Category: Official News Releases

Mike Huckabee's speech and jam session with student musicians have been canceled.

Due to today's winter storm, Drake University has canceled a lecture by international relations expert Dennis Ross on "Statecraft: How to Restore America's Standing in the World."

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will speak at Olmsted Center, then bring out his bass guitar for a jam session with students.

More than 6,400 Drake University students, faculty, staff and retirees can ride metro-area buses for free now that Drake has become the first college or university to join the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority's Unlimited Access Program.

Drake seniors will take on a feat never before attempted when they present a full student-run musical, "The Last Five Years," as part of their academic capstone project.

The Drake University Center for Global Citizenship Global Ambassador Program will present the HBO film "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, in Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center, 2875 University Ave.

Ismael Hossein-zadeh, Drake professor of economics, will present a lecture titled "Hidden Costs of War and Military Spending" at 1:30 p.m. in room 10 of Aliber Hall.

Drake's Music Department will present its first StringFest, which includes master classes for high school and college students and a recital featuring renowned violinist Gary Kosloski.

Drake will host a public forum featuring a panel of journalists and political analysts who will share their views on the upcoming Iowa caucuses.

Drake University will host 2008 democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on Saturday, Dec. 1, for a forum on "Every Child Matters."