Jon Bowermaster, JO’76, will discuss his career as a journalist and environmental activist on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 101. His lecture, “From Journalism to Advocacy: 30 Years Reporting on the Planet’s Health,” is free and open to the public. Bowermaster has worked for National Geographic, written numerous books, and … Continue reading Opportunities to meet environmental journalist, activist
The next film in the East Asian Film Series, “The Host,” airs tomorrow, April 4, at 6 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 106. In The Host (South Korea, 2006), a man must save his daughter from a deadly monster that was created through the illegal dumping of formaldehyde. This film is co-sponsored by the East … Continue reading East Asian Film Series to feature “The Host”
April 5: German conversation hours Practice your German Thursday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Drake Diner. The German conversation group is open to anyone interested in the German language and culture, regardless of language level. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to attend. For questions, email sarah.baldi@drake.edu. April 6: New … Continue reading German and Spanish conversation hours this week
The north lobby of Meredith Hall will host “Fresh Perspectives,” a photo exhibit featuring the photos and thoughts of local high school students, through the end of April. The show is a product of CultureALL, a Des Moines non-profit that encourages communication across difference through cultural programming. — Kathleen Richardson, School of Journalism and Mass … Continue reading SJMC hosts exhibit by local high school students
Drake alumna Kaylen Jelinske, a fashion expert at Amazon, will speak about Amazon, its culture, and tips for applying for a job with the company on Wednesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 104. She will also discuss her career path, including her current role as leader of a team of 60 … Continue reading The Future of Fashion
Drake hosts hundreds of public lectures, concerts, conferences, and other cultural events annually—and this is a particularly exciting time of year on campus. Here’s a quick reference guide to some of the most high-profile events through the week ending April 15. Wednesday, April 4 “The Future of Fashion Design” 7 p.m., Meredith Hall, Room 104 … Continue reading Quick guide to public events at Drake (April 4 – 12)
Join Scott Law, director of Public Safety, to learn what you would do as a member of the Drake community in the event of an active shooter. The presentation will be held Tuesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. in Sussman Theater, and on Wednesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 106. —Tyler … Continue reading Campus active shooter education
On Thursday, March 1, Tom Myers, adjunct instructor of management, will lead a meeting on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. A 2015 Goldman Sachs report estimates that $4.7 trillion of financial services revenues is at risk of displacement from new financial technologies. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are the new finance. Stop by the Innovation Studio, Room 124C in … Continue reading Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrency discussion
On Thursday, March 1, Tom Myers, adjunct instructor of management, will lead a meeting on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. A 2015 Goldman Sachs report estimates that $4.7 trillion of financial services revenues is at risk of displacement from new financial technologies. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are the new finance. Stop by the Innovation Studio, Room 124C in … Continue reading Bitcoin, blockchain, and cryptocurrency discussion
Attend an ITS workshop on Office365 on Monday, Feb. 26, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, TMR 133. Learn what tools are included in the suite, and how you can use Office365 for student access and collaboration. Please bring your own laptop or an internet capable device. If you don’t have a … Continue reading Using Office365 for educational information and collaboration
