The World Food Prize Foundation has presented Drake University student Stephen Lauer with the annual John Chrystal Award for his outstanding biology research and work as a 2006 World Food Prize Borlaug-Ruan intern.
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Bring your employer to Drake’s career fair Feb. 7
Looking for high-quality interns and employees? Want to promote your organization to future Drake alumni? You can do so at Drake's Spring Internship and Career Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7.
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LAW SCHOOL NEWS
Anna K. Ryon, a third-year law student and Opperman Scholar from Des Moines, recently gave an hour-long presentation at a national conference on adjustable-rate and exotic mortgages and how they have contributed to the subprime lending crisis.
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Central Iowa young alumni to gather Jan. 15
Young alumni in central Iowa are invited to a fun, informal happy hour gathering at the Grand Piano Bistro on Jan. 15.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES NEWS
From creating a sports drink from urine to detecting toxic metals in water, three Drake students rocketed through summer research internships at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif. The students recently shared findings from the exciting experience at a Drake University Science Colloquium Series presentation.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 • The Drake Chicago Advisory Board event for all alumni and friends, 5:30 p.m., Socca, 3301 N. Clark St., with head chef and former Drake student Roger Herring. Exclusive show featuring Tim Ryder, JO’05, 8 p.m., Comedy Sportz, Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St.. • Drake Theatre presents...
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Bulldogs overcome sluggish start to notch 80-68 victory over Montana State
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.