An exhibition at Drake University’s Anderson Gallery offers a fresh perspective on the American Civil War through the display of selected editorial cartoons from Harper’s Weekly, a popular illustrated publication from that time. “Draw Your Weapons: Civil War Cartoons from Harper’s Weekly” is running through January 24, 2014. First launched in 1857, Harper’s Weekly reached...
Year: 2013
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Drake magazines bring home awards
The work of Drake SJMC students continues to impress on the national level. Drake brought home several awards at the National College Media Convention in New Orleans this weekend. DrakeMagazine.com won the College Media Association’s Pinnacle Award for Best Web Presence. Think magazine won for Best Mobile App in the College Media Association Awards. Drake...
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Large turnout for Bucksbaum Lecture with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will discuss “The Sky is Not the Limit” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Drake University Knapp Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the lecture is free and open to the public. Due to the large turnout expected at this lecture please note the following: No lines may...
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UNDER $3: Gas Prices To ‘Remain Low’
Tom Root, associate professor of finance at Drake University, comments on the factors contributing to the recent drop in gas prices.
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Benard Wabukala to present “Business Opportunities in Emerging Africa”
On Oct. 30, Benard Wabukala, Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at Drake University, will present “Business Opportunities in Emerging Africa.” This event, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sussman Theater of the Olmsted Center. The lecture is part of the Fall 2013 Speaker and Film Series co-sponsored by...
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2013 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Awards at Drake University
Drake University recently hosted the 2013 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Awards Luncheon for the third year in a row. The five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurship Centers located in Iowa collaborated for this competition, which aims to stimulate entrepreneurial activity and create a greater awareness of resources available for startup businesses in Iowa. The 2013...
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DRAKE VISIT: Chinese Delegation On Campus
Drake University celebrates relationship with Hebei Province in China.
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Linda Young Public Lecture Scheduled About X-ray Lasers
Join us Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium to here Dr. Linda Young’s lecture on “X-ray Lasers – No Longer Science Fiction.” Linda Young is an Argonne Distinguished Fellow leader in the field of atomic, molecular and optical physics, is director of the X-ray Science Division at Argonne. The first optical laser was...
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Drake hosts the Chiara String Quartet
The Chiara String Quartet will perform at Drake University on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The concerts will take place in Sheslow Auditorium, 2507 University Ave., and feature music selections from Béla Bartók. The quartet’s four members, Rebecca Fischer, Hyeyung Julie Yoon, Jonah Sirota, and Gregory Beaver, have been performing together for...