Drake University partnered with nearly 100 community organizations to hold a major block party called "DSMove on University Ave." on Sept. 28.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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
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Drake celebrates June/July new hires and anniversaries
Join Drake in welcoming the new employees and congratulating those who celebrated anniversaries this month.
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Political Experts: Presidential Campaigns
Drake University has knowledgeable and well-spoken experts who are prepared for media interviews throughout this election season. To arrange an interview, contact Jarad Bernstein, public relations director, at jarad.bernstein@drake.edu or 515-271-3119. — PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS AND CAMPAIGNING — Rachel Paine Caufield Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations Associate Director for Citizen Engagement, The Harkin Institute...
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2014-07-312014-08-11by Jeremy SieversIn College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesFaculty and Staff AccomplishmentsUncategorized
Renae Chesnut receives national 2014 Lambda Kappa Sigma Merck & Co. Vanguard Leadership Award
Renae Chesnut, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean for academic and student affairs at Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, was awarded Lambda Kappa Sigma’s (LKS) Merck & Co. Vanguard Leadership Award.