A 1988 Drake graduate, Tony Sunga was an assistant volleyball coach at Drake from 2005-07.
Category: Official News Releases
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.
Senior thesis art exhibition “Resonance” to open at Anderson Gallery
Five senior art and design students will cap their educational careers at Drake University with a thesis exhibition opening April 8.
Drake presents Partnership’s Willits with Community Leadership Award
The Community Leadership Award honoree must have a record of impact to the community through personal philanthropy and volunteer service and be affiliated with a business that has made a significant contribution to Des Moines.
Drake Humanities Colloquium to feature Prof. Michael Haedicke
His presentation will explore political consumerism in a cross-national perspective.
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.