Are you ready for it? The Drake Relays are upon us and, while one of the oldest and largest track and field meets in the nation is a sight to see, the week-long event involves so much more than just activity on the Blue Oval. Here are five ways to make the most of your Relays experience.
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Observant Alumnus Saves a Piece of Drake History
An irreplaceable relic from Drake’s early days– the first-ever award received by Drake University was spotted in a heap of metal at an estate sale.
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Bulldogs Find Meaningful Way to Celebrate 50th Anniversaries
High school sweethearts, Gene and Jacque Fuller have decided to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary and 50-year class reunion by leaving their legacy at Drake. Their $50,000 donation will provide scholarships for undergraduates in the College of Business and Public Administration.
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Drake Choir Tours England
Drake’s Chamber Choir made stirring music inside intimate chapels and soaring cathedrals during a two-week tour of England this month.
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Bulldogs Are Everywhere!
What have alumni been up to? University Advancement has been busy planning various events this fall. Some of which took place in front of old main and others which took place over 1,000 miles away from campus.
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2017-12-052019-06-26by Ashton HockmanIn AlumnieBlue NewsletterSchool of EducationSchool of Journalism and Mass Communication
8 Things to Look Forward to in 2018
A new year at Drake University also brings exciting changes to the campus and community. Let’s explore the top 8 things to look forward to in 2018 at Drake University!
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Only a Griffopotamus Will Do
Did you know that the original songwriter for “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” attended Drake? An Iowa native, John Rox graduated from Winterset High School before jumping into student life at Drake in the early 1920s.
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The Best Returns on Investments
Click photo to view Flickr Gallery. Drake’s 9th Annual Scholarship Luncheon celebrated generosity and gratitude by connecting the student recipients of scholarships with the donors who made their Drake experience possible. The Nov. 10 luncheon emphasized thankfulness and appreciation toward these donors. “To our donors, I wish to extend the deepest gratitude for investing in...
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Honoring Our Veterans
In 1945, the cargo ship SS Victory Drake was christened in honor of Bulldogs serving in the armed forces. How will you observe Veterans Day this year?
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Houston alumni DU Good in the wake of Harvey
Scenes of the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey were on the minds of Houston alumni as they gathered for their first-ever DU Good Day event, Sept. 16.