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Thu Nov 5

Music Major for a Day Harmon Fine Arts Center Education
First Generation Arts & Sciences Students Community Art Project Olmsted Center, Breezeway ArtsCommunity
BAA Presents, A Mid-Day Conversation with Jordan Clarke, BN'12: From the Court to the Boardroom EducationNetworkingSports
Staff & Faculty BUILD Class: The Pause Effect: Regulating Emotions, Reframing Conflict, and Communicating with Clarity Olmsted Center, CR 310/311 Education
Pizza at Hugo's Hugo’s Kitchen CommunityDrinkFood
Journeys of Life Opening Reception Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Drake Innovation Challenge Johansen Student Center, Fisher-Stelter Ballroom EducationNetworkingTech
The 6th International and Comparative Law Insolvency Symposium Cartwright Hall, Various Locations Education
Jordan Concert Series: Heidi Melton, soprano Sheslow Auditorium FreeMusic

Fri Nov 6

Music Major for a Day Harmon Fine Arts Center Education
The 6th International and Comparative Law Insolvency Symposium Cartwright Hall, Various Locations Education
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Masterclass: Heidi Melton, soprano Harmon Fine Arts Center, 204 Education
Masterclass: Caity Gyorgy, jazz vocalist Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center EducationMusic
First Generation Student Craft Night! Olmsted Center, Parents Hall Arts
Drake University Women's Volleyball vs Southern Illinois Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
2026 Fall Lecture Series | Open Discussion Drake Municipal Observatory Education

Sat Nov 7

The 6th International and Comparative Law Insolvency Symposium Cartwright Hall, Various Locations Education
Drake University Football vs San Diego Des Moines, Iowa, Drake Stadium Sports
Drake University Women's Volleyball vs Belmont Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Swing Dancing Parents Hall, North CommunityDance

Sun Nov 8

Drake University Men's Basketball vs Southern Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Senior Recital: Van Smeall, saxophone, Liz Augsburger, piano Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music

Mon Nov 9

3 Point Shootout Bell Center Sports
Primary Health Care STI Testing Pop-Up Olmsted Center Wellness
Junior Recital: Tatum Murphy, mezzo-soprano, Amanda Jones, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music

Tue Nov 10

Drake University Women's Basketball vs Cleveland State - Character Counts! Day with Drake Women's Basketball Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Conversations with Colleagues Johansen Student Center, 350 CommunityEducation
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Drake Mag, DPR & DUiN — Public Pin-Up Meredith Hall, 124C CommunityFoodLiterary

Wed Nov 11

SPARC Brown Bag Lunch Series Howard Hall, 212 CommunityEducation
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Low Brass Studio Recital Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music

Thu Nov 12

Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Staff & Faculty BUILD Class: Plant Powered Plates Olmsted Center, CR 310/311 EducationFoodWellness
WGS Tarot Readings Cowles Library, Reading Room Arts
Artist Panel Discussion Anderson Gallery ArtsEducationFree

Fri Nov 13

Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Bulldogs on the Balcony | Alumni Night at the Knapp Center - Men's Basketball Buresh Balcony - Knapp Center Sports
Drake University Men's Basketball vs South Dakota - Military Appreciation Day/Hometown Heroes Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Senior Recital: Brynn Friesen, mezzo-soprano, Amanda Jones, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music
2026 Fall Lecture Series | Moons: A Multitude of Worlds Drake Municipal Observatory Education

Sat Nov 14

Drake Football - Twin Cities Tailgate Tiffany Sports Lounge Sports
Senior Recital: Kyra Kanz, soprano, Francine Griffith, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music
Senior Recital: Grant Galloway, tenor, Amanda Jones, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music
Second Saturday Social: Trivia Night Johansen Student Center, Fisher-Stelter Hall Gaming

Sun Nov 15

Senior Recital: Nathan Combs, flute/piccolo, Liz Augsburger, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music

Mon Nov 16

Drake University Men's Basketball vs Tarleton State - Epilepsy Awareness Night Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Tue Nov 17

Drake University Women's Basketball vs St. Thomas - Faculty/Staff Night | Military Appreciation Night Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Everclass - Communicating with Impact: A Conversation with Jenna McMullin, JO'02 EducationFreeNetworking
First Gen Function! Johansen Student Center, 201 Community

Wed Nov 18

Iowa Nature Summit 2026 Olmsted Center EducationOutdoors
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Senior Recital: Rylan Henke, trombone & piano, Christa Pearson, piano Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music

Thu Nov 19

Iowa Nature Summit 2026 Olmsted Center EducationOutdoors
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
SPARC Networking Event Howard Hall, 212 Networking
Log Rolling at the Bell Center Bell Center, Pool OutdoorsSports
Student Curator Led Tour of Journeys of Life Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Lecture on “Who Owns Wealth? Gandhi’s Answer to Capitalism” Aliber Hall, 101 Education
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Charleston Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Drake Theatre Arts Presents: Urinetown Performing Arts Hall Theater
Drake Symphony Orchestra & Choirs: Mozart's Requiem, Héctor Agüero, Eric Barnum, Josh Boggs, conductors Plymouth Church 4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA Music
Drake Symphony Orchestra & Choirs: Mozart's Requiem, Héctor Agüero, Eric Barnum, Josh Boggs, conductors Plymouth Church 4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA Music

Fri Nov 20

Headshot Day Fall 2026 Old Main, 115 CommunityFree
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
2026 General Practice Review CivicEducation
Drake Opera Theatre Scenes Concert Sheslow Auditorium MusicTheater
Drake Theatre Arts Presents: Urinetown Performing Arts Hall Theater
2026 Fall Lecture Series | Building A Solar System Drake Municipal Observatory Education

Sat Nov 21

Drake Theatre Arts Presents: Urinetown Performing Arts Hall Theater
Drake University Men's Basketball at Missouri State Springfield, Mo. Sports
Senior Recital: Jack Cockayne, baritone, Francine Griffith, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music
Junior Recital: Meredith Heggen, soprano, Amanda Jones, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music
International Night 2026 Olmsted Center, Parents Hall CommunityFestivalFoodMusic
Senior Recital: Brielle Anderson, soprano, Cassie Makeeff, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music
Drake Theatre Arts Presents: Urinetown Performing Arts Hall Theater

Sun Nov 22

Drake Theatre Arts Presents: Urinetown Performing Arts Hall Theater
Drake University Women's Basketball at Iowa State Ames, Iowa Sports
Strings Chamber Music Recital Sheslow Auditorium Music
Drake University Jazz Ensemble One: Andrew Classen, director Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music

Mon Nov 23

Drake Jazz Combo Night Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music
Flute Studio Recital Sheslow Auditorium Music

Tue Nov 24

Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation

Wed Nov 25

Thanksgiving Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Holiday
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation

Thu Nov 26

Thanksgiving Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Holiday
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation

Fri Nov 27

Thanksgiving Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Holiday
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Saint Louis Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Sat Nov 28

Thanksgiving Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Holiday
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Detroit Mercy Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Sun Nov 29

Thanksgiving Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Holiday

Mon Nov 30

Faculty Recital: Nicholas Roth, piano, Seth Tack, baritone - Songs of Claude Debussy Sheslow Auditorium Music

Tue Dec 1

Drake University Women's Basketball vs Iowa - Blue Out Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
First Gen Function! Johansen Student Center, 201 Community

Wed Dec 2

Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Senior Recital: Olivia Tice, mezzo-soprano, Amanda Jones, piano Sheslow Auditorium Music
Single Reed Chamber Recital Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music

Thu Dec 3

Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Alums & Allies Holiday Social: Deck the Doghouse South Minneapolis CommunityHoliday
Drake University Jazz Ensemble Two: Paul Lichty, director Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music
Violin & Viola Studio Recital Sheslow Auditorium Music

Fri Dec 4

Day free for study Drake University EducationFree
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Drake University Bands: Vince Kenney and Bryan Hummel, conductors Performing Arts Hall Music
Umeri Alumni Choir Concert St. Ambrose Cathedral Music

Sat Dec 5

2026 General Practice Review CivicEducation

Sun Dec 6

Drake Choirs: Eric Barnum, Ted Brimeyer, Josh Boggs, conductors Sheslow Auditorium Music

Mon Dec 7

Final Evaluation Period Drake University Education
Blanner Studio Recital Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center Music

Tue Dec 8

Final Evaluation Period Drake University Education
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation

Wed Dec 9

Final Evaluation Period Drake University Education
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation

Thu Dec 10

Final Evaluation Period Drake University Education
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation

Fri Dec 11

Winter Break Housing Opens (Jewett Hall) Drake University Community
Final Evaluation Period Drake University Education
2026 General Practice Review CivicEducation
Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
Drake University Men's Basketball vs North Carolina Central - Faculty/Staff Appreciation l Teacher Appreciation Night Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Sat Dec 12

Residence Halls Close for Winter Break Drake University Community

Tue Dec 15

Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation

Wed Dec 16

Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation

Thu Dec 17

Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation

Fri Dec 18

Journeys of Life: Through the Eyes of Mainframe Artists Anderson Gallery ArtsEducation
KC Pre-Game Gathering - Drake Men's Basketball Pizza Bar - Kansas City Power & Light District Sports
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Evansville - Teacher Appreciation Night Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Davidson Kansas City, Mo. Sports

Sun Dec 20

Drake University Women's Basketball vs Southern Illinois - Grow the Game Day Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Tue Dec 22

Drake University Men's Basketball vs Southern Illinois - Dad's Night Out Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Wed Dec 23

Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Thu Dec 24

Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Fri Dec 25

Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Sat Dec 26

Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Sun Dec 27

Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Mon Dec 28

Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Tue Dec 29

Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Wed Dec 30

Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Thu Dec 31

Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Fri Jan 1

Meal Plan Change Period Begins (Spring) Drake University Community
Winter Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community
Drake University Men's Basketball at Murray State Murray, Ky. Sports

Sun Jan 3

J-Term Housing Opens (Jewett Hall) Drake University Community

Mon Jan 4

J-term begins Drake University Education
Winter Break Housing Closes (Jewett Hall) Drake University Community

Tue Jan 5

Drake University Men's Basketball vs Belmont - Camper Reunion Day/Boy Scout Night Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Tue Jan 12

Drake University Men's Basketball vs Valparaiso Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Thu Jan 14

Drake University Women's Basketball vs Murray State Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Sat Jan 16

Drake University Women's Basketball vs Belmont - National Girls and Women in Sports Day | Alumni Day Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Mon Jan 18

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Holiday) Drake University Holiday

Thu Jan 21

Spring Orientation Housing Available Drake University Community
Drake University Men's Basketball vs UIC - Drake Relays Night Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Fri Jan 22

J-term ends Drake University Education
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Indiana State Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Bulldogs on the Balcony | Alumni Night at the Knapp Center - Women's Basketball Buresh Balcony - Knapp Center Sports

Sat Jan 23

Residence Halls Reopen for Spring Semester Drake University Community
J-Term Housing Closes (Jewett Hall) Drake University Community

Sun Jan 24

Drake University Men's Basketball vs Murray State - Des Moines Hometown Team Weekend Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports
Drake University Women's Basketball vs UIC - Des Moines' Hometown Team Weekend Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Tue Jan 26

Spring 2027 Student Organization President's Summit Olmsted Center, Parent's Hall CommunityEducation

Wed Jan 27

Pre Game Gathering - Drake Men's Basketball at Belmont Double Dogs Hillsboro Village Sports

Thu Jan 28

Meal Plan Change Period Ends (Spring) Community
Everclass - Backstage Pass: Covering Music's Biggest Stars with Jeff Nelson, JO’13 EducationFreeLiterary
Judge James Grant Iowa Constitution Lecture Cartwright Hall, James Albert Classroom 213 Education
Spring 2027 Student Organization Activities Fair Olmsted Center, Upper Gallery / Parent's Hall Community
Drake University Women's Basketball vs Illinois State Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Sat Jan 30

Drake University Men's Basketball vs UNI - Blue Out l Alumni Day Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Sat Feb 6

Drake University Men's Basketball vs Evansville Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Sun Feb 7

Drake University Women's Basketball at Murray State Murray, Ky. Sports

Wed Feb 10

Everclass - Poor Relief: Why Giving People Money Is Not the Answer to Global Poverty EducationFree

Thu Feb 11

The Constitutional Law Center's Distinguished Lecture Series Cartwright Hall, James Albert Classroom 213 Education

Fri Feb 12

Drake University Men's Basketball vs Bradley - White Out Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Thu Feb 18

Health Professions Day Olmsted Center, Upper Olmsted Community
SPARC Networking Event Howard Hall, 212 Networking
Drake University Men's Basketball vs Indiana State Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Fri Feb 19

Drake University Women's Basketball vs Bradley - American Heart Association Game Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Sun Feb 21

Drake University Women's Basketball vs Valparaiso - Pink Game Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Wed Feb 24

Drake University Men's Basketball vs Illinois State - Senior Night Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Sat Feb 27

Drake University Women's Basketball vs UNI - Senior Day | White Out Des Moines, Iowa, Knapp Center Sports

Wed Mar 3

Drake University Women's Basketball vs MVC Tournament St. Louis, Mo. Sports

Thu Mar 4

Drake University Women's Basketball vs MVC Tournament St. Louis, Mo. Sports

Fri Mar 5

Drake University Women's Basketball vs MVC Tournament St. Louis, Mo. Sports

Sat Mar 6

Drake University Women's Basketball vs MVC Tournament St. Louis, Mo. Sports

Fri Mar 12

Midpoint of Semester Drake University Community
Spring Break Housing Opens (Jewett Hall) Drake University Community

Sat Mar 13

Residence Halls Close for Spring Break Drake University Community

Mon Mar 15

Spring Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Tue Mar 16

Spring Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Wed Mar 17

Spring Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Thu Mar 18

Spring Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Fri Mar 19

Spring Break (classes do not meet) Drake University Community

Sun Mar 21

Residence Halls Reopen after Spring Break Drake University Community
Spring Break Housing Closes (Jewett Hall) Drake University Community

Sat Apr 3

Supreme Court Celebration Banquet and Awards Ceremony Olmsted Center, Parents Hall CommunityNetworking

Sat Apr 17

Constitutional Law Symposium Cartwright Hall, James Albert Classroom 213 Education

and 16 more events not listed here. Take the whole calendar as a file for all 216 events.