Drake University journalism students nabbed top honors in the 2015 AEJMC Student Magazine Awards. UrbanPlains.com was named the best online magazine.
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Author: Ashton Hockman (Ashton Hockman)
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Drake Observatory: Des Moines’ ghostly path to stars
The Des Moines Register reports on the fascinating history of the Drake Observatory and the many free and open to the public events the University hosts there each year.
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Harvard Public Policy Expert Robert Putnam to Discuss Opportunity Gap
More than 700 people have registered for a free discussion with Robert Putnam, one of the most engaging social scientists of our time, on July 10. Putnam will address rising inequality in the United States.
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A Year of Goodbyes And Thanks
There is not one way to say goodbye to a university president and first lady who have served for 16 years – but a concert, a road tour, and honorary initiation into the class of 2015 is a start.
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Learning to Teach in Kuwait
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.
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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.