Students in the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will host one-day event that focuses on providing services for individuals with disabilities. This year’s Pharmacy and Health Sciences Day begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, and features keynote speaker Dr. Thomas E. Pomeranz, president and CEO of University LifeStiles, a nationally acclaimed...
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Drake Choir offers musical messages for Valentine’s Day
Surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with a special serenade and roses from the Drake University Choir. Each year, members of the Drake Choir personally deliver singing valentines throughout the Des Moines metro area to raise money for their international tours. Choir members travel in pairs to serenade and deliver roses to recipients at the...
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Justin Vickers lecture, performance postponed until March 1
Update: Lyric tenor Justin Vickers’ lecture-recital has been postponed to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, due to illness. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you at the event, which will remain in Sheslow Auditorium. On Feb. 1, Drake University will host a guest lecture-recital featuring acclaimed lyric tenor Justin Vickers. The event—Britten,...
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Robert D. Ray Collection added to Drake archives
Cowles Library recently acquired the personal papers of former Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray, BN’52, LW’54. The 19-box set, named the Robert D. Ray Collection, contains a wide variety of Ray’s personal papers and correspondence. Ray served as the 38th governor of Iowa for 14 years, during which he issued executive orders promoting civil rights,...
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“Jennifer Angus: Magpie Tendencies” now on display at the Anderson Gallery
Exhibition by Wisconsin-based artist Jennifer Angus blends contemporary art and entomology, with a touch of humor, runs at the Anderson Gallery through February 22. Just over ten years ago, Jennifer Angus was researching traditional textile design in Thailand when she encountered the use of iridescent green beetle wings on a tribal garment. Similar to a...
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Department of Defense honors Keith Summerville with Patriot Award
Keith Summerville, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and associate professor of environmental science and policy, was honored by the Iowa Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with a Patriot Award. The award recognizes supervisors who provide extraordinary support to employees who serve in the Iowa National Guard...
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Drake January-Term class stages “Chicago” production next week
Drake University Department of Theatre Arts presents “Chicago” beginning Thursday, Jan. 24 in the Studio Theatre of the Harmon Fine Arts Center. The show runs through Jan. 26, 2012 and all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. The production is part of a January-Term project directed by Deena Conley, associate professor of theatre arts. Set in...
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Wendy Duncan named dean of College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Wendy Duncan has been named Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Drake University effective June 1, 2013. Duncan comes to Drake from St. Louis College of Pharmacy where she served as vice president of academic affairs and dean of pharmacy. “Wendy brings a high level of expertise and collaborative skills that...
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Drake Law School to host joint conference with Peking University
On December 15, the Intellectual Property Law Center at Drake Law School will host a joint conference in Hong Kong with the Institute of Internet Law at Peking University and the Faculty of Law at the University of Hong Kong.
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Drake students to present their collaborative studies of diversity
"Roots and Routes" will take place Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in Olin Hall, Room 206.