Drake University has received a $500,000 anonymous gift in support of the University’s new Robert D. and Billie Ray Center. Drake University President David Maxwell announced the $500,000 gift on Nov. 24 during a special reception to honor the establishment of the Center, which will focus its efforts globally on applied research and programming in leadership,...
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SJMC Monday Memo | Nov. 24, 2014
SJMC hits the road A good time was had by the hardy band of current students, faculty and alumni who braved the Polar Vortex to attend the kickoff of the SJMC Regional Road Show at the Des Moines Social Club downtown on Nov. 15. Keep an eye out for news about visits to Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis! Around Meredith...
SJMC Monday Memo | Nov. 17, 2014
Information sessions on new SJMC curriculum For the past few years, the SJMC faculty have been evaluating and revamping all aspects of our curriculum — from the core curriculum to the majors — to ensure that our students are learning what they need to be successful and leaders in their professions: The Public Relations curriculum was retooled in...
Celebrate Drake SJMC in Des Moines, Kansas City, Chicago and Minneapolis
Current faculty, alumni, and students have many things to be proud of this year. Join us as we celebrate our many accomplishments, including the promotion of SJMC Dean Kathleen Richardson, SJMC’s independent status on campus, a Pacemaker for Urban Plains, the new Strategic Political Communication major, Drake Magazine’s Pinnacle Award for best website, and the PR...
Student group wins national award
The Drake Law Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) won the Affiliate of the Year Award from the National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA) at their annual convention in Phoenix.
SJMC Monday Memo | Nov. 10, 2014
Welcome to JMC Days 2014! Look for the posters around Meredith Hall and for the full list of JMC Days events here, including guest speakers in classes all week. All students are invited to sit in.
Drake celebrates October hires, November anniversaries
October 2014 New Hires Cindy Adams, Associate Director, Human Resources John Harrell, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Rochelle McCormick, Teacher, Head Start Robert Overturf, Senior Technology Support Specialist, Drake Technology Services (DTS) Sara Sommerlot-McWeeny, Office Manager, University Communications Marina Verlengia, Director of Campus Programming, Student Life November 2014 Anniversaries...
Drake establishes Ray Center; announces $1 million gift from Hy-Vee, Inc.
Drake University leaders announced today the creation of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center. The Ray Center will focus its efforts globally on applied research and programming in leadership, ethics, and civility. Drake will acquire the Iowa-based nonprofit Character Counts In Iowa as a foundational element of the new Center, which will leverage the...
2014 JMC Days are Nov. 10-15
The School’s annual JMC Days, a celebration of all things SJMC, will be held Nov. 10-15, 2014. Look for posters around Meredith Hall with details. All students are invited to attend classes with guest speakers. Monday, Nov. 10 Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author Leonard Pitts Jr. will be on campus for a public lecture at...
SJMC Monday Memo | Nov. 3, 2014
Mark your calendars for JMC Days 2014! The School’s annual JMC Days, a celebration of all things SJMC, will be held next week, Nov. 10-15. Look for posters around Meredith Hall with details. Some highlights: Monday, Nov. 10: Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author Leonard Pitts Jr. will be on campus for a public lecture at...