New learning opportunities for senior citizens abound at Drake University, where many new classes are offered this spring through the Billie and Robert D. Ray Lifelong Learning Society.
Category: Official News Releases
Drake to host 10,000 Hours Show volunteer fair
The 10,000 Hours Show of Central Iowa has rescheduled the spring volunteer fair with Drake University's Volunteer Program for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in Olmsted Center.
Drake grabs 18th straight victory and 15th consecutive win at Knapp Center
Drake men's basketball team claimed at 75-65 Missouri Valley Conference win against rival Creighton Wednesday night.
Surprise your sweetheart with a singing Valentine from Drake Choir
Let Cupid's arrow strike the heart of your sweetheart on this Valentine's Day with a Singing Valentine from the Drake University Choir.
Nearly 700 free parking spots available for athletic events
Drake Bulldog fans are encouraged to take advantage of 691 free parking spaces located within quick walking distance of the Drake Knapp Center.
Drake, Grand View and DMACC sign new admissions partnership agreement
Leaders of Grand View College, Drake University and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) today signed a new admissions partnership agreement that's designed to help more students earn a four-year degree and encourage them to live and work in Central Iowa.
Students to create snow sculpture of Drake’s mascot
Drake students will wield saws, machetes and even barbed wire to carve the figure of Drake mascot Spike the Bulldog out of snow in the 2008 Iowa College and University Snow Sculpting Contest.
Drake launches Engaged Citizen program on Voices of Democracy
Drake University's new Engaged Citizen Experience program will kick off Thursday, Jan. 31, with a panel of Drake students discussing their experiences with the 2008 Iowa caucuses.
Men’s basketball home games with Creighton, Evansville sold out
Drake Athletic Department officials disclosed Monday that the Bulldogs' next two home men's basketball games in the Drake Knapp Center against Creighton and Evansville are sold out.
Students to create snow sculpture of Drake’s mascot
Drake students will build a replica of Spike and raise money for charity as part of the 2008 Iowa College and University Snow Sculpting Contest Feb. 1-2 as part of the Des Moines Winter Games.