Drake University Agricultural Law Center and the Greater Des Moines Buy Fresh Buy Local (BFBL) Campaign, a project of Drake University, will be assisting with efforts to put more fresh fruits and vegetables on the plates of Iowa families in need through two upcoming events: The Plant a Mile Volunteer Day, on Thursday, Aug. 7, and with Meals From the Market on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Drake 3L spends summer immersed in sustainability
As Andy Duffelmeyer prepares to start his third year of law school, he’s spending his summer immersed in the realities of stormwater management, urban sprawl, energy efficiency and waste reduction.
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Drake Law alumna honored by National Bar Association
Shannon Redd, LW’10, has been recognized as a Trailblazer Under 40 by the National Bar Association (NBA). Redd currently serves as Staff Attorney and Training Manager D.C. Bar Association Pro Bono Program.
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Nicholson honored by Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business
Drake Law’s very own Preston Nicholson, associate director for admission and financial aid, was recently honored by his alma matter, Oklahoma State University (OSU), as one of their Spears School of Business 100 for 100 as they celebrate their 100th anniversary.
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Drake Law alumni honored at ISBA Presidential Banquet
Several Drake Law connections were recently recognized at the Iowa State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Presidential Banquet. The banquet is held during the ISBA’s annual conference in June.
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Drake Law named ‘Best Value Private Law School’
Drake Law was again chosen as a Best Value Private Law School by preLaw Magazine, a National Jurist publication. The National Jurist looks at academic and financial variables, price of tuition, student debt accumulation, employment success, bar passage rate and cost of living.
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Allan Vestal passes dean’s baton to Ben Ullem
Allan Vestal stepped down as dean on June 30 and Ben Ullem becamse the new dean effective July 1.
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Drake grads establish organization to help immigrants in Iowa
Paul Foo, BN'00, and Daniel Herting, LW'11, have formed an organization to help immigrants in Iowa find access to professional services, so they can lead successful personal and professional lives.
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Drake Law to host Farmer Veteran Coalition’s Midwest Conference
Drake University Law School is partnering with the Farmer Veteran Coalition to host the Midwest Conference for Farmer Veterans on Friday and Saturday, July 25-26. The conference is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University.
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Dean Vestal honored with ISBA President’s Award
Dean Allan Vestal was recently awarded the President’s Award from the Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA). The award is a tribute to an individual who has gone above and beyond in assisting the ISBA.