Neurologist and Drake University alumnus Todd Janus will talk about his life and work experiences as part of the Life After Drake Speaker Series on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
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How would you reduce the deficit? Drake to host Concord Coalition budget-reduction exercise
The Drake University College of Business and Public Administration, in partnership with the Des Moines Register, will host Principles and Priorities, a budget-reduction exercise that will give community members a chance to have their voices heard and to learn about the policymaking issues involved in federal spending. The program is presented by the Concord Coalition.
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Anderson Gallery exhibition explores artistic collaboration through works by William Kentridge
The Anderson Gallery's upcoming exhibition, "William Kentridge: Collaborations with Randy Hemminghaus" will run November 11 through December 16. The exhibition events will also feature a gallery talk and film screening.
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Poet Sara Pennington and the 2011 Periphery award winners will host a poetry reading on campus
Poet Sara Pennington and the 2011 Periphery award winners will host a poetry reading on Thursday, November 10 at the Drake Writer's Harvest, a literary fundraiser for the Food bank of Iowa.
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Drake Theatre presents “A Little Night Music”
"A Little Night Music" premiered at the Shubert Theatre in New York in 1973, winning the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and the Tony Award for Best Musical. It was revived on Broadway again in 2009 and was subsequently nominated for best revival of a musical and outstanding revival of a musical.
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Discussion at Drake to examine multiculturalism in Iowa
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Drake will host a discussion on the future of global citizenship and multiculturalism in Iowa and the ways in which the University can foster racial acceptance. The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. in Bulldog Theatre in Olmsted Center, 2875 University Ave.
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Drake to host lecture on instability in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Wadham, who served as a U.S. election observer in Afghanistan's parliamentary elections in September 2010 and in Pakistan's parliamentary elections in February 2008, will focus on these areas of her expertise in the lecture, titled, "Instability in Afghanistan and Pakistan: What are the U.S. Options?"
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Drake to host personal financial responsibility lecture with Consumer Credit of Des Moines co-founder
Thomas Coates, executive director and co-founder of Consumer Credit of Des Moines, will present a lecture on personal financial responsibility on November 3.
The event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 7 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium, 2507 University Ave.
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Drake University introduces professional program on community food system development
Drake's Center for Professional Studies will present a new certificate program designed to provide local leaders with the knowledge and skills to develop and maintain effective community based food systems. The program begins December 9, 2011.
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Final Let’s DU Lunch lecture will feature Iowa independent winery owner
The final 'Let's DU Lunch' program will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Jean Groben, owner of Jasper Winery, will deliver a lecture on the challenges and rewards of operating a Newton-based winery that utilizes Iowa grown grapes.