Dr. Kevin D. Lam, Assistant Professor of Urban and Diversity Education in the School of Education, published an article in the Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement (University of Texas, San Antonio) in December 2012. This article analyzes the relationship between educational experiences, street life, and gang formation for Vietnamese American youth gang members in...
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Comparison Project event to feature stories of cancer survivors
Two cancer survivors will share their stories of survivorship and caregiving during a special event hosted by Above + Beyond Cancer and The Comparison Project at Drake University. “Above + Beyond Cancer’s Journey to the High Himalaya: Creative Nonfiction Narratives of Recovery, Discovery, and Advocacy,” will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7,...
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CANCELLED – Harvard leadership expert to speak at Drake
Update: The March 5 lecture by Harvard professor Barbara Kellerman has been cancelled due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience. Harvard professor and noted leadership expert Barbara Kellerman will deliver a free public lecture at Drake University on the future of leadership. “The End of Leadership—As We Know It” will begin at 7...
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Welty elected Chair of the Continuing Pharmacy Education Commission
Chicago, IL – The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) has announced the results of recent elections for officers in the Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Commission. Timothy Welty, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, has been named Chair of the CPE Commission, serving a one-year term. About the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) – ACPE is the national agency...
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Drake serves families locally, globally
Each year, nearly 2,600 Drake students engage in community-service and service-learning programs, contributing more than 135,000 hours of service valued at $2.8 million to the community.
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Law School renovation is underway
Phase 1 construction has begun on the extensive renovation of Cartwright Hall, the Law School’s primary classroom, office, and student activity venue. Construction is scheduled to be finished in time for courses to start Fall 2013.
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Acclaimed pianist Sergei Kvitko to perform at Drake
Drake University will host a recital featuring acclaimed pianist, composer, recording engineer, and producer Sergei Kvitko on March 4.
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Client counseling team wins regional competition
One of Drake Law's two ABA Client Counseling teams, comprised of Nate Borland and Katheryn Pearson Thorson, won the Regional rounds of the Client Counseling Competition this weekend in Saint Paul, Minn. Drake's other team of Maggie White and Ben Neitzel also performed well. All of these students are in their final year of law school.
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Barbara Kellerman To Speak At Drake
Drake University is partnering with the Crysalis Foundation to bring Harvard Professor Barbara Kellerman to Des Moines on March 5. A pioneer on leadership and followership, Kellerman is a Professor of Public Leadership at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. She is ranked by Forbes.com among the “Top 50 Business Thinkers” (2009) and...
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ALOP Graduate Makes a Difference for Metro Youth
Izaah Knox, graduate of the Adult Learning and Organizational Performance program, has used his personal experiences and his leadership skills to aid at-risk youth. Read the full article.