Kendra Glider, ED’10, taught for four years in Kuwait. Her rich experiences with the warm, caring people of the Middle East have driven her back, as she begins teaching in Oman this fall.
Author: Ashton Hockman (Ashton Hockman)
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Big Ideas for Small Downtowns
Drake students and faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to revitalization in the small towns of Perry and Manning, Iowa.
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Food for Thought
Associate Professor of Pharmacology Craige Wrenn, the Ronald Troyer Research Fellow, wonders if we can eat our way out of Alzheimer’s.
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Madeleine Maxwell Recipes
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.