These six cheerleaders made up the entire cheerleading squad during the 1962-1963 academic year. Today, there are more than 21 members of the Drake Cheer Team—18 women and three men. But, that’s not the only difference between then and now. Notice the team’s uniform? The bulldog doesn’t look like what we’re familiar with today. And,...
Author: Jeremy Sievers (Jeremy Sievers)
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National Alumni Association announces 2014 Alumni Award winners
The Drake University National Alumni Association Board of Directors will recognize eight alumni with an award reception during the week of Drake Relays on Thursday, April 24.
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Drake Chorale celebrates women in music with free concert
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Drake Chorale, a select women’s ensemble, will perform a concert to celebrate female composers and musicians.
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Roy J. Carver Trust donates $200,000 for Harvey Ingham renovations
The generous gift from the Carver Trust will help modernize the spaces, making them more accessible to students with disabilities, more multi-functional, and more technologically advanced.
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Keys to Excellence Piano Concert Series continues with Sergio Gallo
Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Concert Series will continue on Monday, March 3 with pianist Sergio Gallo of Georgia State University. The concert is free and open to the public.
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Drake University Honors presents annual Hawley Foundation Lecture
On March 6, Dan Spencer, former associate professor of religion at Drake University and current associate professor of environmental studies at the University of Montana, will deliver the lecture titled, “Globalization, Inequality, and the Good Life: Opportunities and Challenges for a Just and Sustainable World.”
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As Iowa goes, so goes the nation: volunteer
Drake University is mentioned for being part of Gov. Branstad's new national service initiative.
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“Script Your Future” promotes awareness of prescription medicine
On Saturday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. until noon, Drake Pharmacy Unified Group of Students (DRxUGS) and Rho Chi, an honorary pharmacy fraternity, will be concluding the Script Your Future campaign with a free health fair at Merle Hay Mall in Des Moines.
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Drake University partners with “Up With People”
Drake University is a proud presenting sponsor of “Up With People,” a non-profit international traveling group that travels across the globe, delivering a message of hope and goodwill that encourages communities to seek global education.
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Department of Theatre Arts showcases two student-directed performances
The Drake University Department of Theatre Arts will present All New People and Extremities, directed by Drake theatre majors Matthew Schultz and Cameron Reeves respectively.