The Drake University Department of Theatre Arts will present a collection of three student-produced short plays beginning Friday, Oct. 24. Performances will start at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 25 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, 2505 Carpenter Ave. Eric Deutz, a junior musical theatre...
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National Journal to Host “The Next America: Population 2043” at Drake University
Education experts will explore how Des Moines’ deepening diversity is impacting its education system while also reflecting the direction of the rest of the country.
Drake wins 2013-14 MVC All-Academic Award
Drake University has earned the 2013-14 MVC All-Academic Award, an honor given to the Missouri Valley Conference institution that finishes with the highest overall grade-point average among its student-athletes.
Keys to Excellence concert features Beethoven Project founder
A renowned pianist known for bringing Beethoven to international audiences in exciting and novel ways will perform at Drake University.
President Jimmy Carter returns to Drake (in virtual form) for live program on U.S.–China relations
Drake University will host a live webcast by President Jimmy Carter on the topic of U.S.-China relations; an expert from Kemin Personal Care will speak on campus.
Sexual abuse survivor to give free talk at Drake
A survivor of child sexual abuse who served 18 years in prison for the murder of her father will speak at Drake University.
James Hansen to speak on climate change at Drake
One of the nation’s best-known climate scientists, James. E. Hansen, will give a free public talk in Sheslow Auditorium.
Writers and Critics performance searches for political idealism in tough economic times
Students and faculty perform an adaptation of Susan Glaspell's "The People" with scholars from the International Susan Glaspell Society.
Scholar discusses “Rise and Fall of the Muslim Brotherhood”
A leading expert on Islamist movements will discuss the rise and fall of the Muslim Brotherhood in a free public lecture at Drake University.
The Comparison Project features Hinduism scholar
The next installment of The Comparison Project will feature Anantanand Rambachan, professor of religion at St. Olaf College, whose lecture will continue in the Project’s theme of “Religion Beyond Words.”