Drake University offers children ages 4 to 14 the opportunity to explore new languages and the cultures of France, Germany, Spain and Mexico during the annual Summer Foreign Language for the Young program.
Drake to Play Key Role in Transforming Language Instruction
The Los Angeles-based W.M. Keck Foundation has awarded the Council of Independent Colleges a grant of $360,000 to implement the Network for Effective Language Learning in cooperation with Drake.
Drake, IowaPolitics.com Announce Joint Luncheon Series
Drake University and IowaPolitics.com announced this week a luncheon series offering bipartisan perspectives and analysis.
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION NEWS
“DRAKELINE WEEKLY” returns to Des Moines-area cable viewers of The College Channel 16 for a 12-program season that launched Thursday, Feb. 1.
Vilsack appointed visiting law prof at Drake Law School
Drake Law School announced recently the appointment of former Iowa Gov. and current Democratic presidential candidate Tom Vilsack as visiting distinguished professor of law for the 2007 calendar year.
Black History Month activities unveiled
In recognition of Black History Month, Drake's Coalition of Black Students has organized several special events, free and open to the public, highlighting the history, culture and accomplishments of African-Americans.
ALUMNI NEWS
The Drake National Alumni Association will honor five alumni for their accomplishments and contributions to Drake and society at the Annual Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 12, in Parents Hall, Olmsted Center.
‘Hoop’ it up at Drake Women’s Basketball Alumni Weekend
On March 2-3, Drake will toast its women’s basketball alumni, with particular honors to the 1981-82 team that advanced to the Elite 8.
Maxwell receives Spirit of Drake Award
Drake President David Maxwell was honored last week with the Donald V. Adams Spirit of Drake Award.
ATHLETICS NEWS
Drake Athletics will recognize four outstanding alumni with the Drake Double D Award Saturday, Feb. 17, at a dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Hotel Savery in Des Moines.