Joining forces with Des Moines University, Drake pharmacy students learn value of collaboration in medicine.
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Building Bridges Abroad
Drake Fulbright recipients make lifelong connections Cultural awareness creates better teachers. That’s a lesson Kate Albrecht learned while studying abroad with Drake’s Chinese Cultural Exchange Program. Albrecht, AS’05, GR’11, says travel brings new perspectives that allow her to create stronger bonds with her students at Des Moines Area Community College, where she teaches English as...
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Meet the Class of 2012
For these grads, success starts now Finals are finished, dorm rooms are empty and the Class of 2012 has marked the end of their Drake careers. As these grads say farewell, they know they’re ready for the next step. Meet just a few of the members of the Class of 2012 who depart with job...
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America’s Athletic Classic
Drake Relays 2012 Calendar of Events NOTE: Events are designated as Student (STU), Community (COMM), Alumni (ALUM) and Athletic (ATH). Some events require pre-registration or RSVP. Events are subject to change. Check the full schedule of events for the most current information. See competition schedule for specific athletic event times. Thursday, April 26 Drake...
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Letting the fur — and slobber — fly
Fifty Bulldogs of all shapes and sizes competed on April 23 for the title of “Beautiful Bulldog” at the 33rd annual pageant helping to kick off Drake Relays Week. Tyson, a 2-year-old male bulldog, took the crown. His Under Armour shirt was spot on with its phrase “I won’t lose.” Tyson belongs to Tyler and...
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Going Greek
This spring, Drake’s Greek chapters welcomed Brittan Etzenhouser as the director of fraternity and sorority life. In the short time since her arrival, she has already begun making big plans to continue unifying the men and women in the Greek community. Etzenhouser’s experience in the Greek system began during her college years. While pursuing an...
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From Drake to the “Silicon Prairie”
Across the nation, experts and policy makers are lauding small business and entrepreneurial ventures as one of the keys to bringing the United States out of the economic downturn. In Des Moines, the startup community is thriving and growing, and Drake University students are well positioned to become part of the movement. Several Drake students...
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Language of excellence
While the members of Alpha Mu Gamma speak many different languages, they are all fluent in success. The new student organization — which was officially approved by Drake’s Student Senate in February — honors academic excellence in foreign language study. The organization creates opportunities for students to apply their language study through a variety of...
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“Drake Blue” magazine examines “Reinventing Leadership”
From living in Egypt during the Arab Spring to some final advice from departing Drake female leaders, the latest edition of Drake Blue magazine is full of fascinating articles. The Spring 2012 edition hit mailboxes earlier this month; the issue’s focus is the concept and practice of leadership. Readers can also find all content online...