FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2005

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119, lisa.lacher@drake.edu

DRAKE ORGANIZATIONS ENCOURAGE WOMEN TO “TAKE BACK THE NIGHT”

On Thursday, April 14, numerous Drake University organizations will come together in an effort to educate women on the topic of sexual assault. "Take Back the Night" will begin at 7 p.m. at the Helmick Commons Agora, 28th Street and Forest Avenue. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held in Pomerantz Student Union in Olmsted Center, 29th Street and University Avenue.

The event will include presentations by a rape survivor, the senior director of health services for Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa and a sexual assault nurse exam coordinator for Planned Parenthood. Music will be provided by Anchondo, Shambolic and No Time Better.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Women's Studies program at (515) 271-3563.

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