Tony Shafer says staying positive despite major challenges enabled him to earn a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling.
Year: 2011
Drake students to share recycling plan at Roosevelt
Three Drake University environmental science and policy students will visit Roosevelt High School today to present a strategic recycling plan they developed in partnership with the high school's Advanced Placement environmental science classes.
Drake students to bring recycling program to Roosevelt High School
Three Drake environmental science and policy students will visit Roosevelt High School on Friday, May 13, to present a strategic recycling plan they developed in and partnership with the high school students as a senior capstone project.
Drake football going the distance for 'Kili Bowl'
The Global Kilimanjaro Bowl football game is part of a two-week trip that includes include youth clinics, a safari, service projects and a climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro. The trip is the brainchild of Drake coach Chris Creighton and required more than a year of planning by Global Football.
Drake University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication earns reaccreditation, praise from national agency
The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications recently voted unanimously to reaccredit the school's undergraduate program.
Men’s tennis falls to Illinois in NCAA Tournament, 4-0
Drake concluded its season at 21-3, while Illinois moved into the second round with a 17-10 ledger.
Anderson Gallery exhibition closing reception to highlight student work
Four graduating students from the Department of Art and Design are showcasing their work in their senior exhibition, "Connection." A closing reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday.
Hastings' Teacher of the Year is Chris Callahan
Drake alumna Chris Callahan was recently selected as Education Minnesota "“ Hastings, Teacher of the Year. She currently teaches third grade at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School.
CONGRATULATIONS to SOE’s Outstanding Students!
During the Mentor Teacher Reception, the School of Education recognized its outstanding students committed to public service and academic success.
Drake community toasts 2011 Alumni Award Winners
A reception held in the Cowles Library Reading Room kicked off the evening, which brought together alumni, faculty, staff, administrators, family, friends and Student Alumni Association members to celebrate the accomplishments of this year's seven award winners.