Final Program Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9 a.m. — Opening Remarks Dean David Walker, Dwight D. Opperman Distinguished Professor of Law, Drake University Law School Daniel Jacobi, Esq., Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. 9:15 a.m. — Biotechnology and Patents Chair: Prof. David Schwartz, John Marshall Law School Speakers:...
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Davis discloses retirement as special assistant to athletic director at Drake
Tom Davis announced his retirement as special assistant to the athletic director at Drake University today.
Attorney Benjamin Ullem named dean of Drake Law School
Benjamin B. Ullem, a senior partner at the Des Moines law firm of Whitfield & Eddy PLC, has been appointed to a one-year term as dean, effective June 9.
Pavic selected as ITA Central Regional Player of the Year
Drake senior men’s tennis player Dalibor Pavic (Adelaide, Australia) has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Central Regional Senior Player of the Year.
Drake to face DePaul in NCAA Softball Tournament
The Drake women's softball team will play DePaul at noon in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Evanston, Ill.
Drake Law School Commencement set for Saturday
Approximately 130 law students will don their caps and gowns and be honored at the Drake University Law School Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m.
Drake holds special commencement ceremony for student-athletes
Five members of Drake's track and softball teams will be participating in conference and national competitions on commencement weekend.
Drake softball team captures MVC Tourney title
The Bulldogs beat Missouri State, 7-2, earning the league's automatic qualifying berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Drake men’s tennis team falls in NCAA Tournament to 18th-ranked LSU
The Drake men's tennis team was defeated by 18th-ranked LSU in the NCAA Tournament Friday, May 9.
Drake law professor honored with visiting chair professorship in China
Peter K. Yu, the Kern Family Chair in Intellectual Property Law at Drake University, recently accepted the Wenlan Scholar Chair Professorship at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, China.