Category: eBlue Newsletter

A stone from the Mauthausen Concentration Camp -- where Nazis forced prisoners to extract rocks from a quarry with their bare hands -- is on display as Drake musicians rehearse a Holocaust memorial oratorio to be performed on April 19.

Joe Lenz named dean of College of Arts and Sciences; Drake's Lon Larson to receive Weaver Medal of Honor; and Mahon.

Author and alumnus Bill Bryson lifts spirits by sharing his wit and wisdom; Alumnus selected as Obama's next assistant secretary of state for Africa; Drake to honor five outstanding alumni May 16; Drake alumnus plays out rivalry with University of Iowa alumnus on "Lost"; Alumni organize fundraising walk to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 — MPA Luncheon Graduates of Drake’s Masters of Public Administration (MPA) program are invited to come back to campus for a special luncheon on Wednesday, April 15. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Parents Hall in Olmsted Center. The keynote speaker will be C. Kenneth Meyer,...

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.

Johnson, Torrence named overall Athletes of the Century; Drake Relays tickets now on sale; Entries available for Drake Relays 8-K, half-marathon races.

With a century of America’s Athletic Classic under its belt, Drake will celebrate its rich Relays history with myriad events, including a public gala honoring the 20 Relays Athletes of the Century and the All Greek All Blue Reunion. In addition, the first 100 fans to purchase a 2009 Relays All-Session Package for $85 will...

Drake recent graduate Alexa Horwart and senior Amy Benes recently were selected to receive Fulbright Grants for the 2009-10 academic year to teach English to students in Indonesia and South Korea, respectively.

Alumni to present Executive in Residence lecture; Drake singers head west for spring concert tour; Drake recognizes outstanding pharmacy and education alumni; Drake looks inward to secure solid position within shaky economy.

Former Drake President Paul Sharp dies in Oklahoma; Bill Bryson to give Bucksbaum Lecture; and Student honored for positive impact on Iowa community.