Changing of the guard in Drake Neighborhood Aldridge, who spent more than 10 years working in the Drake Neighborhood, has moved to the Des Moines Police Department's research and development section. In a letter published in the Drake Neighborhood Association's most recent newsletter, he expressed his affection for the neighborhood and its residents. "I believe that I am leaving at a time when our neighborhoods are experiencing great success and development," he wrote. "The Drake Neighborhood as a whole has grown so much during the time I have been associated with it. The new housing, business growth and infrastructure have just been amazing. It has been outstanding to work with such a group of people who genuinely care about what happens in their neighborhood. I hope that I displayed that type of concern while working with you." Lt. Joanne Pollock has replaced Aldridge on the Drake Neighborhood-Based Service Delivery Team. She previously worked in the Des Moines Police Department's research and development section as well as the traffic division located near the Drake campus. She can be reached at 281-4922 or 971-0730 or at About 20 volunteer tour guides from the Chicago Architecture Foundation traipsed across campus last Friday to view buildings designed by famous architects. John McCaw, professor emeritus of religion and former dean of Drake's Divinity School, began the tour by talking to the group in Oreon E. Scott Chapel, which was designed by Eliel Saarinen and his son, Eero, with the help of Leonard Parker, who later designed Opperman Hall and Law Library. McCaw pointed out that the 20 seats are arranged in a circle so that everyone is equal and that all the chairs have high backs, which are reminiscent of a bishop's chair. "This chapel was designed as a place for prayer - a place to go and share your thoughts with whatever 'other' suits you," he added. Eliel Saarinen created a campus master plan for Drake in 1946 that led to the development of 16 buildings over 20 years, including nine designed by the Saarinens - Fitch Hall, Harvey Ingham Hall, Hubbell Dining Hall, Medbury Hall and Scott Chapel and the Quad Residence Halls (Carpenter, Crawford, Herriott and Stalnaker). Lyons said the papers contain an interesting explanation of why Hubbell Dining Hall isn't linked to the Quad Residence Halls, which were originally designed to house co-eds. "The Saarinens thought Midwestern girls were hardy enough to go outdoors to get their meals," she said. "We can attribute the arrangement of the buildings to the hardiness of Midwestern girls." The Drake University/Community Chorus, which is open to all interested singers without audition, will begin rehearsing for its Nov. 13 performance on Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Monroe Recital Hall in the Harmon Fine Arts Center. The choir will rehearse from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday during the fall semester, under the direction of Aimee Beckmann-Collier, director of choral studies at Drake. The Nov. 13 performance, which will take place at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, will feature Ralph Vaughan Williams' impassioned plea for peace, "Dona nobis pacem," which uses texts from the Old and New Testaments and the poetry of Walt Whitman. For further information, call x2841. A Mid-Summer's Eve Gala Musical featuring opera singer Simon Estes and Friends will include performances by Nicholas Roth, assistant professor of piano, and Carl Staplin, professor of organ and church music. The event will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at First Christian Church, 25th Street and University Avenue. The program, which is open to the public, also includes Edwin Griffith, the Java Jews, Eileen O'Brien, Hurley & Dancers, Ben Allaway and Seth Hedquist & The Void. A freewill offering will be taken. Proceeds will benefit The Friends of Music at First. A gourmet meal will precede the performance at 6:30 p.m. at the church. The cost is $25 per person. For reservations, call 255-2181. Drake was chosen as one of 27 outstanding high school and college chapters from more than 800 programs throughout the world for its dedication to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships. "Best Buddies International applauds the efforts of our exceptional high school and college chapters, which have pooled the talents of their participants to build and strengthen the Best Buddies mission at their school," said David Quilleon, vice president of programs for Best Buddies. "Each chapter's creativity, dedication and hard work play an important role in furthering the social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities within their communities and around the world." Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,000 middle school, high school and college campuses across the country and internationally. For more information, visit Tickle the ivories like Chopin. Blow the long, sorrowful jazz trumpet a la Miles Davis. Belt out operatic solos like Pavarotti. Master your musical musings with voice and instrument lessons provided by the Drake University Community School of Music. Lessons for the 16-week fall semester begin Monday, Aug. 22. Instruction is available for children and adults in piano, voice (age 15 and older), strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, harp, organ and music theory. Tuition is $336 for the semester with a $20 enrollment fee for new students. Faculty and staff members and their families receive a 20 percent discount. To obtain more information about any of these programs or to enroll, call the Drake University Community School of Music office at x4011. Also this fall, the Drake Community School of Music will offer two new 12-week programs for children. "Musical Mice" is designed for children ages 3 through 5, while "Music Explorers" is for children ages 5 through 7. Both classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 13, and meet at Drake University's Harmon Fine Arts Center. The instructor, Francine Griffith, is a musician and music educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. "Musical Mice" meets every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:05 p.m. A caregiver must accompany the children. Participation by the caregiver is not expected but is certainly welcomed. Tuition is $138 and the class is limited to eight students. "Music Explorers" meets every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. A caregiver's presence is optional. Tuition is $156 and the class is limited to 12 students. The Drake University/Community Chorus, which is open to all interested singers without audition, will begin rehearsing for its Nov. 13 performance on Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Monroe Recital Hall in the Harmon Fine Arts Center. The choir rehearses each Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m., under the direction of Aimee Beckmann-Collier, director of choral studies. The Nov. 13 performance, which will take place at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, will feature Ralph Vaughan Williams' impassioned plea for peace, "Dona nobis pacem," which uses texts from the Old and New Testaments and the poetry of Walt Whitman. For further information, call x2841. The next issue of OnCampus will be Monday, Aug.15. Following that, the newsletter will resume its weekly format the beginning of the academic year. |
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