PRSSA to host Speed Networking Event Join PRSSA at their networking and resume critique event on Wednesday, March 27th from 5:00 to 6:30pm in Meredith Hall Room 124C. 10 Des Moines area communication professionals from a variety of industries will be there to connect and speak with students as well as review resumes. This event is...
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Drake University mourns the loss of retired mascot, Griff I
Griff I, Drake University’s beloved retired mascot, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family tonight at the age of 11. Born on May 8, 2012, in Canada, Griff I joined the Drake University family in 2015 as a three-year-old pup following a stint as an accomplished Champion show dog. He served as the school’s first-ever,...
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SJMC Monday Memo – March 4, 2024
With almost 20 students working in all parts of the legislative process – clerks, interns, advocates – at the state Capitol this legislative session, students have an opportunity to experience every aspect of the Iowa State Legislature. This week, several enjoyed the first late night of debate and paused to take a picture between rules...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Feb. 26, 2024
Journalist Ernie Suggs on campus The Slay Fund for Social Justice is hosting an evening of civil rights history and social justice featuring Ambassador Andrew Young and Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalist Ernie Suggs. This special event, held on Monday, February 26 at 7 pm, will offer an in-person presentation complementing the ‘Many Lives of Andrew Young’...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Feb. 19, 2024
Apply for DotDash Meredith Apprenticeship Program You can apply to work for America’s largest digital and print publisher. The DotDash Meredith Apprenticeship Program allows ambitious journalists and graphic designers the opportunity to earn both academic credit and gain professional, portfolio-level work experience. Selected students commit to working 15-20 hours per week at DotDash Meredith both semesters...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Feb. 12, 2024
Drake Broadcasting System updates Looking for ways to get involved with DBS? Here are some opportunities. Reach out to Erica Sawyer at erica.sawyer@drake.edu for more information. High School summer camp registration open Registration is open for our Media Now high school journalism summer camp. The camp runs July 8-11, 2024. Media Now at Drake University...
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Drake University Law School Promotes Elizabeth Battles to Assistant Dean of Student Services
Drake University Law School is pleased to announce Elizabeth (Liz) Battles as the new Assistant Dean of Student Services. Liz’s appointment follows the departure of the previous dean, Erin Lee Schneider. Liz earned her bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degree from the University of Iowa. She began her legal career at the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic...
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Drake Law School Named Top School for Trial Advocacy by preLaw Magazine
Drake University Law School was awarded an A- ranking for trial advocacy by prelaw Magazine, placing Drake among the top schools in the nation. The publication based the rankings on law schools’ offerings in trial advocacy, including programs and opportunities that allow students to develop their ability to deliver arguments, evidence, testimony, and substance. The results are...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Feb. 5, 2024
Drake SJMC accreditation info for students The site visit as a part of the Drake SJMC accreditation process is next week. Accreditors will be here next Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 12-13). What does accreditation matter? Only 119 schools globally are accredited – almost all of them are in big state schools and only 18 are...
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SJMC Monday Memo – Jan. 29, 2024
SJMC Scholarship Application Link is Open Apply for scholarships here. The application window will close February 1, 2024 Get involved with student publications Drake Mag will be hosting a brainstorming session for the spring issue of the magazine on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. in Meredith 124C. The session will involve coming up with...