Drake's College of Business and Public Administration presented the college's Community Leadership Award to J. Barry Griswell, chairman and CEO of Principal Financial Group, at Drake's annual Business Day Banquet April 11.
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Former Drake Golfer Wins Masters
On golf's biggest stage, former Drake standout Zach Johnson saved the best for last and was rewarded with the coveted Green Jacket.
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Student Organizes Donation Drive for Soldiers
Drake junior Lynn Grochowski recently initiated a community-wide drive using her weekly campus radio show to gather donated entertainment items for care packages to be sent to soldiers.
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Drake Opera to Present ‘Die Fledermaus’
Drake University Opera Theatre will present the English-sung version of the comical opera "Die Fledermaus (The Bat)" by Johann Strauss at 8 p.m. Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21.
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Chemistry, Kangaroos to Conclude Lecture Series
Drake University faculty member Mark Vitha will conclude the spring semester's Science Colloquium Series by talking about chemistry and kangaroos.
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Exotic Animals, Free Coffee Highlight Drake Earth Week April 16-20
Trash in the commons, exotic animals and fair trade coffee are some of the features that the Drake Environmental Action League (DEAL) will use during Earth Week, April 16-20, to promote environmental awareness at Drake University.
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New Litter of Drake Bulldogs to be Unveiled
Drake will parade a new litter of its beloved mascot, the Bulldog, around campus this year for the 98th running of the Drake Relays. The first annual Bulldog Parade will be unveiled at 1 p.m. today.
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10,000 Hours Show Spurs More than 1,000 Volunteers
More than 1,000 students from colleges and high schools across central Iowa have logged thousands of volunteer hours for various Iowa organizations for this year's 10,000 Hours Show. Australian band Jet will perform the concert on Wednesday, April 11, at the Drake Knapp Center.
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Huckabee to Speak at Drake-IowaPolitics.com Lunch
Republican presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will speak at the next Drake-IowaPolitics.com Luncheon Friday.
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Have a blast at a Bulldog Bash
The Drake Alumni Office is seeking alumni worldwide to help organize the annual Bulldog Bashes in their cities. These parties, typically held at pubs and restaurants, are fun, informal ways for Bulldogs to gather and get to know fellow alumni in their area.