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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...
Industry leaders to speak at public roundtable on retirement readiness and auto insurance at Drake University
A group of leading insurance and financial services experts will gather at Drake University next week to educate Iowans on retirement readiness and the changing environment of personal auto insurance.
DSMove Block Party on University Ave. Sept. 28
Drake University partnered with nearly 100 community organizations to hold a major block party called "DSMove on University Ave." on Sept. 28.
Drake Athletics to lead coaches’ portion of state STEM initiative
The head coach of Drake University women’s basketball team will help lead a new program that challenges the state of Iowa’s basketball coaches to mentor young women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines. Jennie Barancyzk will be the official spokesperson for Iowa’s “Coaches’ Mentoring Challenge,” through which coaches will reach out to their...
Drake’s athletic director to speak on Knight Commission panel
Drake University’s athletic director will participate in a high-profile panel discussion in Washington, D.C., on the fundamental principles that guide college sports and the treatment of student-athletes. Sandy Hatfield Clubb will speak alongside the former commissioner for the Big 12 athletic conference and the chief of sport performance for the United States Olympic Committee, among...
Drake celebrates August new hires and September anniversaries
August New Hires: Matthew Haynie, Athletics Assistant, Athletic Trainier Jonathan Purvis, Athletics Assistant, Athletic Trainier Jordan Grindeland, Athletics Intramural Coordinator Heidi Acton, Residence Life, Residence Hall Coordinator/Coordinator of Student Wellness Education Bryan Thomas, Academic Services/ Student Success Coordinator, Student Success Programs Cole Steffes, Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Specialist Maria Rohach, Study Abroad/Service Learning, Global...
Drake Law School weighs in on Iowa diploma privilege proposal
MEDIA ADVISORY The Iowa Supreme Court held a public hearing August 27 on a “diploma privilege” proposal whereby graduates of the two in-state law schools, Drake University Law School and University of Iowa College of Law, would no longer have to pass a bar examination to become licensed to practice law in Iowa. Wisconsin is...
Des Moines is Forbes’ No. 1 city for young professionals
Des Moines nabbed Forbes' No. 1 spot in 2011, when the magazine first launched its list, and snagged the top position again this summer.
Drake Learning Symposium: “Partnering for the Future”
Drake celebrates its 2nd Annual Learning Symposium, Aug. 15 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Sheraton West Des Moines 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA