Whether you’re in Drake’s backyard or halfway across the country, there’s a host of ways to connect with your alma mater and immerse yourself in the alumni experience. 1) Connect with us on social media: Our Facebook page alerts you to events happening on campus and around the country, shares the great things your fellow...
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School of Education re-launches graduate program in leadership development
In January 2012 leaders in the School of Education (SOE) completed an external program review for the Adult Learning and Organizational Performance master’s program. That’s when they learned that the program was the “best kept secret in town.” “We brought in a consultant for quality improvement purposes,” says Cristina Wildermuth, assistant professor of education. “He...
Drake 3L argues two cases before Iowa Supreme Court
For some students, their birthday week is a time to celebrate and their finals week is a time to really hit the books. For Samuel Berbano, a current 3L, these two occasions instead marked the two times where he was arguing cases before the Iowa Supreme Court.
SJMC Reunion Photos
Check out the photos from the SJMC Alumni Reunion that took place over Drake Relays weekend, April 26-27. Friday, alums gathered in Meredith Hall. Saturday, the party shifted to Jasper Winery. Thanks to the university’s Office of Alumni Relations for organizing the events.
New On-line Reading Class Offered
Attention graduate students and alumni – New On-line Reading Classes! We are pleased to offer two new EDMA classes for graduate credit this summer. These on-line classes have been designed to offer a focused examination of literacy related topics that compliment existing programs and allow teachers to refresh and develop their knowledge base. Today’s Children’s...
Drake University hosts grand opening for Morgan E. Cline Atrium for Pharmacy and Science
On Thursday, April 25, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Drake University hosted a grand opening for the Morgan E. Cline Atrium for Pharmacy and Science. Administrators, faculty, staff, students, and friends joined together to celebrate the new facility and recognize the donors who made it all possible. Funding for the building came...
SJMC alums honored over Relays weekend
Two SJMC alums were honored by the University during events over Relays weekend 2013. Brian Wansink, a 1984 graduate of the master’s program, received the Drake Alumni Achievement Award. Wansink is an expert on consumer behavior and nutritional science and author of the best-selling book Mindless Eating. He is the director of the Cornell Food...
Eugene Meyer receives 2013 Distinguished Master of Public Administration Alumnus Award
Eugene Meyer, president of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, was presented the 2013 Distinguished Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) Alumnus Award at Drake University. A committee of faculty members in the Drake College of Business and Public Administration selected Meyer as this year’s award recipient. The Distinguished M.P.A. Alumnus Award has been awarded each year...
Lolo Jones joins crowded elite field for 2013 Drake Relays
The Blue Oval at Drake Stadium has hosted countless spectacular races over the Drake Relays’ century-long history, but this year’s competition is poised to rival them all. The field of elite competitors for the 2013 Drake Relays, presented by Hy-Vee, Inc., has expanded to include more Olympians and hometown heroes. There are now 25 medalists...
Drake launches its second season of Drake Me Out to the Ball Game
Spring has finally sprung and Bulldogs across the country are excited for year two of Drake Me Out to the Ball Game, which launches Tuesday, April 23, in Tampa, Fla. These family friendly alumni events were hugely popular in their first year and volunteer coordinators expect high attendance will continue. Drake Me Out to the...