THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 • Chicago Bulldog Bash, 6:30 p.m., Mad River Bar & Grille, 2909 N. Sheffield Ave. TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 • Central Iowa young alumni gathering, 5:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 East Grand Ave.. Des Moines. FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 • Phoenix area alumni reception, 6 p.m., dinner 7:15 p.m., Heard Museum, 2301 N....
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Anderson Gallery to feature Central and West African textile collection
Drake University's Anderson Gallery will feature "Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles," an exhibition of 40 traditional African textiles from the collection of Drake faculty members Lenore Metrick-Chen and Phillip Chen.
Iowa caucuses illuminate the Drake community
From giving interviews to helping set up shots for newscasts to participating in the Iowa caucuses, students, faculty and alumni grabbed a slice of history for Drake University on Jan. 3.
ATHLETICS NEWS
The Drake men's basketball team held off Evansville, 71-68, to earn its 11th straight victory and improve its record to 12-1 overall -- the best start ever in school history.
Mission Statement
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.
Barking his way to Drake
Drake University's 25th head football coach Chris Creighton began recruiting his new staff even before he got to the news conference announcing his position.
ALUMNI NEWS
Camaraderie, cuisine, comedy characterize Chicago event; Caldbeck recognized for 'Called to be True Blue' award; Drake alumni explore China's past, present, future; Even Wanda has mentors; Bulldog ambassadors advance diplomacy; Alumnus honored with national sports writing award
ALUMNI EVENTS
Phoenix alumni invited to meet Drake leaders Jan. 18; Central Iowa Bulldog Bash Jan. 19; Drake golfers will swing in San Diego Feb. 16;
Alumni event in Naples Feb. 21; Hear the Drake beat in Chicago Feb. 24; Have a blast at a Bulldog Bash; and What's in your closet?
Bulldogs overcome sluggish start to notch 80-68 victory over Montana State
In a tale of two halves, it was the Drake women’s basketball team’s effort and focus in the final 20 minutes that sparked the Bulldogs to an 80-68 victory over Montana State on Sunday.
Bulldog merriment in Milwaukee
More than 300 Drake alumni, parents and other friends cheered the Bulldogs on to an exciting 80-59 victory over the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Nov. 24.