Drake University’s Fall 2015 International Film Series continues on Sunday, Oct. 11, with a free talk by Guatemalan director Sergio Ramirez and a screening of his film “Distancia."
Category: Official News Releases
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Drake welcomes new live mascot Griff
Drake's new live mascot, Griff, is a retired show dog who adores the limelight and represents the best qualities of the Bulldog community.
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NPR to host ‘Michel Martin: Going There’ at Drake University
NPR's Michele Martin presents a look at voting myths and facts about the "Hashtag Generation" in this live event at Drake University.
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Monks to present on death and dying in Tibetan Buddhism
Seven monks from Labrang Tashikyil Monastery in Dehra Dun, India, will deliver a presentation on death and dying in Tibetan Buddhism. The monks will present a short lecture along with a demonstration of specific rituals, prayers, and dances related to death and dying. The presentation and demonstration will occur Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m....
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Drake to celebrate dedication of David J. Noble American Equity Center
Drake students now have access to a new state-of-the-art collaborative learning space with industry-standard business tools, thanks to a generous $1.5 million gift from American Equity founder and Drake University supporter David J. Noble.
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Jordan Concert Series features world-renowned tenor James Valenti
The Jordan Concert Series continues Oct. 17 with a free concert by internationally acclaimed tenor James Valenti and pianist Danielle Orlando.
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Drake to unveil new live mascot Thursday
Drake University will unveil its newest live bulldog mascot during a special campus event Thursday.
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Simon to lecture on “How Food Recovery Can End Hunger”
Visionary social entrepreneur Ben Simon will present “Waste Not, Want Not: How Food Recovery Can End Hunger in the 21st Century" at Drake University on Tuesday, October 13.
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Pappajohn Awards luncheon celebrates entrepreneurship
Business, higher education, nonprofit, and government leaders celebrated the 10th annual John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Venture Competition Awards during a luncheon in Levitt Hall.
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Drake Theatre presents “Blood Wedding”
Drake University’s Theatre Department kicks off its 2015-2016 season with “Blood Wedding" by Frederico García Lorca from October 8-11.