At the fall Faculty and Staff Convocation this month, Drake President David Maxwell awarded Drake Medals of Service to Don Moon, associate professor emeritus of education, and Robert Woodward, professor emeritus of journalism.
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T-D delivers national award
The Associated Collegiate Press recently recognized Drake University's student newspaper, The Times-Delphic, as one of the nation's top college publications.
Drake recognizes community servants, excellent employees
Melissa Weresh, associate professor of legal writing, was awarded the Madelyn M. Levitt Distinguished Community Service Award this fall. Since 2003 she has been a member of the Resource Utilization Committee under the Board of Directors of The Homestead,
Student pharmacists’ community involvement recognized
The Drake chapter of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) received the Outstanding Community Services Award at the SNPhA National Convention.
Homecoming activities honor history, homefield advantage
For the Drake University football team, homecoming has a special meaning in 2006. After spending a year away from Drake Stadium during a massive $15-million renovation, the Bulldogs returned with gusto this fall.
Being a Bulldog everyday keeps the doctor away
Drake recently was honored as one of the top five Iowa employers for excellence in worksite health promotion. The Wellness Council of Iowa awarded Drake its Well Workplace Award at a Sept. 19 luncheon ceremony during the 16th Annual Conference on Worksite
Grant keeps science afloat in Iowa schools
In a crowded elementary classroom, elementary school teachers build palm-sized boats from corkboard, aluminum foil, tongue depressors and rubber bands.
Discount on new Bulldog apparel comes courtesy of eBlue
Bring a printed copy of this e-mail to University Bookstore for a 10 percent discount on any one item of new Drake athletic or academic logo merchandise. If ordering via telephone or online, mention the eBlue e-mail to receive the discount.
Events
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 Drake Day @ The Iowa State Fair, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Iowa State Fairgrounds. TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 Drake women’s soccer vs. Grand Valley State, 6 p.m., Cownie Park. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 Drake men’s soccer vs. Notre Dame, 7 p.m., Cownie Park. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 Drake women’s soccer vs. Kansas, 6 p.m.,...
Other faculty kudos…
Jerry Anderson, the Richard M. and Anita Calkins professor of law at Drake University, received the 2006 Leland S. Forrest Award for outstanding teaching in the Drake Law School.