Drake University's TV news capstone "DRAKELINE WEEKLY" began its eighth season Feb. 2. The 15-minute program airs live at 4 p.m. Thursdays on The College Channel 16 in the Des Moines area, and replays at 5 and 7 p.m.
Category: Alumni
Alumni speakers lead way for Adams Institute
Drake alumni from all walks of life returned to their alma mater earlier this month to offer courses in leadership for students as part of the annual Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute Student Leadership Conference.
Chamber Choir’s tour of England proves a great success
The Drake University Chamber Choir, conducted by Aimee Beckmann-Collier, toured England in January, performing in the cathedrals of Salisbury and Ely, at St. John's College Chapel at Cambridge University and at St. James Piccadilly and The Grosvenor Chapel in London.
Anderson Gallery exhibit wows high school students
A total of about 250 art students from four public high schools in Des Moines toured the "Doubletake" graphic design exhibition at the Anderson Gallery and explored Drake's art studios in January, thanks to a $10,000 grant awarded to the Drake School of Fine Arts
Carolinas calls Athletic Director Blank home
Dave Blank, who has served as director of athletics at Drake University since 2000, has been named director of athletics at Elon University in Elon, N.C. Blank will begin his duties this spring, succeeding Alan White who retires in May after 35 years at E
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.
Songs of love soar with Drake Singing Valentines
Add a blush to a sweetheart's face while simultaneously setting his or her heart on fire by sending a Singing Valentine from the Drake University Choir.
Drake Moot Court Team, Undergraduate Mock Trial Team fair well in competitions
The Drake University Law School National Moot Court Team defeated teams from Duke, Nebraska, Minnesota and Hastings law schools to reach the semi-final round of the National Moot Court Competition earlier this month in New York City.
Drake stars share their reading favorites
In an effort to drive up reading for pleasure among students, Cowles Library has issued a series of posters showing Drake luminaries with their favorite books.
Drake earns Sweepstakes Award at CASE conference
Drake University was named the Sweepstakes Winner at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VI annual conference in St. Louis, Jan. 22-24.