Mary McCarthy, associate professor of politics at Drake University, is one of three international scholars awarded the 2014 Japan Studies Fellowship at the East-West Center in Washington, D.C.
Author: Jeremy Sievers (Jeremy Sievers)
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Owens and Kash named 2014 Levitt Teacher and Mentor of the Year
Drake University faculty members Karla Kash and Craig Owens received Drake’s highest honors for teachers and mentors—the prestigious Madelyn M. Levitt Awards—at the University's undergraduate commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18.
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Drake offers summer startup program to help students launch businesses
The Entrepreneurship Centers at Drake are excited to announce the Lorentzen New Venture Hatchery, a program aimed at fostering student startups. The program is open to all Drake University students.
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Drake alum’s Hatchery lets students spend summer building companies
Tom Swartwood, assistant professor of practice in entrepreneurship, discusses the Lorentzen New Venture Hatchery program, which kicks off this summer.
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Drake celebrates April/May new hires and anniversaries
Join Drake University in welcoming the following new employees: Becky Anderson, director EHS, Finance & Administration John (JD) Stites, program coordinator, Institute for Character Development Nicole Roberts, teacher associate, Head Start Aaron Cloud, admissions counselor, Office of Admission Mary Acuoth, facility maintainer III, Facility Services The following Drake employees celebrated anniversaries in May: Mary Anderson, Extension Education Jill Brimeyer, University...
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Iowans recall Angelou’s inspirational visits
Drake remembers Maya Angelou and her legacy—Angelou spoke to thousands in Drake's Knapp Center for the Bucksbaum lecture in October of 2009.
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Iowans remember Dr. Maya Angelou
Renee Cramer, associate professor of law, politics, and society, and Rachel Dakarian, Drake alumna, remember Maya Angelou and discuss her legacy.
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Honoring faculty, staff, and students at Experiential Learning Showcase
Drake faculty, staff, and students were recognized at the annual Experiential Learning Showcase this spring. The purpose of the showcase is to highlight student experiential learning activities that have been conducted throughout the academic year, as well as recognize faculty, staff, and community partners that have made the opportunities possible.
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National Alumni Association announces new board members
The Drake University National Alumni Association recently appointed seven new members to its board of directors and elected five new executive positions.
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Women’s and Men’s Track & Field vs. NCAA West Preliminary
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014 DRAKE Women’s Track & Field vs. NCAA West Preliminary – 6:00 PM CST [Athletics] 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM @ Fayetteville Ark. – Home DRAKE Men’s Track & Field vs. NCAA West Preliminary – 7:20 PM CST [Athletics] 07:20 PM – 08:00 PM @ Fayetteville Ark. – Home