Category: eBlue Newsletter

Iowa legislator, alumna Libby Jacobs honored for public service; Enjoy alumni photos online; Find classmates, update your information with blueView; Alumnus’ story featured in "Final Season" on DVD; and Seeking Drake alumni to share their stories.

Three ceremonies for Drake graduates planned; Prof. Dean Wright honored by Iowa Legislature; Morrow describes Weaver Medal as his greatest professional achievement; Drake and Des Moines National Poetry Festival partner to bring award-winning poet; Drake president announces new environmental initiative; Drake University Chamber Choir touring England; and Bucksbaum Lecture draws crowd of 1,900.

Kathryn Seckman, a senior at Drake University, has been selected to receive a Fulbright Grant for the 2008-09 academic year to study the role of women in politics in Morocco.

Nearly 50 Drake graduate students, faculty and alumni got a first-hand look at the state of health care around the world during one of professor Kenneth Meyer's public administration courses this spring.

The Drake team of Seth Housman (P3), Kejal Patel (P3), Kevin Weber (P3) and Jennifer Lose (P2) finished third in the national Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Competition at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) annual meeting in San Francisco.

Five Drake University law students appear to have a bright future as lobbyists and legislators, thanks to the experience they gained in lobbying for children's rights in the Iowa Legislature this session.

Drake Magazine, a biannual publication produced by students at Drake University, has been recently awarded top prizes by both the Associated Collegiate Press and the Society of Professional Journalists.

Linda Yang, a senior at Drake University, has been selected to receive a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in Hong Kong during the 2008-09 academic year.

Hill, Jones lauded as outstanding performers at Drake Relays; Drake Relays featured event for top pole vaulters; Relays week began with festive parade; Buddy, this year's Beautiful Bulldog, basked in spotlight of contest; Alumni gather at annual Relays party.

Drake’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.