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Drake students to bring American football to Africa

The Drake University football team will participate in the first American collegiate football game ever held in Africa, perform community service in and around the city of Moshi and summit Mount Kilimanjaro. The trip centers on the Global Kilimanjaro Bowl, the first American collegiate football game ever held in Africa, but it has service, academic and endurance components in addition to the game.

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President Maxwell honored for leadership in higher education

For 11 years, Drake University President David Maxwell has been committed to the vision that Drake should be considered and recognized as one of the very best institutions of higher learning in the United States. An outstanding institution demands outstanding leadership, and those who know Maxwell know that he fits the bill -- the Drake community got additional reassurance today when a regional higher education association recognized Maxwell as one of the top leaders in American higher education.

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ALUMNI CALENDAR

Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m. — distinctlyDrake Des Moines — Temple for Performing Arts — Des Moines Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 — Let’s DU Lunch — Des Moines Club, 666 Grand Ave– Des Moines   Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 — National Game Watch Party Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 — distinctlyDrake Naples Moraya Bay —...