Drake recently celebrated a $1 million gift to the University's jazz program with a concert dedicated to Drake alumnus Fred Turner, retired senior chairman of McDonald's Corp., and his late wife, Patty, a Drake alumna.
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COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES NEWS
Drake pharmacy professor Lon Larson recently shared the insights he has gained while battling cancer with hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni and cancer survivors in a lecture titled "Choose Your Attitude."
Concert celebrates Fred Turner’s $1 million gift to Drake jazz program
Alumnus Fred Turner describes his endowment of a jazz professorship at Drake as "my own way of making sure the music plays on."
Drake celebrates Habitat for Humanity home dedication
More than 100 Drake students, faculty and staff recently helped build a home for a family that will took ownership this week.
Lon Larson shares his positive attitude, philosophy of life
Pharmacy professor Lon Larson recently gave a lecture about the insights he has gained while battling cancer.
Concert celebrates endowed professorship in jazz studies program
Professor Andrew Classen has been awarded the inaugural Fred and Patty Turner Professorship in Jazz Studies, which was endowed by Drake alumnus Fred Turner.
Drake co-sponsors Adoption Saturday at Polk County Courthouse
National Adoption Month will culminate by uniting dozens of children with new families at the eighth annual Adoption Saturday at the Polk County Courthouse.
Drake students, prof to present one-act plays and monologues
Part of the Drake Writers and Critics Series, this event is free and open to the public.
Criminal investigation expert to discuss life after Drake
Criminal expert and Drake alumnus Paul Bush will talk about his experiences as part of the Life After Drake Series.
Drake’s first lady creates ‘CandelaBRA’ to help fight breast cancer
Madeleine Maxwell is among four Drake artists who have created specially designed and decorated bras for this year's "Bras for the Cause."