Two major gifts from alumni will support a new science building and a chair of ethics and the professions.
Category: Alumni
President Maxwell honored for leadership in higher education
He received the Chief Executive Leader Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District VI.
Drake-A-Mania ignites passion for University
The 21st annual celebration of Drake pride will be held Jan. 29 in Brentwood, Tenn.
ALUMNI CALENDAR
Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m. — distinctlyDrake Des Moines — Temple for Performing Arts — Des Moines Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 — Let’s DU Lunch — Des Moines Club, 666 Grand Ave– Des Moines Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 — National Game Watch Party Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 — distinctlyDrake Naples Moraya Bay —...
Keep up with Drake news via the new home page
The page features tabs for "DU in the News," "Faculty & Staff Accomplishments," and "University News."
Exhibit explores young adult Chinese consumers
The exhibit opens Tuesday, Jan. 18, in the Collier Heritage Room of Cowles Library.
Drake Football Lift-a-thon to raise funds for historic trip to Africa
Players hope the fundraiser will generate $300,000 to support the trip, which costs $4,000 per student-athlete.
Drake business school puts marketing majors on track for professional success
Students will be able to specialize in areas such as market research and marketing management.
Drake student eases internship search in 140 characters or less
Norah Carroll created a #dmintern hashtag to collect posts about internship openings at local companies and organizations.
New book aims to help teachers of English language learners
Co-authors Shelley Fairbairn and Stephaney Jones-Vo spent two years developing their book.