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SUMMARY:2026 Sussman Spring Lecture: Social by Nature: Environmental Photojournalism for a More Hopeful Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Sussman Lecture featuring photojournalist and educator KC McGinnis\, whose work has been published by leading national outlets and takes him across Iowa and the country to document the complex relationship between people and the environment. In his talk\, “Social by Nature: Environmental Photojournalism for a More Hopeful Future\,” McGinnis explores the stories behind his compelling images—from industrial agriculture and family farms to environmental justice movements and communities shaped by the land. \nDrawing from years of field reporting\, McGinnis examines how environmental narratives emerge through everyday lives\, cultural traditions\, and the natural places people depend on. His work offers an honest yet hopeful lens on the challenges and possibilities that define the future of our shared environment. \nThe lecture will also feature a selection of McGinnis’s photographs\, accompanied by detailed captions that illuminate the context and human stories behind the images. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://harkininstitute.drake.edu/event/2026-sussman-spring-lecture-social-by-nature-environmental-photojournalism-for-a-more-hopeful-future/
LOCATION:Tom and Ruth Harkin Center\, 2800 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Harkin Retirement Security Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Harkin Retirement Security Symposium will focus on a broader financial wellness theme supported by panels along the continuum of retirement security policy issues. The speakers will discuss policies supporting retirement savings access and accumulation\, navigating Social Security and Medicare\, and the intergenerational impacts of these programs\, access to retirement planning\, retirement income decisions\, and long-term care policies and supports. The symposium is a hybrid event\, with in-person and virtual options for attendance\, and will be available for free on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel after the event. \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://harkininstitute.drake.edu/event/2026-harkin-retirement-security-symposium-2/
LOCATION:The Olmsted Center at Drake University\, 2875 University Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50311\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Charlie Cook: Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Charlie Cook will take place on Wednesday April 15\, 2026. The event offers an opportunity to hear insight and analysis on the state of American politics from one of the nation’s leading authorities on the U.S. political landscape. As the country moves through another pivotal election cycle\, Cook will share his perspective on the 2026 primary elections\, emerging political trends\, and the broader forces shaping the national political environment ahead of the general election.  \nCook is a political analyst for National Journal\, founder of the Cook Political Report\, co-author of recent editions of the Almanac of American Politics\, and a member of the National Advisory Council for The Harkin Institute. Known for his nonpartisan analysis and deep understanding of electoral politics\, Cook regularly provides insight on the evolving dynamics influencing campaigns\, parties\, and voters across the country. \nRegister for the free event \nAn Evening with Charlie Cook is made possible by a generous gift from friends of The Harkin Institute and Drake University who wish to remain anonymous.
URL:https://harkininstitute.drake.edu/event/an-evening-with-charlie-cook-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Sheslow Auditorium\, 2507 University Ave\, Des Moines\, 50311\, United States
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