Students and faculty filled Sheslow Auditorium to listen to a moderated conversation between Dr. Vjosa Osmani, President of the Republic of Kosovo, and Professor Debra DeLaet. During his speech, President Marty Martin also presented Osmani with the honorary Global Citizenship Award, which is typically awarded to Drake faculty that have performed outstanding work in global […]
On Oct. 5, the Drake Theatre Arts Department will present the world premiere of the musical “WINGS.” Written by Danny K. Bernstein and with arrangement and orchestration from Nick Wilders, “WINGS” is loosely based on the 1906 novel of the same name. The musical follows St. Petersburg University student Vanya as he works toward winning […]
Drake University’s Office of Equity and Inclusion recently welcomed Nora Reichardt, Iowa’s first openly transgender TV reporter, to speak on their panel during Welcome Weekend. Since the panel, there have been accounts of first-years having negative reactions to Reichardt’s presence on campus. There have been rumors among first-years and PMACs of unexpected negative feedback from […]