Drake University President David Maxwell has joined approximately 300 college presidents and chancellors nationwide in pledging to take concrete steps to make their campuses "climate neutral" as soon as possible to help combat global warming.
Category: Official News Releases
Drake-Sponsored Community Discussion Airs June 28
“Politics and the Press: A Community Conversation,” a Drake University-sponsored program featuring journalists and political experts discussing the role of the media in the presidential nominating process, airs at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28, on Iowa Public Television.
Summer Observatory Sessions Continue June 22
The summer series of Friday evening public presentations at the Drake Municipal Observatory continues with an exploration of "Radio Telescopes and Their Tricks and Accessories" at 9 p.m. Friday, June 22, at the observatory in Waveland Park on the west side of Des Moines.
Two Presidential Debates to be Held at Drake in August
All Democratic and Republican presidential candidates have confirmed their attendance at two ABC News and ABC5/WOI-TV live debates that will take place at Drake University in August. The Republican debate will be Sunday, Aug. 5, and the Democratic debate will be Sunday, Aug. 19.
Loney Named Interim Head Football Coach at Drake
Steve Loney, who has 30 years of coaching experience at the pro and collegiate levels, has been named interim head football coach at Drake University.
New Mexico Gov. Richardson to Speak at Presidential Forum
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a Democratic presidential candidate, will be the featured guest at a Friday, June 22, "Cookies and Conversation" forum hosted by Drake University and IowaPolitics.com.
Drake Wins Krause Challenge Investment Contest
Kum & Go, one of the nation's leading convenience store chains, has announced that Drake University is the winner of the 2007 Krause Challenge investment competition.
Student Films Across America rolls into Des Moines for night of entertainment
Drake University junior Steven Amos, co-founder of Student Films Across America, cruised into Des Moines’ Fleur Cinema on a tour bus sporting a blue-and-red festival logo and yellow Oregon license plates.
Summer Orientation for Incoming Students Starts Thursday
Drake University's summer orientation sessions for incoming first-year students start this week. The sessions are provided to help incoming students get acquainted with the campus, their classmates and faculty.
Drake Offers Class on Broadway Musicals for Young Singers
Spotlight Express, a summer class at Drake University, offers students in grades four through eight the opportunity to explore music from Broadway shows. Classes will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesdays beginning June 20 in the Harmon Fine Arts Center, 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue.