Local students will receive free school supplies and enjoy a talent show, basketball tournament, music and a carnival with games at the fourth annual event.
Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)
Prof. Merkley remembered for his passion for learning and devotion to students
Wayne Merkley, who taught biology at Drake for nearly four decades, died unexpectedly Sunday.
Drake Observatory series to kick off with program on astro technology
The free presentation will feature the telescope, radio waves and astro photography.
Drake Adult Literacy Center to be featured at opening of Iowa State Fair
The center's staff and its students will share information at the Central Iowa Works Tent on the Grand Concourse.
Drake students create films in 48 hours as part of international competition
Two groups of Drake students competed in the competition and created, shot, edited and completed films in 48 hours.
Two Drake students participate in Hesselbein Leadership Summit
Jharmaine Boyd and Lawrence Crawford were two of 50 students selected nationwide for the inaugural conference.
Drake to play key role in observing 50th anniversary of Khrushchev’s Iowa visit
The University will host a dinner and public lecture featuring scholar William Taubman and Sergei Khrushchev, son of Nikita Khrushchev.
Drake helps prepare high schoolers for college, pharmacy careers
Ten high school students of color will explore Drake and a possible career in pharmacy through the "Discover Drake, Explore Pharmacy" program.
Pharmacy graduate wins public health award
Erin Frazee won the 2008-2009 Excellence in Public Health Award for her outstanding service during a clinical rotation in Belize.
Whirling Dervishes of Rumi to perform at Drake
The Turkish group members adorned in long, flowing robes, will move around the stage in a spinning meditation as they portray teachings of the 13th century scholar and poet Rumi.