Drake University dedicated the Drake University Archives and Library Special Collections Center in a private ceremony on Dec. 6.
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DRAKE ARCHIVES: Harkin, Ray Papers Donated
Drake University officially dedicates Drake University Archives and Library Special Collections Center.
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New sign language class popular at Drake University
Drake professor and student are featured in this story, highlighting the popularity of sign language courses at Drake.
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MANDELA MOMENT: Metro Woman Recalls Meeting
Debra DeLaet, professor of politics and international relations and department chair, discusses Nelson Mandela's legacy.
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Foxhoven honored by Youth and Shelter Services
Professor Jerry Foxhoven, director of the Neal and Bea Smith Legal Clinic at Drake Law School, will be honored by Youth and Shelter Services, Inc. (YSS) during their annual holiday recognition luncheon on Dec. 12.
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Iowans fondly reflect on one of world’s ‘great human beings’
Melisa Klimaszewski, associate professor of English, who teaches courses on South African literature, and Mark Kende, director of the Constitutional Law Center, are featured in this story, remembering the late Nelson Mandela and his influence on the world.
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Instructor Rick Tapscott dies of cancer
SJMC journalism instructor Rick Tapscott died on Sunday, Dec. 1, of complications of a fast-growing cancer. Tapscott taught news reporting and writing classes at Drake since 2007 after retiring from a distinguished newspaper career that included jobs at the Washington Post, the Des Moines Register and the Wilmington, Del., News Journal. The same qualities that...
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Free documentary screening and discussion will explore race and education
Community and education leaders participating in the 6:30 p.m. panel discussion include Drake University Provost Deneese Jones.
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SHOP SMALL: Push To Shop Saturday
Tom Swartwood, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at Drake University, provides insight on Small Business Saturday.
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SHOPPING GUIDE: Stores Open Earlier Than Ever
Philip Houle, professor of information systems at Drake University, comments on the strategy behind stores being open longer hours during Thanksgiving weekend.