Thousands of Drake alumni, friends and fans are set to storm the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 12, in celebration of Drake Day @ The Iowa State Fair.
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Events
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 Drake Day @ The Iowa State Fair, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Iowa State Fairgrounds. TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 Drake women’s soccer vs. Grand Valley State, 6 p.m., Cownie Park. THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 Drake men’s soccer vs. Notre Dame, 7 p.m., Cownie Park. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 Drake women’s soccer vs. Kansas, 6 p.m.,...
Track Town: Des Moines, Drake host 2007 Midwest regional
Gray skies and rain failed to suppress this sunny news during the Drake Relays: Drake and Des Moines will host the 2007 NCAA Midwest Regional Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Drake President David Maxwell announced Saturday, April 29, during the rededication ceremony of Drake Stadium.
This gown has been around: Grad’s garment celebrates century mark
When Phillip Longman, JO'06, graduated last weekend, he wore a garment that's been around nearly as long as Longman's alma mater.
Head Start celebrates three decades at Drake
Drake University Head Start kicked off its 30th anniversary festivities earlier this month with a Staff Appreciation Event and an Open House in Parents Hall at Olmsted Center.
Drake welcomes more than 1,200 new alumni
More than 1,200 students joined the ranks of Drake alumni during commencement ceremonies this past weekend.
RELAYS REWIND: A look at the Drake Relays from all angles
Everybody loves the Drake Relays Parade … and a parade with balloons, well, that's just too much giddiness for words.
From the editor
Greetings, Bulldog faithful! It seems fitting that our alma matter is best known for a little track meet called the Drake Relays because life here every spring, from the end of spring break through graduation, is a dead sprint of activity and action. This month’s eBlue can only give you a taste of all the...
Three new Levitt professors appointed
The Drake Board of Trustees last week appointed three faculty members to Levitt professorships in recognition of their superior performance.
This Month
MONDAY, MAY 29 Memorial Day, classes do not meet. All University offices closed. FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Interim session ends. FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Drake Neighborhood Association Historic Home Tour, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour begins at 2700 University Ave. Call Marty Schmitt at (515) 255-9523 for tickets. SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Drake Neighborhood Association Historic Home...