Year: 2007

Bob Costas, an accomplished broadcaster and author, will deliver this spring's Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Thursday.

International opportunities at Drake University recently expanded with the establishment of Drake's first official study abroad exchange in the southern hemisphere.

Drake University Theatre will present "Baby with the Bathwater," an outlandish comedy written by Christopher Durang, co-chair of the Playwriting Program at Juilliard School, and directed by Michael A. Rothmayer, Drake assistant professor of theatre arts.

Drake is parading a new litter of its beloved mascot, the Bulldog, around campus this year for the 98th running of the Drake Relays. The first annual Bulldog Parade committee and artists unveiled seven 50-pound fiberglass bulldogs.

Drake's College of Business and Public Administration presented the college's Community Leadership Award to J. Barry Griswell, chairman and CEO of Principal Financial Group, at Drake's annual Business Day Banquet April 11.

On golf's biggest stage, former Drake standout Zach Johnson saved the best for last and was rewarded with the coveted Green Jacket.

Drake junior Lynn Grochowski recently initiated a community-wide drive using her weekly campus radio show to gather donated entertainment items for care packages to be sent to soldiers.

Drake University Opera Theatre will present the English-sung version of the comical opera "Die Fledermaus (The Bat)" by Johann Strauss at 8 p.m. Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21.

Drake University faculty member Mark Vitha will conclude the spring semester's Science Colloquium Series by talking about chemistry and kangaroos.

Drake will parade a new litter of its beloved mascot, the Bulldog, around campus this year for the 98th running of the Drake Relays. The first annual Bulldog Parade will be unveiled at 1 p.m. today.