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Students land major internships
School of Journalism and Mass Communication students will intern around the world.
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Building Bridges Abroad
Drake Fulbright recipients make lifelong connections Cultural awareness creates better teachers. That’s a lesson Kate Albrecht learned while studying abroad with Drake’s Chinese Cultural Exchange Program. Albrecht, AS’05, GR’11, says travel brings new perspectives that allow her to create stronger bonds with her students at Des Moines Area Community College, where she teaches English as...
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Meet the Class of 2012
For these grads, success starts now Finals are finished, dorm rooms are empty and the Class of 2012 has marked the end of their Drake careers. As these grads say farewell, they know they’re ready for the next step. Meet just a few of the members of the Class of 2012 who depart with job...
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America’s Athletic Classic
Drake Relays 2012 Calendar of Events NOTE: Events are designated as Student (STU), Community (COMM), Alumni (ALUM) and Athletic (ATH). Some events require pre-registration or RSVP. Events are subject to change. Check the full schedule of events for the most current information. See competition schedule for specific athletic event times. Thursday, April 26 Drake...
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The 50-year club
In 1962, Elvis Presley’s swiveling hips were in full swing, Lawrence of Arabia and the first James Bond film were hitting the silver screen and the Vietnam War was rapidly escalating. Although James Bond films are still being produced, and 1960s fashions, a la Mad Men, are back in style, Drake University has changed significantly...
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“A Wednesday with Wanda: Wanda’s Last Lecture”
Wanda Everage, vice provost for student affairs and academic excellence, will give her last lecture on Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium. Many alumni and students remember her annual “Wake up with Wanda” speech during Welcome Weekend. Although the event is open only to students, faculty and staff, alumni can still catch...
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Porterhouse Gives Back
Owners Kevin, LW’11, and Erin Bell use mascot’s fame to create better lives for neglected and abused bulldogs At Drake basketball games, there’s a sight that’s come to be just as anticipated as the trademark blue filling the stands: Porterhouse, the University’s live mascot, gleefully leading the Bulldogs onto the court. With an intense focus...
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Tom Temple to receive Weaver Medal of Honor
Tom Temple, former CEO of the Iowa Pharmacy Association, will be recognized with the Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor.
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Drake Law teams place first, second at regional mock trial competition
This year, more than 200 AAJ mock trial teams from law schools nationwide competed in fourteen regional competitions, with the winner of each region advancing to the national finals.