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...
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Drake University Recognizes Excellence, Community Service
Drake University leaders recently presented top awards for faculty, staff and retirees who have demonstrated exemplary service to both Drake and the community.
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Drake Announces Bulldog Basketball Reading Program
The Drake University men's basketball staff, along with the players, are helping support reading with the new Bulldog Basketball Reading Program.
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Bowman to Speak on Intelligent Design Instruction in Public Schools
Kristi Bowman, assistant professor of law at Drake University, will give a free public lecture on the creation/evolution teaching debate Friday, Sept. 22.