FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 18, 2000 CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119 DRAKE UNIVERSITY AWARDS THREE MEDALS OF SERVICE Drake University President David Maxwell recently presented three Drake Medals of Service at the annual Fall Convocation for Faculty and Staff. This honor is reserved for people who have played key roles in the University's development to give added meaning to the rich heritage of service that symbolizes the true character of Drake. The first medal was awarded to Monroe Colston, a member of Drake's governing boards since 1991 and retired president of the Greater Des Moines Community Foundation. In presenting the medal, President Maxwell noted that Colston has encouraged Drake to examine the University's ties to the greater Des Moines community. He then quoted Jacqueline Easley, a member of the Board of Governors, who said, "Monroe pushed the Board of Governors to recognize how valuable a role Drake plays in the total community." Also receiving a medal was Donald Zarley, a 1954 graduate of Drake Law School and senior partner in the Zarley, McKee, Thomte, Voorhees and Sease law firm. Zarley also has served as a lecturer and an adjunct professor in the Drake Law School as well as president of the Law School Board of Counselors. In addition, he has been a member of Drake's Board of Trustees and served as its chair in 1990-92. In presenting the medal, President Maxwell praised Zarley for his many contributions to the University and for "working quietly behind the scenes, supporting and befriending law students over the years." Another Drake medal was awarded posthumously to Jules Kirschenbaum, a distinguished artist and the Ellis and Nelle Levitt professor of art at Drake. His widow, Cornelis, accepted the award on behalf of her husband who had been a member of the Drake faculty since 1967. Dr. Maxwell lauded Kirschenbaum as "a rare individual who possessed both extraordinary talent in his discipline and the ability to teach it well." He also noted that Kirschenbaum played a key role in the establishment of the Friends of Drake Arts and the development of the Anderson Gallery.