Inspiring love for Drake University is nothing new for Diane Caldbeck, ED’72, associate vice president for alumni and development. This year, Diane’s commitment to Drake takes a new form as “The Caldbeck Challenge” will be used for the first time to inspire participation during All In, the University’s 24-hour giving campaign on April 4-5.
Category: Alumni
Drake homepage gets a new look
In 20 years, www.drake.edu has been redesigned 9 times. On Saturday, Feb. 4, Drake launched design number 10.
Super Bowl LI and Professor Edrington? You bet!
Alumni flocked back to campus for a chance to analyze the biggest advertising game of the year—and go back to class with their favorite associate professor of marketing.
A woman of firsts
At 16, Elaine Graham Estes, BN’53, ushered in the integration of Drake on-campus housing. That was just the beginning of a long list of achievements and accomplishments.
Drake announces 2017 National Alumni Award winners
The Drake University National Alumni Board will recognize eight exceptional alumni with awards for professional achievement and loyalty to their alma mater.
For Drake alumna, Teacher Appreciation Week praise comes from the top
Teacher Appreciation Week was progressing much like any other for Drake alumna Loan Nguyen. It was the final week of the fall semester at Des Moines’ Roosevelt High School, and the second-year English and Creative Writing teacher had a long weekend of grading ahead. But on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 9, Nguyen got the surprise of...
Ten Bulldogs named to Business Record’s Forty Under 40 class
Ten members of the Drake community were named to the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40 class for 2017.
7 things in 2017
Campus is taking a new shape and exciting things are happening. Don’t miss these top 7 things to happen at Drake University in 2017.
New facilities provide a view to the future
Read about the progress on various construction projects, including the STEM@DRAKE complex and a new home for the OTD program.