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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Startup Boot Camp for Women continues
Drake University has teamed up with Ascent to expand its successful Startup Boot Camp for Women. The sessions in Des Moines will be held on June 6, 7, 20, and 21 in Aliber Hall on Drake University’s campus. The dates and times for the Des Moines session are as follows. All sessions will be held...
Drake partners with Ascent to expand business boot camp for women
Drake University has teamed up with Ascent to expand its successful Startup Boot Camp for Women. The sessions in Des Moines will be held on June 6, 7, 20, and 21 in Aliber Hall on Drake University’s campus.
Maryann Huey receives three-year grant to continue with STEM-related project
Maryann Huey, assistant professor of mathematics at Drake University, has been awarded a $600,000 three-year grant from the Iowa Department of Education for her project, “Statistics and Probability, Content and Pedagogy, for Secondary Teachers.”