Drake University graduate Marsha Wilson Chall has published new two children's books: "One Pup's Up" and "Pick a Pup." Recently, Chall was selected to appear at the Minnesota State Fair's "Alphabet Forest."
Year: 2011
Anderson Gallery to open exhibition and launch new film series
The joint show, titled "Immaterial Material," will open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, August 26. The event is free and open to the public. The artists will provide a brief introduction to their work in the gallery at 6 p.m.
Drake University football players to present Tanzania trip experiences
Members of the Drake University football team will share stories from the team's historic spring trip to Africa at a public presentation on Thursday, August 25.
Professor Kim Huey awarded more than $400,000 to study muscle growth
The project was awarded with support from The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Huey worked with Drake's Sponsored Programs Administration to secure the grant.
Presidential candidate Thadeus McCotter to visit campus
Presidential candidate Thadeus McCotter will be visiting the Drake University campus on Wednesday, August 23.
Miles appointed to national higher education board
Drake alumnus and former Board of Trustees member David W. Miles was recently appointed to the board of directors for The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, the country's leading authority on higher-education governance.
Drake offers course on grant writing
Drake University will offer a six-week certificate in grant writing and management program through its Center for Professional Studies, beginning on Sept. 9.
CLEO program provides access to achievement
The Drake Law School and Des Moines legal community partnered this summer to promote diversified equal access to the law profession.
Muscatine woman gets a closer look at conflict
Drake University senior Emily Lofgren received a first-hand lesson on international politics during a recent two- week trip to Israel with Christians United for Israel. Lofgren is a public relations major involved in politics and the Christian ministry on campus.
Back to school
Drake College of Business and Public Administration is featured in an article in which representatives from Iowa's business colleges reflect on challenges and changes.