Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in India will be on Drake University’s campus September 9–13, 2013, creating a sand mandala and participating in a series of special cultural events that are free and open to the public. The creation of the sand mandala is an artistic tradition for Tibetan Buddhists. The mandala...
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Professor and students to perform on Horowitz piano at Civic Center
On Sept. 5, Associate Professor of Piano Nicholas Roth and Drake piano students will perform in the East Lobby of the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines on Vladimir Horowitz’s unique, custom-regulated piano. The performance begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Horowitz is widely known as one of the...
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Drake 3L experiences global spectrum of the law
Drake Law believes that practical experience is vital to the success of its students. Beatriz Mate-Kodjo, a Drake Law 3L, has taken advantage of numerous opportunities to gain practical experience both domestically and abroad while at Drake.
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Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame honorees include Drake Law alumnae
Many of this year’s honorees into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame hold a tie with either Drake University/Drake Law School. Three of the four women inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame today are graduates of Drake University, including two Drake Law School graduates.
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Judge Pratt to visit Drake Law School for Public Service Law Day
United States District Judge Robert Pratt, Southern District of Iowa, will be the speaker for the Law School’s Public Service Law Day on Tuesday, Sept. 24. A public lecture is scheduled for 11 a.m.
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THREE MINUTES: David Maxwell
Drake President David Maxwell spends “Three Minutes in the Chair” with Channel 13’s Dan Winters.
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Drake signs 7-year-old with ‘national letter of intent’
Seven-year-old Jack Conlon joins the Drake University football team as an honorary member at Drake's Youth Day. Conlon has been battling brain cancer since 2011.
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2013-08-232013-09-26by Jeremy SieversIn College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesOfficial News Releases
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity wins prestigious awards at national convention
The Beta Chi chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity at Drake University recently returned from a national convention with three prestigious awards. Eight fraternity members attended the Grand Council Convention in St. Pete Beach, Fla., this August where they were recognized for their chapter’s accomplishments. Beta Chi was awarded the Frank H. Eby National Scholarship...
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Leadership Courses Open
There is still time to pursue a Master of Science in Leadership Development (MSLD) at Drake University this fall. Students can take up to 7 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student. Students thus have the opportunity to try the program before officially applying. The following courses might be of interest: MSLD 242: Living, Learning...
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Adult Literacy Center Success Story
Michael Woods, 29, has dedicated 3 1/2 years to the Adult Literacy Center. He has been working with volunteer tutors to improve his reading level from third grade to post high school. Mike is now working with Tutor Bill Barnes to earn his high school equivalency (GED). Mike is a self-employed musician who has performed...