Dr. Steven Faux, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Drake University, says a neuroscience degree is an interdisciplinary one with applications to many areas, including biology, psychology, pharmacy, philosophy and linguistics. Learn more about neuroscience at the Life After Drake Speaker Series.
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Discussion at Drake to examine multiculturalism in Iowa
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Drake will host a discussion on the future of global citizenship and multiculturalism in Iowa and the ways in which the University can foster racial acceptance. The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. in Bulldog Theatre in Olmsted Center, 2875 University Ave.
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Iowa’s Recycling Winners
Jonathan Rosenbloom, Drake University assistant professor of law and Blue is Green committee member, talks about Drake's recycling program and the importance of sustainability initiatives.
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Professional Pearls
Executives from national pharmacy professional organizations shared wisdom with Drake University pharmacy students at the October session of the Student Leadership Development Series.
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Dr. June Johnson named 2011 ACCP Fellow
Dr. June Johnson, chair of the clinical sciences department in the Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, was recently inducted as a 2011 Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
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Dr. Mary McCarthy selected for “U.S.-Japan Network for the Future” program
The purpose of the "U.S.-Japan Network for the Future" program, which launched in 2009, is to identify American professionals who demonstrate an interest in and potential for becoming Japan specialists and policy intellectuals and to support them in this effort.
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New Drake University program helps grow community-based food systems
The Drake University Center for Professional Studies is offering a new program to teach local leaders how to develop and maintain effective community-based food systems. The program is five weekend sessions spaced between Dec. 9 and Feb. 24. Attendees are encouraged to enroll for the entire program but have the option to attend selected weekend sessions.
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Drake Welcomes HR Professionals
Drake University welcomed Human Resources professionals for an HR Professional Development Day
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Drake to host lecture on instability in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Wadham, who served as a U.S. election observer in Afghanistan's parliamentary elections in September 2010 and in Pakistan's parliamentary elections in February 2008, will focus on these areas of her expertise in the lecture, titled, "Instability in Afghanistan and Pakistan: What are the U.S. Options?"
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Bill Kelly: Split-second decisions
Drake Law alumnus and Des Moines attorney Bill Kelly calls his one-year deployment to Afghanistan "the most complex legal problem" he has ever handled.