| All Categories Calendar : Events for 13 Oct 2013 - 19 Oct 2013
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Sunday, 13 Oct 2013
No events have been scheduled.
Monday, 14 Oct 2013
Tuesday, 15 Oct 2013
RaySociety - Faculty Research: An Inter-Departmental View - Tim Kne
pper [Academics]
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ contact RaySociety - Presented by the RaySociety – Drake University's lifelong learning organization.
Contact Info: 515-271-2120, raysociety@drake.edu, www.drake.edu/raysociety, www.facebook.com/raysocietyatdrake
RaySociety - Notable Speakers - Jerry Crawford [Academics]
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM @ contact RaySociety - Presented by the RaySociety – Drake University's lifelong learning organization.
Contact Info: 515-271-2120, raysociety@drake.edu, www.drake.edu/raysociety, www.facebook.com/raysocietyatdrake
Wednesday, 16 Oct 2013
"Food, Nutrition and Health in a Changing World" - Heartland Globa
l Health Conference [Academics]
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM @ Parents Hall, upper level of Olmsted Center - Sponsor: The Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship, Global and Comparative Public Health program, and Heartland Global Health Consortium.
The Material Aspect: 50 Years of Popular Music Packaging [Fine Arts & Performances]
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM @ Anderson Gallery - Curated by John Fender;
Anderson Gallery President Grimmson of Iceland [Special Events]
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM @ Sheslow Auditorium - The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement will sponsor a lecture by President Grimsson of Iceland on October 16th at 6:30 p.m. In Sheslow Auditorium. The topic of the lecture will be global warming and Iceland's successful development of clean energy sources. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information go to
http://news.drake.edu/2013/10/07/the-harkin-institute-brings-icelands-president-to-drake
RaySociety - Michael Lasser - A Taste of the Arts with the Des Moi
nes Art Center [Academics]
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM @ contact RaySociety - Presented by the RaySociety – Drake University's lifelong learning organization.
Contact Info: 515-271-2120, raysociety@drake.edu, www.drake.edu/raysociety, www.facebook.com/raysocietyatdrake
Tony Hall talk on "Combatting Gobal Hunger" [Academics]
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM @ Sussman Theater, lower level of Olmsted Center - Ambassador Tony P. Hall is a leading advocate for hunger relief programs and improving human rights conditions in the world. From February 2002 to April 2005, he served as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. He is currently serving as the executive director of the Alliance to End Hunger, which engages diverse institutions in building the public and political will to end hunger at home and abroad. Prior to his diplomatic service, Ambassador Hall represented the Third District of Ohio in the U.S. Congress for almost 24 years serving on committees and advancing legislation on hunger issues. Ambassador Hall also founded and chaired the Congressional Hunger Center, a non-governmental organization committed to ending hunger through training and educational programs for emerging leaders. In his efforts to witness the plight of the poor and hungry first-hand, he has visited poverty-stricken and war-torn regions in more than 100 countries. Sponsors: Pioneer Hi-Bred, World Food Prize, Heartland Global Health Consortium, and Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship and Global and Comparative Public Health program at Drake.
Thursday, 17 Oct 2013
The Material Aspect: 50 Years of Popular Music Packaging [Fine Arts & Performances]
12:00 PM - 08:00 PM @ Anderson Gallery - Curated by John Fender;
Anderson Gallery RaySociety - 4 Places in India: Sanchi, Elephanta, Khajurah, and
the Taj Mahal with Tom Worthern [Academics]
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM @ contact RaySociety - Presented by the RaySociety – Drake University's lifelong learning organization.
Contact Info: 515-271-2120, raysociety@drake.edu, www.drake.edu/raysociety, www.facebook.com/raysocietyatdrake
Teaching and Training Students Abroad Presentation [Academics]
04:00 PM - 05:30 PM @ Meredith 235 - Dr. Michael Vande Berg's presentation on intercultural learning will help participants understand how and when to intervene in order to maximize students' intercultural learning and development. This presentation is a precursor to Friday's workshop— participation will allow participants a better understanding of Dr. Vande Berg's position and will greatly enrich Friday's workshop. Participation in the presentation is not required to attend the workshop, but it is highly encouraged.
Friday, 18 Oct 2013
RaySociety - Water Aerobics [Academics]
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM @ contact RaySociety - Presented by the RaySociety – Drake University's lifelong learning organization.
Contact Info: 515-271-2120, raysociety@drake.edu, www.drake.edu/raysociety, www.facebook.com/raysocietyatdrake
The Material Aspect: 50 Years of Popular Music Packaging [Fine Arts & Performances]
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM @ Anderson Gallery - Curated by John Fender;
Anderson Gallery Teaching and Training Students Abroad Workshop [Academics]
12:30 PM - 04:30 PM @ Meredith 235 - Join faculty and staff for an interactive workshop with Dr. Michael Vande Berg to discuss intercultural learning and how to improve the study abroad experience. Dr. Vande Berg has an array of experience in international education and is excited to share his insights with participants. Learn how to foster intercultural competence in students before, during, and after study abroad experiences.
A $75 stipend will be provided to faculty participants of Friday's workshop.
Saturday, 19 Oct 2013
Music University at Drake [Academics]
08:30 AM - 04:45 PM @ Harmon Fine Arts Center - Saturday, October 19 – Des Moines Music Coalition presents Music University at Drake, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Music University is a full-day music industry conference at Drake’s Harmon Fine Arts Center (2505 Carpenter Ave., Des Moines) featuring panels, forums, workshops, and presentations by more than 40 national and local speakers. Attendance is free for Drake students who pre-register. http://www.desmoinesmc.com/education/music-university/
ENACTUS Project Bulldog [Academics]
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM @ Sussman Theater - Inspired by ABC's Shark Tank, Drake Enactus presents, Project Bulldog. Combine your entrepreneurial spirit and passion to empower others and pitch your innovative ideas in front of a panel of Des Moines business leaders. Stand a chance to win up to $500 dollars when you present your business, product or idea on October 19, 2013. http://www.drakesife.org/projectbulldog.html
