On Thursday, March 27, Drake University will welcome Justice Brent R. Appel of the Iowa Supreme Court for the third annual James T. Grant Iowa Constitution Lecture to discuss some of the significant cases in the Iowa Supreme Court’s history and offer insight on current and future issues that may arise.
Category: Official News Releases
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The Comparison Project to host West African Dance Workshop
On March 28, Diadié Bathily will visit Drake University to conduct a West African Dance Workshop. The workshop will consist of a lecture followed by a demonstration where students will have the opportunity to develop dance techniques and learn about the culture of West Africa.
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Keys to Excellence Concert Series welcomes Marina Horak
Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Concert Series will continue on Monday, March 24 with pianist Marina Horak. Horak has performed in Turkey, Croatia, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Serbia, Denmark, Italy, Montenegro, and Kosovo.
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Tail-waggers in Tiaras: Drake hosts 35th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest
At a public lottery on Tuesday, March 25, Drake University will select 50 contestants and five alternates for its 35th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest.
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The Comparison Project to discuss West African religion
On March 27, The Comparison Project is hosting Joseph Hellweg, associate professor of religion at Florida State University, who will discuss how hunters communicate with the dead in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).
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Drake University President David Maxwell will retire in June 2015
Drake University President David Maxwell announced today that he plans to retire on June 30, 2015, capping a 16-year tenure marked by significant improvements in the University’s national stature, academic profile, financial position, and strategic direction.
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CPHS celebrates 26th Annual College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day
The event, organized by students in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), brought together current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and industry leaders to celebrate the 2014 CPHS award winners and discuss the Affordable Care Act.
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Drake students take third place in regional CFA Institute Research Challenge
Five College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) students had the opportunity to represent Drake at the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute Research Challenge in Des Moines.
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New York Times reporter to deliver Sussman Lecture on Snowden and the NSA
Scott Shane, reporter for The New York Times, will deliver a lecture on Edward Snowden and the NSA as part of the Sussman Lecture Series presented by the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement. Shane’s lecture “Edward Snowden vs. The NSA: Leaks, Privacy and the Surveillance State” is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, tickets are required for entry.
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Drake University hosts Chinese Cultural Workshop Series
On Friday, March 14, Drake University will continue its Chinese Cultural Workshop Series, a public lecture series occurring every Friday over the lunch hour from 12:10-12:50 p.m. through May 2, 2014. All presentations are free and open to the public.