Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)

Paul Cessna Vance, professor of education at Drake University from 1964 to 1985, died Wednesday, May 14.

The University has announced parking restrictions due to numerous events being held on campus May 15-18.

Final Program      Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9 a.m. — Opening Remarks Dean David Walker, Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professor of Law, Drake University Law School Daniel Jacobi, Esq., Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. 9:15 a.m. — Biotechnology and Patents Chair: Prof. David Schwartz, John Marshall Law School Speakers:...

Tom Davis announced his retirement as special assistant to the athletic director at Drake University today.

Benjamin B. Ullem, a senior partner at the Des Moines law firm of Whitfield & Eddy PLC, has been appointed to a one-year term as dean, effective June 9.

Drake senior men’s tennis player Dalibor Pavic (Adelaide, Australia) has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Central Regional Senior Player of the Year.

The Drake women's softball team will play DePaul at noon in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Evanston, Ill.

Approximately 130 law students will don their caps and gowns and be honored at the Drake University Law School Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m.

Five members of Drake's track and softball teams will be participating in conference and national competitions on commencement weekend.