Nearly 2,000 alumni and friends of Drake gathered at the All Blue All Greek Reunion during Relays weekend. Experience the reunion in an audio slideshow online. “The reunion was a great collaboration with our alumni and the University,” said Blake Campbell, director of Alumni and Parent Programs. “With more than 1,600 Greek alumni coming back...
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ATHLETICS NEWS
The Bulldogs garnered Player of the Year and Coach of the Year accolades for a third consecutive campaign as senior Maor Zirkin (Kibutz Hazor, Israel) and head coach Chase Hodges were honored by their peers.
Drake students launch journal featuring social science research
The Drake Undergraduate Social Science Journal, which celebrates its 10th anniversary with this edition, has highlighted nearly 60 student papers over the years.
Drake prof to give commencement address at Iowa State this weekend
Sally Beisser will give a speech titled, "Value of a College Education? Priceless."
100th Drake Relays brings myriad events, alumni back home
The event attracted thousands of guests and alumni from across the nation, more than 50 beautiful bulldogs and hundreds of star athletes.
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES NEWS
Drake recently celebrated the state-of-the-art Donald F. Davidson Pharmacy Practice Laboratory and its generous donors at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
CAMPUS NEWS
Board of Trustees gains new chair and new members; Weaver Medal recipient Lon Larson sheds light on living an enjoyable life; Innovative summer camp to return to Drake this summer.
Professor Sally Beisser to Speak at Iowa State Commencement
Sally Beisser, Professor of Education, will be the Commencement speaker at the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. Dr. Beisser holds three degrees from Iowa State, a Bachelor, a Masters, and Ph.D. Date: May 9, 2009 at 4 pm Location Stephen’s Auditorium, Ames, Iowa
Drake to honor five outstanding alumni
Jennifer Jacobs Henderson, Carrie Blumenfeld, Bill Bryson, Joan Behrendt Middleton Richard Hartig will be recognized at the annual Drake Alumni Awards Dinner.
Drake fundraiser benefits South African hospital
Drake has sent seven pharmacy students to South Africa for clinical rotations since 2006 and several were assigned to McCord Hospital.