Within the Science Connector Building, kinesiology students are abuzz about the latest piece of technology at their fingertips to help them understand human movement. In addition to the other pieces of teaching and research equipment already in place, Drake’s new Human Performance Lab has recently obtained a motion capture system called the XSens. The XSens uses seventeen wireless...
Author: Ashton Hockman (Ashton Hockman)
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Drake alumnus reflects on diversity in Des Moines community through new mural
When Drake University alumnus Ryan Topete was commissioned by community resource and art center Third Space DSM to create a mural on the east side of Des Moines, he set out to evoke the culture of the neighborhood in a way that the whole community could enjoy. “The Capitol Park neighborhood is roughly 40% Hispanic,” says...
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Drake University occupational therapy doctorate program gains accreditation
DES MOINES, Iowa – (Dec. 13, 2018) – Drake University is pleased to announce that its occupational therapy doctoral (OTD) program has received accreditation status from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The council accredited the program for seven years, the maximum amount allowed for initial accreditation. The program demonstrated compliance with all...
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Drake University to celebrate 145th commencement ceremony Dec. 15
DES MOINES, Iowa – (Dec. 10, 2018) – Drake University will hold a commencement ceremony this weekend to celebrate the accomplishments of nearly 300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students who completed their degree requirements as of the conclusion of the fall 2018 semester. Drake’s 145th commencement ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15,...
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Students work with UnitedHealth Group for 2018 Murphy Cup competition
Marketing students from Drake University and Creighton University traveled to Minnetonka, Minn., Nov. 15–17 for the sixth annual Murphy Cup, a marketing student case competition. Students worked in teams to develop strategies for positioning the corporate brand for UnitedHealth Group, the largest healthcare company in the world and the fifth-ranked company on the 2018 Fortune 500. “The opportunity...
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The Evolution of the Bulldog
The Evolution of the Bulldog We all have a special place in our hearts for Bulldogs, but did you know that Drake University has a live mascot in addition to our traditional mascot? And how exactly does the Beautiful Bulldog Contest winner fit into the equation? Well, we’re here to clarify how there’s room for...
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Bulldogs are Everywhere
You’ve heard it a hundred times: Bulldogs are everywhere! Nowhere does that statement ring truer than on the Internet. If you’re connected to the web, you’re connected to your fellow Drake alumni from all around the world. Use the links below to get started. Alumni Social Media Follow us online to see alumni spotlights, news, and...
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Alumni Profile: DeCarlos Love
From Iowa to Silicon Valley DeCarlos Love, AS’06, has had a unique career trajectory, bouncing him around the United States with several big-brand companies. He remembers exactly where his journey began: in a Drake classroom. A visit from the CIO of Principal Financial led to his first job out of college. The CIO spoke in...
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