Category: Alumni

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.

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.

Drake University teaches many students -- including employees from major Des Moines companies -- Hubbell Realty Co., Principal Financial Group and Meredith Corp.

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.

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.

Chicago-area alumni will enjoy "Cuisine, Comedy and Camaraderie" as Drake's annual Windy City signature event on Saturday, Dec. 8.

The Drake Alumni Office is seeking alumni worldwide to help organize annual Bulldog Bashes in their cities.

When James Autry and Clifton Taulbert first met, both men were impressed with their similarities, despite their backgrounds' experiencing racism from different perspectives.

More than 300 Drake alumni, parents and other friends cheered the Bulldogs on to an exciting 80-59 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Nov. 24.

Drake alumni, friends and fans in the Washington, D.C. area are invited to get together informally to cheer the Drake men's basketball team on Jan. 6.