Dan Connelly, a junior English and secondary teaching major at Drake University, recently won 33 1/3's "Under 21 Writing Contest," which landed him $250 and publication in the latest installment of a literary book series.
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From the editor
Greetings and salutations from the sweat belt (better known as Des Moines, the home of your beloved alma mater, Drake University). Despite the withering summer temperatures squatting over the Midwest this summer, we remained busy Bulldogs on campus and around the nation. Construction is the theme of our summer edition, from a planned student housing...
Wells Fargo’s Horak honored by CBPA
The Drake College of Business and Public Administration awarded its first Community Leadership Award to H. Lynn Horak at last month's Business Days Banquet.
Discount on new Bulldog apparel comes courtesy of eBlue
Bring a printed copy of this e-mail to University Bookstore for a 10 percent discount on any one item of new Drake athletic or academic logo merchandise. If ordering via telephone or online, mention the eBlue e-mail to receive the discount.
New Drake grad has a lot of heart
During the undergraduate commencement on Sunday, Valerie Hoven, JO'06, stood up from a chair walked up a small set of stairs, strode across the stage and received her diploma from Drake.
Dean Wright to be honored May 23
Dean Wright, professor emeritus of sociology, will receive an Annual Service Award from the Des Moines Area Religious Council at a luncheon set for 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, at the Airport Holiday Inn and Conference Center, 6111 Fleur Drive.
Alumni activities abound this spring
Bulldog Bashes are confirmed or in the works in cities nationwide for this May/June.
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.