The Drake Choir and Drake Women’s Chorale invite you on a trip into dreams, visions and the spiritual with a free performance at 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, on the Jordan Stage at Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main, 2507 University Ave.
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Drake University to Dedicate Field in Honor of Johnny Bright
Shortly before the kick-off at Saturday's homecoming game against Morehead State, Drake University will dedicate its football field in honor of the University's greatest athlete of all time — Johnny Bright, who later became a celebrated Canadian football
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Renowned Pianist to Teach Master Class at Drake
Ralph Votapek, renowned pianist and grand prize winner of the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will teach a master class for Drake University and Graceland University students on Monday, Oct. 2. The class, which is free and open to the p
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Under Cover, Under-Paid: Drake Theatre Presents ‘Nickel and Dimed’
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 28, Drake University Theatre will present Joan Holden’s play “Nickel and Dimed,” adapted from the best-selling book by Barbara Ehrenreich.
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Drake Luncheon to Focus on Improving Health Outcomes
The "Let's DU Lunch" Series for October will focus on "An Rx for Improved Health Outcomes," presented by Jon-Scott Johnson, risk manager for the city of Ames, Iowa, and Patty Kumbera, 1989 Drake grad, founder and CEO of Outcomes Pharmaceut
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Drake University Journalism School Honors Two Alumni
Sandra Soria, executive editor of Country Home magazine, and Sheldon Ripson, news director of KPLR-TV in St. Louis, have been named Alumni of the Year for 2006 by the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
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Drake University Named One of America’s Healthiest Workplaces
Drake University recently was honored as one of the top five Iowa employers for excellence in worksite health promotion. The Wellness Council of Iowa awarded Drake its Well Workplace Award at a Sept. 19 luncheon ceremony during the 16th Annual Conference
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Chill Out with Ben & Jerry at Bucksbaum Lecture Oct. 3
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the masterminds behind Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., are coming to Drake University, ice cream in hand.
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Sample Art from Behind the Scenes at Drake Open House
There's no need for a backstage pass to sample the arts from behind-the-scenes at Drake University during the second annual Friends of Drake Arts Reception and Open House Friday, Sept. 29.
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Drake Freshman Named Boys Club National Youth of the Year
CONTACT: Mike Mahon, Drake, 515-271-3014, drakesid@hotmail.com;Brian E. Hill, BGCA, 404-434-7039, bhill@BGCA.org WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stacey Walker, a freshman defensive back on the Drake University football team, has been named Boys and Girls Club of America National Youth of the Year. In addition to the title, Walker, who was honored at a Congressional Breakfast held this...