A longtime diplomat who has lived, worked, or traveled in 91 countries will give a free talk on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East on November 12.
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Writer’s Harvest will help fight hunger
The Susan Glaspell Writers and Critics Series at Drake University, in conjunction with the Food Bank of Iowa, will present the 2014 Drake Writer’s Harvest on Thursday, Nov. 13.
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Wonder of Words: ‘Old News, New News: 220 Years of Journalistic Wisdom’
Iowa journalism professionals with 220 years of combined media experience will reflect on the past and future of the industry during a free panel discussion at Drake University on Thursday, November 13.
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Drake establishes Ray Center; announces $1 million gift from Hy-Vee, Inc.
Drake University leaders announced today the creation of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center. The Ray Center will focus its efforts globally on applied research and programming in leadership, ethics, and civility. Drake will acquire the Iowa-based nonprofit Character Counts In Iowa as a foundational element of the new Center, which will leverage the...
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Student sinks half-court shot, wins truck
Bulldog Madness began in full force on Nov. 4 when a first-year student buried a miraculous half-court shot to win a brand new truck. Alex Tillinghast’s hustle to successfully sink a layup, free throw, 3-pointer, and half court shot won him a 2014 Ford F-150 truck from Noble Auto Group. It also made the Des...
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Not your typical “Jesus Christ Superstar”
The show will run at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 through Saturday, Nov. 15, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov 16, in the Performing Arts Hall of the Harmon Fine Arts Center.
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Keeping the Peace in the 21st Century
A retired U.S. diplomat and United Nations peacekeeper will discuss the UN’s role in peacekeeping on Nov. 6.
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2014-10-292014-10-29by Aaron JacoIn CAS NewsCollege of Pharmacy and Health SciencesOfficial News ReleasesSchool of EducationUncategorizedZimpleman College of Business
Drake board approves new academic programs, launch of $65 million STEM initiative
The Drake University Board of Trustees recently approved new degree programs in mathematics, science, education, technology, and health sciences while taking initial steps to further enhance the University’s programming through $65 million in new construction and renovation.
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Drake and central Iowa schools partner on creek restoration
Students from Drake University and two central Iowa public school districts will receive $67,595 from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board to fund an innovative environmental education project. A check presentation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Learning Center, 11730 SE 6th Ave., Mitchellville. (Directions: http://www.mwatoday.com/locations/elc/). During the...
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Maxwell to be inducted into Iowa Business Hall of Fame
Drake University President David Maxwell will be inducted into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame, an exclusive group of leaders who have made outstanding contributions to develop and enhance Iowa’s business climate. Maxwell and this year’s other inductees—Tom Aller, former president of Interstate Power & Light; and John Bloomhall, chairman of Diamond V—were selected by...