Drake University Choral Ensembles and the Westminster Presbyterian Church Oratorio Choir and Orchestra will join forces in a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center, 25th Street and Carpenter Avenue.
Home
Carl Olsen
Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)
Post
‘Drake for Darfur’ Week to Raise Funds and Awareness
Two Drake students are passionate about turning Darfur into a buzzword on Drake’s campus and in the Des Moines community. Alison Bowlin, a junior from Indianola, and Emily Carter, a senior from Celina, Texas, organized "Drake for Darfur," a week of activities beginning Monday, Dec. 4.
Post
Iowa governor gives top grade to Prof. Stensrud
Robert Stensrud, professor of education, recently received the Governor's Award - the state's highest honor given to an Iowan who is dedicated to enhancing the empowerment and employment of persons with disabilities.
Post
Drake alumni awarded YMCA Service to Youth Award
Alumni Tom Drake, GR'71, and Sheryle Drake, ED'67, were recently honored with the YMCA of Greater Des Moines 2006 Service To Youth Award. The award commends the Drakes for their 34 years and countless volunteer hours to the non-profit organization.
Post
Strentz honored for ushering the ‘sunshine’ in
Herb Strentz, professor emeritus of journalism, recently received the 2006 Central Iowa Activist Award in the First Amendment category for his commitment to openness in government and his leadership role at the Freedom of Information Council.
Post
Women’s hoops picked to win MVC; Men predicted No. 7
Expectations will be at an all-time high surrounding the Drake women's basketball team during the upcoming 2006-07 campaign as the Missouri Valley Conference announced on Oct. 30 that the Bulldogs have been tabbed as the preseason favorite to capture the 2007 MVC crown
Post
Wanted: Mentors to join Career bluePrint
Drake's new Career bluePrint lets you mentor Drake students in their career journeys and also advance your own career. The "Be A Mentor" program connects alumni with Drake students with activities
Post
Alumni get their just desserts
Central Iowa alumni enjoy "Dessert with Drake:" As part of Drake's ongoing 125th birthday celebration, the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs will treat alumni to dessert and other goodies at The Principal Financial Group on Tuesday, Nov. 7
Post
Save a life and show your Bulldog pride!
Drake alumni across Iowa are being asked to join with the Blood Center of Iowa and alumni of Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa in a statewide Alumni Blood Drive Challenge.
Post
And the nominees are . . .
Know a great Drake alumna/alumnus who deserves recognition for accomplishments in a career, community service, and/or commitment to Drake? Nominate them for a Drake Alumni Award by Dec. 15, 2006. Awards include: