On June 14-15, the Intellectual Property Law Center at Drake Law School will host the 11th Annual Chinese Internet Research Conference with the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford. Titled “China and the New Internet World,” this conference at Oxford University will feature multidisciplinary presentations from communications scholars, policy analysts, industry leaders, journalists,...
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25 things you may not know about our new faculty member, Jennifer Glover Konfrst
This fall, Jennifer Glover Konfrst will join the School of Journalism and Mass Communication as an assistant professor, teaching public relations and also a few courses within the SJMC core curriculum. We asked Professor Konfrst to share 25 things about herself, so that we could all get to know her better. Here’s the list: 1....
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School of Education re-launches graduate program in leadership development
In January 2012 leaders in the School of Education (SOE) completed an external program review for the Adult Learning and Organizational Performance master’s program. That’s when they learned that the program was the “best kept secret in town.” “We brought in a consultant for quality improvement purposes,” says Cristina Wildermuth, assistant professor of education. “He...
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National Alumni Board provides rewarding opportunities
Busy: A word that defines the lives of many Americans—especially Drake grads, who tend to have the reputation of being successful professionals and leaders in their communities. Staying connected and being an active alumnus sounds challenging, but it’s far more rewarding than you might imagine. Jill Johnson, BN’82, GR’83, secretary of the National Alumni Association...
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Drake University to Receive Senator Tom Harkin’s papers, Create Public Policy Institute in Harkin’s Name
U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin announced today that he plans to transfer and eventually donate historical papers and materials from 40 years of service in the U.S. Congress to Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, when his current Senate term is concluded. The Senator’s papers will be housed in the newly created Drake University Archives in...
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YP Spotlight: Banker Bjorn Berg uses teaching skills to find success
Drake M.B.A. student Bjorn Berg is profiled in the Des Moines Register's Young Professional Spotlight.
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2013-06-112022-08-05by Jeremy SieversIn College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesFaculty and Staff Accomplishments
Pharmacy practice faculty member receives award to partner with Hy-Vee, Inc. on research project
Nora Stelter, Pharm.D. and assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Drake University, is one of four pharmacy educators in the country to receive the Health and Wellness/Pharmacy Practice Ideation (HWPPI) Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Food Marketing Institute (AACP/FMI) Foundation. Stelter received an award of $5,000 to collaborate with...
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It’s been the best job I’ve ever had
Carlisle schools Superintendent Tom Lane will retire after 38 years in education. Lane earned his administrative certification, specialist's degree, and doctorate in education leadership from Drake.
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Drake Alumna Accepts Position as IHCC President
Indian Hills Community College announced that Marlene Sprouse, Drake alumna, will be the next president of the college. Dr. Sprouse is a graduate of the Drake University School of Education having received her EdD in 2005, her EdS in 1998, and a MSE in Effective Teaching in 1993. Follow this link for the story.
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Drake University to host Iowa Rehabilitation Association 2013 Brag and Steal Conference
The Drake University Iowa Rehabilitation Association (DU-IRA), a graduate student organization, is hosting the 2013 Brag and Steal conference on Friday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Drake’s Olmsted Center, 2875 University Ave. The conference is open to the public. Brag and Steal is an annual training offered through the Job Placement...