Drake University Law School's experiential learning opportunities, faculty accessibility, hands-on approach to teaching legal theory and preparation for the job market drew praise from students surveyed for the Princeton Review's latest rankings of the nation's best law schools.
Category: Official News Releases
Drake to host expert lecture on American counterterrorism efforts
Brian Fishman, who serves as counterterrorism research fellow at the New America Foundation, will discuss "Combating Terrorism: Lessons Learned."
Drake Chamber Choir collaborative concert will honor past, celebrate future
In conjunction with the Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble, the Drake Chamber Choir will perform two concerts celebrating the Diocese of Des Moines.
Drake University recognized as Iowa’s healthiest university
Drake University will be celebrated among the healthiest schools, organizations and individuals in the state at the third annual Healthy Iowa Awards on October 20.
Iowa Freedom of Information Council to host panel on media coverage of the courts
Media coverage of the courts, especially reporting on the contentious 2010 Iowa Supreme Court retention election, will be the focus of a discussion sponsored by the Iowa Freedom of Information Council on Friday, Oct. 7. The panel discussion follows a noon lunch.
Literary series brings contemporary poetry to Des Moines
The Younger American Poets Reading Series is coordinated by Jennifer Perrine, assistant professor of English at Drake.
Drake University Board of Trustees extends President David Maxwell’s contract
Don Fletcher, chair of the Drake University Board of Trustees, announced that President David Maxwell has agreed to a multi-year contract extension.
Fall Let’s DU Lunch series continues with discussion of public media
On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Drake University's fall 2011 'Let's DU Lunch' speaker series will continue with a discussion led by Susan Moritz, president of the Iowa Public Television Foundation.
Zimbabwean politician to visit Drake to discuss struggle for democracy
Roy Bennett, Zimbabwe's deputy minister of agriculture, will give a lecture titled "The Struggle for Democracy in Zimbabwe" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Drake to host ISU political science professor for discussion of current foreign policy
ISU professor James McCormick will present a lecture, titled Barack Obama: A Foreign Policy of Change? at 7:30 p.m. October 3 in Bulldog Auditorium.