As news broke today that Maya Angelou has died at age 86, members of the Drake University community remembered the influential author and poet who reminded us that we can all be “rainbows in the clouds.”
Author: Aaron Jaco (Aaron Jaco)
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All of Drake’s students graduating with bachelor of fine arts in theatre degrees land jobs in their field
All of Drake’s theatre majors who are graduating with a bachelor of fine arts in spring 2014 have received paid work in their chosen field, reports Karla Kash, associate professor of theatre. Kash shared the following graphic, which details the graduating students, their anticipated degrees, and the jobs they’ve landed immediately following graduation. (Click the...
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Bell publishes article on drug treatments for ear infections
Edward Bell, professor of pharmacy practice at Drake University, recently published an article concerning the proper use of medicines that are applied into the ear.
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra trombonist to teach, perform at Drake this week
Chicago Symphony Orchestra trombonist Charles Vernon will visit Drake University Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6 to present a master class and perform with the Drake Wind Symphony. Both events are free and open to the public.
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Drake gets the Prairie Home touch with musical tribute
Drake's famous painted street met the prairie last weekend as American Public Media host Garrison Keillor debuted a musical tribute to strolling campus.
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Allan Vestal to resign from his position as dean of Drake University Law School on June 30, Benjamin Ullem appointed interim dean
Allan Vestal, dean of Drake Law School, announced today that due to health issues he will resign as dean effective June 30, 2014. After a sabbatical year, Allan plans to return to a faculty position in fall 2015.
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Drake University joins Planet Forward, a national sustainability consortium
Drake University President David Maxwell announced today the University has joined Planet Forward, a new consortium of colleges and universities dedicated to highlighting issues of sustainability through story-telling and student engagement. The consortium’s other four founding members are George Washington University, Middlebury College, the University of Arizona, and Sewanee University of the South. The...
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Tec de Monterrey lecturer to discuss global citizenship in the digital era
Salvador Leetoy, professor of communication and digital arts at Technológico de Monterrey in Guadalajara, Mexico, will explore that complex question in “Cosmopolitanism and Participatory Politics: The Construction of Global Citizenship in the Digital Era.”
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Drake University, Sodexo, and Coalition of Black Students statements on Feb. 12 dining hall menu
Sodexo, Drake University’s contracted food services provider, served a meal on Feb. 12 in Hubbell Dining Hall intended to celebrate African-American culture in honor of Black History Month. Sodexo’s decision to serve this meal was made independent of the University. While clearly a well-intentioned effort to celebrate African-Americans’ cultural history, the result is inappropriate and...
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Large turnout for Bucksbaum Lecture with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will discuss “The Sky is Not the Limit” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Drake University Knapp Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the lecture is free and open to the public. Due to the large turnout expected at this lecture please note the following: No lines may...