On Wednesday, October 1, Drake University will host a lecture by Zilka Spahić Šiljak entitled, “Two Idealized Cosmologies of Gender Relation in Islam.” The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will occur at 6:00 pm in Sussman Theater on the lower level of the Olmsted Center on Drake’s campus (2875 University Ave)....
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Drake Municipal Observatory Fall Lecture Series Opens September 19
Eight lectures planned through November, additional winter programming to be added The Drake Municipal Observatory is proud to announce a compelling new lineup of programming for the fall with additional new winter programming to be added for the first time—creating more opportunities for the Des Moines community to explore the cosmos. The fall schedule features...
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Acclaimed Author of “Nightbitch,” Rachel Yoder, to Speak at Drake University
Drake University is excited to host critically acclaimed author Rachel Yoder for a reading and discussion as part of the Susan Glaspell Writers & Critics Series. Yoder’s debut novel Nightbitch was recently adapted into a major motion picture starring Amy Adams. The free event is open to the public and will take place Thursday, October...
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Keys to Excellence Season Finale with Winston Choi
Winston Choi, associate professor of piano and the head of the piano program at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, is the final featured guest artist of the 2024–2025 season of Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Series on Monday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium. Admission is free. Professor Choi will...
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Drake University Professor Maria Valdovinos Receives Outstanding Mentor Award
Maria Valdovinos, Ellis and Nelle Levitt Distinguished Professor of Psychology, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Association for Behavior Analysis International Outstanding Mentor Award. The student committee shared the following regarding her selection: “Dr. Maria Valdovinos exemplifies transformative mentorship through her resolute dedication to nurturing both academic excellence and personal growth in...
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Drake University Receives Grant for Water Quality Laboratory Expansion and Updates
Drake University announced it is the recipient of a $175,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust. The grant will go toward updating and expanding an existing water quality laboratory in Olin Hall and tripling the number of students who can be served by the lab. The existing 300-square-foot water quality laboratory will be...
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Keys to Excellence piano series continues with Jody Graves and Sapphire Trio
Jody Graves, professor of piano performance studies and music graduate program director at Eastern Washington University, is the next featured guest artist of the 2024–2025 season of Drake University’s Keys to Excellence piano series on Feb. 9 and 10 in Sheslow Auditorium on Drake’s campus. Admission to both events is free. PRESENTATION: Sunday, Feb....
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Drake Professor Nicholas Roth to Present Next Installment of Keys to Excellence Piano Series
Sally B. Bartlett Memorial Concert is scheduled for December 2, 2024 Nicholas Roth, Professor of Piano at Drake University, will present the Sally B. Bartlett Memorial Concert as the next installment of the Drake University Keys to Excellence Piano Series on Monday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium. There is charge for admission....
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Drake University, Homeward Iowa Partner to Address Family Housing Insecurity in Des Moines Metro
Drake University, in collaboration with Homeward, Polk County’s homelessness planning organization, announced today the release of a comprehensive study on families experiencing homelessness in the Des Moines metro area. This research initiative, conducted with significant involvement of Drake University student researchers, sheds light on the unique challenges families experiencing homelessness are facing. The study brings...
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Keys to Excellence opens season with pianist Ilia Radoslavov
Ilia Radoslavov, head of the keyboard area at the Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music, will present the opening concert of the 2024–2025 season of the Keys to Excellence Piano Series on Monday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University. Admission is free. Radoslavov will also present a public masterclass on...