Drake University Calendar

Olmsted Center

The Olmsted Center is a hub of student activity at Drake. From early morning studying to late-night programming, the building is always busy during the semester.  The Olmsted Center offers recreational facilities, a coffee-shop, event spaces, study areas, and also houses many university departments. 

2875 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311

Place Type

On Campus

Phone

515- 271-3711

Website

drake.edu

Upcoming Events

Mindful Student Support Group

Facilitated by Tyler Jacobs-Lewis (he/him), MS, tLMHC Learn about the practice of mindfulness and how it can be a beneficial practice to compliment your...

12/3 3:30pm
Griff promoting BUILD - Bulldogs United in Learning and Development

UCM has developed a social media governance policy for the university expected to roll out this Fall 2023. Social media platforms have become a vital means...

12/5 10am
BIPOC Women(+) Support Group

Facilitated by Kayla Bell-Consolver (she/her), LMHC This 3 part counseling support group is focused on cultivating a space of connection, healing, and...

12/6 6pm
Griff promoting BUILD - Bulldogs United in Learning and Development

UCM has developed a social media governance policy for the university expected to roll out this Fall 2023. Social media platforms have become a vital means...

12/7 2pm
Griff promoting BUILD - Bulldogs United in Learning and Development

Join Venessa Macro, chief administration officer, and Kelly Foster, business and insurance manager, as they review Drake’s contracting policies and best...

12/11 1pm

Recent Events

Gratitude Journals

11/27/2023

Recent Activity

Teresa Downs

Teresa Downs left a positive review 2/19/2019

Anne is great!

Marlee Rutledge

Marlee Rutledge left a positive review 2/25/2020

It was an awesome opportunity to listen about the history of how the struggle was fought in Des Moines. Just a shame that the university couldn't pay the panelists something.

Dina Khayrushina

Dina Khayrushina left a positive review 11/25/2019

A great event as always!

Ibrahim Khalaylih

Ibrahim Khalaylih left a positive review 11/19/2019

Very nice entertaining and educational event.

Hamdi Abdullahi

Hamdi Abdullahi left a positive review 10/26/2019

I think it was great that they talked about the things that affect students the most.

Wes Worthing

Wes Worthing left a positive review 10/23/2019

I truly enjoyed this. It was both fun and educational to take a memory trip back to 2006 and compare how the social world has evolved and how we can remain professional within today's network. John is a composed and friendly speaker but pulls no punches with getting his message across. He was also gracious to hang out for questions afterwards... And he's taller than I imaged. 😁

Autumn Osia

Autumn Osia left a positive review 4/23/2019

The people were really nice and food was good!

Tracy Davies

Tracy Davies left a positive review 4/4/2019

Thanks so much for all the great information. This event was time well-spent!

Sara Hughes

Sara Hughes left a positive review 4/1/2019

Great chance to learn about resources and to help build my support team.

Giada Morresi

Giada Morresi left a positive review 2/25/2019

Love comedy