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CPHS 2021 Commencement Ceremonies
2021-06-232021-07-14by In College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

CPHS 2021 Commencement Ceremonies

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) held an in-person, socially-distant commencement ceremony for professional program students on Friday, May 14th, 2021.  The undergraduate health sciences students were part of one of the four University ceremonies held on Saturday, May 15th. Receiving their degrees and doctoral hoods during the Hooding and Commencement Ceremony were 43 Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) students and 94 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students. The three graduates from the inaugural Master of Athletic Training Class received their degrees as...

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SJMC Monday Memo
2021-06-212021-06-20by In School of Journalism and Mass Communication

SJMC Monday Memo | June 21, 2021

Hope you had a happy summer solstice! Drake SJMC places in top 10 in national writing contest The Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication placed seventh in the national Hearst Intercollegiate Writing Competition for 2020-21. The competition, often called “the Pulitzers of college journalism,” is a yearlong series of monthly contests in writing,...

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SJMC Monday Memo
2021-06-142021-06-13by In School of Journalism and Mass Communication

SJMC Monday Memo | June 14, 2021

“Joy is shorthand for the beginning of anything new. It includes curiosity, spontaneity, and not-knowing.”— Author Neal Allen Rebuilding our community — together After more than a year of pandemic cocooning, many of us will venture back to campus next fall to rebuild our community and connections. What will our “new normal” look like? What...

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SJMC Monday Memo
2021-05-242021-05-23by In School of Journalism and Mass Communication

SJMC Monday Memo | May 24, 2021

Drake finishes in top 10 in Hearst writing contest Drake finished seventh in the 2020-21 national Hearst Intercollegiate Writing Contest. The contest is a series of five writing competitions, and work by three Drake students was recognized. Drake was by far the smallest program to place in the top tier. The top 10 point earners...

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SJMC Monday Memo
2021-05-172021-05-16by In School of Journalism and Mass Communication

SJMC Monday Memo | May 17, 2021

Congratulations to all of the May 2021 grads from both SJMC bachelor’s and master’s degree programs! Keep in touch — we love to hear about your achievements and to post alumni notes in the Monday Memo. To continue to receive the Memo, monitor your Drake email or send an alternative email to professor Chris Snider...

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Drake Law School Announces New Scholarship for Public Defense
2021-05-112021-07-01by In Law School News

Drake Law School Announces New Scholarship for Public Defense

Drake Law School is proud to announce the formation of the Melanie Thwing-Eastman Public Service Law Scholarship. Melanie Thwing-Eastman, LW’15, went to law school to make the world a better place, and from day one, she began a campaign of zealous advocacy that she would carry into her career as a defense attorney. While in...

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SJMC Monday Memo
2021-05-102021-05-09by In School of Journalism and Mass Communication

SJMC Monday Memo | May 10, 2021

Undergrads, good luck on finals! Congratulations to Adams Leadership awardees Two SJMC students were honored with individual awards by the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute this spring. Rachel Wente was named an outstanding senior student and Liza Vinyon was named an outstanding junior. Get your shots. Got your shots? Tell Drake All members of the...

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SJMC Monday Memo
2021-05-032021-05-01by In School of Journalism and Mass Communication

SJMC Monday Memo | May 3, 2021

Welcome to Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you to all of the SJMC faculty who work so hard and have such a powerful impact on their students, their professions and their communities. Leigh elected 2021-22 SJMC senator Madeleine Leigh has been elected to represent SJMC next year in Student Senate. Congratulations, Madeleine! PRSSA elects executive board...