Frieda Griffin kept her classroom management skills current with coursework at Drake University.
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Esks' McKnight leads by example
Drake alumnus Dennis McKnight is profiled for his work ethic and professionalism as assistant coach of the Edmonton Eskimos football team. He still has a Drake Bulldogs tattoo burned into his cannonball of a right shoulder.
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After 51 years, south-side teacher puts down her chalk
Des Moines teacher Frieda Griffin, 81, recently retired after a career that spanned more than half a century. Griffin took classes at Drake to keep current during her tenure.
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Southeast Iowa judge named to state appeals court
Drake law alumnus Michael Mullins was named to the state court of appeals. He will replace Edward Mansfield, who has been appointed an Iowa Supreme Court justice.
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Executive makes time to care for city rose garden
Jane Stampe caretaker of a city rose garden among many accomplishments, attended Drake University in Des Moines where she studied math and sociology and received her bachelor of arts in education.
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NCAA Track & Field National Championships resume with free morning admission
The NCAA has announced that the Division I Outdoor National Track & Field Championship meet at Drake Stadium will resume today at 10:30 a.m. after competition was suspended Thursday night due to severe weather conditions. There will be no charge for events this morning.
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NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships continue at Drake
Tickets for the competition -- which features the top college track and field athletes in the nation -- are currently available for purchase.
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Drake celebrates tenure and promotion of 17 faculty members
The University's Board of Trustees awarded tenure and approved the promotion of several faculty members.
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Head Start’s “Years of Service” awards
Drake University's Head Start recognizes staff achievement
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DRAKE PHARMACY, HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS HONORED AT PINNING CEREMONY
In May, more than 100 third-year health sciences and professional pharmacy students took part in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Professional Development Seminar and Pinning Ceremony.