Fairgoers enjoyed picturing themselves at the University in virtual, life-size cutout Drake scenes.
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Drake Law School accepts national award for professionalism
The American Bar Association presented the E. Smythe Gambrell Professionalism Award "in recognition of outstanding achievement in the design and implementation of a model professionalism program."
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Plans unveiled for celebrating the 100th running of Drake Relays
Drake Relays officials announce plans for the 2009 Drake Relays.
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Students gain valuable skills and experience through research
This summer, twelve students have been researching subjects ranging from molecular dynamics to high-energy galactic behaviors to the effects of cocaine withdrawal on memory.
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Market to feature cooking demos, National Farmers’ Market Week celebration
This week, things will heat up at the Drake Neighborhood Farmers' Market with cooking by Chef Joe Godfroy and a National Farmers' Market celebration.
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ALUMNI EVENTS
Drake head football coach to kick off lunch series Drake University Head Football Coach Chris Creighton will kick off Drake’s fall “Let’s DU Lunch” series on Wednesday Sept. 10. This year’s series, which is free and open to the public, will be held at a new location: inPlay, a family entertainment venue and conference center...
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Drake rates in top five nationally in ‘Great Colleges to Work For’
Drake University is rated in the top five nationally for institutions of its size in 11 categories in the “Great Colleges to Work For” survey released in today’s issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education. The survey results can be viewed online. The 11 categories include Confidence in Leadership, defined as “Leaders have the knowledge,...
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION NEWS
Five participants of the Teacher Quality Project (TQP) graduated from Drake University this May and, in the fall, will return to the classroom as teachers, not students.
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CAMPUS NEWS
Major construction project to enhance Drake's green space; Enjoy Drake Day at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 9; Drake head football coach to kick off lunch series; Higher Learning Commission extends Drake's accreditation; Chief Justice Roberts to give Opperman Lecture; and Former ambassador to give Bucksbaum Lecture Oct. 5.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Drake’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.