More than 300 Drake University musicians will join forces to perform Ein Deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) by Johannes Brahms at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at the Civic Center of Greater Moines, 221 Walnut St.
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Legal Scholars to Debate Whether the U.S. Constitution Thwarts Democracy
Five top legal scholars from across the nation will debate whether the U.S. Constitution thwarts democracy at the annual Drake University Law School Constitutional Law Symposium Saturday, April 7.
Maxwell Appointed to Noel-Levitz Advisory Group
President David Maxwell has been appointed to the inaugural Educational Leadership Advisory Group for Noel-Levitz, one of the nation's leading higher education consulting firms.
Iowa Speedway Specialist Carries Lecture Series across the Finish Line
Craig Armstrong, vice president and general manager of Iowa Speedway, will conclude Drake's spring 2007 "Let's DU Lunch" lecture series with a talk beginning at noon Wednesday, April 4, at the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Ave.
Anderson Gallery Flaunts Finest Works by Graduating Seniors
Graduating art students will showcase their finest masterpieces in a series of Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibitions in the Anderson Gallery.
New York Artist to Discuss Generating an Audience for Art
Drake's Department of Art and Design will host a lecture by Florence Neal, co-founder and director of the Kentler International Drawing Space, a nonprofit art gallery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Stratford Festival Director to Discuss Cultural Diversity in the Arts
Antoni Cimolino, general director of the world-renowned Stratford Ontario Shakespeare Festival, will speak at a public luncheon at noon Wednesday, April 4, in Levitt Hall.
Drake 12-Hour Walk to Raise Thousands for Cancer Research
More than 600 members of the Drake community will join in a 12-hour walk to raise money for cancer research and treatment on March 30 and 31. Drake's chapter of Colleges Against Cancer is hosting its annual Relay for Life, a fundraiser that last year drew 470 registered participants and raised more than $23,000.
Next Top Entrepreneur Competition produces big ideas, big winners
Drake's DELTA Rx Institute recently hosted the premiere Drake's Next Top Entrepreneur Competition. Alex Kieger, a junior biochemistry-molecular biology major, won first place with his idea to establish a clinic for genetic cancer testing, screening and early prevention plans.
Drake To Host Pan American Festival
Drake will celebrate the 117th anniversary of the Organization of American States with a Pan American Day Celebration at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 12, in Olmsted Center.