Longtime Drake trustee and benefactor Lyle D. Middleton, LA' 61, LW'64, died at his Des Moines home on Dec. 1 after more than a 10-year challenge with Parkinson's disease.
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Fall semester brings a time of celebration for the Middleton Center
After celebrating its fifth year anniversary, the Joan and Lyle Middleton Center for Children's Rights isn't ready to step out of its spotlight of achievement.
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Drake Law School explores Iowa’s history of setting precedent
Iowa has a history of setting precedent. From refusing to recognize slavery within its borders to outlawing segregation in public education 86 years before the U. S Supreme Court did so to being the first place in the Nation to train African Americans and women to be commissioned as officers during war, the state has much to be proud of when it comes to civil rights and public service.
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Agricultural Law Center celebrates 25th anniversary
From an all-Iowa art show to a trip to San Diego, Drake Law School's Agricultural Law Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary with myriad events and special guests.
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Oral arguments presented to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals at Drake
Drake law students packed the courtroom of the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center on Nov. 1 to watch oral arguments heard before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. The court, which is immediately below the U.S. Supreme Court, last held hearings at Drake in 2004.
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Drake Writers and Critics Series to host Drake Writers’ Night
Drake Writers Night will conclude the fall semester of Drake University's Writers and Critics Series, sponsored by the Drake English Department and The Center for the Humanities.
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Maddie Levitt leaves legacy of levity and remarkable generosity
Maddie Levitt, who often said April 1 was her favorite holiday, was renowned for her April Fool's Day pranks. She was even better known as the consummate civic volunteer and philanthropist.
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Drake to host Celebration of the Life of Maddie Levitt
Drake University is honored to host the Celebration of Maddie Levitt's Life at the request of her family. The celebration will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main.
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Calendar
WEDNESAY, NOVEMBER 7 • “Let’s DU Lunch” with Marsha Ternus, chief justice of Iowa’s Supreme Court, networking at 11:30 and luncheon at noon, Polk Country Convention Complex, 501 Grand Ave. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 • San Francisco-area reunion, 6:00 p.m., Royal Oak, 2201 Polk Street, San Francisco. • Constitutional Law Distinguished Lecture, “Democracy at War,” by Professor Samuel Issacharoff...
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San Francisco, here we come!
San Francisco area alumni and friends have two great opportunities to celebrate their Drake affiliation in November. On Thursday, Nov. 8, alumni are invited to gather for happy hour at Royal Oak, 2201 Polk Street, starting at 6:00 p.m.