Matt Gabrielson, a native of Belmond, Iowa, finished eighth in the finals of the men's 5,000 meter run Monday night at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.
Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)
Former Drake runner eyes Olympic berth tonight
Matt Gabrielson, a five-time MVC champion at Drake, competes tonight in the finals of the men's 5,000-meter run.
Drake Observatory program to explore dark side of the universe
The Drake Observatory program will continue at 9 p.m. Friday, July 11, with a session focusing on the dark side of the universe.
Innovative summer camps promote learning and life skills
SuperCamp programs for middle and high school students will be held for the first time at Drake University.
Choir members share first-hand accounts of European tour
Highlights of the Drake Choir's recent tour of Italy and Austria include singing in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, as well as visiting a Nazi concentration camp in Austria.
Drake Farmers’ Market features fresh produce, fun activities
Free root beer floats, face painting and ID kits for children will be offered at the next market.
Graduate elected president of Iowa Judges Association
Polk County District Judge Odell McGhee II, a 1977 graduate of Drake Law School, is the first African American to be elected president of the organization.
Officials to address the future of Iowa’s energy industry
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey and Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie are among the speakers at the free public forum starting at 1:30 p.m. in Levitt Hall.
Drake copes with water damage, escapes major flooding
Through the heavy rains in early June, Drake sustained water damage in eight campus buildings during the recent 2008 Iowa floods.
ALUMNI NEWS
Bulldog Bashes bring alumni together worldwide; Alumni, friends have a ball at the Windy City Golf Outing; Graduate elected president of Iowa Judges Association.