Third-year student Josie Pokorny with primary school students in Uganda.

When Josie Pokorny first came to Drake in 2008 she spent the better part of five minutes traveling a full mile and a half from home to campus.

Since then, however, Pokorny has traveled halfway around the world and spent a couple of weeks in Uganda with other Drake students and faculty studying sustainable development. The trip, she says, was nothing short of life changing.

The experience has already had a huge impact on Pokorny’s life. Sure, she still plans to attend medical school but after this trip, she has another vision as well.

“I think I might refocus my future plans to be involved in healthcare-related service work on the needy places in America — places that are being a little overshadowed by foreign service work but are in just as much need,” she says.

Creating the Drake Advantage

To anyone who has met her, there is little doubt that Josie Pokorny will have a profound impact on the world.

And in that respect, she is not unique. This type of passion is evident in the lives of Drake students and alumni all over the world. But the Drake experience that fosters this passion would not be possible were it not for a lot of other people — those who provided funds for scholarships so students like Pokorny could attend Drake; those who donated to the general fund to ensure the highest-quality educational experience possible; and those who provided direct philanthropical gifts to the University for the creation of special labs, centers and educational tools.

“I am very fortunate to have won a National Alumni Scholarship that not only afforded me the opportunity to attend a prestigious private college like Drake but also made it easier for me to pursue my dream to go to medical school,” Pokorny says. “I’m not sure those who give money to Drake realize the great impact their philanthropy has on students’ lives. When you think about it in terms of the quality of student life at Drake, philanthropy is huge.”

The Right Time, The Right Place

Make no mistake. Drake University has a huge obligation — not only to students like Pokorny and the faculty, staff and alumni who make up our community but to the rest of the world.

“Look at the leadership role we already play,” says Drake President David Maxwell. “We could not have come this far and do what we are already doing without the support we receive from alumni and friends. Ultimately it is all about keeping the promise we’ve made.”

And, explains Maxwell, in order to keep the promise we’ve made to students and to society at large, the University announced in early October the launch of distinctlyDrake, a comprehensive campaign, as the catalyst to ultimately achieve the vision of the University.

“We have to recognize that in order to continue fulfilling our mission, we have to acknowledge that everything around us is changing, and we need to make sure we keep pace,” says Maxwell.

Today, explains Maxwell, the University is at one of the most vital moments in its history. With established and growing success, the vision of Drake is to be — and be recognized as — one of the very best institutions of higher education in the nation. Certainly, it is a compelling and ambitious goal. But it is one that is attainable.

“We have a strong vision for the University,” says John Smith, AS’92, GR’00, vice president for alumni and development. “We can’t achieve this vision with just sound administration, but we can reach our aspirations with a passionate community committed to providing the necessary resources.”

State-of-the-art facilities like the Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center help Drake fulfill its promise to students of providing an excellent educational experience.

Philanthropy at Work

As the Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter Chair of Magazine Journalism, Lori Blachford has realized firsthand the benefit of philanthropical giving to the University. She is the inaugural chair of the position, which guarantees that the magazine studies program will be a permanent part of the Drake experience.

“Our philanthropists recognize that our industry is changing at a record pace,” says Blachford. “Because of that, our students need the right equipment to not only stay current but also to anticipate what’s yet to come.”

This is true across campus. Whether it is cutting-edge laboratories in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, networking events in the College of Business and Public Administration, or centers that encourage multidisciplinary collaboration, philanthropy has made it all possible.

“Philanthropy has provided countless opportunities for our students,” says Raylene Rospond, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. “Gifts for scholarships and the white coat ceremony have connected our entering students with the Drake pharmacy community and have demonstrated that our alumni are engaged in the lives of our current students.”

Adds Joe Lenz, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences: “The gifts we receive — whether from major benefactors or Annual Fund donations — help to underwrite the exceptional learning environment we strive to provide to our students.”

“Sometimes the benefits are visible, like the Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center, and sometimes the benefits are less visible, though they are still palpable, even life-changing, to our students.”

A Culture of Philanthropy

Ensuring that students like Pokorny have access to the resources they need to succeed is no easy task. Living up to our full potential will take time, dedication and the commitment of the entire Drake community.

And it won’t come simply through the establishment of one scholarship or another. It will come from a collective desire for Drake to reach its full potential. This will not be achieved by simply setting and achieving a specific fundraising goal but by the creation of a continued culture of philanthropy.

“Achieving our vision requires passion, commitment, dedication, responsibility and transformation on the part of faculty, staff, students and alumni,” explains Rospond. “Our philanthropic investments of time and resources allowed the Drake of the past to become the nationally recognized University of today.”

These investments will continue to be necessary for Drake to become the University of the future.

“Drake is in great shape thanks to the planning and generosity of a lot of people, ” says Maxwell. “But like any great institution we have a vision of what is next. It’s about the idea of making this collective vision come true. This is what we all want to be.”

“Philanthropy is transformative,” explains Lenz. “It changes the landscape at Drake. It changes the campus experience for our faculty, staff and students. It changes the lives of those who receive and those who give. Philanthropy makes a difference: It is the difference between an ordinary university and a distinctive one.”

October 1, 2010, was unprecedented in the history of Drake University. The focus of this momentous day was the announcement of distinctlyDrake, the campaign that will propel the University toward the ambitious vision to be — and be recognized as — one of the very best institutions of higher education in the nation.

The day’s events included the Volunteer Leadership Summit, which brought more than 300 Drake supporters to campus to learn about and become enthusiastic ambassadors for distinctlyDrake.

Later that evening the University’s leadership-level donors attended the annual Francis Marion Drake Society Dinner which, this year, closed with a fireworks display on Helmick Commons.

Visit www.distinctly.drake.edu for more information about distinctlyDrake.

When Josh Young, BN’10, graduated from Drake, he took with him more than his status as the University’s career leading scorer and offers to play pro basketball overseas. Rather, he left with valuable leadership skills and an understanding of the importance of giving back to the community.

“The Athletics staff takes a holistic view of developing young men and women as students and leaders,” Young says. “Drake teaches young people to excel on the court and also in life.”

More Than a Game

Young’s experience mirrors that of many other student-athletes at Drake, and that’s just what Sandy Hatfield Clubb, Drake athletic director, wants.

Hatfield Clubb, together with President David Maxwell, has been guiding Drake Athletics’ strategic plan, which calls for the University to provide leadership-based experiences for student-athletes and create a progressive model for intercollegiate sport in higher education.

Drake has approved a concentration in leadership that takes campus involvements, like sports, and uses them as starting points for learning in the classroom.

“By taking these lessons learned on the court — analytical and critical thinking, leadership and teamwork — into the boardroom, athletes take an instinctive skill set and translate it into the real world,” says Hatfield Clubb.

A Holistic Approach

Drake also offers a variety of opportunities for student-athletes to give back, which include leading middle school sports clinics and delivering meals to the homeless. And now the University is taking global opportunities such as the men’s football trip to Tanzania, Africa, next May. While there the Bulldogs will play an all-star team from Mexico in the inaugural Global Kilimanjaro Bowl, the first American collegiate football game ever played on the continent; lead service projects at an orphanage; and culminate the experience by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

We want our student-athletes to get a great education, but sport is a significant part of their lives,” Hatfield-Clubb says. “We want to align the whole [athletic] experience to become part of an exceptional learning environment.”

–Jill Brimeyer

Anyone can be a philanthropist. It’s not about a dollar amount; it’s about having the passion for something larger than yourself and a shared sense of responsibility. Philanthropy transforms lives and communities. I support many charities, but my first love is Drake. Why? Because Drake University changed my life.

Each of us chose Drake for different reasons, but the common thread that binds us is the Drake experience: the exemplary education, the lifelong friendships, and the opportunity and environment to mature into responsible and caring individuals.

I choose to support Drake financially so that others may also have a life-changing experience and to ensure that Drake can continue to provide a truly outstanding education with opportunities to put it to use in research, professional internships, artistic performances, community service and future careers.

What motivates my giving to Drake? The student I was seated with at a Drake luncheon who said, “You must love Drake so much to make a gift like that. I hope I can do the same someday.” The award-winning magazines and the exemplary journalists born from the magazine program under the tutelage of professor Lori Blachford. The beautiful changes that have taken place on campus since 1966. The realization of how brilliant my young sorority sisters are and how successful they surely will be, which came to me while seated with them at a dinner as a member of the Drake Board of Trustees.

The commitment of alumni ensures that Drake continues to excel and make good on the promise of providing an exceptional learning environment that benefits students and society as a whole.

The world needs more Drake graduates. And each of us can play a part in making this happen. If Drake has had an impact on your life like it has mine, now is the time to express your support.

— Peggy Fisher, FA’70, distinctlyDrake Co-Chair;
Member, Drake University Board of Trustees;
and Chief Strategic and Operating Officer, The Stelter Company

For decades Jerry Schillinger rode his route with a partner. But when garbage pickup was automated, only one driver was needed per truck. That meant Schillinger had to read street signs and fill out vehicle reports — things he had relied on his partner to handle for more than 30 years.

“The inability to read affects every area of a person’s life,” says Anne Murr, coordinator of the Drake University Adult Literacy Center. “However, this is a minority that doesn’t speak out.”

In fact, most low-literate adults don’t seek help until prompted by a crisis, much like the one Schillinger experienced.

Continuing Commitment

The Drake University Adult Literacy Center was founded in 1976 with a grant from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Though the grant ended, volunteers have kept the program running.

Murr is the only staff member. She coordinates about 80 volunteers who serve more than 100 students every year, making it the largest adult literacy program in the state of Iowa.

Reaping the Rewards

Murr credits the students and volunteers with the center’s success.

“It is really the relationships that develop between tutors and students that keep both coming back,” she says.

And coming back is essential. As an adult, learning how to read can be slow and arduous; it can take years to learn what a child learns in months. Starting with nine hours of training for the tutors, the process requires tenacity by both tutor and student, who meet once or twice a week.

“The need is great. But the rewards are greater,” says Murr.

Schillinger has been coming to the Adult Literacy Center for five years. He has progressed from not knowing his letter sounds to his most recent accomplishment — learning to read a menu so he can take his wife out to dinner.

-— Sherry Speikers, GR’93

For more information about the Drake University Adult Literacy Center, visit www.drake.edu/adultliteracycenter.

A $5 million renovation has transformed vacant, outdated rooms on the north side of Hubbell Dining Hall into a contemporary student gathering place offering opportunities for dining, socializing and recreation.

The Student Senate first proposed the renovation, which incorporates students’ suggestions for new dining options on the upper level, including a grill; stations for smoothies, pizza, subs and salads; Mexican food; and Asian/international dishes.

The lower level features a convenience store, three conference rooms and numerous amenities — large flat-screen TVs, a pool table, and Wii and PlayStation 3 game stations.

“The whole project is very functional, and the student-centered design offers so many things students can take advantage of,” says Samantha Haas, student body president.

Taking into consideration the University’s commitment to become as “green” as possible, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles were applied during construction. The 18,500-square-foot renovated space contains high-recycled content in building materials and furnishings, which were selected to reflect the look of the original dining hall designed by Eero Saarinen, renowned architect of the St. Louis Gateway Arch.

Saarinen’s father, Eliel, developed a master plan for campus expansion in the late 1940s. After Eliel died in 1950, Eero completed the project, giving Drake nine buildings — including the Quad Residence Halls — designed in the Saarinens’ distinctive modern industrial style.

“We did our best to match the original brick and wood, even the color of the floor tile — anything that would reinforce the same spirit that the Saarinens created in Hubbell Dining Hall,” said project architect Dan Sloan, FA’75, of Baldwin White Architects.

The hall is named after the late Grover Hubbell, longtime member and former president of the Drake University Board of Trustees. The renovation project was made possible by gifts and pledges from the Hubbell family, Hubbell Realty Co. and the Windsor Charitable Foundation, along with funding from Sodexo, Inc.

This is a moment in Drake’s history that provides an unprecedented opportunity to move the University toward its future.

On October 1, we announced the launch of distinctlyDrake, an appropriately ambitious fundraising campaign focused on achieving our vision of the University’s future. distinctlyDrake is driven primarily by a collective vision for the University — an aspirational and exciting picture of what Drake must be in the coming years in order to continue to fulfill the promise of our mission; manage the challenges ahead; remain vital, vibrant and resilient; and lead the way for higher education as a model for the very best.

It is a vision of a University with a strong focus on the integration of the best of liberal arts and sciences education with professional preparation, connecting the world of the classroom and laboratory with the world of practice. It is a vision of a University that emphasizes the importance of the personal and professional development of our students. It is a vision that recognizes that our students must be engaged global citizens who are prepared to move comfortably and effectively among many diverse cultures in both their personal and professional lives.

Through this vision and the University’s Strategic Plan, we have identified the steps that we must take to make what we have outlined a reality. But it will take significant additional resources to make it all happen. In the coming weeks, information will be available that details the specific priorities of the campaign, including endowment for faculty positions, student scholarships and interdisciplinary academic centers, as well as capital projects that are essential to the exceptional learning environment promised by our mission statement.

Ultimately, distinctlyDrake is an affair of the heart more than the mind. In our years at Drake, it has become clear to Maddy and me that our alumni and friends are passionate in their various connections to the Drake experience, grateful for the opportunities that it provides and thankful for the ways in which it shapes lives. I invite you to indulge that passion as you respond to my request for your support and collaboration and do all that you possibly can to make dreams
come true for generations of students to come.

Dr. David E. Maxwell, President

What could bring  the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food” host, Adam Richman, to Des Moines? Jethro’s BBQ and its Adam Emmenecker Sandwich, that’s what.

The October 5 episode followed Richman as he attempted the Emmenecker challenge — a dare to down the 5.5-pound sandwich in 15 minutes.

So far, only three people — excluding Richman and Emmenecker himself — have succeeded in eating the “gi-normous” sandwich within the time limit.

The Emmenecker is named for Drake’s renowned point guard Adam Emmenecker, who led the Drake men’s basketball team to the Missouri Valley Conference Championship and the NCAA Tournament in 2008. The barbecue sandwich was created with Emmenecker’s favorite foods in mind — breaded pork tenderloin, a grilled bacon cheeseburger, Texas brisket and “fried cheese.” All of this and more is piled onto a hamburger bun and served with a side of fries.

Knapp Center court named for Drake alumnus

A newly refurbished surface — the Ron Pearson Court — was unveiled this fall. It is named for the chairman emeritus of Hy-Vee, who is a Drake alumnus, former trustee and longtime donor. The renovation exemplifies Drake’s continued commitment to exceptional Division I athletics and Hy-Vee’s ongoing dedication to the community. And it’s just the start of what is to come.

ADMISSION UPDATE: The Advantage of the Drake experience

Getting prospective students to visit Drake usually isn’t difficult, and this summer was no exception. Individual campus visits and inquiries were brisk, and the Office of Admission welcomed 482 prospective students to the University during Iowa Private College Week in August.

“Our admission operations are proceeding very well, and we are looking to build on last year’s success,” says Tom Delahunt, vice president for admission and student financial planning. He notes that 2009 was a record year at Drake for applications, average ACT scores and grade point averages, which resulted in a more selective pool of students.

Now that fall has arrived, admission counselors are busy reviewing applications and traveling the country to discuss the advantages of a Drake education at high schools and college fairs.

“We are seeing a good flow of prospective students, both on campus and in the field,” says Delahunt. “We’re confident our efforts will provide a large number of quality applicants to consider, come spring.”

The Jazz Program’s New Groove

Drake’s accomplished jazz program will go uptempo and full swing this November with the opening of the Patty and Fred Turner Jazz Center. The $1.5 million facility attached to the Harmon Fine Arts Center includes a performance venue and recording studio with a mural featuring legendary jazz musicians, which wraps around three walls.

“The mural circles over the heads of performing students,” says Dan Sloan, FA’75, of Baldwin White Architects. “It’s like having the jazz gods looking down on you.”

The 4,600-square-foot center is a gift from retired McDonald’s Corp. Senior Chairman Fred Turner, who attended the University from 1951–53. He met his late wife, Patty, a talented musician, at Drake.

The performance venue, named Patty’s Place, honors her memory.

“I have dreamed of something like the Turner Jazz Center for years. It is a new chapter for jazz at Drake, and the possibilities are limitless,” says Andrew Classen, the inaugural Fred and Patty Turner Professor of Jazz Studies. Turner endowed Classen’s position with a $1 million gift in 2008.

At Classen’s suggestion, the center also will feature mementos from legendary trumpet player Jimmy Maxwell, the late father of Drake President David Maxwell. The highlight of the display will be a gold-plated trumpet, inscribed with a personal message of gratitude, which Doc Severinsen presented to Jimmy Maxwell for helping him become the trumpeter and bandleader on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.”

After the center opens, Drake will raze the Mainstay, home of the jazz program since 2000, and landscape the site as green space in accordance with the Campus Master Plan.

Law students gain insight from Justice Alito

Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. not only hears compelling arguments but offers them, too. Alito delivered the 12th Dwight D. Opperman Lecture in Constitutional Law on
September 30 to a crowd of 1,500 at Drake’s Knapp Center.

In addition to his public lecture, Justice Alito participated in a question-and-answer session with law students and faculty, had lunch with Drake Law professors, met with federal judges, and toured Opperman Hall and Law Library.

During the private question-and-answer forum, Justice Alito explained methods by which he interprets federal legislation and the United States Constitution.

“[Justice Alito] offered Drake law students insight into the everyday practices of the highest court in our country,” says Kevin Bell, a third-year law student and president of the Student Bar Association.

Justice Alito’s lecture was made possible by Dwight D. Opperman, LW’51, who endowed the lecture series to recognize the importance of constitutional law to the nation and to enhance its emphasis at Drake Law School. Opperman, Justice Alito says, “has surely been the best of friends both to this University and to the federal judiciary. I speak for all members of the federal judiciary in thanking him sincerely for all he has done.”

A new website designed specifically for Drake graduates is making it easier to connect to the University and each other. The site, launched this fall, gives Drake alumni the opportunity to interact in a secure environment available only to them.

“We know our alumni are incredibly passionate about Drake, and we wanted to give them a tool that would help them stay connected to the campus community regardless of where they are in the world,” says John Brown, assistant director of alumni and parent relations.

Through the new online community, alumni can search for and connect with fellow Bulldogs. Users can log in to create a profile, upload photos, share class notes, and view message boards and blogs. And with new online event reservation and payment functions, the site makes it easier than ever before to participate in alumni activities.

By now you should have received a mailing that included your username and password. If not, just go to www.alumni.drake.edu and register for an account.

Drake license plates available

Bulldog pride is hitting the road. Drake University recently launched its custom collegiate license plate in the state of Iowa.

The official Iowa license plate can be used on passenger vehicles, trucks, tractors, trailers and travel trailers. Numbered plates cost $25 and personalized plates cost $50. Both have a $5 annual validation fee.

Visit www.drake.edu/licenseplate for more information.

Leaving a Lasting Legacy

Now there is one more way for Drake graduates to continue to have an impact on the University. And this is one that will last in perpetuity.

In 2008 the University established the Class Reunion Endowment program through which an endowment fund will be created for each class beginning in its 25th anniversary year. Endowments will be established with gifts from classmates, undefined memorial gifts and unrestricted bequests of less than $25,000. Though the corpus of the fund is never spent, its earnings will support the day-to-day operations of the University. Through this program each class will leave a lasting legacy at Drake.

This year class reunion endowments will be established for the classes of 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981 and 1986.

Contact Emily Weaver, associate director of Annual Fund programs, at 515-271-3155 with questions regarding the program or to make a gift.

Connecting in Chicago

Every relationship has a beginning. And for the Drake Women’s Connection of Chicago, the starting point is the University. The group brings together Drake alumnae from various generations for networking, mentoring and socializing.

“What distinguishes this group is that we are providing value on two levels — valuable content and valuable connections,” says Debbie Bianucci, chair of the Drake Women’s Connection and CEO of the Bank Administration Institute in Chicago.

The group held its first gathering in downtown Chicago in October. Meetings will be held twice a year and will include a guest speaker, facilitated dialogue and networking opportunities. Diane Caldbeck, associate vice president for alumni and development at Drake, says the intent is that the group leads women to connect with each other outside of the scheduled meetings.

It likely will. Even before the inaugural event, women on the planning committee offered one another career advice, assisted each other with job searches and formed friendships.

“This is exactly in the spirit of what we hope to do,” says Bianucci.

Contact Ashley Nichols, ashley.nichols@drake.edu, 515-271-1947; or Debbie Bianucci, dbianucci@bai.org for more information about the Drake Women’s Connection of Chicago.

True Blue Donors

Our true blue donors have given some green. But the results of their generosity far exceed a dollar amount.

Through the sustaining support of alumni, Drake University has been able to fulfill the promise to provide an exceptional learning environment. And to express appreciation and reinforce the importance of giving back, Drake has begun honoring alumni donors for consecutive years of giving.

This year, Drake founded The Bonnie and Lewis McNurlen Consecutive Giving Society to honor continuous donor loyalty. The society was named for the late couple, Bonnie McNurlen, FA’48, GR’49, FA’66, GR’70, ’85, ’88, a lifelong learner who earned six degrees from Drake; and Lewis McNurlen, AS’48, GR’49, who chaired Drake’s sociology department from 1957−85.

In their six decades of devotion to Drake, the McNurlens tallied 28 years of consecutive giving. They began their tradition of giving back to Drake with a modest contribution in 1958.

“This society recognizes all donors who consistently support Drake University,” says Pam Pepper, director of development operations and Annual Fund programs. “The McNurlens were a fine example of generous support, and it only seemed appropriate to name this society after them. All alumni can join — just make a gift to Drake each and every year.”

When a donor reaches a milestone year of consecutive giving (5, 10, 15, 20 or 25), Drake will celebrate the donor’s generosity at Thanksgiving time with a token of appreciation and recognition in The Bonnie and Lewis McNurlen Consecutive Giving Society, through which the legacy of the McNurlens will continue.

The playing field for Drake football expanded this season.

In redefining what it was like to attend a Drake football game, Drake Athletics made some changes. Children age 12 and younger received free admission to all home games. And the North Plaza hosted activities for families.

“One of our main goals for Drake football was to create an environment that was conducive to bringing the entire family,” says Dennis Francois, associate athletic director for external affairs. “As a father, I am constantly reminded of the value of family-friendly events. I am confident the efforts of our entire staff will continue to foster this environment as it becomes one that separates us from many of our peers and becomes one of the best values of family entertainment in the area.”

Digging Drake volleyball

The 2010 Drake volleyball campaign was a record-setting one — both on and off the court.

The team, which opened with a program-best 14–0 mark, held the nation’s best record though its nonconference ledger. In addition, the Bulldogs set a school record for home wins and twice exceeded the single-match attendance record.

In the classroom, the team was just as successful. Drake Volleyball was a recipient of the 2009–10 American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. Drake was the only Division I team in the state to receive the recognition. The award honors collegiate and high school volleyball teams that displayed excellence in the classroom during the academic year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. Drake finished the 2009–10 academic year with an impressive 3.5 GPA. This marks the second straight AVCA honor for classroom achievement for Drake.

Coaches Corner

Drake men’s basketball outlook

Men’s head basketball coach Mark Phelps enters his third year at Drake optimistic after enjoying the top recruiting classes in the Missouri Valley Conference each of the last two years.

Guard Ryan Wedel, who was named to the MVC All-Newcomer Team last year, is the lone senior on a young roster that features seven sophomores and four freshmen. Wedel is the team’s top returning scorer (11.1 average per game) and ranked second in the MVC in steals last year (1.6 average per game).

Seth VanDeest is one of the rising post players in the league, following his selection to the MVC All-Freshman team while averaging 8.5 points and setting a freshman school record with 45 blocked shots.

In addition, transfers Kurt Alexander, Jordan Clarke and Kraidon Woods are expected to be impactful players along with freshman Rayvonte Rice.

Drake women’s basketball preview

The Drake University women’s basketball team returns three starters from last season’s team, including last year’s Best Offensive Player Award winner Kristin Turk and the Most Improved Player Award winner from last season, Rachael Hackbarth.

Turk, a senior, averaged 13.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game last season, while Hackbarth averaged 12.3 points and 5.4 boards. In addition, the top three-point shooters from last season return in Turk (41.6 percent) and junior Amber Wollschlager (39.8 percent).

Drake will welcome three 2010 NCAA Tournament qualifiers to the Knapp Center this season, including in-state rivals Iowa and Northern Iowa and former Drake head coach Lisa Stone’s Wisconsin Badgers.