moines Social Club historic renovation of DMFD Fire Station #1.
Session 3: Monday, June 22
Re-NEW-ing The Core
Nothing speaks more strongly to what’s been happening in Des Moines than the work of Principal’s River
Walk. Their vision and work has truly transformed downtown Des Moines, uniting East and West, and other
parts of Iowa’s Capital City, by creating a park-like setting for workers, residents and tourists to enjoy by
bringing together nature and people in a vibrant, urban setting. But, the city and Principal have ONLY
started. There’s more on the drawing board!
Erin Olson-Douglas is an urban designer for the City of Des Moines. In that capacity, she has steered the development of the
city’s downtown master plan and has been involved in the design of the skywalk master plan, the Nollen Plaza redesign, the Principal
Riverwalk, the renewal of Gray’s Lake, and several major new projects including the Principal Campus renovation and the Wellmark
YMCA. She serves as principal staff to the City’s UrbanDesign Review Board. Olson-Douglas has an MA in architecture from
Harvard and a BA in architecture from Iowa State University.
IOWA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN:
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - BEHIND CLOSED DOORS - PART II
WITH
PATTI WACHTENDORF
Class No: 32S14
Date: Tuesday, June 2nd OR Tuesday, June 9th
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: 420 Mill Street SW, Mitchellville, IA 50169
Enrollment Limit: 15 per session
Cost: FREE
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Note: There will be considerable walking involved for this tour. Warden Patti Wachtendorf
requests that you not sign up for this tour if you are not able to walk long distances and stand
for periods of time.
Sunshine streams through the windows of the medium security living units, and the buildings are decorated in
pleasant colors of burgundy, blue, and green at the new $68 million state women's prison. The goal is to
brighten the moods of the inmates and to offer a cheerful environment to prepare the vast majority of them
for eventual release from prison. Warden Patti Wachtendorf gave a presentation to the RaySociety last spring
as part of our course on the Iowa Correctional System. This is a continuation of her very informative
presentation. Patti describes it as a "softer, gentler" approach to corrections based on studies of the
best correctional practices for women. But there is no doubt that this is still a prison. Join us in visiting this
new facility to learn about current methods being used in corrections for women.
Patti Wachtendorf is currently warden of the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women in Mitchellville. She began her prison
career in 1980 as a correctional officer in Joliet, Illinois. She returned to Iowa in 1983 and was hired at the Iowa State Penitentiary
in Fort Madison as a Correctional Officer. After serving as Treatment Services Director, Security Director, and Deputy Warden, she
was appointed Warden in 2009. Patti earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Law Enforcement Administration & Public
Administration in 1988 and her Masters Degree in Law Enforcement Administration in 1993 from Western Illinois University. She
also teaches online classes for Kaplan University.
IN MY HOUSE – A LOOK INTO DIVERSE FAITH TRADITIONS
WITH
SARAI RICE, MOHAMED KHAN, LEIB BOLEL, AND KHIMANAND UPRETI
Class No: 33S15
Session 1: Wednesday, June 3, 2015; 10:00 – 11:30 am,
Des Moines Area Religious Council
1435 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Session 2: Wednesday, June 10, 2015; 10:00 – 11:30 am,
Muslim Community Center
1117 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Session 3: Wednesday, June 17, 2015; 10:00 – 11:30 am
Beth El Jacob Synagogue
954 Cummins Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50312
Session 4: Saturday, June 20, 2015; 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Hindu Temple and Cultural Center
33916 155th Lane, Madrid, IA 50156
Enrollment Limit: 50
Cost: $30
Join us as we delve into a few of the faith traditions that are presently established in and new to our community. We
will begin with an overview of the diversity of religions represented in the Des Moines area followed by three visits to
three different sites for an “up close” look at the teachings, ceremony and symbols of each tradition. A leader of the
faith tradition featured that week will host each session.
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Session 1: Wednesday, June 3
Reverend Sarai Rice, Executive Director of the Des Moines Area Religious Council, will provide us with an overview
of the growing religious diversity within the Des Moines metro. We will also be able to see the new facility housing
the Food Pantry, which provides food for those in need.
Session 2: Wednesday, June 10
Mohamed Khan will lead us on a tour of the Muslim Community Center sharing with us some of the history and
tradition of his faith.
Session 3: Wednesday, June 17
Rabbi A. Leib Bolel will host a tour of the Synagogue and teach us about the beliefs and traditions of the Beth El Jacob
congregation.
Session 4: Saturday, June 20
This beautiful temple is a must-see. Dr. Khimanand Upreti will give us an overview of the beliefs and traditions of this
ancient religion. We will observe a worship service (pooja) between 11:00 am and noon, and then enjoy lunch
consisting of traditional Indian food prepared by volunteers, followed by a guided tour of the temple. There is a $6 fee
for lunch, payable at the site.
ROAD TRIP!! TOURING IOWA
Class No: 34S15
Session 1: Thursday, June 4, 2015; 10:00 am
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
9981 Pacific Street, Prairie City, IA 50228
Session 2: Thursday, June 11, 2015; 1:00 pm
Music Man Square, Meredith Willson Museum and boyhood home
308 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401
Session 3: Thursday, June 18, 2015; 11:00 am
Grotto of the Redemption
300 North Broadway, West Bend, IA 50597
Session 4: Thursday, June 25, 2015; 1:00 pm
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
210 Parkside Drive, West Branch, IA 52358
Enrollment Limit: 40
Cost: $50
Note: This class involves driving up to 2-1/2 hours one way. You will be responsible for your
transportation either by driving yourself or by arranging to carpool with somebody else. A
list of registrants will be distributed at least a week prior to the first session so you can
arrange your carpools.
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Session 1: Thursday, June 4
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, 9981 Pacific Street, Prairie City, IA 50228
Allow 35 to 45 minutes of drive time. Arrive at the Visitor Center by 10:00 am for a formal presentation
followed by a tour of the exhibits. Walking Trails and Auto Trails are available to experience on your own.
The five mile auto trail travels directly through the bison and elk enclosure. Lunch on your own.
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1990. Its mission is to re-construct tallgrass
prairie and restore oak savanna on 8,654 acres of the Walnut Creek watershed. The refuge restoration has
already provided a diversity of life including hundreds of plant species, over 200 bird species, nearly 100
species of mammals, scores of amphibians, reptiles, and fish and countless thousands of insect species.
Session 2: Thursday, June 11
Music Man Square, Meredith Willson Museum and boyhood home
308 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401
Allow 2 to 2-1/2 hours of drive time. Lunch on your own. We suggest bringing a box lunch or stopping
somewhere to eat prior to arriving at the museum at 1:00 pm. Participants will be split into smaller groups so
we can tour the museum, home and square in shifts.
The Meredith Willson Museum displays the importance of music in Willson’s life and all of American culture,
highlighting exhibits from Civil War bands to Victorian Parlor music to swing bands. Among the other
exhibits is a replica of the studio in his California home featuring the actual piano on which he composed many
of his hits. We will also tour his boyhood home and Music Man Square.
Session 3: Thursday, June 18
Grotto of the Redemption, 300 North Broadway, West Bend, IA 50597
Allow 2-1/2 to 3 hours drive time. Arrive by 11:00 am for a guided tour lasting approximately one hour.
After the formal tour, you can lunch on your own by bringing a box lunch or by visiting a local restaurant or
you can continue to explore the Grotto on your own. Also on the grounds are a gift shop, Museum, and
Christmas Chapel located in Ss. Peter and Paul Church.
The magnificent structure of the Grotto covers more than one city block and includes hand-carved Italian
marble statues, petrified wood, quartz crystals, and semi-precious stones from around the world. The
Grotto, a composite of nine separate grottos, tells the story of Christ’s life and our redemption in stone.
Session 4: Thursday, June 25
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch, IA 52358
Allow 2 to 2-1/2 hours drive time. Bring a box lunch or visit a local restaurant prior to the tour. Arrive at
the Museum by 1:00 pm for a formal presentation followed by a visit to the museum, library, and grounds,
which include Mr. Hoover’s birthplace cottage, a blacksmith shop, a Quaker Meeting House, a schoolhouse,
and the gravesite of Mr. and Mrs. Hoover.
The Library and Museum tell the extraordinary story of an orphan boy who lived the American dream,
becoming a multi-millionaire engineer, a worldwide humanitarian, and the 31st President of the United States.
These triumphs were followed by the tragedy of the Great Depression and then a return to public life and
popular acclaim.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CAMPUS SOCIALS
SPRING 2015
Drake Men’s Basketball vs. UNI – Saturday, January 10, 2015
Drake University, Knapp Center – Pregame snacks at 1:30 pm – Tipoff at 3:05 pm
Come cheer on the Drake Men’s team as they take on the UNI Panthers. Plan to join us at 1:30 pm in the
Knapp Center ticket office entrance (off of Forest Avenue), where Tom Florian, Assistant Director, Ticket
Operations and Donor Management, will lead us on a tour of the brand new Shivers Practice Facility. We
will visit the Courtside Club, practice courts, women’s locker and lounge, and the film room. Following the
30 minute tour, we will gather in the racquetball court for refreshments. Tipoff will be at 3:05 pm. Game
tickets will cost $15 each (seats are in section 2) and hospitality and refreshments will cost $7 for a total of
$22 per person, payable in advance to the RaySociety office. Please RSVP by contacting the office at 2712120 or by e-mailing [email protected] or [email protected].
Drake Women’s Basketball vs. Wichita State – Sunday, February 1, 2015
Drake University, Knapp Center – Appetizers at 12:00 noon – Tipoff at 1:05 pm
We will gather at 12:00 noon in the Knapp Center racquetball courts before heading to the stands to support
our Drake Women’s basketball team, led by coach Jennie Baranczyk, as they take on the Wichita State
Shockers at 1:05 pm. This will be an extra exciting game because the 2014 Drake Women’s basketball team
was a “Cinderella Club” making it all the way to the Missouri Valley championship against Wichita State. This
game will be a rematch of that championship! Please join our group for a short presentation from a
representative of Drake-IMG Properties as we enjoy appetizers of nachos, popcorn, and other tasty treats.
Reserved seating game tickets will cost $6 each (seats are in section B); appetizers will be $8 per person, for a
total of $14, payable in advance to the RaySociety office. Please RSVP by contacting the office at 271-2120 or
by e-mailing [email protected] or [email protected].
Iowa Culinary Institute Lunch and Tour
Des Moines Area Community College
2006 S. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny, IA 50023, Building 7
Friday, March 6, 2015 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
The Iowa Culinary Institute at DMACC is where education, application and excellence go hand in hand. The
institute blends the DMACC Culinary Arts program with the community to create delicious culinary
experiences for you. Join us for lunch at their Bistro featuring a gourmet menu. Lunch is $10 including drink
and dessert (tip optional) and will be followed with a talk and tour of the kitchen. A maximum of 60
participants has been set. Please call the office at 271-2120 or e-mail [email protected] or
[email protected] to register.
The Bistro is located on DMACC’s Ankeny Campus (2006 S. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny, IA 50023), in
Building 7. To get to Building 7 from Oralabor Road, turn northbound onto South Ankeny Boulevard. Turn
left (westbound) on DMACC Boulevard. Turn left (southbound) on Lake View Drive. Turn right into
parking lot E.
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Iowa Public Television “Festival 2015” Telethon – March 2015
(date to be confirmed in February)
6450 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131
5:30 – 10:00 pm
Calling out for volunteers for IPTV’s Festival 2015! We are looking for RaySociety members to take pledges
during Iowa Public Television’s Festival 2015. IPTV is Iowa's statewide public broadcasting network providing
quality, alternative programming that educates, enlightens, and entertains Iowans throughout the state.
Volunteering for the telethon is a great way to meet fellow RaySociety members, see the television studio,
and learn about the broadcasting process. Dinner will be provided. To sign-up to help with this community
service project, please call the office at 271-2120 or e-mail [email protected].
Tour of Des Moines International Airport - What Makes it Work?
5800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321-2854 (meet in Cloud Room)
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 OR Tuesday, March 31st, 2015
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Executive Director Kevin Foley will begin our tour with a classroom presentation about the many functions at
the Des Moines International Airport. There are many independent responsible parties whose efforts must
come together to get us off the ground. Discover what the responsibility of the airport is. Who are the
tenants? What are their responsibilities? What are the elements in the airport budget? Who works for the
City of Des Moines? What is in the future for Des Moines and the industry? See plans for the expansion of
DSM. Following the classroom presentation we will walk to the TSA baggage screen area, then onto a 15
passenger bus for a ground tour. Plan for two hours and be prepared to walk some distance and stand for
periods of time. Please park in the short-term parking lot and bring your parking ticket to the Cloud Room
where you will receive a voucher for free parking. Maximum group size is 15 per tour (due to seating on the
bus).
This is a two-hour one-day event. Please select one date. It is not related to the transportation class tour.
Kemin Industries Tour
2100 Maury Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
Thursday, April 30, 2015
1:00 - 3:00 pm
A nutritional ingredient manufacturer, Kemin is committed to improving the health and nutrition of the
world with functional products that deliver maximum efficacy through superior science. This tour will
include a 30-minute presentation entitled, "This is Kemin". Guests will learn about what we do as well as
some of our history and our future plans. A walking tour of the campus will follow. You will see the
Molecular Advancement Center (MAC) as well as our Lutein FloraGlo production plant. These buildings are
at some distance so please be prepared to walk and stand for periods of time. The whole visit will take about
90 to 120 minutes. We recommend dressing for outdoor (April) walking – CLOSED toe shoes are a must.
Photography is not permitted inside any of the buildings. Carpooling is strongly advised as the parking lot is
VERY small and there is no street parking available.
Directions: From the Capitol take S.E. 14th south to Maury. Turn left (east) to 2100 Maury Street. Kemin
will be on the left (north) side of street. Please call Vici Bice at 271-3452 or email her at
[email protected] to sign up for this very special, free tour. Maximum group size is 20.
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Participation in this tour requires signing a confidentiality agreement, which you will receive and submit prior to arrival.
RaySociety Annual Meeting & Year End Celebration – Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Drake University, Cartwright Hall – Kern Commons (27th and Carpenter)
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Beautiful Kern Commons (2nd floor of Drake's Cartwright Hall Law School at the corner of Carpenter and
27th) will again be the site of our RaySociety Annual Meeting and Year End Celebration. It is a wonderful
setting for us to reflect back on a wonderful year. Enjoy the slide show of our “year-in-review”, recognizing
the many instructors and volunteers who contributed to the success of our program. A reception of
appetizers and hors d’oeuvres will follow. All RaySociety members, guests, instructors, and prospective
members are welcome! There is no charge for this special event. Please RSVP by contacting the office at
271-2120 or by e-mailing [email protected] or [email protected].
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Also of interest …
The Threepenny Opera
January 22 – 24, 2015
Harmon Fine Arts Center - Studio 55
7:30 pm – all performances
Admission is free but tickets are required – please call the box office at 271-3841
Collaborations with Painter Thomas Prinz
Friday, February 6 - Friday, February 20, 2015
The Visual Arts Association of Drake has invited Thomas Prinz (a painter) to visit and conduct an on-campus
workshop, date yet to be announced. The workshop will take place in the Anderson Gallery, and the student
work that is created during the workshop will be on display, along with some works by the visiting artist
himself. For more on the artist, you can visit www.thomasprinz.com. Reception and artist talk dates and
times yet TBA.
44th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
Sunday, March 8 - Friday, April 3, 2015
Reception Sunday, March 8 from 1-3 PM; award ceremony at 2 PM
The juror has not yet been selected.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition I
Friday, April 10 - Friday, April 24, 2015
Student organized exhibition - reception dates TBA
(likely to open on a Saturday to make it easier for parents to travel to attend)
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Verdi – Scenes from the Opera
April 17 – 19, 2015
7:30 pm Friday and Saturday; 2:00 pm Sunday
Harmon Fine Arts Center - Performing Arts Center
Tickets are $10 ($5 for seniors and those with Drake ID) - please call the box office at 271-3841
Man of No Importance (Musical)
April 30 – May 2, 2015
7:30 pm Friday and Saturday; 2:00 pm Sunday
Harmon Fine Arts Center - Studio 55
Tickets are $6 ($4 for seniors and those with Drake ID)- please call the box office at 271-3841
A Man of No Importance is the 2003 winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for best musical. Creators
Terrance McNally, Lynne Aherns and Stephen Flaherty each received a Tony Award for Ragtime.
A Man of No Importance is a rare gem in the canon of musical theater combining the depth and drama of a play
with the lyricism and comedy of a musical. It is a tender and beautiful woven tale of love, friendship, and self
identify. It is sure to move and inspire the audience.
Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition II
Friday, May 1 - Friday, May 15, 2015
Student organized exhibition - reception dates TBA
Find out more about these and many other events by visiting the Drake University Fine
Arts website at www.drake.edu/friends/calendar.
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PROSPECTIVE FALL 2015 CLASSES:
A Day at the Farm
Archaeology and the Bible with Fred Gee
Art Topic with Tom Worthen
Daily Life in the 1920s with Phil Parks
Des Moines Performing Arts
Economic Roundtable with Tom Root
Golden Age of Radio with Carl Johnson
Great Readings Discussion Group with Bruce Martin
History of Music with Eric Saylor
Lunching with Iowa’s Most Notable Presenters
Water Aerobics with Jo Berry
The Programming Committee is always open to new ideas. Suggestions may be made to the Program
Committee via Vici Bice, [email protected].
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ABOUT THE RAYSOCIETY
We are a community of lifelong learners from a variety of backgrounds who share a common
interest in continuing to seek learning experiences and intellectual stimulation. Our courses,
curriculum, and activities are planned and coordinated by our members. Classes are taught by
volunteer instructors from the Drake University faculty (current and retired), from within our
own membership, and from the community at large. Classes are offered during the fall and
spring semesters. Community events and campus socials are offered monthly and add to the
social fabric of this group.
MISSION STATEMENT
The RaySociety is a volunteer-driven, lifelong learning organization associated with and
supported by Drake University. It is designed to provide non-credit, educational opportunities
and activities to individuals in Central Iowa and to provide a social setting for people to meet
and exchange ideas with others that have similar interests.
BILLIE AND ROBERT D. RAY
The name of the organization, RaySociety, comes with the consent and blessing of two
distinguished graduates of Drake University, Robert D. Ray, a long-time, and much beloved
governor of the state of Iowa, and Billie Ray, first lady and former school teacher. The use of
the name reflects their leadership and support of the lifelong learning objectives of the
organization.
MEMBERSHIP
The annual RaySociety membership fee is $50 per person, which extends from July 1st through
June 30th. A Fall and Spring Catalog will be issued to all members. A Drake University parking
pass (see Parking Permits section below), access to Cowles Library, entry into free RaySociety
events and socials and special one-time classes are also other benefits of membership. Multiyear membership options are also available. Please visit www.drake.edu/raysociety and click
on the membership link to learn more.
CLASSES
Most classes are held during the day, Monday to Friday, on the Drake University campus
located at 25th Street and University Avenue. Our RaySociety classroom is in Meredith Hall,
room 203 (see #47 on the campus map). Some courses or class meetings are held off campus
at other locations.
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CLASS REGISTRATION
Class registration is by mail only. A registration form and a business reply envelope are
enclosed for your convenience. Please use a separate registration form for each person
enrolling. We ask that you send a separate check for each person’s registration fees. Enrollment
requests will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Should you register for a class that is
full and no longer available, you will be notified and your check will be returned to you. Please
note that annual membership fees must be paid prior to your class registration.
REGISTRATION REFUNDS
If registration for a fall semester course is cancelled prior to the start of classes, the registration
fee will be credited to the spring semester. Course registrations cancelled prior to the start of
spring semester classes will result in the registration fee being refunded. Fees cannot be carried
over into the next membership year.
PARKING PERMITS
All current RaySociety members will be issued a RaySociety parking permit now valid in the
Olmsted Center Visitor parking lot, north off University Avenue between 28th and 29th Streets
(# 57 on your campus map). Your parking tag is also valid in the Aliber Hall Commuter
parking lot, just south off University Avenue at 29th Street. Please keep your permit in a safe
place. It is valid for the entire 2014-2015 academic year and no replacements will be issued. If
you have a handicapped tag, you may park in any of the designated handicap spots in any of the
Drake University parking lots free of charge.
LIBRARY PRIVILEGES
As a member of the RaySociety you will have borrowing privileges at the Cowles Library at
Drake University. If you wish to receive an application for a Cowles Library card, you may
contact Liga Lacis at 271-3908. You may also apply for a library card online at
http://library.drake.edu. Mouse over “Get Help”, then click on “Services for Alumni”, then
click on “Application for Borrowing Privileges”.
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COLLEGE
Visitors Map
Drake University
2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
1-800-44-drake (37253)
Call locally and from outside the United States:
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72
DRAKE
CAMPUS
N
I-235
28TH STREET
I-235
31ST STREET
EXIT
I-35/80
I-35
From the West and South
At the southwest edge of Des Moines, I-80 and I-35 join and go east
around the city while I-235 goes through Des Moines. Take I-235 east to the
31st Street exit in Des Moines. Be sure you have passed the 63rd Street exit.
Exit at 31st Street and turn left (north). Travel approximately six blocks on
31st Street to the stoplight at University Avenue. At University Avenue, turn
right and go one block. You will see the Olmsted Center parking lot (#56)
on the left (north) side of University. Reserved parking for admission
visitors is located on the south side of the lot. Cole Hall, Office of
Admission (#13) is located one block east of the Olmsted Center parking
lot with visitor parking available there as well.
35TH STREET
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I-80
Aliber Hall..................................................................................56
Alumni House...........................................................................77
American Republic Health Center.......................................42
Bell Center...................................................................................13
Black Cultural Center..............................................................80
Branson Plaza..............................................................................6
Buel Softball Field.......................................................................3
Carnegie Hall (RaySociety Office).......................................61
Carpenter Residence Hall.......................................................17
Cartwright Hall.........................................................................50
CAYA House.............................................................................78
Cline Hall of Pharmacy and Science....................................22
Cole Hall.....................................................................................62
Cowles Library..........................................................................59
Crawford Residence Hall........................................................16
Des Moines Police Traffic Unit.............................................69
Dial Center for Computer Sciences......................................51
Drake Plaza..................................................................................9
Drake Postal Operations........................................................68
Drake Stadium...........................................................................10
Drake West Village...........................................................29/43
Facility Services.........................................................................12
Fieldhouse....................................................................................11
Fitch Hall....................................................................................26
Fraternities/Sororities.............................................................41
Goodwin-Kirk Residence Hall...............................................55
Harmon Fine Arts Center.......................................................40
Harvey Ingham Hall.................................................................23
Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement....72
Helmick Commons..................................................................34
Helmick Courtyard...................................................................21
Herriott Residence Hall...........................................................19
Hillel House...............................................................................74
Hispanic Cultural Center (La Casa)....................................79
Holiday Inn Express.................................................................82
Howard Hall..............................................................................65
Hubbell Dining Hall.................................................................32
Intramural Fields..........................................................................1
Jewett Residence Hall.............................................................49
Kinne Development Center....................................................71
Knapp Center.............................................................................14
More detailed maps are available at www.drake.edu/visit/directions
25TH STREET
79
80
CO
26TH STREET
27TH STREET
28TH STREET
B R AT T L E B O R O AV E N U E
83
82
D R A K E PA R K AV E N U E
DEPARTMENT KEY
BUILDING KEY
From the East and North
At the northeast edge of Des Moines, I-80 and I-35 join and go west
around the city while I-235 goes through Des Moines. Take I-235 west for
about six miles to the 31st Street exit, which is past the downtown area.
You will see a sign that says “Exit 6, Drake University.” Exit I-235 at the
31st Street exit and turn right (north). Travel approximately six blocks on
31st Street to the stoplight at University Avenue. At University Avenue,
turn right and go one block. You will see the Olmsted Center parking lot
(#56) on the left (north) side of University. Reserved parking for
admission visitors is located on the south side of the lot. Cole Hall, Office
of Admission (#13) is located one block east of the Olmsted Center
parking lot with visitor parking available there as well.
UNIVERSITY
AV E N U E
DOGTOWN
77
78
75
29TH STREET
31ST STREET
TO I-235
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
76
81
C O T TA G E G R O V E AV E N U E
I-35
50
60
57
40
30
62
74
I-235
49
U N I V E R S I T Y AV E N U E
73
I-80
39
54
SECURITY PHONE
I-35/80
38
36
25TH STREET
34
55
52
WHEELCHAIR
ACCESSIBLE
ENTRANCE
35
33
32
43
P E R M I T/ E V E N T
PA R K I N G
28
37
31
42
27
24
21 22
27TH STREET
30TH STREET
31ST STREET
32ND STREET
33RD STREET
GREEK STREET
20
W I F VAT P L A Z A
19
25 26
28TH STREET PLAZA
34TH STREET
23
30
C A R P E N T E R AV E N U E
V I S I TO R PA R K I N G
15
F O R E S T AV E N U E
17
18
ADMISSION
V I S I TO R PA R K I N G
14
9
8
16
29
13
11
7
41
12
10
Kragie Newell Agora...............................................................20
Lane Plaza..................................................................................48
McCoy Apartments.................................................................53
Medbury Hall............................................................................36
Meredith Hall (RaySociety Classroom).............................47
Morehouse Residence Hall....................................................58
Morgan E. Cline Atrium for Pharmacy and Science........24
Neal and Bea Smith Legal Clinic...........................................81
Newman Center/St. Catherine of Siena................................75
Norman Apartments...............................................................54
Old Main....................................................................................63
Olin Hall......................................................................................27
Olmsted Center........................................................................45
Olmsted Center Visitor Parking Lot....................................57
Opperman Hall and Law Library..........................................39
Oreon Scott Chapel.................................................................37
Painted Street...........................................................................60
Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center.......................................28
Pioneer Greenhouse................................................................26
The Point (Human Resources, Drake International)......38
Principal Plaza...........................................................................46
Public Safety..............................................................................67
Quad Creek................................................................................35
Quad Creek Café.......................................................................31
Roger Knapp Tennis Center......................................................4
Ross Residence Hall.................................................................52
ROTC...........................................................................................79
School of Education.................................................................73
Sheslow Auditorium...............................................................64
Shivers Basketball Practice Facility.......................................15
Soccer Field..................................................................................6
Stalnaker Residence Hall.......................................................30
Studio Arts Hall..........................................................................8
Sussman Theater.....................................................................44
Tennis Courts..............................................................................5
Throws Venue.............................................................................2
University Book Store................................................................7
University Communications.................................................66
Varsity Theater/Retail............................................................70
Wells Fargo Financial Reflecting Pool.................................35
Wesley House...........................................................................76
Admission, Cole Hall.................................................................................................62
Alumni, Alumni House...............................................................................................77
Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center........................................................40
Athletic Ticket Office, Knapp Center......................................................................14
Athletics, Bell Center...................................................................................................13
Business and Finance, Old Main.............................................................................63
Campus Information Systems, Dial Center for Computer Sciences..................51
College of Arts and Sciences, Harmon Fine Arts Center...................................40
College of Business and Public Administration, Aliber Hall............................56
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Cline Hall/Olin Hall.............22/27
Computer Help Desk/Information Technology, Carnegie Hall......................50
Dean of Students Office, Old Main........................................................................63
Development, Kinne Development Center..............................................................71
Drake International, The Point.................................................................................38
Fine Arts Box Office, Harmon Fine Arts Center....................................................40
Head Start, School of Education...............................................................................73
Human Resources, The Point.................................................................................38
Institute for Character Development, Varsity Theater/Retail..........................70
Intramural Office, Bell Center....................................................................................13
Law Library, Opperman Hall.....................................................................................39
Law School, Cartwright Hall.....................................................................................50
Pomerantz Student Union, Olmsted Center.........................................................45
President’s Office, Old Main....................................................................................63
Provost’s Office, Old Main.......................................................................................63
Public Safety................................................................................................................67
RaySociety, Carnegie Hall/Meredith Hall Room 203.....................................61/47
Recreational Services, Bell Center............................................................................13
Residence Life, Olmsted Center...............................................................................45
School of Education...................................................................................................73
School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Meredith Hall...................47
Sports Information, Facility Services........................................................................12
Student Accounts, Old Main...................................................................................63
Student Disability Services, Old Main...................................................................63
Student Employment, The Point.............................................................................38
Student Financial Planning, Carnegie Hall.............................................................61
Student Life Center, Olmsted Center......................................................................45
Student Records and Academic Information, Old Main...................................63
Studio 55, Harmon Fine Arts Center.......................................................................40
Underground Fitness, Olmsted Center...................................................................45
University Communications...................................................................................66
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