Drake's Future Alumni Network (FAN) student organization has put together an 11-member team to participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life April 7-8, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., at the Drake Fieldhouse.
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An exclusive tour of the new Drake Stadium for eBlue readers
The new field over Drake Athletic Director Dave Blank’s shoulder was raised four feet to be level with the track. The infield is a FieldTurf artificial surface just like the ones used on professional football fields. The field is large enough to accommoda Workers continue tuck-pointing bricks the inside the stadium’s historic façade facing Forest...
This Month@Drake
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibit One, begins March 31 and runs through April 16. Features artwork by Meridith Tenney, Kirby Willis, Joe Klein and Pat Burkhartzmeyer. TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute “Life After Drake” series presents, Albena Ivasenevich, assistant professor at Purdue University and 1996 Drake alumna, delivering a...
From the editor
Check out the new look of Drake’s homepage at www.drake.edu. The page, designed by Jeremy Sievers, director of Web communications, definitely puts the wow, whoopee and woo-hoo in www! The site has been souped up to better serve the needs of the Bulldog faithful. The site features a sharp new design and easier access to...
Drake Stadium reopens with flags, fireworks and free snacks
The Drake Relays will be the backdrop for one of the grandest celebrations in University history on Friday, April 28 as Drake celebrates its 125th anniversary and the re-opening of revitalized Drake Stadium.
Pair of Drake students net Four Hire! wins
Drake students Brenna Gannon and Benton Hendrix were among the four winning candidates to hear the welcome words "You're hired!" at the conclusion of the Four Hire! competition in Des Moines earlier this month.
Physics Olympics just like regular Olympics, only with lasers
The annual Physics Olympics, hosted by Drake University, did not feature any snowboarders falling on their rumps while showboating or petty infighting among speed skaters. There was, however, competition to put the Nagano games to shame - plus lasers.
Drake Theatre to present Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Wonderful Town’
Drake's production of "Wonderful Town" combines a cast of intriguing characters with jazzy dance moves and a catchy score in this classic musical about two sisters from Ohio aspiring to fame and true love in the Big Apple.
Alumni activities abound in 2006
Drake will host an alumni and fan party on Friday, March 10, prior to the first Drake women's basketball game in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in Springfield, Mo., March 9-12.
Drake celebrates 100 years of hoops
Five all-Americans headlined the all-time Drake men's basketball team announced last week at banquet commemorating 100 years of basketball at the school.