The Drake University Board of Trustees recently approved new degree programs in mathematics, science, education, technology, and health sciences while taking initial steps to further enhance the University’s programming through $65 million in new construction and renovation.
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Everyday Abstraction: New work by five American painters
"everyday abstraction: contemporary abstract painting" is on view November 7 through January 23 in the Anderson Gallery.
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National Journal to Host “The Next America: Population 2043” at Drake University
Education experts will explore how Des Moines’ deepening diversity is impacting its education system while also reflecting the direction of the rest of the country.
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Drake University Statement on DOE/OCR Complaint
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recently made Drake University administrators aware that a complaint has been filed by a Drake student regarding the University’s resolution of a sexual assault case. Due to privacy and confidentiality, the University cannot share any specifics about the case. The University is committed to ensuring the Department...
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Iowa companies work to match jobs, qualified employees
Drake senior Taylor Vivant explains how her experience at Drake will help her secure a job.
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President Jimmy Carter returns to Drake (in virtual form) for live program on U.S.–China relations
Drake University will host a live webcast by President Jimmy Carter on the topic of U.S.-China relations; an expert from Kemin Personal Care will speak on campus.
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Drake celebrates September new hires and October anniversaries
September 2014 New Hires Eric Gosselink, Security Specialist, Public Safety Catherine Berk, Annual Giving Officer, Alumni & Development Hilary Ortmann, Events Director, Character Counts / Institute for Character Development Nicole Kerr, Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy & Health Sciences Brooke Vance, Administrative Assistant, Alumni & Development Ann Craig, Recruitment Assistant, Head Start Maria Luisa Mayorga, Facility Maintainer...
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James Hansen to speak on climate change at Drake
One of the nation’s best-known climate scientists, James. E. Hansen, will give a free public talk in Sheslow Auditorium.
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Monterrey Tech professor uses technology to explore relationship between journalism, documentary film, and public understanding
A professor of media and film studies at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico explore the relationship between journalism, documentary film, and public understanding of concepts, through the lens of computer technology.
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Drake choirs launch performance season on Oct. 5
Drake’s three select choral ensembles will launch their 2014–2015 performance season Sunday, Oct. 5, with a free concert that celebrates life’s joys and struggles. The concert, “For most this amazing day,” will feature the Drake Choir, the Chamber Choir, and Drake Chorale, and will begin at 3 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium, 2875 University Ave. The...