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Featured Events Archive

Resistance, Resilience, Regeneration – a Meskwaki art and performance event

Resistance, Resilience, Regeneration – an event of Meskwaki art and performance both traditional and contemporary that tells a story about how plant and human life compare in relation to how both have overcome adversity. It is about how young indigenous people have looked to their past to know where they are going in the future.

Come and experience an art exhibition, poetry and literature readings, traditional and contemporary dances – all by up and coming Indigenous writers and Meskwaki dancers and artists.

The event will take place on Oct. 6, 5-8 p.m., at the Performing Arts Hall in the Fine Arts Center at Drake University.

For inquires, contact Associate Professor Angela Battle – angela.battle@drake.edu

 

 

Featured Events Archive

Clark 150 events: Rededication of Cole Hall today

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of a groundbreaking Iowa Supreme Court civil rights decision, Drake University is hosting a celebration today through Friday, Sept. 25–28. The event will honor both Alexander G. Clark, an African-American businessman and activist, and Chester C. Cole, Iowa Supreme Court Justice and co-founder of Drake Law School.

In the landmark 1867 case, the Muscatine school district said Clark’s daughter couldn’t attend the same public school that white students attended. Clark sued. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled in his favor, saying that all children could attend a common school. The decision, written by Cole, was an important one, preceding by 86 years the landmark 1954 ruling in Brown vs. the Topeka Board of Education. Clark’s lawsuit made Iowa one of the first states to integrate its public school system.

Register for the Clark 150 celebration. Events will include:

Rededication of Cole Hall: Tuesday, Sept. 25, 12—1 p.m.
The program will be held on the north side of Cole Hall, and will be followed by an ice cream social. This event is free. Please register for this event by choosing the green Tickets button above.

Simpson College, The Iowa Constitution: An Enduring Testament to Equality: Thursday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. program
Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady and University of Iowa Law Professor Todd Pettys will be speakers. Hubbell Hall, Kent Campus Center, 701 North C Street, Indianola. Both the reception and program are free and open to the public. No registration required for this event.

Conference: Friday, Sept. 28, 12—4 p.m.
This half-day conference will include lunch at Kern Commons in Cartwright Hall and three sessions at Sheslow Auditorium. This event is free. Please register for this event by choosing the green Tickets button above.

Banquet: Friday, Sept. 28, 5:15—8:30 p.m.
The celebration banquet will be held at The Knapp Center, starting with a cocktail reception at 5:15 p.m. The banquet begins at 6 p.m., and will include a program with keynote address. Tickets are $50 per individual. Please contact Terri Howard if you are interested in purchasing a table.

Register for the event on Eventbrite. For more information on the Clark vs Muscatine case, see the Opperman Law Library page.

Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost

Campus Announcements Archive

Campus fire drills starting Oct. 17

Drake will hold fire drills on Oct. 17, 18, 19, and 22 in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act and in conjunction with National Fire Prevention month. All drills will be conducted at 10:45 a.m. with the exception of the residence halls, which will be conducted from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 22.

We have planned this to minimize disruption to classes, and the majority of academic buildings will be completed the week of fall break. This also allows us to have a more efficient utilization of our staff for these drills. The residence halls will be done from 6 to 9 p.m. to increase participation in the residence hall evacuation.

Fire alarms will be activated in all campus buildings to signal the start of the drill. When the alarm sounds:
• Evacuate the building.
• Buildings will be locked down and cannot be re-entered until the drill ends.
• Remember to dress accordingly.

The fire drills will be coordinated through the Office of Public Safety (271-2222) working with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (271-3804) and Facilities Services (271-3955). Please report any fire alarm malfunctions or evacuation problems to Facilities or Public Safety. Your cooperation in this very important campus safety exercise regarding the Drake Emergency Response Plan is appreciated. Fire drill schedule:

Oct. 17
Meredith
Aliber
Cowles
Opperman
Cartwright
Harmon Fine Arts Center
Howard
Carnegie
Medbury

Oct. 18
Olin
Science Connector Building
Harvey-Ingham
Cline
Fitch
STAH
Occupational Therapy
Collier-Scripps
3206 University Ave.

Oct. 19
Olmsted Center
Hubbell
Student Health
Alumni House
ROTC
Bell Center
Knapp Center
Fieldhouse
Tennis Center

Oct. 22
Cole
Old Main
Public Safety
University Communications
Kinne Center
Multi-use resource (old Ray Center)
Vote Smart
Legal Clinic
Dial Center
All residence halls (6–9 p.m.)

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Chris Nickell, Environmental Health & Safety

Featured Events Archive

Ice cream and cookie social honoring Robert D. Ray tomorrow

The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center is hosting an ice cream and cookie social for faculty and staff to celebrate the life of former Governor Robert D. Ray tomorrow, Sept. 26, on the newly constructed Robert D. and Billie Ray Promenade located east of Collier-Scripps Hall. Mrs. Ray and members of the Ray family will be in attendance to express their thanks and appreciation to the many members of the Drake community who supported the Ray family during the week of Governor Ray’s services. Ice cream and cookies will be available starting at 2:30 p.m. President Martin and Governor Kim Reynolds will speak at 3 p.m. The social is informal so feel free to stop by when you can. Sept. 26 would have been Governor Ray’s 90th birthday.

Hilary D. Ortmann, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center 

Campus Announcements Archive

Facilities Planning and Management project update

Every year during the summer months, Facilities Planning and Management works hard to complete key construction and repair projects in time for the beginning of the academic year. Many of these initiatives are part of the regular capital improvement budget, deferred maintenance, while other projects are made possible through University gifts or grants. In each and every case, we take seriously our commitment to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. Below is a list of the activities you may notice as the academic year gets underway. Work is completed or nearing completion on the following projects:

  • New ventilation system installed in the Quads
  • New furniture, carpet, and reorganization of Cowles Library main floor
  • Installation of a new store front at Harvey Ingham SW entrance
  • Installation of fire sprinkler systems at Harvey Ingham, Fitch, and Olin Hall
  • Renovation Cartwright Hall to include install of six new windows on south side of the building
  • Addition of new zip space in Aliber Hall
  • Addition of new sand volleyball court in Goodwin-Kirk
  • Near completion of Robert D. and Billie Ray Promenade
  • New wooden floor in The Knapp Center
  • Install of LED lighting for The Knapp Center floor
  • Condensate line repairs to the University Mechanical Systems at Olmsted and 28th Street.
  • Installation of Hammock Stands on campus

Drake always has a great deal of work and maintenance that needs to occur on the campus each summer. Each year we update a comprehensive deferred maintenance and repair list and share it with key leaders and departments across campus. This process helps us prepare for the planning the next summer’s work. A special thank you to all the Facilities Planning and Management team members who helped complete these projects.

Jolene Schmidt, Facilities Planning and Management

Campus Announcements Archive

Download new Drake Rec app

Download the new and free Drake Rec app today! This app allows you to register for intramurals, GroupX classes, sports clubs, view building locations and hours, and visit all of our social media pages. Drake Rec is an IMLeauges associated app, so you can use your IMLeagues account from previous years to sign in. Search “Drake Rec” in Google Play and Apple Stores to find and download the app. Details on how to register for GroupX classes can be found on handouts in the Bell Center and Underground.

Drake Wellness

Featured Events Archive

Hometown Heritage series on immigration issues and experiences

Hometown Heritage will host a public programming series called “Becoming American: A Documentary Film and Discussion Series on Our Immigration Experience.” This series features documentary film screenings and scholar-led discussions designed to encourage an informed discussion of immigration issues against the backdrop of our immigration history.

The series is open and free to all. The Oct. 8 program will be held on Drake’s campus. Additional programs will be held at venues in Perry and Des Moines.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 5:15–7:15 p.m.
Becoming American: A Century of Immigration Screening & Community Discussion
State Historical Museum, Des Moines

Sunday, Sept. 30 , 2–4 p.m.
Becoming American: Promise & Prejudice
Perry High School Library (Spanish-Language Screening), Perry Performing Arts Center (English-Language Screening & Community Discussion)

Monday, Oct. 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Becoming American: Between Two Worlds Screening & Community Discussion
Sussman Theater, Drake University

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 5:45–7:45 p.m.
Becoming American: Help Wanted? Screening & Community Discussion
Perry Public Library

Sunday, Oct. 28, 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Becoming American: Family & Community Screening & Community Discussion
Grand Theater, Perry

Monday, Nov. 5, 5–7 p.m.
Becoming American: Immigration & Popular Culture Screening & Community Discussion
Carnegie Library Museum, Perry

Hometown Heritage is one of thirty-two sites nationwide to host this program series which is made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor. “Becoming American” is a project of City Lore in collaboration with the Immigration and Ethnic History Society and the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. Founded in 1986, City Lore’s mission is to foster America’s living cultural heritage through education and public programs. The Immigration and Ethnic History Society promotes the study of immigration history through scholarly publications and education outreach, focusing on migration to North America and the ethnic groups that developed as a result. The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience is the only worldwide network of historic sites, museums and memory initiatives dedicated to remembering past struggles and addressing their contemporary legacies.

Read more information, or contact info@fcctrust.org for questions.

Dorothy Pisarski, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

For Students Archive

Attend games and win prizes with the Dog Pound app

Want to win free stuff for attending Drake Athletic events? Drake students have an exciting new opportunity to receive rewards for attending Drake home athletic events this season by using the Dog Pound Student Rewards App.

Download the app, check into events, earn points and get rewarded. Prizes include sunglasses, tumbler, Drake flag, and Drake Athletics Adidas apparel. The more events a student attends, the faster points accumulate that may be redeemed for prizes. The Dog Pound Student Rewards app is free and available now through the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Aimee Lane, Athletics

News & Achievements Archive

SJMC student work wins national, local awards

Drake students were honored recently for their achievements in public relations, writing and publication.

Work created by public relations seniors won three PRIME awards from the Public Relations Society of America Central Iowa Chapter. The 2018 senior capstone class created campaigns for Creative Visions, a Des Moines nonprofit organization that supports vulnerable communities through education and economic empowerment. The student teams won two PRIME awards in the Student Campaign category and a Community Champion award in the professional contest. The awards will be presented at central Iowa PRSA’s annual conference on Thursday, Oct. 18.

SJMC students won seven magazine and writing awards at the recent Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication contest.

Urban Plains, the website produced by the Magazine Media, News and Digital Media Production seniors, placed second in the Online Magazine category. The judge said of Urban Plains, “More than ever before, we need national stories with a Midwestern prism — stories that forever alter the perception of this part of the country and the people who live here.”

Multimedia stories produced for Urban Plains won first-place awards in the Investigation and Analysis and First Person categories; second place and honorable mention in the Places category, and honorable mention in the Features category. The judges in the Investigation and Analysis category said of the Drake student work, “Attempting to incorporate audio, video, maps, and other multimedia elements can often make a piece feel cumbersome and gimmicky. But the journalists were able to use all these tools to tell a more immersive and fleshed-out story. . . . I’d love to see what the reporters could pull off if they had even more resources.”

The SJMC winners were:

Online Magazine: Second place, Urban Plains
Articles — First Person: First place, “New Kid in the Ring,” Adam Rogan
Articles — Investigation and Analysis: First place, “From a Drop of Hate to a Ripple of Healing,” Jess Lynk, Katherine Bauer
Articles — Places: Second place, “Zombie Balls,” Matthew Gogerty; honorable mention, “Exploring the Abandoned Midwest,” Anne Matte
Articles — Features: Honorable mention, “500 Miles on 500 Dollars,” Adam Rogan
New Magazine Ideas: Second place, “Breakthrough,” Kayla Parker

Kathleen Richardson, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Campus Announcements Archive

Purses needed for Raise the Purse fundraiser

The third annual Drake Athletics Raise the Purse fall fundraiser is scheduled for Oct. 4, and we are looking for some more unique items to include in the auction. If you have a new or gently used purse, wallet, backpack, or bag that you are willing to part with, we would love to include your donation in our event. All donations are tax deductible and can be brought to the Administrative Suite in the Bell Center for drop off. All proceeds from the fundraiser directly benefit Drake student-athletes through the Bulldog Club. If you have any questions, please reach out to Shannon Saunders at shannon.saunders@drake.edu or ext. 4780.

Shannon Saunders, Athletics