Category: eBlue Newsletter

Sunday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. — Student Alumni Association Dinner Join current Drake students and fellow Des Moines area alumni for an evening of networking over dinner. Meet some of the best and brightest future alumni. Visit alumni.drake.edu/saadinner to register. $10 for alumni; sponsor a student for $10. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m. ““ Drake...

More than 90 Drake alumnae recently gathered to network, socialize and discuss the power of connections.

Students from the College of Business and Public Administration recently met with alumni of all ages and experiences at "Connect 2010: Alumni-Student Networking" events held in Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis.

The 2005 Law School graduate presented "Honor Through Service" at the luncheon where veterans received complimentary meals.

A crowd of people watched the episode air at Jethro's BBQ in Des Moines. Twelve brave souls tried the sandwich challenge -- all failed.

Drake announced the launch of a $200 million capital campaign designed to propel the University to its place as one of the nation's very best institutions of higher learning. "¨"¨

A $5 million renovation has transformed vacant, outdated rooms on the north side of Hubbell Dining Hall into a contemporary student hangout offering myriad opportunities for dining, socializing and recreation.

Drake's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences received a federal appropriation of $396,000 to purchase equipment and supplies for the upcoming lab.

Taylor (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) received honorable mention honors as the College Football Performance Award Division I Football Championship Subdivision defensive lineman of the week.

FRIDAY, OCT. 15 — CONNECT 2010 ““ CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, MINNEAPOLIS “¨ Set aside time this fall to network with Drake students in the College of Business and Public Administration. Alumni are invited to meet with the new generation of business professionals in a fast-paced, speed-networking event. “¨”¨ Friday, Oct. 15 00 2 to 4...