Category: Official News Releases

After the first Russian lessons at the Network for Effective Language Learning conference, Pete Smith, assistant vice president of academic affairs at University of Texas-Arlington, quipped that no blood had been shed, or 911 calls made.

Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, a Democratic presidential candidate, said at Drake University-IowaPolitics.com's "Cookies and Conversation" event Friday, July 13, that he made a mistake in his campaign strategy.

Former Drake University Athletic Director Bob Karnes died July 12 of cancer at the age of 81 in Mesa, Ariz.

A contemporary sculpture exhibit at the Moberg Gallery features several works by Robert Craig, associate professor of art and chair of the Department of Art and Design at Drake University.

Receiving national attention this month is an online collection of more than 200 historic photographs of Des Moines, held and scanned from original sources by the Special Collections Department of Drake University’s Cowles Library.

The summer series of Friday evening public presentations at the Drake Municipal Observatory concludes with an exploration of "How to Buy a Telescope You Will Use and Not Get Tired Of" at 9 p.m. Friday, July 13, at the observatory in Waveland Park on the west side of Des Moines.

Thirty-two educators from colleges and universities across the country will gather at Drake University next week to explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning foreign languages, such as the Drake University Language Acquisition Program (DULAP).

Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, will be the featured guest at the "Cookies and Conversation" event on Friday, July 13, sponsored by Drake University and IowaPolitics.com. The free event will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust St.

The summer series of Friday evening public presentations at the Drake Municipal Observatory continues with an exploration of "Amateurs: Small Scopes Making Big Discoveries" at 9 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the observatory in Waveland Park on the west side of Des Moines.

The Drake Neighborhood Farmers' Market will host Every Day Cook featuring Chef Joe at the July 11 market. Chef Joe will demonstrate easy-to-prepare recipes with fresh, in-season produce available at the market. Demos, which include free samples and recipes, are scheduled every 30 minutes during the market, which is open from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of First Christian Church, 25th Street and University Avenue.