The annual Physics Olympics, hosted by Drake University, will not – repeat not – feature any snowboarders falling on their rumps while showboating or petty infighting among speed skaters.
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Drake Offers Technology Age Brush Ups On Common Software
A new series of programs at Drake University will help employees point and click their way to a better workplace.
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Traveling Holocaust Museum Exhibit On Nazi Book Burnings Visits Drake Cowles Library Beginning March 26
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s traveling exhibit “Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings” will visit Drake University’s Cowles Library beginning Sunday, March 26.
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Drake’s Spring Observatory Programs start Friday
The spring series of Friday evening public presentations at the Drake Municipal Observatory will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, March 17, at the observatory in Waveland Park on the west side of Des Moines.
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Multicultural event at Drake connects peoples, cultures
Drake University will host the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Multicultural Celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, March 15 in the upper level of Olmsted Center, 2875 University Ave.
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Renowned Opera Star to Speak at Drake March 30
Drake University alumnus Sherrill Milnes, who has enjoyed an international career as an opera singer, concert soloist and recitalist, will share his wisdom, passion and experiences in a special appearance at Drake.
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Holocaust Survivor to Share Experiences in talk at Drake
Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan will tell her personal story in a speech at Drake University set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, in Bulldog Theater, Olmsted Center, 2875 University Ave.
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Drake Choirs to give Concert March 14, then Tour Midwest
Before setting off on a tour of eastern Iowa, Illinois and Indiana, the Drake Choir and Chamber Choir will perform a free concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main, 2507 University Ave.
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BBC Journalist to Speak at Drake’s Supreme Court Celebration
Justin Webb, BBC Radio’s chief Washington Correspondent, will deliver the keynote address at the Drake University Law School’s annual Supreme Court Celebration at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 11, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, 700 Grand Ave.
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Two Drake Students win jobs in ‘Four Hire’ Competition
Drake University students Brenna Gannon and Benton Hendrix were among the four winning candidates to hear the welcome words “You’re hired!” at the Four Hire! competition news conference held today at Capital Square in downtown Des Moines.