Middle school teachers and their students will benefit from the James McMahon Institute's summer workshop offered by Drake University's School of Education. The workshop aims to give teachers new strategies and information to help students become successful and independent.
Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS NEWS
Eleven Drake University magazine majors participated in the recent annual trip to New York to learn about the magazine industry and get career advice from alumni and professionals working in the area.
Drake prof receives Fulbright grant to teach in Venezuela
Darcie Vandegrift, assistant professor of sociology, will move with her husband and two children to the Andes mountains for the 2008-09 academic year.
Drake pharmacy grad receives Karbeling Leadership Award
Kayla Hatt of Ankeny was selected for the award, established in memory of Polk City pharmacist Jerry Karbeling, based on her leadership and contributions to Drake and the pharmacy profession.
Drake students finish second in advertising competition
Thirty-four advertising seniors recently placed second at the regional level of the American Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising Competition in Omaha, Neb.
Dorothy Pisarski named Advertising Educator of the Year
Dorothy Pisarski has received the top award for educators from the Ninth District of the American Advertising Federation.
Drake Law students fundraise for natural disaster victims; celebrate Asian community
Members of the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) and Drake Chinese Students Association helped fundraise for victims of the earthquake in China and cyclone in Myanmar at the recent CelebrAsian festival.
Drake and Pioneer Hi-Bred host successful biotech institute
Industry leaders, attorneys, academics and scientists recently gathered to explore cutting-edge issues at Drake's Summer Institute in Intellectual Property, Biotechnology and Agricultural Sciences.
Drake Choir tours Italy and Austria
Students are chronicling their experiences on the choir blog during their European tour that began May 22 and runs through June 3.
Big Band Concert caps RaySociety’s class on WWII
The RaySociety's course on World War II will conclude Tuesday, May 27, with a free concert featuring music from the WWII era.