Drake University is mentioned for hosting Michele Norris in an upcoming public lecture on Drake’s campus.
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Buddhist monks’ sand art is part of cultural demonstration
A story accompanied by a video of the Tibetan Monks visit to Drake University. The visit was organized by Drake University's Comparison Project.
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Drake professor speaks at Investor Protection Trust Forum in Des Moines
Joan McAlister, associate professor of rhetoric and communication studies, will speak on the appeal of visual rhetoric in investment advertisements at the 2013 Investor Protection Trust (IPT) Forum this week. The forum is being held Sept. 12-15 at the Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines. The forum, “Celebrating Collaboration in Investor Education and Protection,” will...
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Richard H. Pildes to Give 2013 Constitution Day Lecture
On September 16, Richard H. Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law at New York University School of Law, will deliver a lecture on “The Fundamental Transformation in the Law and Practice of Modern Warfare” at 3 p.m. in the Sussman Theater of the Olmsted Center at Drake University. This event is free and open...
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Drake University ranks third in U.S. News & World Report 2014 rankings
For the fourth consecutive year, Drake University has maintained its overall ranking as third among Midwest master’s universities in the U.S. News Best Colleges 2014 rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report magazine. “We strive to be one of the very best institutions of higher education in the United States and are delighted...
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Today’s students evaluate social media
Chris Snider, assistant professor of practice in multi-media, discusses his informal findings on the state of social media from the Class of 2017.
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RaySociety Announces Fall Classes and Events for Lifelong Learners
Drake University’s RaySociety is offering 25 informative and thought-provoking classes for lifelong learners this fall. Membership in the RaySociety is available to people of all ages and backgrounds for $50. Classes cost an average of $30 with access to additional free events. The course Perspectives on Race: The Immigrant Experience opens with its first session...
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Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship kicks off fall series with documentary film about China
On Sept. 19, the Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship at Drake University will open its fall series with the showing of “The Warriors of Qiugang,” an Academy Award nominated documentary. The film, which is free and open to the public, will be shown at 8 p.m. in the Sussman Theater on Drake University’s...
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Drake’s diplomat-in-residence to speak on global issues of the 21st Century
On September 10, Jerry Gallucci, Drake’s new diplomat-in-residence, will lead a discussion on global issues in the 21st century from noon–1 p.m. at downtown’s Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave. This event is free and open to the public. Gallucci has more than 30 years of experience as a foreign affairs professional. He held various senior...
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Drake Municipal Observatory opens fall 2013 series Sept. 6
The Drake University Municipal Observatory will open its fall 2013 series, “We Are All Star Stuff,” this Friday, September 6 at 8 p.m. Presentations will be held every Friday night through Oct. 25 at the Drake University Municipal Observatory, which is located on the Waveland Golf Course, 4908 University Ave. Each event in the series...