Fourth-year pharmacy student Ben Urick was recently awarded the 2011 Phi Lambda Sigma-AFPE First-Year Graduate Scholarship.
Category: Official News Releases
Drake Theatre presents ‘The Glory of Living’
This tragedy, written by Rebecca Gilman, examines ethics, sexual abuse, fear, love and the value of life.
Law professor to address the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Ian Bartrum will present the objections that some states have raised against the provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act known as the "individual mandate." He will then argue that the law will survive constitutional scrutiny.
Drake appoints vice provost for international programs
Christa Lee Olson, associate director of international initiatives at the American Council of Education, was selected for this new position through a national search.
Drake to partake in first RAGBRAI College Spirit Day
RAGBRAI in collaboration with the universities of Drake, Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa will encourage all riders, alumni and fans to celebrate and show their college spirit on Friday, July 29 from Grinnell to Coralville.
Drake Downtown Street Painting tradition to continue on Court Avenue
Drake is partnering with the city of Des Moines and the Court Avenue District to host the festive Downtown Street Painting event on Wednesday, April 27.
Presidential candidate Fred Karger to visit campus
Presidential candidate Fred Karger will hold two free, public events on the Drake University campus on Tuesday, April 26.
Fashionista with plenty of personality wins Drake’s Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Lucy Brown! of Johnston won the competition and will serve as the official mascot of the 102nd Drake Relays this week.
Drake’s Beautiful Bulldog Contest moves to the Fieldhouse on campus
Due to the forecast of rain for Monday, Drake's Beautiful Bulldog Contest will be held in the Fieldhouse on campus instead of downtown at Nollen Plaza.
Students go silent to speak out for voiceless in Uganda
In alliance with the humanitarian organization Invisible Children, Drake students will observe a day of silence in observation of Northern Uganda's 25 years of war.