Four national experts will gather for a panel discussion and questions from the audience on solutions to the large federal deficits and more.
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Literacy conference inspires educators with latest teaching methods
More than 300 educators got a taste of their own medicine at the 2010 Literacy Leadership Conference on Drake campus.
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Johnson to play in Ryder Cup Professional golfer Zach Johnson, BN’98, will play in the prestigious Ryder Cup game for the second time in his career. Johnson was one of four at-large picks by American team captain Corey Pavin, alongside Tiger Woods, Stewart Cink and Rickie Fowler. The biennial contest pits 12-man teams from Europe...
YouTube video captures move-in day for new students
Drake President David Maxwell and staff members took a day to help first-year students move into the residence halls last month.
Emmy award-winning “˜Roots’ producer, Drake alum, dies at 82
David L. Wolper, who produced the landmark 1977 television series "Roots," studied liberal arts at Drake in 1949.
Drake design exhibit explores impact of food on climate
The exhibit was inspired by research statistics about the relationship between food, fossil fuels and global warming.
Journalism grad writes for one of Time’s 50 Best Websites
Andrea Zimmerman, JO'98, is associate editor for Babble.com, a multifaceted parenting website.
Basketball brothers launch clothing company for charity
A clothing line launched by former Drake basketball star Klayton Korver, BS'08, and his brother Kyle, a guard for the Chicago Bulls, is making a difference in cities across the country.
Former Drake basketball players signed to professional, international teams
Drake graduates and former teammates Adam Templeton and Josh Young recently signed contracts to play for professional basketball teams outside of the United States.
Jazz in July at Drake features music, dance and community
The Drake Faculty Jazz Quintet played for nearly 200 jazz fans at an outdoor concert July 28.