Daniel Shapiro will present the next concert of Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Series on Monday, April 18.
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Chen receives Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant
Phillip Chen, professor of drawing and printmaking at Drake University, recently received the 2015/2016 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant. The foundation has awarded Chen $20,000, for his work in printmaking. This is Chen’s second major art grant after receiving the Louis B. Comfort Tiffany Award in 2006. Established in 1985 through the generosity of the late Lee...
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Bill Nye to headline ‘exciting’ day of science at Drake University
Hundreds of Des Moines area high school and college students will dive into science through a series of fun and educational activities that culminate in a free lecture by Bill Nye the Science Guy at Drake University on Thursday, April 14.
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Drake Theatre Department presents “The Taming of the Shrew”
The Drake Theatre Department presents a new twist on Shakespeare's classic "The Taming of the Shrew," beginning Thursday, March 31.
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Show highlights 29 students’ work
Nearly 100 works entered into the 45th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, awards presented to eleven artists.
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45th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition
The Anderson Gallery recently celebrated the opening of the 45th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition with a public reception and award ceremony.
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J-Term propels record label
Drake students dive deep into music, media, and money—bringing a live show to the Drake neighborhood while experiencing the workings of the recorded music industry.
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Drake among top producers of Peace Corps volunteers
Drake University has made its debut on the Peace Corps’ annual Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list, ranking No. 23 among small universities.
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Violinist/social activist Mazz Swift to deliver Myron Marty Lecture
Violinist, social activist, and cultural ambassador Mazz Swift will deliver the 2015-2016 Myron “Mike” Marty Arts and Humanities Lecture at Drake University. The evening of collaborative performance and commentary is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in the Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center, 2505 Carpenter Ave. The event is free and open to the public; tickets...
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Researchers control ultrafast electrons in motion
A physicist from Drake University is part of an international research team that has developed a new method of studying and controlling some of the fastest processes in nature.