This historical presentation will focus on the University's changing housing policies and their implications for both the campus community and the Drake neighborhood.
Category: Official News Releases
Drake to host lecture on the evolution and future of Egypt’s constitution
Judge Mohamed Samir Ahmed Helmy will deliver a lecture at Drake on the history of Egypt's constitution, which was suspended earlier this year as a result of the Egyptian revolution.
Drake professors to speak at forum on President Obama’s first term and the 2012 election
Two Drake professors will be speaking at the forum on President Obama's first term and the 2012 election at Iowa State on Wednesday, Apr. 13
Tony Sunga named head volleyball coach at Drake
A 1988 Drake graduate, Tony Sunga was an assistant volleyball coach at Drake from 2005-07.
Drake student awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Ethan Secor, a junior chemistry and physics major, received the scholarship in recognition of his outstanding academic work and ambitious career aspirations.
Fulbright scholar to deliver lecture on innovation and entrepreneurship across cultures
The lecture will focus on the impact of national culture on innovative and entrepreneurial activity based on a review of over 200 cross-cultural studies on inventiveness, innovation and business practices.
Drake choral ensembles to perform Haydn’s ‘Lord Nelson Mass’
In addition to the Drake Choir, Chamber Choir, Community Chorus and Chorale, the concerts will feature an instrumental orchestra comprised of Drake students and faculty members.
Drake University unofficially smashes pie fight world record
The student-organized stunt that took place at 2 a.m. on Saturday required 1,718 pies and a level of choreographed chaos to qualify for a Guinness World Record.
Drake students to attempt pie fight world record this weekend
Drake students will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the largest custard pie fight after an evening of alcohol-free programming on campus Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Drake observatory series to examine NASA’s contributions to society
Herbert Schwartz and Charles Nelson of Drake's physics and astronomy department will lead a discussion on the value of the world's space programs.