Maya Angelou, an award-winning writer, poet, journalist and activist, will present the lecture on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Category: Alumni
Journalism alumna launches nonprofit to help children of South Africa
Sarah Clark, JO'06, created The Soweto Project, a nonprofit organization that provides toys and school supplies to disadvantaged children in South Africa.
ALUMNI EVENTS
Mark your calendar for a variety of events including Let's DU Lunch, the National D Club Reunion weekend and Homecoming.
Luther College exhibit features Drake alumna’s drawings
Barbara Fedeler, FA'82, is one of two artists whose Iowa artworks are featured in an exhibit on display at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa.
Drake graduates teaching English as a second language in China
Twenty-five Drake graduates are spending the 2009-2010 academic year overseas as part of the Teach in China program.
Citizens Arise! series brings John Adams Exhibit to Cowles Library
"John Adams Unbound," a traveling exhibition that explores the personal library of one of the nation's founding fathers, will open at Drake Oct. 28.
Education professor presents research in China, Spain
Kathy Fejes recently traveled across the globe to China and Spain to share her research on integrating art into special education classrooms.
Business students flock to Terri Vaughan’s lecture
More than 200 students gathered to hear former Iowa Insurance commissioner Terri Vaughan speak about lessons learned from the financial crisis.
Drake offers new business certificate program for managers
A new Certificate in Business Management program at Drake University offers managers an opportunity to update and upgrade their education in six weeks.
Alumnus opens Spartan Strength gym offering tire-hammering workouts
Nick Rouse, BN'02, recently opened a gym that specializes in unconventional workouts, including flipping tires and shaking heavy fire hoses.