Iowa plans to Internet live-stream the interviews of Iowa Supreme Court candidates in January. "People are going to be bored out of their minds," says Drake law professor Robert Rigg. "A lot of those questions are going to involve procedural issues. Have you ever looked at the Iowa Rules of Civil or Criminal Procedure? Mmmm, boy, yeah. Juicy stuff."
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“Ebenezer” spins off from holiday classic
Brenton Brown, who received a music education degree at Drake University, has penned his first musical, "Ebenezer," with nearly 100 cast members set to perform Dec. 17 to Dec. 19 at The Bridge in Johnston, Ia.
Third suit filed in deadly crash
Drake law professor James Albert comments on three lawsuits filed after a quadruple fatal vehicle collision in Little Sioux, Ia. But Albert said money hardly matters to those who have lost a loved one. "It's about holding people accountable for what they have done," Albert said. "Money doesn't bring anybody back from Christmas."
The future of Des Moines: Sparking a tech boom
Drake University alumnus Igor Dobrosavljevic, chief operating officer of BitMethod in Des Moines, said people often ask whether working for the startup company that builds smartphone and web apps is a money-making proposition. "We wouldn't be at the top of the Liberty Building if we weren't paying ourselves," he said.
Findley added to Branstad’s staff
Drake alumna Brenna Findley, who earned a bachelor's degree in political science, will serve as legal counsel in the administration of Iowa Gov.-elect Terry Branstad, a Drake Law School alumnus. Branstad said, "Brenna Findley has a talented, sharp legal mind and her knowledge and work ethic will be valued in my administration."
Daniel Pink speaks to Drake students, alumni and faculty about motivation
A blogger outlines motivational speaker Daniel Pink's visit to Drake University on Dec. 1. Pink, a New York Times bestselling author, spoke to students in a free private gathering before speaking again at a public, paid lecture.
DMEF announces 2010 Collegiate ECHO Challenge winners
A team of undergraduate students from Drake University earned a second place finish in the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation 2010 Collegiate Echo Direct/Interactive Marketing Challenge.
Zach Johnson prepares for 2011 season
Seven-time PGA Tour winner Zach Johnson, a proud alumnus of Drake University, says he measures his success by improvement instead of trophies. "When it comes to wins, I really don't have any expectations," Johnson said. "I'm not much of a numbers guy. Improvement every year is the main goal I work to achieve."
NYU professor explores ‘Democracy at War’ in Drake lecture
New York University Law School Professor Samuel Issacharoff presented a lecture on "Democracy at War" on Nov. 8 as part of the Drake University Constitutional Law Center's Distinguished Lecture Series.