The soap opera star directed the "Three Penny Opera" and was an artist in residence at Drake before receiving an honorary degree in 1985.
Category: Official News Releases
Des Moines pianists, music teachers to perform concert at Drake
Two locally renowned pianists, Robert Lien and Ray Songayllo, will perform a dual piano recital.
Canceled: Writers and Critics event featuring poet Deborah Ager
Due to the winter weather, Ager will not be able to travel to Drake for the event.
Forum to supplement Drake exhibit on art and storytelling
Three Drake faculty members will explore the environmental art-language relationship behind the "To Know the Land" exhibit.
Humanities Colloquium series to address philosophy of religion
Drake Associate Professor of Philosophy Timothy Knepper will discuss "Is There a Future to the Philosophy of Religion?"
Drake alumnus to present lecture on South African political shift
Adam Sitze, assistant professor at Amherst College will return to Drake to discuss post-colonial government.
Drake series to explore issues of home to preview choral concert
Attorney Lori Chesser and David Swenson of Iowa State will discuss legal and economic aspects of immigration at 5:15 p.m.
Drake Symphony to perform concert postponed by December snowstorm
The concert will feature the world premiere of Forrest Pierce's "Jasmine Arrow Sutra."
Drake names Ann Kovalchick chief information technology officer
Kovalchick comes to Drake after serving as deputy chief information officer at Tulane University in New Orleans.
Drake to hold final informational session for China seminar
The deadline is approaching for students and community members to enroll for the summer travel course.