Monthly Archives: February 2012

Drury’s Pool Art Center to showcase the work of a ceramic artist

Drury’s Pool Art Center Gallery will feature the works of Amanda Small in a solo exhibit titled (Some)Where We Meet in March. The exhibit opens Friday evening, March 2 from 6-9 p.m. with an artist talk scheduled from 6-7 p.m. The exhibit will be on display through Friday, March 30. Continue reading

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Green building expert to speak at Drury on Thursday, March 1

Dr. William Braham will illustrate the importance of architecture and the environment in his discussion on Thursday, March 1 at 11 a.m. in Clara Thompson Hall at Drury University. Continue reading

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Drury’s annual Jazz Festival is Saturday, March 3

The sounds of jazz will wash over Drury University on Saturday, March 3 as junior high and high school students converge on campus for the annual Jazz Festival. The all-day competition culminates with a performance by Drury Jazz I featuring Jamey Simmons on trumpet. Continue reading

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Drury on C-Street’s Art Gallery presents spring-themed exhibit

The Drury on C-Street Art Gallery will host an opening for their latest exhibit: Here Comes the Sun on Friday, March 2 at 6 p.m. The gallery, which is located at 233 E. Commercial St., will continue displaying this exhibit through March 30. Continue reading

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Kappa Delta Sorority Hosts Shamrockin’ the Roads for Child Abuse Prevention

Kappa Delta Sorority at Drury University will host Shamrockin’ the Roads, a charity run/walk, on Saturday, March 10 at 8 a.m. at Drury. The event will benefit Isabel’s House and Prevent Child Abuse America. Shamrockin’ the Roads is open to runners and walkers of all abilities and includes a 5K run/walk, a 10K run and a one-mile kids’ fun run. All of the runs will begin at the Fountain Circle at the north end of Drury Lane. Continue reading

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Vertical farming expert to speak at Drury on Thursday, Feb. 23

Dr. Dickson Despommier (Day-Pom-ee-ay), author and environmental health expert, will speak with Drury students about the value of vertical farming on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. in Clara Thompson Hall at Drury University. Continue reading

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Drury theatre presents “She Stoops to Conquer” beginning Feb. 29

The Drury University Department of Theatre will present She Stoops to Conquer by Oliver Goldsmith. Directed by Madison Spencer, the play runs from Wed. Feb. 29-Sat., March 3. Continue reading

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Drury’s Dr. Dan Ponder explains caucuses, Missouri’s primary and why the state has a caucus and a primary this year

Drury Political Science Professor Dr. Dan Ponder explains why Missouri had a non-binding primary, why it’s holding a caucus and a primary and the difference between those two political exercises in this series of videos. Continue reading

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Drury students perform 7th annual “Vagina Monologues”

For the seventh consecutive year, Drury University students will perform Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues from Feb. 23-25 at 8 p.m. The performances will take place in the Findlay Student Center Ballroom at Drury University. The public is welcome to attend. Tickets cost $5. Proceeds from the event will benefit Springfield’s Harmony House. Continue reading

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Drury’s O’Reilly Family Event Center earns LEED Gold Certification

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded Drury’s O’Reilly Family Event Center LEED Gold certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The certification has been verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Continue reading

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