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Drake's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.


 

As a campus community dedicated to student learning, Drake University is committed to developing informed, intelligent, and active citizens.  The Iowa Caucus Project is dedicated to engaging students, encouraging participation, providing a public forum to discuss issues, and fostering opportunities for the community to gather for campaign events. 

For more information, email us at iowacaucuses@drake.edu.

Find out about the My Prez program for Drake Students

The Student Life office, the Adams Leadership Institute, and Drake University's Iowa Caucus Project have set up the MY PREZ program to encourage students to get involved in the 2008 election. 

Want to find out how it works?   Here's a description of the program. 

Upcoming My Prez Events:

12/11/07

Governor Mike Huckabee (R) will be on Drake’s campus for a meeting with Drake students.  The event will be held on Pomerantz Stage on Tuesday, December 11, at 6:00 pm.  The event is free and open to the campus community and the public.  Following the event, there will be a public reception in Parents Hall South featuring music with Mike Huckabee and Drake students.

 

Find candidate events in and around Des Moines

Updated at least twice per week, click here for a list of campaign events.

Get Involved!

Want to be a part of the campaign for the White House?  Find internship, job and volunteer opportunities with the candidates, the parties, and interest groups.

First in the Nation!

Pictures, stories, and reports from the campaign trail exclusively by Drake students.  Find out about their experiences as the campaign for the White House unfolds in Iowa. 

Find the Candidates

Want to know who they are and how to contact their campaigns?  A comprehensive listing of all the candidates and how to locate their offices.

Links and Resources

Want to know more about the Iowa caucuses?  Click here for a brief explanation of what they are and why Iowa is so important.

Connect to other resources to find out more about the caucuses and get news from the campaign trail.