Thomas Rosburg, professor and chair of biology, recently published the 2014 revised edition of the popular wetland book Wildflowers and Other Plants of Iowa Wetlands.
Author: Aaron Jaco (Aaron Jaco)
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Drake University receives United Way volunteer award
United Way of Central Iowa honored Drake University recently with an award in recognition of the University’s commitment to volunteerism and community engagement.
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Winners of Juneteenth Essay Contest selected
Three Iowa high schools students have been selected as the winners of the statewide Juneteenth Essay Contest, sponsored by Drake University.
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Homesteaders partners with Drake students to reduce environmental footprint
Homesteaders Life Company, in consultation with students at Drake University, announced today that Homesteaders will begin phasing out plastic water bottle use at their West Des Moines office in favor of a more environmentally-sound, cost-effective alternative.
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The role of public opinion in the Supreme Court decision on marriage legality
Jennifer Harvey, professor of religion, examines the role public opinion plays as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs the legality of same-sex marriage.
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What are performance reviews really about? ‘Enough about you. Let’s talk about me.’
Personal bias has an enormous influence on the outcome of performance reviews, according to intriguing research by Steve Scullen, professor of management.
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Jim Wallace, BN’77, honored at Actuarial Science Alumni Evening
About 50 Drake University alumni, faculty members, and students of Drake's actuarial science program gathered yesterday for an evening of networking and celebration. The annual Actuarial Science Alumni Evening was held in Levitt Hall of Drake's Old Main.
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Drake degree gives significant boost to projected career earnings, according to Brookings Institution data
Drake University alumni fare better than the graduates of Iowa's other four-year colleges and universities on key economic factors, including career earnings, according to new rankings by the Brookings Institution.
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Ternus, Ruans to receive honorary degrees at Drake commencement
Former Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Marsha Ternus and Iowa community leaders and philanthropists John and Janis Ruan will receive honorary degrees from Drake University at the 138th Commencement for bachelor's degree recipients on Saturday, May 16.
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Higher Ed + Service Year = Community and Economic Development
Mandi McReynolds, director of community engagement and service-learning, explains how institutions of higher education play a unique role in shaping social and economic development in our communities.