Monday, April 25 32nd Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest 10:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Nollen Plaza, Downtown Des Moines Sponsored by Bankers Trust and Prairie Meadows Tuesday, April 26 Grand Blue Mile 5:30 p.m. Downtown Des Moines Sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Drake Relays Wednesday, April 27 Downtown Street Painting 1-4 p.m. Court Avenue...
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Model athletes: ESPN The Magazine to feature Drake football players
Closely cropped, this could be a halftime scenario: Ten football players in uniform huddle up — smashed paper cups and towels strewn about the floor. They lean forward, listening for directions on how to better position themselves. The athletes are intensely focused; a whiteboard in the room is scribbled with plays. The players are huddled...
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Student Alumni Association fosters life-long relationships with the University
Appetizers. Mingling. Exploring a professional environment in a more relaxed, after-hours setting. A recent Student Alumni Association event at Meredith Corporation introduced students and local professionals over hors d’oeuvres — and proved networking doesn’t have to be intimidating. “This was my first networking event and it was great to see alumni from a variety of...
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First Drake Philanthropy Week emphasizes giving back
The first-ever Philanthropy @ Drake Week brought students, faculty and staff together to celebrate the value of philanthropy on campus.
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Don’t miss the All Pharmacy Reunion
Drake's first ever All-Pharmacy Reunion -- which will provide alumni with the chance to reminisce and network -- will be held during the Drake Relays.
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Networking event at Meredith Corp. set for March 31
Alumni and members of the Drake Student Alumni Association are invited to share an evening of music, appetizers and networking on March 31 at Meredith corporate headquarters.
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Connect with fellow Bulldogs via the Alumni Association Network
The Drake Alumni Association's online network will allow alumni to reconnect with fellow bulldogs and register for upcoming alumni events.
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Education professor brings books to Belize
Drake Professor of Education Sally Beisser will spend her spring break in Belize, bringing books for children and leading educational workshops for teachers.
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Retooled Master of Communication Leadership launching in fall of 2011
Drake's retooled Masters of Communications Leadership Program allows students to take courses through the School of Journalism and Mass Communications as well as the College of Business and Public Administration.
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Students work to restore prairie grass on Nebraska reservation
Two Drake students, awarded a $66,700 grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust, will work to rehabilitate an ecosystem as part of the Winnebago Prairie Restoration Project.