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
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Being a Bulldog everyday keeps the doctor away
Drake recently was honored as one of the top five Iowa employers for excellence in worksite health promotion. The Wellness Council of Iowa awarded Drake its Well Workplace Award at a Sept. 19 luncheon ceremony during the 16th Annual Conference on Worksite
Pharmacy alum to discuss improving health at Let’s DU Lunch
The "Let's DU Lunch" Series for October will focus on "An Rx for Improved Health Outcomes," presented by Jon-Scott Johnson, risk manager for the city of Ames, Iowa, and Patty Kumbera, PH'89, founder and CEO of Outcomes Pharmaceutical Health Care.
From the editor
Welcome to the Homecoming Edition of your favorite alma mater’s monthly electronic “Hola” to alumni, eBlue, from Drake University in beautiful Des Moines, Iowa. As Rod Stewart sings, “It’s late September and (you) really should be back at school.” Homecoming is upon us this week with enough activities to keep Drake friends, fans and alumni...
NCAA Track championships coming home to Drake
The $15 million investment in the renovation of Drake Stadium by Drake University and the Greater Des Moines community has produced a quick dividend.
New plaza earns accolades
Drake's Lane Plaza has received an Honor Award from the Iowa chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The Herbert Lewis Kruse Blunck firm designed the project, which created a cobblestone courtyard that forms the entrance to Meredith Hall.
Education faculty member to receive award
Robert Stensrud, an associate professor of education at Drake, will receive the Governor's Award from the Iowa Commission of Persons with Disabilities in a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 6.
Drake MPA marches into Cyclone territory
Drake University began offering its Master of Public Administration program at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, beginning with the 2006 fall semester.
Johnson competes in Ryder Cup, PGA announces gift to Drake
The day before Zach Johnson, BN '98, teed off at the 36th Ryder Cup in Straffan, Ireland on Friday, the PGA of America announced a $100,000 donation to Drake University on his behalf. The donation will help fund the program "Golf: For Business & Life.
Events
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Drake women’s soccer vs. Western Illinois, 7:30 p.m., Drake Stadium THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Nickel and Dimed” by Joan Holden, directed by Deena Conley, 8 p.m., Studio 55, Harmon Fine Arts Center. Tickets $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, $1 with Drake ID. For tickets call 515-271-3841. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Drake...