The Drake Opera Theater will present Giuseppe Verdi’s famous comedic opera, Falstaff, on Feb. 22-23 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Harmon Fine Arts Center. Conducted by newly appointed director Stefano Vignati, the Drake Opera Theater staff are thrilled to bring opera to the University and Des Moines community. “It is...
Author: Ashton Hockman (Ashton Hockman)
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Drake Theatre presents two full-length mainstage productions, Feb. 21-25
Drake University Theatre’s upcoming repertory showcase features two shows that vary greatly in both style and message. The showcase begins Thursday, Feb. 21, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 24, in the William S.E. Coleman Studio Theatre in the Harmon Fine Arts Center, 2505 Carpenter Ave, with shows playing on alternating days. This Is Our Youth...
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Dr. Eric Barnum announced as new Drake choral director
Drake is thrilled to announce that Dr. Eric Barnum will become Drake’s director of choral studies beginning in fall 2019. Dr. Barnum currently serves as director of choral music at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He earned his bachelor of arts degrees in composition and vocal performance at Bemidji State University (MN-2002), a master’s degree in choral...
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Jordan Concert Series hosts legendary Georgian pianist Elisso Virsaladze
Drake University is proud to present world-renowned pianist Elisso Virsaladze as the next artist of Jordan Concert Series. The concert will take place Friday, March 1, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium, 2507 University Avenue. Admission is free. The Jordan Concert Series is named in honor of Alice and Frank B. Jordan, a prominent...
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Anderson Gallery hosts 48th annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
The Anderson Gallery will host the 48th annual Juried Student Exhibition March 10–April 5. Drake University students have a chance to show their work in the Gallery, win a cash prize, and sell their work. Students may submit up to four total works (maximum of three in one category) including drawings, paintings, graphic design, sculpture,...
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Fifty Years of Dolph
A high school boy searching for that right college fit landed at Drake University and it became a lifelong commitment. Dolph Pulliam’s resume, from his college days on, displays a wide range of demonstrated excellence, commitment, and passion for the institution and city that he fell in love with as a young college student in the 1960s. And 2019 marks two important golden...
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Eight Drake students named Fulbright semi-finalists
Eight Drake University students were named semi-finalists for the 2019–2020 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. This marks a sharp increase in semi-finalists for Drake, which has been recognized as a top institutional producer of Fulbright recipients in the past. Drake has produced 35 Fulbright Students since 2000. The Fulbright program is one of the most competitive...
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Celebrating Black History Month at Drake University
In celebration of Black History Month, Drake University is taking time to honor and highlight six alumni and their achievements and accomplishments, and to express gratitude for their efforts in furthering the workplaces, industries, and communities they have been a part of and where their influence has made a positive difference. “We have a wealth of impressive alumni that...
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