Category: DU in the News

A brief book review of Nancy Berns' book "Closure," says the author argues persuasively that it's wrong to expect everyone else to follow a formulaic healing process aimed at moving on.

Drake University will hold a roundtable discussion on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the future of the long-term care insurance market on Oct. 3, featuring Larry Zimpleman, chairman and CEO of Principal Financial Group, and Susan Voss, commissioner of the Iowa Insurance Division and president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

First year student Justin Kochanski talks about his decision to attend Drake and offers advice on the college search in general.

"Person of Interest" is a tense crime thriller about an ex-CIA agent who teams up with a mysterious billionaire genius to prevent crimes before they happen. Drake University graduate Michael Emerson portrays the billionaire. Emerson won an Emmy Award and earned a Golden Globe nomination for his nuanced performance in "Lost."

Fifty years ago, Allan and Sandra Jaffe founded Preservation Hall in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter in an attempt to preserve and celebrate New Orleans jazz music and its musicians. The touring Preservation Hall Jazz Band will play a concert at Drake University.

President David Maxwell chats with Kevin Cooney about issues facing private education institutions in KCCI's Newsmaker segment.

In the second half of the program, Ben Kieffer speaks with Nancy Berns, Drake University associate professor of sociology. She is also the author of "Closure: The Rush to End Grief and what it Costs Us."

Drake University announced that its Adult Literacy Center is seeking additional volunteer tutors. The center is hosting an upcoming tutor orientation event for prospective volunteers.

Drake University hosted a 130th birthday celebration, complete with cupcakes, Porterhouse the bulldog and a giant card for the University.

A story about how Drake Football Coach Chris Creighton's relationship with his goddaughter inspires the family friendly atmosphere with the coaching staff.