FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 27, 2003

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

DRAKE TO HOLD POETRY READING IN SUPPORT OF 'POETS AGAINST THE WAR'

Drake University will hold a poetry read-in at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in support of the International Day of Poetry Against the War on March 5.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center, 29th Street and University Avenue. Drake students, faculty, staff and members of the community are invited to read a poem or short piece by a poet who speaks for peace.

The International Day of Poetry Against the War was established by Poets Against the War, a network of poets who are calling for the Bush Administration to halt its rush toward war and for people to seek a peaceful means for resolving conflict.

Drake's poetry read-in is sponsored by the Writers and Critics Series and the English Department. For more information, send an e-mail message to carol.spaulding@drake.edu. To learn more about Poets Against the War, visit http://poetsagainstthewar.org.