The doctoral cohort studying educational leadership at Drake University’s School of Education (SOE) walked away from their course in advanced leadership feeling more accomplished than ever. Together, and in a very short time frame, the students wrote a comprehensive leadership book that is available for purchase worldwide on Amazon.com. “This cohort faced a nearly impossible...
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Local Partnership Feeds Success
When the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI) agreed to partner with Drake’s Master of Communication Leadership (M.C.L.) capstone course, they didn’t know what to expect. “Drake has always been a great partner for the Boys & Girls Clubs,” says Cailin Stockdale, director of communication and resource development at BGCCI. “We’ve had excellent...
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The Great Outdoors
Drake University, Metro Waste Authority, and Southeast Polk School District all share a passion for providing students with opportunities to engage in environmental science-related activities, which is why they have collaborated to create the Metro Waste and Drake Environmental Learning Center—a project that is nearly seven years in the making. “We are very fortunate to...
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Launch Party for Des Moines Urban Youth Learning Garden, Aug. 15
On Aug. 15, Drake University will celebrate the launch of the Des Moines Urban Youth Learning Garden, an educational initiative made possible through support from many community partners: Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa, C. Green Contractor, Inc., Children and Families Urban Ministries, Confluence Landscape Architecture & Urban Design, National Gardening Association, Seed Savers...
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Incoming Drake student on CSPAN
Hector Salamanca discusses immigration reform and the DREAM Act. Salamanca mentions he will attend Drake University.
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Drake graduate students write leadership book, launch party Aug. 11
The doctoral cohort studying educational leadership at Drake University’s School of Education (SOE) wrote a comprehensive leadership book that is now available for purchase worldwide. Barbara Kellerman, Harvard professor and noted leadership expert wrote the foreword for the book. The cohort will celebrate with a book launch and party this Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3...
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Alumni and longtime Drake professor collaborate for Off-Broadway debut
On Aug. 10, playwright and Drake University Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts William S.E. Coleman will experience his off-Broadway debut at the age of 87. His play, “A Future Imperfect,” will be performed at The Celebration of Whimsy Theatre in New York City as part of the highly selective New York International Fringe Festival. This...
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Drake University to celebrate Drake Day at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 10
Don’t miss it! Drake University’s Drake Day at the Iowa State Fair will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10. Join us for our annual all-day celebration at the fair, receive free giveaways, show your Bulldog pride, and learn what it means to “Do Something Drake!” Do Something Drake! Since Drake’s founding in 1881, the University...
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Former Iowa chief justice named head of public policy institute at Drake University
Marsha Ternus, former chief justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, has accepted an appointment as director of the Tom Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement at Drake University. Ternus, who graduated with honors from Drake Law School in 1977, was appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court in 1993 by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad...
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Drake School of Education receives grant for STEM scale up programs
Drake University’s School of Education recently received a grant of $523,978 on behalf of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. The grant is in support of scaling up exemplary STEM projects throughout Iowa. Drake University serves as the STEM Hub for the south central region of Iowa, and this is the second year the University...