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Category: School of Education
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Ullem, Zimpleman to receive honorary degrees during Drake commencement
Drake University will award 1,199 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its 2017 commencement ceremonies. A highlight of the undergraduate ceremony will be the presentation of honorary degrees to Benjamin B. Ullem and Larry D. Zimpleman.
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Boys and Girls Clubs to build Drake University campus location
Drake University and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa announced last week that Drake’s campus will be home to a new Club location that provides after-school and summertime services to hundreds of K–12 youth. The Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club, to be located near the southwest corner of 25th St. and Forest...
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Seeking: Iowans with exceptional character
The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center is accepting nominations until May 9 for the Iowa Character Awards, which annually recognize individuals, organizations, and communities who demonstrate good character.
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Documentary Film and Director Discussion Coming to Sheslow
The School of Education is pleased to announce, through the efforts of the Diversity Committee and in partnership with several Des Moines organizations: bringing the film I’m Not Racist … Am I? to Des Moines. In addition to viewing the film, there will be a facilitated discussion with the director, writer, and producer, Catherine Greene, following the showing....
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Day-long conference for Iowa educators aims to increase school success and graduation rates
Drake University’s School of Education will host a one-day conference dedicated to increasing academic success and graduation rates for all of Iowa's K-12 students.
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Special Awards Ceremony
Faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the Drake University School of Education gathered this month to reflect on a world of accomplishments. From decades-long legacies to new beginnings, the SOE’s Special Awards Ceremony was a time to cherish activities and individuals who advance the school’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. “We’ve reached new heights....
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Drake University to initiate global partnership with Republic of Kosovo
Top officials from Drake University and the Republic of Kosovo will hold a signing ceremony on Wednesday, April 5, to formalize a new partnership between the Des Moines, Iowa, university and the nation in Southeastern Europe.
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Survey: 99 percent of recent Drake grads found professional success
New data affirms that Drake University does an exceptional job of preparing its alumni for professional success.
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Drake announces new options for international studies
Drake University students will have new options for international studies beginning in fall 2017.