Think of it as the Westminster Dog Show—with a lot more doggy drool, elaborate dog/owner costumes, and a pageant exclusively consisting of English bulldogs.
Home
Official News Releases
Category: Official News Releases
Post
Pi Alpha Alpha to honor members at awards ceremony
Drake University’s chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, a global honor society for Public Affairs and Administration, inducted new members and recognized a few with special honors at an awards ceremony Monday, April 13 in Parents Hall.
Post
Events Listing: Spend Your Day at Drake on Thursday, April 16
Drake University is hosting a particularly wide variety of public events on Thursday, April 16. Whether you are interested in politics, science, music, religion, or creative writing, there is something to appeal to everyone.
Post
Life After Drake: “American Dad,” “Fresh Off The Boat” writer to give free public talk
Drake alum Eric Ziobrowski, writer on "American Dad!" and "Fresh Off The Boat!", will share his experience as a screenwriter in Hollywood. 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 16, Cowles Library 201.
Post
“Growing Up: Food for Thought” to be held at Drake on April 16
Sprout, the Des Moines Urban Youth Garden, will host “Growing Up: Food for Thought” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Paul Morrison Room at The Knapp Center at Drake University. Sodexo Foundation is sponsoring this event for children and families from the First Christian Church Boys and Girls Club program through...
Post
2015-04-102015-04-10by Ashton HockmanIn College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesOfficial News Releases
Dr. Ann Burkhardt named Director of Occupational Therapy Program
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has announced Dr. Ann Burkhardt as the director of the Occupational Therapy program at Drake University, effective July 1, 2015. Burkhardt is currently a therapy resources management (TRM) occupational therapist at Crestwood & Grace Barker Nursing and Rehabilitation facilities in Warren, Rhode Island. Until 2010, she served as...
Post
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will deliver remarks at Drake University
On Thursday, April 16, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will deliver remarks at Drake University on the issue of income inequality.
Post
Sen. Harkin to speak on human rights at Drake University
Sen. Tom Harkin will speak on human rights at Drake University on April 16. The free event marks his first public speaking engagement since he retired from a 40-year career in Congress.
Post
2015-04-102015-04-17by Ashton HockmanIn ArtSci NewsCAS NewsCollege of Pharmacy and Health SciencesOfficial News ReleasesSchool of Education
DUSCI presents 12th annual DUCURS event
The 12th annual DUCURS event, which is free and open to the public, is in the Olmsted Center from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 16. DUCURS provides a platform for students to share their findings with peers and others engaged in scientific exploration.
Post
A Personal Journey Through the Drake Neighborhood
A member of the Drake Neighborhood Association will share the evolution of the Drake Neighborhood through personal stories and historical materials.