The Citizens Arise! series will feature a lecture by Orville Vernon Burton and a high school debate competition.
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Faculty, alumni fondly recall James Mitchell’s contributions to Drake
The recent death of James Mitchell who played on the soap opera "All My Children," has prompted Drake faculty and alumni to reflect on Mitchell's ties to Drake.
Eddie Easley remembered as ‘the consummate Drake professor’
Eddie Easley taught at Drake for 26 years and was the first African-American to be hired by the University in a tenure-track position.
Anderson Gallery exhibit pairs environmental art with storytelling
"To Know the Land" features natural sculptures and two-dimensional works accompanied by written narrative.
Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day to focus on health care reform
The day will feature health care reform discussions, a keynote address by Iowa Sen. Jack Hatch, AS'72, GR'73, and alumni and student award presentations.
Business students launch tanning salon in Drake West Village
Ashley Brand and Stephen Roney manage Sunsation Spa located west of campus.
Law student’s band plays for U.S. troops in Middle East
Brandon Clark, a third-year law student, and his band, Blue Island Tribe, recently entertained troops stationed overseas.
Drake grad redoubles his efforts to save starving Haitian children
Tom Stehl, BN'01, is finding ways to continue to make and distribute nutrient-rich food despite the devastation caused by the recent earthquake.
Five outstanding educators to be honored at annual SOE dinner
The annual Believers and Achievers Banquet will recognize alumni award winners and the graduating class of 2010.
ALUMNI EVENTS
SATURDAY, FEB. 6 — WASHINGTON, D.C. Bulldog Bash, 6 p.m., Elephant and Castle 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Contact Christopher McDonnell, JO’05, at cmcdonnell73@gmail.com for more information. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 Let’s DU Lunch — Des Moines Judy Bradshaw, Drake University alumna and Des Moines chief of police, will speak as part of Drake’s “Let’s...