Russ Johnson Jr., PH’52, was selected to receive the 2015 Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor, the highest honor given by Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS). The Weaver Medal of Honor recognizes an individual’s dedication to making a substantial impact on the profession of pharmacy and the...
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Drake University to continue live mascot program
Drake University will soon have a new live mascot. Erin Bell, owner of the late Porterhouse, has formally agreed to direct the live mascot program at Drake.
Donate your Drake memorabilia
The Office of Alumni Relations has settled into its space in the Drake University Alumni House, which the office’s staff has occupied more than two years now. As they continue to decorate and style the home, they have found a need for authentic Drake memorabilia to fill its nooks and crannies. Do you have a...
Sturdy ‘Tank’ wins 36th Annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest at Drake University
Tank, a 2-year-old English bulldog from Des Moines, was named Most Beautiful Bulldog at the 2015 contest. Owner Duane Smith adopted him from Craigslist last year.
Tail-wagger swagger: Watch the 36th annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Think of it as the Westminster Dog Show—with a lot more doggy drool, elaborate dog/owner costumes, and a pageant exclusively consisting of English bulldogs.
Sen. Harkin to speak on human rights at Drake University
Sen. Tom Harkin will speak on human rights at Drake University on April 16. The free event marks his first public speaking engagement since he retired from a 40-year career in Congress.
March 2015 New Hires, March and April Anniversaries
New Hires March 2015 Craig Blaker, Sr. Technology Support Specialist, DTS Lucas Shelton, Network Engineer, DTS March 2015 Anniversaries Qalbi Abdi, Maintenance/Custodial Steven Blayock, Maintenance/Custodial Kathryn Coleson Horner, Grands/Sponsored Programs Leslee Cran, Head Start Susan Dittmer, Dean’s Office, Law School Kristi Fuller, Student Financial Planning Raymond Giacoletti, Men’s Basketball Gina Gonzales, Athletics Douglas Graham, DTS...
Celebrate with SJMC in Minneapolis April 18
Celebrate with Drake University professors and area alumni at a reception in Minneapolis on Saturday, April 18. Connect with SJMC alumni and help us celebrate many accomplishments, including the promotion of SJMC Dean Kathleen Richardson, SJMC’s independent status on campus, the new Strategic Political Communication major, and the PR major’s CEPR accreditation—an honor earned by...
Julie Vice Hagel Endowed Travel Award & Brunch
Please join family and friends for a benefit brunch honoring the life of Julie Vice Hagel, Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 9:30am – 12:00pm at Drake University – Olmsted Center, Parents Hall North RSVP by clicking this link *Donations are requested to the Drake University Julie Vice Hagel Endowed Memorial Pharmacy Travel Award Julie’s...
AAJ Mock Trial team advances to nationals
The Drake Law School AAJ Mock Trial teams competed in the Omaha regional tournament in mid-March. The Drake teams finished with a combined 9-1 record, with the sole loss resulting from one Drake team defeating the other in the regional final.