Drake University held a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new headquarters of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The event doubled as an 89th birthday celebration for Robert D. Ray, a longtime former governor of Iowa, and his wife Billie Ray; both are proud Drake alumni.
More than 250 central Iowa high school students will attend a day-long summit at Drake University designed to help them identify, prevent, and advocate against sexual assault and gender-based violence.
The free “BIG Dream Gathering” is returning to Drake University at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Parents Hall of Olmsted Center.
Drake University hosted a special luncheon to announce and celebrate the winners of the 2017 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, which encourages and promotes entrepreneurial activity and create greater awareness of the resources available to entrepreneurs in Iowa.
World-famous operatic baritone Sherrill Milnes and his wife, soprano Maria Zouves, will hold a series of public lectures and masterclasses during their first visit to the University in 13 years.
Umeyye Isra Yazicioglu, associate professor of Islamic Studies at St. Joseph's University, will deliver the lecture “Miracles as Transforming Invitations to Wonder & Gratitude: An Islamic Perspective" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in Sussman Theater.
Audience members will vote on the repertoire for the Sept. 25 performance by Steven Spooner, who opens the fifth season of the Keys to Excellence Piano Series at Drake University.
Drake University hosted summer storytelling camps for immigrants, refugees, and interfaith students from Des Moines high schools.
The Drake University football program announced that the Bulldogs will once again make history when they travel to the People’s Republic of China in May 2018.
The Anderson Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of APPARATUS: The Technology of Seeing / Worldviews, an exhibition running Sept. 22 to Oct. 22, 2017.