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
On Sunday, Feb. 23, from 3–5 p.m., Drake University’s The Comparison Project, in conjunction with the “Iowa Interfaith Exchange,” hosts “Roads to Religion” in the Olmsted Center (Parents Hall) on Drake’s campus. The event, which is free and open to the public, features dozens of local religious communities, collectively representing at least a dozen religious traditions. These communities will be arranged throughout the hall as if on a map of the metro area. Visitors will receive a map to guide them in their exploration of them. Refreshments will be provided by Drake’s catering service, Sodexo.
The ”Iowa Interfaith Exchange” includes Drake’s The Comparison Project and three other local nonprofits: CultureALL, the Des Moines Area Religious Council, and Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.
— Catalina Samaniego, College of Arts & Sciences
Drake Global Engagement is excited to announce students will apply to study abroad for fall 2025 and beyond through a new, more streamlined study abroad application system! It will be going live soon with an update sent out in the next OnCampus.
If you are interested in studying abroad fall 2025 and haven’t already met with Global Engagement, set up a meeting with Drake’s Education Abroad Coordinator, Emily Erschen, through Starfish. This will ensure we know who is interested and we will reach out to you directly when we go live. As a reminder, the application deadline to study abroad Fall 2025 is April 1st.
— Emily Erschen, Global Engagement
Join Drake Weightlifting Club for a special Heavy Weightlifting series adjustable to all levels. We will use the Athletic Training Gym in the Bell Center. These classes are for everyone, please join the class that best suits your needs. If you require any further accommodations, please contact gail.witte@drake.edu.
The series will run weekly until March 6..
Women’s+ classes: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Mens’s+ classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.
Check the Drake Rec App for details and signup.
— Gail Witte, Rec Services
