The Des Moines Register began the year by featuring 14 people in Central Iowa to watch in 2014. Among them, two Drake Law graduates: Larry James, LW’01, and Romonda Belcher, LW’95.
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Remembering the beloved mascot Porterhouse
Porterhouse, the official live mascot of Drake University, died Sunday afternoon according to his owners, Kevin and Erin Bell. The 8-year-old bulldog was a fixture at Drake athletic and university events since his crowning as Beautiful Bulldog in 2009.
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Drake holds public forum on Islamic finance
Focusing on Islamic finance, the Fall Finance Forum on Drake’s campus offered an opportunity for Drake students, individuals in the finance industry, and members of the Des Moines community to learn about this rapidly expanding industry. “The management of Islamic funds represents one of the fastest growing segments of the financial services industry, and Drake...
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Drake University celebrates annual Scholarship Luncheon
Nearly 100 students enjoyed the chance to meet and thank their generous donors at the lunch held in Parents Hall.
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Drake University holds fall commencement
The December commencement will mark the 135th commencement ceremony in Drake’s history, and will include both graduate and undergraduate students from all colleges and schools.
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distinctlyDrake campaign exceeds $155 million
The capital campaign, which launched in 2010, was designed to propel the University to its place as one of the nation’s best institutions of higher learning.
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E-Media Holiday Newsletter
Our 2013 edition of Electronic Media’s Holiday Newsletter is ready for your inspection. Lots of news to share on the facilities and curriculum front. And we never cease to be amazed at the interesting lives our alumni lead!
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Drake graduate produces new TV show: “The Crazy Ones”
It turns out that art imitates life. A new CBS comedy series, “The Crazy Ones” starring Robin Williams, is based in part on John Montgomery’s real-life experiences during 33 years in advertising. After seven years working in collaboration with creator David E. Kelley, Montgomery, LA’79, experienced his first prime-time television debut as executive producer. The...
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RaySociety Announces Fall Classes and Events for Lifelong Learners
Drake University’s RaySociety is offering 25 informative and thought-provoking classes for lifelong learners this fall. Membership in the RaySociety is available to people of all ages and backgrounds for $50. Classes cost an average of $30 with access to additional free events. The course Perspectives on Race: The Immigrant Experience opens with its first session...
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2013 White Coat Ceremony
The Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences held their annual Doctor of Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium. In the presence of family, friends, faculty, and a number of other guests, 110 students were presented with a white lab coat and personalized name...