Everclass by Drake University

Drake community voices on
topics that matter.

Topics and talk to fuel your curiosity, creativity, connection, or career potential. Dive deep and explore topics that interest you with sessions by Drake community voices.

Introducing Everclass!

Your way to stay connected to Drake.

This series is designed to inspire Drake alumni and friends to dive into topics that will fuel curiosity, creativity, connection or career potential. All sessions feature a keynote speaker, a panel discussion, or a Q&A style with a moderator. Session categories include career, education, experience, and trending topics.

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Upcoming Sessions

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM CDT | VIRTUAL
CONVERSATION WITH BRUCE ODLE, LW'94, PRESIDENT OF IMAGN

Join fellow alumni and friends to hear from Bruce Odle, LW’94, regarding his experience leading overall management, business development and strategic partnerships at Imagn, A USA Today Sports Media Group Company.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 2023 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM CDT | VIRTUAL
CONVERSATION WITH SANDY BRETZLAUF YOUNG, JO'02, VP, PARTNERSHIP MARKETING FOR THE DENVER BRONCOS

Join fellow alumni and friends to hear from Sandy Bretzlauf Young, JO'02, regarding her career path from Drake to an executive role with the Denver Broncos in the NFL.

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Past Sessions

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM CT | VIRTUAL
CONVERSATION WITH JOHN MEISE , JO'92

Hear from John Meise August, JO’92. During a Q&A facilitated by Associate Professor of Practice in Marketing, Mary Edrington, John will discuss his career path, including how curiosity has been a driving force leading him from Drake to Hollywood.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM CDT | VIRTUAL
THRILL(ER) RIDE: LESSONS LEARNED ON THE JOURNEY TO BECOMING A NOVELIST

Award-winning author Joseph "Joe" LeValley, JO”76, will discuss his history as a journalist, covering crime, including eight murders, and the criminal justice system. He will describe how those experiences led him to write a series of mystery/thriller novels. He also will share some of the lessons he has learned about writing, publishing, and marketing, as well as some of the tips and tricks he uses to help move a story from idea to finished novel.

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