Drake Theatre People (DTP) present the Cabargay on March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Tuner Jazz Center. We are celebrating queer performers and music as well as fundraising for LGBTQ+ rights in Iowa. We hope to see you there. Shortly following there will be the premiere of a new musical: Duck, Duck, Gay Duck. You won’t want to miss it!
— Audrey Almeida, College of Arts & Sciences
The Drake Men’s Basketball team claimed the Missouri Valley Conference Regular Season Championship title. This exclusive MVC Champions T-shirt just dropped at Bulldog Shop. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history. Limited stock available—grab yours today!
In honor of Women’s History Month, Cowles Library has curated a special collection highlighting the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. This collection showcases the inspiring voices and stories of women, emphasizing their impact on society, culture, and the world. Visit the library to explore our collections and resources, including a selection of books and multimedia materials that celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women.
Whether you’re looking to dive into biographies, read powerful literature, or explore the role of women in shaping modern history, our collection offers something for everyone.
— Joanna Stankiewicz, Cowles Library
The annual Constitutional Law Symposium invites scholars, judges, and lawyers from across the country to discuss a timely constitutional issue. The proceedings are published in the Drake Law Review.
2025 Constitutional Law Symposium: “A Global Comparison of Presidential Immunity in Democracies”
Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:30-1:00 p.m.
Speakers:
The program will be presented live and in person at Drake University Law School, with a livestream available for a broader audience.
— Dawn Brown, Law School
Drake Law School is proud to announce the second installment of the Dean’s Speaker Series, featuring two prominent leaders in corporate America. Natalie Lamarque, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Principal Financial Group and Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., MA’91, JD’92, President & CEO of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Dean Jones will facilitate a discussion on the role of lawyers in corporate leadership, navigating challenges, developing key skills for success, and more. Panelists will share valuable insights, strategies, and their personal journeys to the top. The presentation will be followed by a reception in Kern Commons.
Dean Jones will facilitate a dynamic discussion on the vital role of lawyers in corporate leadership, exploring key topics such as navigating challenges, developing essential skills for success, and more. Attendees will gain valuable insights from the panelists’ personal journeys, strategies, and experiences.
The presentation will be followed by a reception in Kern Commons.
This event is free and open to the public. Register here.
— Taylor Johnson, Law School
Based on a Swedish running technique, this is a fun and creative way to increase your speed and endurance whether you are planning on running the Road Races or just want to feel included in Relays. This half-hour run will be a great way to get some movement and social time!
We will run outside unless the weather is bad, in which case we will use the Knapp center track
The club will run Wednesdays from 11:45–12:15, Feb 12–April 16.
—Gail Witte, Rec Services
Interested in studying abroad in Japan?
The Incoming Team at Kwansei Gakuin University, located in Osaka, Japan, will host an info session in March for students who may be interested in studying abroad in Japan.
The session will include a short greeting from the Contemporary Japan Program Director, an introduction of the university and the exchange program, a mock class, as well as an introduction to KGU Campus life and a Q&A.
The Info Session is scheduled for Monday, March 10 at 8:00 pm. Register here to attend: https://kgu-exchange-infosession.eventbrite.com
This session is aimed towards:
— Emily Erschen, Global Engagement
All Drake faculty and staff are invited and encouraged to nominate a colleague for the 2025 Madelyn M. Levitt Distinguished Community Service and Employee Excellence Awards.
The Employee Excellence Award is presented to a staff member who demonstrates exceptional commitment to excellence in the performance of their duties. The Distinguished Community Service Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of Drake faculty and staff to the Drake community. The criteria to be eligible for each of these awards can be found here.
To nominate a colleague, submit a letter of nomination to Human Resources. Nomination letters may be sent through campus mail or electronically to drakehr@drake.edu. The subject line should read “Madelyn M. Levitt Award Nomination”. The letter should detail specific examples of how the nominee exemplifies each of the applicable criteria. Additional letters of support are not necessary. Nominations are due to Human Resources by Monday, March 3.
For additional information, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
If you would like to make (or continue making) healthy changes in 2025 but find yourself getting easily distracted by everyday responsibilities, this challenge is for you.
From March 3 through March 30, you will be given two challenges per day that cover one or more dimensions of wellbeing. You select the one you want to complete that day, or if you are feeling ambitious, complete them both. The goal is to complete at least one challenge on 25 of the 28 days. If you succeed, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a prize.
This is a challenge you can do on your own, or invite family, friends, or co-workers to join along. Make it a competition to see who can complete the most challenges!
Send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu by Friday, Feb. 28 to register.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Throughout the spring, join the Center for Teaching & Learning and your faculty and staff colleagues for informal lunchtime conversations about the on-going influence of generative AI on campus.
Held each month in the Faculty Lounge, Howard Hall, Room 212, each Spring D(AI)logue is scheduled multiple times throughout the week to accommodate as many schedules as possible. Visit the Campus Calendar page for more information, including all the available dates and a brief description of each month’s topics.
— Bret Sikkink, Drake Online
