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Drake alumnus Mark Doty honored with National Book Award for poetry
Mark Doty, a 1978 graduate of Drake, recently won the National Book Award for poetry for his book "Fire to Fire."
Concert celebrates Fred Turner’s $1 million gift to Drake jazz program
Alumnus Fred Turner describes his endowment of a jazz professorship at Drake as "my own way of making sure the music plays on."
Drake celebrates Habitat for Humanity home dedication
More than 100 Drake students, faculty and staff recently helped build a home for a family that will took ownership this week.
Drake choirs to present variety of music in ‘Wanting Memories’
The choirs will perform a concert that explores the role music plays in creating and recalling memories.
Drake Theatre to present ‘Some Girl(s)’
This romantic drama by Neil LaBute follows a man on the threshold of marriage through his past relationships.
Drake professor to discuss the pregnant celebrity body
Renee Cramer will explore the current media mania for the pregnant celebrity body.
Drake men’s soccer team earns first NCAA tournament appearance
The Bulldogs, who are the only team to play NCAA Division I men's soccer in Iowa, will meet Saint Louis on Friday, Nov. 21.
‘Choose Your Attitude’ by Professor Lon Larson
Presented at Drake University on Nov. 14, 2008 By Lon N. Larson, Ph.D., the Ellis and Nelle Levitt Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Drake University Thank you. Thank you very much. I really appreciate all of you being here today. I want to thank all those involved in inviting me to make this presentation. I am...
Adult Literacy Center to benefit from book sales
Help promote literacy while shopping at Barnes and Noble, which will offer free cookies and opportunities to meet Drake's mascot and the winner of the 2008 Beautiful Bulldog Contest.