Category: eBlue Newsletter

Longtime Drake University administrator Donald V. Adams received the Crystal Apple Award for his accomplishments and dedication to education during an awards ceremony Friday, Oct. 27, at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich.

Ugandan-born Jimmy Senteza, Drake associate professor of finance, is organizing a course, "Sustainable Development in Africa," that involves a 21-day journey to Uganda that will examine globalization from the perspective of a sub-Saharan African country

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) recently selected Drake's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences as one of 11 pharmacy programs to participate in its Academic-Practice Partnership Initiative.

Drake's new Career bluePrint lets you mentor Drake students in their career journeys and also advance your own career. The "Be A Mentor" program connects alumni with Drake students with activities

John R. "Jack" Ellis, a 1957 graduate of Drake University, and his wife, Audrey, have announced a $1.5 million gift to the University to fund an endowed faculty chair in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Iowa leaders in economics, government and health care will share their views on innovation, leadership and Iowa's future during an all-day conference on Friday, Nov. 17, at Drake University's Olmsted Center.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Drake football vs. Davidson, 1 p.m., Drake Knapp Center. Men’s basketball vs. Truman State, 7:05 p.m., Drake Knapp Center. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Women’s basketball vs. Nebraska-Kearney, 2:05 p.m., Drake Knapp Center. Faculty Recital: Andrew Classen, trumpet, 8 p.m., Jordan Stage, Sheslow Auditorium. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Drake Writers and Critics Series: Judith Roof...

Central Iowa alumni enjoy "Dessert with Drake:" As part of Drake's ongoing 125th birthday celebration, the Office of Alumni and Parent Programs will treat alumni to dessert and other goodies at The Principal Financial Group on Tuesday, Nov. 7

Drake science students will learn science as scientists practice their disciplines - through the process of experimentation and discovery, thanks to a new set of classrooms in Olin Hall dedicated this fall.

Drake alumni across Iowa are being asked to join with the Blood Center of Iowa and alumni of Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa in a statewide Alumni Blood Drive Challenge.