Drake alumnus Mike McGowan plays Prophet Joseph Smith and other roles in “The Book of Mormon,” a multiple award-winning Broadway hit written by the creators of South Park. The production runs at the Des Moines Civic Center from January 24 to February 3.
Year: 2013
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Drake University students travel to the Bahamas for a unique leadership experience
Students are learning leadership skills in the Bahamas, and engaging in volunteerism, during January-Term.
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Politics Day
Students discuss their January-Term trip to Washington, D.C., to witness the presidential inauguration.
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Tomorrow’s workers
Drake President David Maxwell discusses “what’s new” at Drake, including an updated curriculum and responses to shifts in student learning habits.
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Department of Defense honors Keith Summerville with Patriot Award
Keith Summerville, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and associate professor of environmental science and policy, was honored by the Iowa Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with a Patriot Award. The award recognizes supervisors who provide extraordinary support to employees who serve in the Iowa National Guard...
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Drake January-Term class stages “Chicago” production next week
Drake University Department of Theatre Arts presents “Chicago” beginning Thursday, Jan. 24 in the Studio Theatre of the Harmon Fine Arts Center. The show runs through Jan. 26, 2012 and all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. The production is part of a January-Term project directed by Deena Conley, associate professor of theatre arts. Set in...
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Wendy Duncan named dean of College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Wendy Duncan has been named Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Drake University effective June 1, 2013. Duncan comes to Drake from St. Louis College of Pharmacy where she served as vice president of academic affairs and dean of pharmacy. “Wendy brings a high level of expertise and collaborative skills that...
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Students visit D.C. for J-Term Inauguration Trip
Seven SJMC students are spending 11 days in Washington, D.C., culminating in the presidential inauguration, as part of an interdisciplinary January term course. They join 18 other students, associate professor of politics Rachel Paine Caufield and assistant professor of journalism Jill Van Wyke on the Jan. 11-22 trip. Their itinerary includes visits to the White...
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Follow J-Term Advertising Class in Poland
Drake’s International Advertising Class is concluding its first week in Poland as one of the first Drake January Term study abroad classes. Students have immersed themselves in the history and culture to understand today’s consumer better. Read our blog (http://adstudiesinPoland.wordpress.com) for our interpretations of visits to palaces, cathedrals, shopping malls and New Era economy. Experience our...
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Renowned professor to discuss Egyptian politics
Nathan Brown, professor of political science and international affairs at The George Washington University, will be speaking at Drake Law School on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m.