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Emmenecker defeats Richman in Man v. Food's battle of Adams

A crowd of people watched the episode air at Jethro's BBQ in Des Moines. Twelve brave souls tried the sandwich challenge -- all failed.
October 7, 2010
 

Drake launches campaign to become national leader in higher education

Drake announced the launch of a $200 million capital campaign designed to propel the University to its place as one of the nation's very best institutions of higher learning. "¨"¨
October 5, 2010
 

ALUMNI EVENTS

FRIDAY, OCT. 15 -- CONNECT 2010 "“ CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, MINNEAPOLIS "¨ Set aside time this fall to network with Drake students in the College of Business and Public Administration. Alumni are invited to meet with the new generation of business professionals in a fast-paced, speed-networking event. "¨"¨ Friday, Oct. 15 00 2 to 4 [...]
October 5, 2010
 

Drake recognizes Judges as Family of the Year

Kenan and Kathi Judge and their daughters were honored as Drake Family of the Year during Parents and Family Weekend last month.
October 5, 2010
 

Alumni gather in Los Angeles for Hollywood Bowl Concert

More than 30 members of the Drake family living in California gathered to reconnect with old friends and enjoy a concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic in September.
October 5, 2010
 

Liberty Mutual offers alumni discounts on insurance

Drake alumni are now eligible to receive a discount on home, renters and auto insurance through Liberty Mutual.
October 5, 2010
 

Athletic director hosts 'Backyard Discussion' with President Obama

President Barack Obama visited Drake Athletic Director Sandy Hatfield Clubb and her husband, Jeff, at their home in Beaverdale.
October 5, 2010
 

Author Azar Nafisi to give 25th Bucksbaum Lecture at Drake

The author of the national bestseller "Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books" will present the lecture Wednesday, Oct. 27.
October 5, 2010
 

President Maxwell celebrates successes, emphasizes value of community during Fall Convocation

Maxwell lauded many of the university's successes of the past year at the annual Fall Convocation, an awards ceremony for faculty and staff.
October 5, 2010
 

Hubbell North renovation creates popular student hangout

A $5 million renovation has transformed vacant, outdated rooms on the north side of Hubbell Dining Hall into a contemporary student hangout offering myriad opportunities for dining, socializing and recreation.
October 5, 2010
 

Alumnus discovers species of lizard, claims Wyoming Record

Hank Vogel, AS'07, and a team of herpetologists, recently discovered a species of lizard never before found in the state of Wyoming.
October 5, 2010
 

Senior receives scholarship from Actuarial Foundation

Lauren Ford of Kansas City, Kan., is one of 23 students nationwide to receive an Actuarial Diversity Scholarship from The Actuarial Foundation.
October 5, 2010
 

Federal money will fund lab for personalized medicine

Drake's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received a federal appropriation of $396,000 to purchase equipment and supplies for the upcoming lab.
October 5, 2010
 

Justice Alito offers an 'oral' history lesson and opines on televised hearings

Alito argued that televising arguments would impact the nature of arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court.
October 5, 2010
 

Drake celebrates International Literacy Day, community efforts

The Drake School of Education recently partnered with community literacy advocates to celebrate International Literacy Day.
October 5, 2010
 
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