Drake will host the Democratic National Committee Debate, which will be broadcast live by CBS, on Saturday, Nov. 14. Those faculty, staff, and students who received tickets in the lottery were alerted last week. While not everybody can be in the audience for the debate, there is still plenty of opportunity to get involved in political activities throughout the week.

NPR Presents: Michel Martin: Going There
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Olmsted Center

Together with Iowa Public Radio, NPR Presents kicks off a second season of Michel Martin: Going There events in Des Moines, Iowa, with a look at this much pursued but little understood portion of the electorate. This unique live event, to be held at Drake University’s Olmsted Center on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., blends interviews with a panel discussion between some of Des Moines’ most dynamic young activists, storytelling and live music, with a special performance by the Des Moines-based rock/folk band Canby. Tickets are available here. You can learn more about the event in the Drake Newsroom.

Digital Democracy: The Yahoo Conference on Technology and Politics
Thursday, Nov. 12
Parents Hall, Olmsted Center

The former head of digital strategy for the Obama White House and the president of production for the website “Funny or Die” are among the confirmed participants in “Digital Democracy: The Yahoo Conference on Technology and Politics,” an all-day conference that explores the future of our democratic process and the relationships between citizens and their government. The event will be held in Parents Hall on the upper floor of Olmsted Center. To RSVP and for up-to-date agenda information, visit this link; a limited number of seats will be held specifically for Drake students. You can learn more about the event here.

Face the Nation
Sunday, Nov. 15
Sheslow Auditorium

Face the Nation will be broadcast from Sheslow Auditorium the morning of Nov. 15. While this is a closed taping (no audience), it’s yet another exciting, high-visibility moment for Drake!