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.
Author: Ashton Hockman (Ashton Hockman)
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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.
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Drake management class unveils designs for revitalizing downtown Perry
Drake University management students presented their visions for filling the vacant buildings in Perry’s retail district last week to officials from the city of Perry. The presentations were the first installments in a new collaboration among the city of Perry, Drake University and the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
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Adult Literacy Center Volunteer Training May 29-30
The Adult Literacy Center at Drake University is seeking volunteer tutors to help adults achieve basic literacy (reading, writing and/or speaking) skills. Training sessions will be held May 29-30.
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Drake celebrates April 2015 New Hires, May Anniversaries
New Hires April 2015 Candice Shimmin, Instructional Coach, Head Start Joshua Haines, Environmental Specialist, EHS May 2015 Anniversaries Mary Anderson, Extension Education Jill Brimeyer, University Communications Shaunarae Bury, Legal Clinic William Cashmore, Athletics Larry Cox, DTS Thomas Delahunt, Office of Admissions Kerwin Dobbins, Teaching and Learning Daniel Doerflein, Athletics Anthony Foss, Maintenance/Custodial Courtney Graham, Athletics...