Bulldog Madness began in full force on Nov. 4 when a first-year student buried a miraculous half-court shot to win a brand new truck. Alex Tillinghast’s hustle to successfully sink a layup, free throw, 3-pointer, and half court shot won him a 2014 Ford F-150 truck from Noble Auto Group. It also made the Des...
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Not your typical “Jesus Christ Superstar”
The show will run at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 through Saturday, Nov. 15, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov 16, in the Performing Arts Hall of the Harmon Fine Arts Center.
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Keeping the Peace in the 21st Century
A retired U.S. diplomat and United Nations peacekeeper will discuss the UN’s role in peacekeeping on Nov. 6.
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Drake board approves new academic programs, launch of $65 million STEM initiative
The Drake University Board of Trustees recently approved new degree programs in mathematics, science, education, technology, and health sciences while taking initial steps to further enhance the University’s programming through $65 million in new construction and renovation.
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Drake and central Iowa schools partner on creek restoration
Students from Drake University and two central Iowa public school districts will receive $67,595 from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board to fund an innovative environmental education project. A check presentation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Learning Center, 11730 SE 6th Ave., Mitchellville. (Directions: http://www.mwatoday.com/locations/elc/). During the...
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Maxwell to be inducted into Iowa Business Hall of Fame
Drake University President David Maxwell will be inducted into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame, an exclusive group of leaders who have made outstanding contributions to develop and enhance Iowa’s business climate. Maxwell and this year’s other inductees—Tom Aller, former president of Interstate Power & Light; and John Bloomhall, chairman of Diamond V—were selected by...
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Everyday Abstraction: New work by five American painters
"everyday abstraction: contemporary abstract painting" is on view November 7 through January 23 in the Anderson Gallery.
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Berkshire Hathaway scholar to give annual accounting lecture
“Berkshire Beyond Buffett: The Enduring World of Values” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6.
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Lecture on youth activism and mental health in Sweden
"Swedish Youth Activists and Public Health Advocacy" will be held at 7 p.m. in Sussman Theater in the Drake University Olmsted Center.
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Public panel discussion on regional trade accords
"Negotiating Regional Trade Accords: The Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership" will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21.