Terri Vaughan will give a talk on lessons learned from the financial crisis at noon.
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Farmers, food producers attend Drake workshop on USDA food producer grants
More than 60 Iowa farmers and food producers from 30 communities attended a recent workshop sponsored by Drake Law School's Agricultural Law Center on Value Added Producer Grants.
The Sept. 17 workshop at Drake's Neal and Bea Smith Law Center featured two speakers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development office, including a recent Drake Law School graduate.
Drake alumnus wins Emmy Award for work in ‘Lost’
Michael Emerson won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Benjamin Linus.
Awards presented at Drake’s Fall Convocation
Four Drake staff members were awarded Madelyn M. Levitt Awards.
SOE Alum and Quilt Artist Remembered
Myrtle Orlean, Ed’43, who created the elaborate 50-state quilt displayed in the SOE entryway, passed away September 1. Olean’s obituary from The Des Moines Register follows: MYRTLE ORLEAN (HOHL) STALEY Des Moines Myrtle Staley, 95, a resident of Valley View Village in Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Donnellson, went home to be with her Heavenly...
Drake Theatre to present dark comedy ‘The House of Yes’
The play explores society’s perceptions of love through a troubled family during a hurricane.
Dogtown Fest to feature live local music, fun for all ages
The free block party will be held from 3-11 p.m. Most events will take place along University Avenue, which will be closed between 23rd and 25th streets.
Drake prof to present research conducted in Venezuela
Darcie Vandegrift will talk about her work as a Fulbright scholar during the 2008-09 academic year in Venezuela.
Student to discuss photographing Milky Way
Ian Weller photographed the Milky Way and a lighthouse at the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin with his father, Mark, and friend, John Rummel.
Drake students use social media to promote ‘9 Homes in 9 Days’
In just one week, students posted more than 118 updates on Twitter, gained 245 fans on Facebook and uploaded nearly 30 videos to YouTube.