The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University will issue its highest honor to Iowa philanthropists Patty and Jim Cownie.
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Drake hires neighborhood and community relations manager
Drake University took a powerful step this summer in renewing its commitment to the growth and development of the Drake Neighborhood when University officials hired Drake alumnus Nick Valdez to the position of Neighborhood and Community Relations Manager.
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Ambassador Darci Vetter to speak at Drake University
Members of the public are invited to a free talk by Drake University alumna Darci Vetter, chief agricultural negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, on July 27.
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Drake University issues RFP for development along University Avenue
Marking a renewed commitment to the growth and development of the Drake Neighborhood, Drake University announced today that it is seeking proposals from a pre-determined group of eleven Iowa firms to develop a plot of University-owned land along University Avenue in Des Moines.
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2016-07-082019-07-02by Aaron JacoIn College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesePharm NewsletterOfficial News Releases
Maki named Health-System Pharmacist of the Year
The Iowa Pharmacy Association recently honored Drake University Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Erik Maki with the association’s 2016 Health-System Pharmacist of the Year Award.
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Sociology professor’s new book examines conflict, compromise in organic food industry
A new book by Drake University Associate Professor of Sociology Michael Haedicke explores how farmers, small business owners, regulators, and other stakeholders navigate conflict in the organic food industry.
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Anne Kremer hired as Drake University Dean of Admission
Drake University has hired Anne E. Kremer, an Iowa native with more than 10 years of enrollment management experience, as dean of admission effective Aug. 8.
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Alumnus Tom Ahart to perform guest role in “A Raisin in the Sun” at Drake
Pyramid Theatre Company has cast Drake alumnus Tom Ahart, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, for a guest role in its upcoming production of "A Raisin in the Sun."
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David Golder named chair of Drake University Board of Trustees
David Golder, FA’79, managing partner of Golder Investment Management and vice president and treasurer of the Golder Family Foundation, has been named chair of the Drake University Board of Trustees. Golder, who has served on the board since 2005, starts his term as chair on July 1. “David brings the perfect blend of temperament, knowledge,...
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Snapping her way to success
Kim Hennen, JO’16, harnessed Snapchat as memorable and marketable tool for her job search.