About David Maxwell David Maxwell has been president of Drake University since May of 1999. He was director of the National Foreign Language Center in Washington, D.C., from 1993 to 1999, after serving as president of Whitman College from 1989 to 1993. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Business/Higher Education Forum...
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Harkin Institute: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ How much will this cost and how is the University paying for it? The anticipated fundraising target for the Institute and Archives, including an endowment, is $10 million. The Institute will be a powerful vehicle in carrying out Drake University’s mission of engaged citizenship and in implementing our current Strategic Plan’s powerful focus on...
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Law professor honored as Citizen of the Year
Russ Lovell, professor of law at Drake University Law School, has been chosen as Iowa Juneteenth Observance’s Citizen of the Year.
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Web design students publish portfolio sites
Students in Chris Snider’s Web Page Design class created portfolio website using the WordPress content management system this semester. Here are some examples of their work:
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Commencement Archive and Downloads
The 2013 Drake University Commencement Archive is now active and available at https://wwww.drake.edu/stream Video copies of all four ceremonies are available to view for free. In addition, viewers can download copies to their computer or mobile device by following the link to Drake University on iTunes U on the website.
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Remund named Plank Center Fellow
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has named assistant professor Dave Remund, Ph.D., APR, one of its Educator Fellows for 2013. This selective program brings together scholars and practitioners for two weeks each summer, to help bridge the gap between public relations practice and education. Remund will spend his fellowship in Birmingham, Ala.,...
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LEAD students and faculty visit State Capitol for special meeting
With many thanks to State Senator Jack Hatch, Drake students in two Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) courses recently visited the Iowa Capitol for a special meeting with state government officials. After learning of the water bottle ban on Drake’s campus, which was initiated by the LEAD 190 class, Hatch organized the trip to thank...
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DrakeLINE Newscast Closes Its 15th Season
Twenty-three Electronic Media seniors executed the last of 12 successful capstone newscasts May 9. Students began producing DrakeLINE during alternate Spring Semesters in 1993. More recently the activity has occurred each Spring.
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SJMC Reunion Photos
Check out the photos from the SJMC Alumni Reunion that took place over Drake Relays weekend, April 26-27. Friday, alums gathered in Meredith Hall. Saturday, the party shifted to Jasper Winery. Thanks to the university’s Office of Alumni Relations for organizing the events.
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Blachford Judge for National Magazine Awards
The National Magazine Awards were handed out earlier this month in New York City. Among the highlights: New York was named magazine of the year; National Geographic captured four awards, including the prize for top tablet magazine; Vogue won its first general excellence award in the service and fashion magazine category; and the online music magazine...