50 years ago, the Supreme Court invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage in Loving v. Virginia. Today at 4:30 p.m., hear about legal issues in Loving and current civil rights issues and legislation. At 5 p.m. the acclaimed 2011 documentary The Loving Story will be shown with a discussion to follow. The event will take place in Cartwright Hall, Room 213. Food will be served. See the news release for more information.
—Kayla Choate, Law School
Join the University Communications team for an exclusive preview of the new brand platform Friday at 2:30 p.m. in Sussman Theater. This faculty/staff event is an opportunity to learn about the brand strategy, what it means for the University, and how it will be brought to life. A separate preview will be held for students later this fall. Read more.
Watch as students share their excitement for the recently opened STEM@DRAKE buildings.
Don’t forget: A dedication to celebrate the opening of Collier-Scripps Hall and the Science Connector Building will take place Saturday at 11 a.m., on the outdoor plaza between Olin and Collier-Scripps Halls. View President Martin’s invitation to campus.
This Sunday at 3 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium, the Drake Choir, Chamber Choir, and Chorale will present “Celebrating Sound,” a concert featuring music by contemporary composers from Lithuania, Estonia, Canada, England, and the United States, as well as a coronation anthem by Handel, with chamber orchestra. The concert will feature more than 100 students from all colleges and schools of the University. There is no admission charge to attend.
—Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Department of Music
The Drake women’s basketball annual One-on-One event will be Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at The Knapp Center. Meet this year’s team and coaching staff as they head into the new season. A social will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a program to follow at 7 p.m. Desserts and refreshments will be served. Join the Facebook event.
For questions, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647, tickets@drake.edu.
—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics
Join fellow Bulldogs at the Marriott in downtown Des Moines Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 a.m. for breakfast and a preview of this year’s Drake basketball seasons. Hear the latest from head coaches Niko Medved and Jennie Baranczyk while enjoying a delicious spread. To attend, RSVP at DrakeTix.com/tipoff by Oct. 20. The event cost $15 to attend.
For questions, contact Austin Strawhacker at 515-271-2228 or austin.strawhacker@drake.edu.
—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics
The Lorentzen Student Hatchery teams will be pitching their businesses to the Des Moines entrepreneurial community at 1 Million Cups this month. Meeting every Wednesday at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 Million Cups is a free program, designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs, mentors, and advisors. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to come to the Science Center for networking, free coffee, and to support Drake students.
Presentation schedule:
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Sleister Brass: Colton Sleister
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Kanju Media: Payson Wick
Wednesday, Oct. 25
Enigma Shipping: Kaleigh DeBont & Seth Hartman
Yoke: Chintan Barot
To be determined
Atomic Fizz: Sam Heacock
—Stephanie Cardwell, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Hubbell Dining will host Taco Day tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for faculty, staff, and students. Faculty and staff can dine for just $5.
—Jennifer Bowersox, Drake University Dining
Drake’s College of Business and Public Administration presents the 101 Speaker Series. The upcoming session on Tuesday, Oct. 17, will focus on risk management. The program begins at 12 p.m. in Aliber Hall, Room 101. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunch.
The 101 Speaker Series is designed to engage the audience through interaction with a local panel of experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions on a wide range of topics of interest. The series is open to the public. RSVP on Eventbrite.
Panel experts include:
Randi Ellen Woods Marsh, vice president operational risk & corporate business unit CRO, Principal Financial Group
Peder Skoog, executive audit director, capital & model risk, Wells Fargo, FRM
Dana Nelson-Snyder, internal audit manager, Wellmark
—Dianna Gray, College of Business & Public Administration
The Science Colloquium Series,” Life after Drake,” will feature a lecture by alumnus Jon Vermedahl, AS’02, this Thursday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Harvey Ingham Hall, Room 135. Using the now retired Space Shuttle and the flight of STS-93 as a case study, his presentation will discuss the role a flight controller has in preparing for a space flight and in making a successful space flight from liftoff through landing. Furthermore, the presentation will provide an overview of the various training methods used to prepare astronauts and flight controllers for upcoming space flights.
—Sharyn O’Connor, College of Arts & Sciences
