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Drake law students draft proposals for a greener Des Moines
The city of Des Moines has been going green -- constructing certified LEED buildings and implementing hundreds of green initiatives. As the municipality marches toward creating a more "Sustainable Green Community," it is getting some assistance from Drake University law students who are developing a blueprint for making municipal laws and ordinances more environmentally friendly, socially responsible and economically viable.
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(WHOTV.COM) MOVING FORWARD: One Norwalk man who suffered a stroke and other health issues beat the odds and graduated with a Master’s degree Saturday
Tony Schafer's graduation from the School of Education's rehabilitation counseling program, inspired many in attendance last Saturday.
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Message from the Dean
A record number of School of Education students received degrees at last Saturday's graduation ceremony.
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Extreme Road Trip
Drake Football Coach Chris Creighton discusses his team's plans to play the first American-style collegiate football game on African soil during the Global Kilimanjaro Bowl on Saturday, tackle building projects at local orphanages and schools and then summit Africa's highest mountain.
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Diane Yohn named to industry leaders list
Drake alumna Diane Yohn was recently named one of 25 Women Industry Leaders in the Twin Cities as part of the publication's annual Women in Business Awards project. Yohn, a longtime executive at North Star Resource Group, is a major force behind the growth of the financial-services firm.
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Downtown School teacher Leise creates problem-solvers
Des Moines Downtown School teacher and Drake alumna Barb Leise received the 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, a national honor.
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Drake president to blog during trip to Tanzania
President David Maxwell will blog about his experiences, including cheering on the Drake football team at the Global Kilimanjaro Bowl and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
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Athletic director’s children raise $1,265 to buy supplies for service projects in Tanzania
Tristan and Skyelar Clubb exceeded their initial fundraising goal of $1,000, thanks primarily to the generosity of their classmates at Holy Trinity Catholic School.