Dr. Bengu Tekinalp along with two Counseling Graduate students, Kathryn Blair and Cody Samec, presented at the Iowa School Counselor Association Annual conference in Des Moines. The title of the program was School Counselor’s Toolbox: Insights and Techniques from Individual Psychology. The program was well attended, and well received. Congratulations to Cody and Katie for...
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X-ray lasers are no longer science fiction
On Nov. 14, Linda Young, director of the X-ray Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory, will deliver a lecture about the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) laser, which helps scientists determine three-dimensional structure of materials at the atomic scale. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. in...
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Linda Young Public Lecture Scheduled About X-ray Lasers
Join us Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium to here Dr. Linda Young’s lecture on “X-ray Lasers – No Longer Science Fiction.” Linda Young is an Argonne Distinguished Fellow leader in the field of atomic, molecular and optical physics, is director of the X-ray Science Division at Argonne. The first optical laser was...
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Adult Literacy Training Huge Success
Drake University’s representation in the recent Adult Literacy Center volunteer tutor training was the largest-ever. Four Drake students, two Drake staff/faculty and four Drake graduates attended the Friday evening, all-day Saturday September 6-7 tutor training. Since class size is limited to 15, two-thirds of the new ALC@DU volunteers come from the Drake community. Drake students...
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NEW Iowa Financial Literacy Academy
Drake University School of Education (SOE) students will meet for the second time on October 25 as members of the new Iowa Financial Literacy Academy. Dr. Sally Beisser, SOE professor and Joanne Kuster, financial literacy educator and author, provide leadership for the academy based on the legacy of Maddie Levitt’s financial mentorship. This opportunity provides...
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WorkPlace Big Five Certification Opportunity
For the first time in Iowa, the Drake University School of Education is offering a Workplace Big Five Certification Program. The program will be offered November 4-6 in the Pomerantz Conference Room in Olmstead Hall. The Workplace Big Five is a powerful tool designed to measure personality traits and capacity for competencies. This personality instrument...
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Eating at Chef’s Kitchen Raises Money for the Adult Literacy Center
Local Des Moines restaurant Chef’s Kitchen, located at 1903 Beaver, is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Adult Literacy Center (ALC) at Drake University through the entire month of October. Chef’s Kitchen, voted Best Kept Secret in the Cityview “Best Of Des Moines” poll, has a diverse and impressive menu. Chef’s Kitchen is owned by Kristi...
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Retired Teacher Inspires SOE Students
Retired Des Moines Public School teacher, administrator, and Drake alum, Mr. John Ligouri, addressed Dr. Shelley Fairbairn’s Learning and Assessment students on Thursday, September 19 as part of the classroom management and motivation unit for the class. He discussed key principles that he refers to as “Rules of the Game,” as well as important concepts related...
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Bob Johansen to speak on leadership at Drake University
On Oct. 8, Bob Johansen, distinguished fellow at the Institute for the Future, will deliver a lecture at Drake University on leadership in the 21st century. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium, 2507 University Ave. Johansen will discuss the ten critical skills that define leadership today, suggesting that traditional leadership skills...
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Drake to co-sponsor public event on recovery with UnityPoint Health
On Sept. 5, Drake University and UnityPoint Health Des Moines will host a community forum and panel discussion on recovery. Discussion topics include community mental health, substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders, and advocacy and reform efforts, among others. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. in the Sussman...