With so much going on at Drake during the next couple of weeks, there’s something to keep everyone intellectually stimulated.
Category: CAS News
The Comparison Project hosts lecture on “miracles” in narratives of Krishna’s childhood
Richard H. Davis will deliver a lecture titled “Fear, Loathing, and Miracles among the Cowherders: Krishna’s Childhood Prodigies" on Thursday, March 29.
Author Casey Plett to deliver free reading on March 29
Casey Plett, award-winning author of fiction that explores the transgender experience, will give a free public reading this week at Drake University.
Drake hosts exhibit on ‘Ding’ Darling, visionary, cartoonist and conservationist
A new exhibition in Cowles Library examines the life and work of Jay N. “Ding” Darling, two-time Pulitzer-prize winning political cartoonist and environmental conservationist.
Keys to Excellence presents Mei-Hsuan Huang
Mei-Hsuan Huang, assistant professor of piano at Iowa State University, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 26 as part of the Keys to Excellence Piano Series.
Beyond words: Knepper, Kalmanson publish book on ineffability
A new book by two members of the Drake University faculty was inspired by that which cannot be expressed in words.
McCarthy edits new book on Japanese foreign policy
Mary McCarthy, associate professor of politics and international relations at Drake University, recently edited an interdisciplinary volume on Japanese foreign policy.
Study: Gender stereotypes can decrease performance on cognitive tasks
Cultural stereotypes about women and money may carry tangible and unconscious psychological consequences, according to a recent study conducted by Drake University Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience Jill Allen.
2018 Alumni Award winners
The Drake University National Alumni Board will recognize six exceptional alumni with awards for professional achievement and loyalty to their alma mater.
Sophomore Julie Uram selected as 2018 Newman Civic Fellow
The non-profit Campus Compact has selected Drake sophomore Julie Uram as a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow.