Drake alumnus Mark Doty honored with National Book Award for poetry; Three alumni honored at National Philanthropy Day; and Plan to attend men's basketball game watch party Dec. 9.
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CAMPUS NEWS
Drake student receives national award for academic success and community involvement; Law student wins legislative seat; Drake Mock Trial team takes first place at Harvard Crimson Classic; and Student publication honored with Pacemaker Award.
Drake student receives national award for academic success and community involvement
Danielle Edwards recently received the Most Promising Minority Student Award from the American Advertising Federation.
Pharmacy student heading to Belize takes packing to a new level
Erin Frazee has collected thousands of pounds of medical supplies and equipment for the health center where she'll be doing her clinical rotation.
Drake Law School National Moot Court Team advances to national finals
The team recently finished second in the regional rounds of the national competition.
Panel to examine the economic crisis on local, global levels
Drake faculty members and finance experts will share their views on the current economic crisis.
Drake Symphony Orchestra to perform classic Beethoven, Dvorak
The Orchestra, conducted by Akira Mori, will present Beethoven's famous Violin Concerto and Dvorak's Symphony No. 8.
Lecture on organic chemistry to conclude Drake science series
Mike Greenlief, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Missouri, will give a free presentation.
Drake bands to host and perform for 280 high school musicians
The Drake Wind Symphony and Drake Concert Band kicked off the 38th Annual Drake University Honor Band Festival with a free concert.