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More than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students celebrated their commencement rites of passage at Drake University's graduation ceremonies last month.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 — Chicago Bulldog Bash Downtown Chicago Bulldog Bash, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sopo Lounge, 3418 North Southport Ave., Chicago, 773-880-0100 For more information, contact Ashley Nichols at ashley.nichols@drake.edu or 515-271-1947. THURSDAY, JUNE 11 — Chicago Suburbs Bulldog Bash Chicago Suburbs Bulldog Bash, 5:30-7:30 p.m. John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane, Schaumberg, Ill. 847-619-5540 For more...

Drake senior Karli-Jo Storm recently was selected to receive a Fulbright Grant for the 2009-10 academic year. She will teach English to students in Azerbaijan, a small Eurasian country located between Russia and Iran.

RaySociety joins the Bulldog Parade; Summer enrichment program to teach 21st Century skills to kids, teens; Two profs honored with Drake's highest awards; and Professor receives Fulbright grant for research in Egypt.

Board of Trustees gains new chair and new members; Weaver Medal recipient Lon Larson sheds light on living an enjoyable life; Innovative summer camp to return to Drake this summer.

Drake’s mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

A group of Drake seniors hope to raise environmental awareness in the Des Moines community with the creation of a wildlife mural along Gray's Lake Park’s Kruidenier Trail.

Nearly 100 Drake students teamed together to volunteer time to read to elementary students and help them get organized.

Drake recently celebrated the state-of-the-art Donald F. Davidson Pharmacy Practice Laboratory and its generous donors at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Joan and Lyle Middleton Center for Children's Rights at Drake Law School received the Advocate Award for organizations with fewer than 100 employees at the 2009 Live United Recognition Event.