The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University will honor Casey Blake, former Major League Baseball third baseman, at an all-star evening that features ESPN anchor Chris Hassel and dozens of other special guests from the worlds of sports, television, and politics. “An All-Star Evening to benefit CHARACTER COUNTS!” will begin at 5...
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Theatre production gives voice to survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Drake University will host “Messages: A Lived Experience Play about Sexual and Relationship Violence" on April 12.
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Keys to Excellence features Daniel Shapiro
Daniel Shapiro will present the next concert of Drake University’s Keys to Excellence Piano Series on Monday, April 18.
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Drake’s Executive Education Center launches Talent Development Series
Drake University’s Executive Education Center announced today a new series of professional development courses tailored to organizations that are looking to complement their talent development efforts, fill specific leadership gaps, and grow employee skills. The Talent Development Series’ half-day courses focus on a variety of topics within the focus areas of Leadership, Business Acumen, and...
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Saving in Solidarity
Drake MBA alumnus Eric Kinman created the Solidarity Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps Puerto Vallarta residents form community savings groups.
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Exhibit explores “Drake Stadium: Iowa’s Front Row Seat to History”
A new exhibit opening April 1 at Des Moines' Salisbury House explores the history and significance of Drake Stadium and the Drake Relays.
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SOE grad student receives scholarship for Adlerian psychology conference
Graduate student Susan Myers recently received a scholarship from the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP) to attend an annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Drake seeking partner agencies for Engaged Citizen Corps
Drake University is seeking interested partner agencies for the 2016-2017 Engaged Citizen Corps service year program.
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Nelson Institute at Drake to host talk on women and national security
The Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs at Drake University will host a talk by Valerie Hudson on Friday, April 8.
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Bill Nye to headline ‘exciting’ day of science at Drake University
Hundreds of Des Moines area high school and college students will dive into science through a series of fun and educational activities that culminate in a free lecture by Bill Nye the Science Guy at Drake University on Thursday, April 14.