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Two major gifts from alumni will support a new science building and a chair of ethics and the professions.

He received the Chief Executive Leader Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District VI.

The 21st annual celebration of Drake pride will be held Jan. 29 in Brentwood, Tenn.

Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m. — distinctlyDrake Des Moines — Temple for Performing Arts — Des Moines Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 — Let’s DU Lunch — Des Moines Club, 666 Grand Ave– Des Moines   Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 — National Game Watch Party Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 — distinctlyDrake Naples Moraya Bay —...

"Islam in the 21st Century" aims to examine the world's second-most popular religion (behind Christianity).

A delegation of a half dozen educators from Makerere University School of Business in Uganda recently visited Drake for six days to explore opportunities for expanding collaborative programs.

For the second year in a row, Drake University's Jazz Ensemble One performed at a formal party hosted by Drake alumnus Fred Turner, retired senior chairman of McDonald's Corp.

The magazine, which is published by the Des Moines Register, focuses on Rospond's success in balancing her professional and personal life.

When asked why she decided to go into counseling students, Drake alumna Careyanne Wood responded, "I wanted to make a difference."

Approximately 20 alumni -- some from as far away as Chicago and New York -- participated in his memorial service .