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,...
Celebrate the holidays with Drake’s Madrigal Dinners
Drake University’s Chamber Choir will present their annual Madrigal Dinners on Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2. This interactive, holiday celebration is the perfect way to share an evening of great food, drink, music, and laughter with friends and family. The dinner will start at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday...
Keys to Excellence season closes with Peter Miyamoto
Peter Miyamoto, professor of piano and chamber music at the University of Missouri, will present the final concert of the season for the Drake University Keys to Excellence Piano Series on April 23.
39th Beautiful Bulldog Contest set for April 22 at Drake University
Forty English Bulldogs from across the country will compete in the world-famous 39th annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest on Sunday, April 22 in Drake University’s Knapp Center.
Juried Art Exhibition showcases 65 student works of art
The Anderson Gallery recently celebrated the opening of the 47th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, which showcases 65 works of art by 32 current Drake students. The exhibit runs through April 22.
The Comparison Project hosts lecture on “miracles” in narratives of Krishna’s childhood
Richard H. Davis will deliver a lecture titled “Fear, Loathing, and Miracles among the Cowherders: Krishna’s Childhood Prodigies" on Thursday, March 29.
Author Casey Plett to deliver free reading on March 29
Casey Plett, award-winning author of fiction that explores the transgender experience, will give a free public reading this week at Drake University.
Adventure journalist, filmmaker to deliver free lecture
Drake alumnus Jon Bowermaster will discuss his career as a National Geographic adventure journalist, filmmaker and environmental activist at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, in Meredith Hall 101.
Drake hosts exhibit on ‘Ding’ Darling, visionary, cartoonist and conservationist
A new exhibition in Cowles Library examines the life and work of Jay N. “Ding” Darling, two-time Pulitzer-prize winning political cartoonist and environmental conservationist.