The $37 million mixed-use housing and retail complex that Drake and Hubbell Realty Company are developing at 30th Street and Carpenter Avenue will be called Drake West Village, Drake President Maxwell announced recently at a construction kick-off celebration.
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Drake community to honor 2007 Alumni Award recipients Saturday
Five outstanding alumni will receive awards from the Drake National Alumni Association at the annual Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 12, in Parents Hall, Olmsted Center. The program, which is open to Drake alumni and friends, will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and the awards program at 7 p.m.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION NEWS
The School of Education’s special education department is undergoing a renaissance, thanks to generous gifts and increased student enrollment.
ALUMNI NEWS
While Drake Relays is a great excuse for all Drake alumni and friends to return to campus, it will be an especially special time for reunion classes. Make plans now to return to your University for the fun!
Maxwell appointed to Noel-Levitz advisory group
Drake University President David Maxwell has been appointed to the inaugural Educational Leadership Advisory Group for Noel-Levitz, one of the nation’s leading higher education consulting firms.
Treat yourself to a great Drake trip
Drake is offering alumni and friends several exciting travel opportunities for 2007-08. Consider treating yourself to these fun and affordable ways to see the world!
CPHS sponsors diabetes education conference
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Drake is co-sponsoring the 7th Annual Diabetes Update, a continuing education conference for pharmacists interested in learning more about diabetes, pre-diabetes and management of patients who have or are at risk for developing the disease.
Drake grad saves lives daily at Iraq Air Force Hospital
Service members being wheeled headfirst into the Air Force Theater Hospital emergency room in Iraq shouldn't be surprised if the first person they see is Maj. Derek Speten, PH'97, president of the Society of Air Force Pharmacy.
Alum extols the benefits of being a mentor
Deanne M. Rymarowicz, Esq., JO’91, LW’94, enjoyed her experience as a mentor to Drake first-year law student Erin Lain and shares her perspectives here.
Drake featured as best value in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Drake is the only private university in Iowa listed in "The Kiplinger 100: The Best Values in Private Institutions Across the Country." The rankings, based on academic quality and affordability, appear in the current issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.