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Drake celebrates graduates of the Class of 2009
More than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students celebrated their commencement rites of passage at Drake University's graduation ceremonies last month.
 ALUMNI NEWSFive alumni, the Maxwells honored at Alumni Award Dinner; Alumni gather for 50 Year Club Reunion weekend; Alumnus named CEO of Pella Corp.; Cowles Library launches new online heritage collection of yearbook; and Business society honors alumnus for public service. [ More... ] CAMPUS NEWSRaySociety joins the Bulldog Parade; Summer enrichment program to teach 21st Century skills to kids, teens; Two profs honored with Drake's highest awards; and Professor receives Fulbright grant for research in Egypt. [ More... ] COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES NEWSDrake senior Karli-Jo Storm recently was selected to receive a Fulbright Grant for the 2009-10 academic year. She will teach English to students in Azerbaijan, a small Eurasian country located between Russia and Iran. [ More... ] COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION NEWSIn an effort to mirror global business today, Drake students will face after graduation, the College of Business and Public Administration recently developed the International Business Internship Program. Two students, Rachael Brenner and Jacob Heller, will kick off the program with internships with Kemin Industries and Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., respectively. [ More... ] COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES NEWSLon Larson, the Ellis and Nelle Levitt professor of pharmacy administration, died last month, after a three-year battle with a rare, aggressive type of cancer called mantle cell lymphoma. He was 60. [ More... ] LAW SCHOOL NEWSA revamped version of a bill allowing minors to petition for emancipation -- drafted last year by five Drake University law students -- was one of nine bills signed into law Tuesday by Iowa Gov. Chet Culver. [ More... ] SCHOOL OF EDUCATION NEWSOn Tuesday, June 23, Drake University will host educational consultant Eleanor Renee Rodriguez for an inspirational lecture at 7 p.m. on valuing diversity and overcoming poverty in urban education. [ More... ] SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION NEWSMatthew Smith, a junior magazine major of West Des Moines, Iowa, recently received national coverage on a recent episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show. [ More... ] ATHLETICS NEWSAlumnus Zach Johnson enjoys victory at Texas Open; Five Bulldogs named to MVC Softball Scholar-Athlete team; Drake To Host Two MVC Championships In 2009-10; Alumnus and historian Bob Spiegel dies. [ More... ] |
 ALUMNI EVENTSWEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 -- Chicago Bulldog Bash
Downtown Chicago Bulldog Bash, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sopo Lounge, 3418 North Southport Ave., Chicago, 773-880-0100
For more information, contact Ashley Nichols at ashley.nichols@drake.edu or 515-271-1947.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 -- Chicago Suburbs Bulldog Bash
Chicago Suburbs Bulldog Bash, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane, Schaumberg, Ill. 847-619-5540
For more information, contact Ashley Nichols at ashley.nichols@drake.edu or 515-271-1947.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 -- Windy City Golf Outing
Mark your calendars NOW for the 15th Annual Windy City Golf Outing on Thursday, June 18, at the Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington, Ill.
A tentative schedule of events is listed below:
Registration Opens -- 10 a.m.
Shotgun Start -- 11:30 a.m.
Social Hour -- 4:30 p.m.
Banquet and Raffle -- 5:45 p.m.
Program and Awards -- 6:30 p.m.
Auction -- 7 p.m.
The cost for this year's event is $150.
If you don't golf, join your fellow alumni and friends for dinner at a cost of $40 per person or sponsor a hole for $150.
For more information or to RSVP for this event visit drake.edu/alumni or call 515-271-3147 by June 5.
JUNE 26-28 – Volunteers needed for Des Moines Arts Festival
This year's Des Moines Arts Festival will take place June 26-28 in the Western Gateway Park area of Downtown Des Moines. Times are available on a first come, first served basis, and we typically fill shifts very quickly. Listed below are the shift times still available:
Sign up to volunteer by sending an e-mail to John Brown at john.brown@drake.edu.
MISSION STATEMENTDrake'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.
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