As the caps and gowns were donned, one thing was clear for many graduates: the Drake experience is a family affair.
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Drake offers summer class on the deconstruction of celebrity
Taught by film studies expert Professor Dina Smith, the course will examine the lives of Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant and Doris Day.
Drake commencement hits a high note this year
Drake President David Maxwell performed a blues ballad with saxophonist Dick Oatts, who received an honorary degree.
Jazz saxophonist Dick Oatts receives honorary degree from Drake
Oatts, who teaches at Temple University, attended Drake before launching his successful career as a professional musician.
Morrison family gown makes its ninth appearance at Drake commencementt
Senior Abby Dierks donned a robe first worn by her great grandmother in 1906 and also by her grandfather, Paul Morrison, in 1939.
ISBA president to give law school commencement address
Alumna Jane Lorentzen will give the keynote address as Drake Law School honors 141 graduates this evening.
Drake holds commencement ceremonies this weekend
Drake will celebrate a total of 1,421 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree recipients in the class of 2010.
Renowned jazz saxophonist Dick Oatts to receive honorary Doctor of Music degree
Oatts has enjoyed a successful career as a professional jazz saxophonist for more than 30 years and teaches at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Drake students present ‘Working,’ a musical about American labor
The final performance of the musical, based on Studs Terkel's book, is set for 8 p.m. at First Unitarian Church.
Iowa State Bar Association president to address 141 Law School graduates
Jane Lorentzen, a 1991 graduate of Drake Law School, will focus her speech on "A Time to Lead."