Young vocalists can hone their skills at Drake University this summer with two classes designed for students interested in performing and pursuing music careers.
Year: 2007
Iowans to Tell the Media How to Improve Campaign Coverage
Iowans interested in the 2008 presidential election soon will have the opportunity to tell the news media how to improve campaign coverage at a free event arranged by Drake University, Iowa Public Television, The Des Moines Register, the Poynter Institute and the McCormick Tribune Foundation.
Lenz Named Interim Dean at Drake University
Lenz, professor of English and chair of the English Department at Drake University, has been named interim dean of Drake's College of Arts and Sciences
Drake Celebrates Zach Johnson’s Homecoming
Still walking on clouds after winning the Masters and the AT&T Classic, Zach Johnson returned to his alma mater today for a reception and news conference following a celebration at the State Capitol where Gov. Chet Culver proclaimed May 24 "Zach Johnson Day" in Iowa.
Drake’s Summer Observatory Programs Start June 8
The intriguing topic of whether discoveries can still be made on Earth will be explored during the summer series of Friday evening public presentations at the Drake Municipal Observatory.
Drake Donates Furniture to Nonprofit Groups across Iowa
Approximately 25 trucks converged at Drake University this week to load up used furniture from residence halls for a variety of nonprofit organizations across Iowa.
Two Drake Grads Selected to Join Teach For America
Recent Drake graduates Taylor Corley and Jeremy Holtan have been selected to join Teach For America along with other outstanding college graduates nationwide chosen from nearly 19,000 applicants.
Two Drake Students Win Best Undergraduate Paper
Drake students Skyler Nesheim of Altoona and Luong "Louis" Hoang won an award for best undergraduate paper at the 40th annual Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium, hosted by the University of North Dakota.
Drake’s Raysociety to Hold Annual Celebration May 30
Drake University’s RaySociety, which promotes lifelong learning for people of retirement age, will hold a year-end celebration on Wednesday, May 30, for all members and prospective members.
Drake’s School of Journalism Announces Shift in Leadership
Patricia Prijatel, director of Drake's School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the E.T. Meredith distinguished professor of journalism, has retired at the close of the 2006-07 academic year. Kathleen Richardson (pictured), associate professor of journalism, has been named the school's new director.