Drake grad takes 23rd place in World Series of Poker; Alumnus wins award for research from international chemistry society; WHO Radio personality Van Harden named SJMC Alumnus of the Year; Painting by alumna selected for national traveling art exhibit; School of Education seeks nominations for 2009 Alumni Awards; and Nominate Drake grads for national alumni awards.
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Saarinen exhibit explores the building of a modern campus at Drake University
Drake University has the distinguished honor of having a campus plan and nine buildings designed by two of the greatest architects of the 20th century. This fall, a comprehensive exhibition sheds light on how those designs by Eliel Saarinen and his son, Eero, reflected Drake's determination to be a modern university that would help propel America into post-World War II leadership.
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Refugee Children Discover the Drake Difference
Professor Shelley Fairbairn invited a group of African refugee students to Drake on a recent Saturday to learn about the college experience in the hopes of encouraging them to pursue a college education after high school. Students from one of Fairbairn’s undergraduate classes volunteered their time to host the seven teenagers. They presented a Powerpoint...
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Professor Jack Gerlovich Honored for Service
Dr. Jack Gerlovich was honored by the Iowa Science Teachers Association for his service to the organization and to teachers in science classrooms. Gerlovich is nationally renown for his research into safety in science classrooms but he is even more fondly known for his dedication to his students and colleagues in the classroom, noted a...
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Annual SOE BBQ Offers Students Networking Opportunties
During the event, students, faculty and staff mingled with area superintendents, curriculum directors, and other influential educators.
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Physics student presents at national conference
Paul Wiecki, a senior physics major, presented his research at the American Physical Society's (APS) Division of Nuclear Physics Fall 2008 Meeting in Oakland, Calif.
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Drake students help historic mosque recover from flood damage
Students devoted their days off during fall break to flood-recovery efforts at the Mother Mosque of America in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Prominent flutist to perform as guest artist
Flutist Jill Felber, praised by the Detroit News for her "beautifully finished performances," will give a recital at 8 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium.
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Lecture to explore new techniques for digital evidence collection
Computer crime law expert Orin S. Kerr will deliver Drake Law School's Constitutional Law Distinguished Lecture at 12 p.m.
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Drake to co-host forum on global migration
The event will feature experts who will discuss global migration in an open forum.