President David Maxwell and Madeleine Maxwell brought breakfast to all departments on campus in 2015 for a personal farewell. Below are recipes for dishes hand-made by Madeleine Maxwell. Cheese Straws Ingredients 1 ⅔ cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 pound extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (2 . cups) 1...
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Mathematics professor co-authors book on number choice
Tonia Land, an assistant professor of mathematics education in the School of Education, has co-authored an professional book "Transforming the Task with Number Choice.” The book defines number choice and explores its use in problem solving, ensuring mathematics is accessible and engaging for all students.
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Drake University a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
Drake University was recognized in 2015 as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars and Students. Three recent alumnae join the lengthy list of Drake graduates who have received the prestigious honor.
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Students can go places with new Spanish minor
When Cara Pratt, AS’12, launched her first of three years (so far) in Paraguay with the Peace Corps, she brought with her an incredibly powerful tool—proficiency in Spanish.
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Drake Law students help feed Iowa
Drake Law students are translating their work in the classroom into two projects with a significant impact on the state. One group helped create a new ordinance to allow food trucks to park downtown, and another wrote a series of documents to increase awareness and understanding of a new tax incentive that will help feed Iowans in need.
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Building Leaders from the Inside Out©
Drake University has introduced an executive education program designed for mid- and top-level rising talent, called Building Leaders from the Inside Out©. They are seeking applicants now for the Leading Others experience.
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Mike Cigelman retires after 29 years
Associate Athletic Director, Facilities/Director of Recreational Services Mike Cigelman is retiring from Drake University after 29 years of service. His contributions to Drake read like a highlight reel.
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Graduate students and faculty recognized at CBPA awards ceremony
Drake’s College of Business and Public Administration held its Graduate Student of the Year awards ceremony at West End Architectural Salvage on May 7, 2015. The college recognized four graduate students and one faculty member at the event.
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Drake University mourns loss of former President Michael “Mick” Ferrari
Michael Ferrari, who served as president of Drake University from 1985 to 1998, died on the evening of May 15. He was 75 years old.
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Renae Chesnut named interim dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Renae Chesnut, associate dean of Academic and Student Affairs since 2004, has been promoted to serve as interim dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) effective June 18, 2015.