Dr. Allen Zagoren of Drake and UnityPoint Health discusses the use of quarantines to control the spread of illness.
Author: Aaron Jaco (Aaron Jaco)
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No Place Like Home
As the smell of fresh baked challah wafts through the air, more than 40 students take their places at rectangular dining tables. A stream of food rolls out of the kitchen while hungry chatter fills the dining room. Gathered around tables, under the Star of David on the mantle, members of Drake Hillel do something...
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Intervention
Pneumonia, or infection of the lung(s), can be severely debilitating—even fatal—to those who are at risk. For people living with health issues such as diabetes, a heart condition, or an autoimmune disease, pneumonia can be particularly dangerous. “I think most people don’t think of pneumonia as a life-threatening disease, “ says Nicholas Lehman, assistant professor...
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Communication Innovation
After a quick stop at the bustling Times-Delphic office to format a story for the Web, junior Sarah Fulton treks into the depths of Meredith Hall to record a radio spot for 94.1 The Dog. That same evening brings her and her camera in front of Old Main for a photo shoot, then to the...
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Drake board approves new academic programs, launch of $65 million STEM initiative
The Drake University Board of Trustees recently approved new degree programs in mathematics, science, education, technology, and health sciences while taking initial steps to further enhance the University’s programming through $65 million in new construction and renovation.
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Drake and central Iowa schools partner on creek restoration
Students from Drake University and two central Iowa public school districts will receive $67,595 from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board to fund an innovative environmental education project. A check presentation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Learning Center, 11730 SE 6th Ave., Mitchellville. (Directions: http://www.mwatoday.com/locations/elc/). During the...
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Maxwell to be inducted into Iowa Business Hall of Fame
Drake University President David Maxwell will be inducted into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame, an exclusive group of leaders who have made outstanding contributions to develop and enhance Iowa’s business climate. Maxwell and this year’s other inductees—Tom Aller, former president of Interstate Power & Light; and John Bloomhall, chairman of Diamond V—were selected by...
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Everyday Abstraction: New work by five American painters
"everyday abstraction: contemporary abstract painting" is on view November 7 through January 23 in the Anderson Gallery.
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Benjamin Gardner’s paintings featured in NYC group exhibition
Benjamin Gardner, associate professor of art and design, has four paintings included in a group exhibition at Gallery Molly Krom in New York City.
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Berkshire Hathaway scholar to give annual accounting lecture
“Berkshire Beyond Buffett: The Enduring World of Values” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6.