Super-ultra astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is scheduled to deliver the 31st Bucksbaum Lecture at Drake University on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013. The event is free and open to the public, no tickets required. But so what? He’s just some boring astrophysicist, right? WRONG. Here are 11 (of about a million) reasons why you should pay...
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Panel and workshop will focus on media business models
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication in partnership with the College of Business and Public Administration is offering a two-part panel discussion and workshop focusing on how media organizations are creating and adapting to new business models, as well as redefining mediums of communication. The Changing Business of Media consists of two sessions targeted...
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Political Dysfunction this year’s topic for Drake’s Constitutional Law Symposium
The Drake University Constitutional Law Center will again host the Constitutional Law Symposium, with the support of Belin McCormick Law Firm, P.C. This year’s symposium features some of the political world’s most prominent authors and speakers. The topic, “The U.S. Constitution and Political Dysfunction: Is There a Connection?” could not come at a better time....
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New law spurs controversy, debate over genetically modified crops
Neil Hamilton, professor of law, is quoted in an ABC News article about genetically modified foods.
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Drake bans water bottles
ABC 5 talks with Drake students about their opinions on the water bottle ban.
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PharmD Hooding Ceremony/Reception FAQs
What are all the events that my family and I should plan to attend? PharmD Hooding Ceremony Reception —Saturday, May 18 – 2:30 p.m., Knapp Center South Lobby PharmD Hooding Ceremony — Saturday, May 18 — 4:00 p.m., Knapp Center President’s Reception — Saturday, May 18 — 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Parent’s Hall, Olmsted Center...
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Drake’s Agricultural Law Center to host first Cuban law professor in U.S.
Drake University Law School welcomes Professor Maritza McCormack from the University of Havana Law School to campus this week.
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Drake to host events for Global and National Public Health Week
Drake University celebrates Global and National Public Health Week (GNPHW) April 1-7. Sponsored by the Global and Comparative Public Health program and the Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship, GNPHW is part of a national initiative to raise awareness about public health and the key health issues facing our nation today. This year’s theme,...
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Drake’s Agricultural Law Center is first to host Cuban law professor
Drake University Law School welcomes Professor Maritza McCormack from the University of Havana Law School to campus this week. McCormack is the first Cuban law professor to ever receive permission from the U.S. government to travel to the U.S. since the federal embargo against Cuba began in 1962. McCormack will spend the week at Drake...
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Children’s Rights Clinic, School of Education to host panel on school delinquency
Keeping schools safe, while not relying heavily on juvenile courts to address problem behavior at school, has become a prominent issue generating national debate. We want to help our young people and ensure their successful futures, but when does misbehavior at school cross the line and become a police matter? Please join us for an important multi-disciplinary panel discussion on this topic at Drake University.