Drake University has received the 2014 Tree Campus USA recognition by the National Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. Created in 2008, Tree Campus USA is a national program that honors colleges and universities for engaging their students and staff in conservation goals. In its sixth year, Tree Campus...
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Tail-wagger swagger: Watch the 36th annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Think of it as the Westminster Dog Show—with a lot more doggy drool, elaborate dog/owner costumes, and a pageant exclusively consisting of English bulldogs.
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Pi Alpha Alpha to honor members at awards ceremony
Drake University’s chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, a global honor society for Public Affairs and Administration, inducted new members and recognized a few with special honors at an awards ceremony Monday, April 13 in Parents Hall.
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Events Listing: Spend Your Day at Drake on Thursday, April 16
Drake University is hosting a particularly wide variety of public events on Thursday, April 16. Whether you are interested in politics, science, music, religion, or creative writing, there is something to appeal to everyone.
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Life After Drake: “American Dad,” “Fresh Off The Boat” writer to give free public talk
Drake alum Eric Ziobrowski, writer on "American Dad!" and "Fresh Off The Boat!", will share his experience as a screenwriter in Hollywood. 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 16, Cowles Library 201.
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“Growing Up: Food for Thought” to be held at Drake on April 16
Sprout, the Des Moines Urban Youth Garden, will host “Growing Up: Food for Thought” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Paul Morrison Room at The Knapp Center at Drake University. Sodexo Foundation is sponsoring this event for children and families from the First Christian Church Boys and Girls Club program through...
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2015-04-102015-04-10by Ashton HockmanIn College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesOfficial News Releases
Dr. Ann Burkhardt named Director of Occupational Therapy Program
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has announced Dr. Ann Burkhardt as the director of the Occupational Therapy program at Drake University, effective July 1, 2015. Burkhardt is currently a therapy resources management (TRM) occupational therapist at Crestwood & Grace Barker Nursing and Rehabilitation facilities in Warren, Rhode Island. Until 2010, she served as...
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will deliver remarks at Drake University
On Thursday, April 16, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will deliver remarks at Drake University on the issue of income inequality.
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Sen. Harkin to speak on human rights at Drake University
Sen. Tom Harkin will speak on human rights at Drake University on April 16. The free event marks his first public speaking engagement since he retired from a 40-year career in Congress.
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2015-04-102015-04-17by Ashton HockmanIn ArtSci NewsCAS NewsCollege of Pharmacy and Health SciencesOfficial News ReleasesSchool of Education
DUSCI presents 12th annual DUCURS event
The 12th annual DUCURS event, which is free and open to the public, is in the Olmsted Center from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 16. DUCURS provides a platform for students to share their findings with peers and others engaged in scientific exploration.