The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and The Joseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Ethics announced today that the Institute has conveyed to Drake University exclusive global rights and responsibilities to maintain and expand the Institute’s CHARACTER COUNTS! character development and Pursuing Victory With Honor build character through sports programs, both...
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Drake University awarded Two Green Globes rating for new buildings
Drake University is pleased to announce that it earned a rating of Two Green Globes for the construction of its newest academic buildings, the Science Connector Building and Collier-Scripps Hall. The project, part of the STEM@DRAKE initiative, is the second in Iowa to earn the Two Green Globes rating, and the first on Drake University’s...
In remembrance of former Drake University President and Iowa Governor, Robert D. Ray
Robert D. Ray, BN'52, LW'54, died on July 8. Governor Ray proudly served as Iowa’s 38th governor and, later in his career, as the 11th president of Drake University, from April 1998 to May 1999.
All-Star Evening special guests include ESPN’s Maria Taylor
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center’s All-Star Evening is living up to its name, with many notable celebrities on the guest list for the April event including ESPN's Maria Taylor.
Kutcher to receive 2017 Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character Award
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University has named Iowa native Ashton Kutcher as the 2017 Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character Award recipient.
The Ray Center receives $20K grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University has received a $20,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to fund CHARACTER COUNTS! programming for early childhood centers.
Robert D. and Billie Ray Center, National Institute for Civil Discourse call for civility and release debate standards for 2016 presidential debates
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center joined the National Institute for Civil Discourse in calling on presidential debate moderators to adopt a set of standards designed to ensure that the 2016 Presidential Debates are fair, informative, and civil.
Patty and Jim Cownie to receive Robert D. Ray Pillar of Character award
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University will issue its highest honor to Iowa philanthropists Patty and Jim Cownie.
The Ray Center seeks Iowa Character Award nominations
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center is seeking nominations for the Iowa Character Awards.
Casey Blake to be honored at ‘All-Star’ Ray Center benefit featuring ESPN anchor, other special guests
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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