In a tale of two halves, it was the Drake women’s basketball team’s effort and focus in the final 20 minutes that sparked the Bulldogs to an 80-68 victory over Montana State on Sunday.
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Maddie Levitt leaves legacy of levity and remarkable generosity
In her final year as national chair of the ambitious $190 million Campaign for Drake, Maddie Levitt told Drake President David Maxwell that the University wasn't keeping her busy enough, so she had taken a three-day-a-week position in fundraising at Iowa State University.
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Lyle Middleton remembered for his devotion to children and education
Longtime Drake trustee and benefactor Lyle D. Middleton, LA' 61, LW'64, died at his Des Moines home on Dec. 1 after more than a 10-year challenge with Parkinson's disease.
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Drake Moot Court Teams compete in national competition
The Drake Law School National Moot Court Teams were awarded national awards for best briefs in the 58th annual National Moot Court Competition on Nov. 15, at the University of St. Thomas Law School in Minneapolis.
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Drake golfers will swing in San Diego Feb. 16
Drake alumni and friends are invited to join members of the Drake men's and women's golf teams for 18 holes of golf and dinner on Saturday, Feb. 16.
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ATHLETICS NEWS
Drake women's basketball Head Coach Amy Stephens recently announced that four high school standouts will join the Bulldog program for the 2008-09 academic year. Rachael Hackbarth from Colgate, Wis.; Brittnye McSparron from Appley Valley, Minn.; Alex Montgomery from Cannon Falls, Minn.; and Amber Wollschlager from Milbank, S.D. signed national letters of intent.
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION NEWS
Drake University teaches many students -- including employees from major Des Moines companies -- Hubbell Realty Co., Principal Financial Group and Meredith Corp.
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Leadership consultant shares his expertise
Award-winning writer and renowned leadership consultant Barry Posner visited with students, faculty and staff at Drake University Nov. 29-30, discussing leadership programs and curriculum on campus and bringing new ideas to improve them.
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ALUMNI NEWS: Theatre alumni reconnect with Prof. William “Doc” Coleman
Nearly 50 Drake alumni and friends gathered in November in the Burbank, Calif., home of Jean Rosone, FA'76, to reconnect and reminisce with Dr. William "Doc" Coleman, professor emeritus of theatre arts.
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Eat, drink and be merry with fellow Chicago alumni Dec. 8
Chicago-area alumni will enjoy "Cuisine, Comedy and Camaraderie" as Drake's annual Windy City signature event on Saturday, Dec. 8.