Drake Head Start classroom renovations complete!
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Drake University humanities lecture series topics span Arabic printing to Lady Gaga
The Humanities Colloquium 2011 fall series will kick off on Friday, Sept. 23.
Drake University Sociologist Nancy Berns on The Exchange
In the second half of the program, Ben Kieffer speaks with Nancy Berns, Drake University associate professor of sociology. She is also the author of "Closure: The Rush to End Grief and what it Costs Us."
Drake Graduate Receives Fulbright Award
Drake graduate Pamela Pearson has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to Rwanda in Linguistics.
Professor Jody Swilky to deliver Stalnaker Lecture
In the lecture, Swilky will address how changes in his personal work over the past three decades reflect development in English studies and represent cultural shifts.
Drake seeks adult literacy volunteers
Drake University announced that its Adult Literacy Center is seeking additional volunteer tutors. The center is hosting an upcoming tutor orientation event for prospective volunteers.
Retired Drake professor David Darnell invited to national education summit
Local scholars and school will represent Iowa at the Summit for Innovative Education this September.
Drake to hold informational sessions for 2012 Egypt Seminar
Drake students will have the opportunity to learn more about a summer seminar in Egypt at two informational sessions this week.
Drake turns 130
Drake University hosted a 130th birthday celebration, complete with cupcakes, Porterhouse the bulldog and a giant card for the University.
A New Approach to Assessment
Drake leaders participate in key discussions on teacher effectiveness