Join faculty and staff colleagues from around the University on Friday, Nov. 21, in the Howard Hall Faculty Lounge, Room 212. This will be the last of the Third Friday series for 2025.
At 11 a.m., hear from Adrien Halliez, A&S Political Science, about American political opinion, polarization, and what all those yard signs can tell us.
At 1 p.m., join Leanne Purdum, A&S Law, Politics, and Society to discuss the role of technology in college classrooms.
And from 2–4 p.m., stop by to socialize and enjoy a refreshment and snacks before the weekend.
Join us this Thursday, Nov. 20, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for an exclusive virtual mid-day conversation with Cain Hayes, BN’92, and Wanda Everage, LA’72, two pioneering Black Drake alums and leaders. Please go here to register to receive the zoom link. Their decades of leadership experience in education and healthcare have left them with a wealth of wisdom and lessons that we are privileged to witness. This event is hosted by the Black Alumni Association, but all members of the Drake University community are encouraged to attend to hear from these legends. The conversation will be facilitated by Black Alumni Association Board Member, Greg Jones, LA’81, MBA’83.
Everyone in the Drake community is encouraged to attend to learn from two individuals whose names are all across campus, but that you may have never met. Wanda Everage, LA’72, is a Drake University legend. She worked for 24 years at Drake University, retiring in 2012 as Drake’s vice provost for student affairs and academic excellence. Among many other accolades, she is the namesake for the Wanda E. Everage Peer Mentor Award of the Adams Leadership Awards and the Wanda Everage Academic Success Symposium. Cain Hayes, BN’92, has forged an exceptional career marked by a deep commitment to equitable healthcare as the former President and CEO of Point32Health. You may have seen his name on the Hayes Commons room in Johansen Student Center and he is a current Drake University Trustee.
As shared in President Martin’s email to campus, what a great response from our campus community in support of United Way of Central Iowa! We vastly exceeded our participation goal, we raised more than $36,000, donated well over 100 pounds of supplies and food, and many people signed up to volunteer. Enjoy the full day off on Wednesday, Nov. 26!
Tune into Everclass on Friday, Nov. 7, at 12 p.m. and step inside the world of high-stakes investigations with Utley Noble, LA’85, JD’88, a retired FBI agent whose career spanned some of the nation’s most consequential cases. From leading a multi-state search in a nationally known student abduction to collecting evidence at Ground Zero after 9/11, Noble has seen it all. In this Everclass session, he shares how investigators uncover truth amid chaos—revealing lessons in ethics, leadership, and problem-solving that extend far beyond law enforcement. Whether you’re drawn to forensic science or the mindset behind major investigations, you’ll gain rare insights from a life dedicated to uncovering the truth.
The conversation will be held on Zoom and registration is free.
University Communications and Marketing will hold professional headshot sessions Friday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Old Main, Room 115. The sessions are free to all students, faculty, and staff. Sign up for a session.
— James Hoover, University Communications and Marketing
If you are considering law school—at Drake or anywhere—Drake Law School’s chapter of Delta Theta Phi invites you to Undergrad Night at Drake Law on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. Associate Dean Gaughan will share brief remarks, followed by a candid Q&A with current Drake Law students, and a tour of the law school.
The event is open to any undergraduate student. The conversation will cover law school broadly (applications, academics, careers, and day-to-day life) with examples from the Drake Law experience.
At Cowles Library, we are committed to curating a diverse range of materials, both digital and physical, for the entire campus community to explore. Each month, our librarians highlight collections that connect with current topics and reflect the wide range of academic and personal interests across campus.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Cowles Library is featuring a collection celebrating the voices and stories of Indigenous authors. This selection includes both fiction and nonfiction works that span traditional tales, contemporary narratives, and historical accounts.
Visit Cowles Library or explore our Featured Collections page online to discover these and other highlighted materials.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 award year (Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027) is now available at studentaid.gov.
U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens should complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA to be considered for need-based grants, federal work-study, or to take advantage of federal student loan programs.
The Drake Department of Theatre Arts is proud to present the final mainstage show of the fall semester, Julius Caesar. Adapted and directed by Professor Michael Rothmayer, this show follows Caesar, his ultimate assassination, and the events that ensue. The show runs Nov. 20–23 with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall of the Harmon Fine Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online or in person at the FAC box office.
If you are on Drake’s health plan and have not turned in your Premium Discount-Annual Physical Form – time is running out. This is an annual requirement to receive the discount.
Employees on Drake’s health plan who wish to receive the wellness health insurance premium discount in 2026, need to complete a physical exam with an in-network provider between Dec. 1, 2024 and Nov. 30, 2025, and submit a completed Premium Discount-Annual Physical Formby Dec. 1, 2025.
If you cannot get an appointment with your doctor by the Dec. 1, 2025 deadline, or you do not have a primary care provider, you may contact the Broadlawns Community Clinic by Drake (2970 University Ave.) at 515-216-5100 to make an appointment. Let them know you are from Drake and need to make an appointment for a wellness exam. Most individuals can get in within two or three days, but please do not wait until the last week to contact them or they may not have available openings.
Besides receiving a premium discount, an annual physical is a great way to receive important health information through age and gender specific examinations, schedule recommended preventative screenings, and create a doctor-patient relationship.
