Attend a Sleep Hygiene Workshop Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Drake Room. This workshop is helpful for any student that experiences difficulties with sleep. The discussion will focus on strategies to combat sleep difficulties.
Kayla Bell-Consolver, Broadlawns Drake Counseling Center
Angela Gallagher has joined the Zimpleman College of Business to serve as its new director of Executive Education. A seasoned strategic advisor, Angela brings a wealth of knowledge as a result of a distinguished career that has included corporate and leadership communications, leading organizational culture transformations, team building and staff development initiatives. She was most recently manager of employee communications for John Deere. Through a range of leadership roles at John Deere over 22 years, Gallagher gained a deep global perspective and cross-cultural understanding of workplace dynamics. She is a Drake alum and currently an executive coach in the university’s executive education program.
“Angela is well suited to advance the core offerings of Drake’s Executive Education program and will thoughtfully expand our services to more C-suite executives, emerging leaders and other life-long learners who recognize that continuous learning leads to success,” said Alejandro Hernandez, the dean of the Zimpleman College of Business. “She is known for her ability to implement sustainable change, increase organizational impact, and empower teams to achieve business results.”
She achieved her coaching certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is a Women Unlimited LEAD graduate. She earned a master of business administration degree from Drake University and a bachelor of business administration from Iowa State University. Angela has also been active in a number of central Iowa non-profits serving as a strategic advisor with more than 25 years of proven results in board leadership, fundraising, and volunteer engagement.
— Alejandro Hernandez, Dean, Zimpleman College of Business
Once again, Drake University is proud to be highlighted as part of the IMT Des Moines Marathon, on Sunday, Oct. 15. The famed ‘Blue Oval’ and the Drake campus will be part of the race around the mile 11 marker. Runners will approach Drake from 25th to Carpenter, left into the campus and south through campus to 27th to run the oval. Both DPS as well as DMPD staff will be here to insure a safe race course.
The IMT Marathon will place runners in and around Drake from 8:30 – 11:30 am. Please expect traffic disruptions both near campus and throughout the race course.
For more information on the IMT Des Moines Marathon and course, please click this link – DMM-Athlete-Guide-2023-2.pdf (desmoinesmarathon.com).
Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services
Drake Law Review is tied for 30th place in a field of more than 1,500 journals in the Washington & Lee (W&L) Law Journal Rankings. The ranking reflects the number of court decisions that have cited the Law Review during the five-year period from 2018-2022. Drake Law Review has ranked in the top 50 most-cited law reviews every year but two since 2003.
Maintained by the W&L Law Library, the rankings are a world-recognized resource for identifying and comparing law journals by subject, country of publication, or rank across several categories relevant to scholars and publishers. The ranking for case citations includes more than 660 student-edited journals.
Drake Law Review’s exemplary articles, notes, and lectures are academically and practically relevant to professors, judges, practitioners, and law students. The Law Review is consistently recognized as one of the top student-published law journals in the nation. This case citation ranking is one indication of how helpful the articles are to the judiciary in writing opinions.
Professor Keith Miller, faculty advisor to the Law Review, attributes the ranking to the tradition of excellence that is passed from one year’s staff to the next. “All current and former staff members should be proud of this recognition of their commitment to making the Law Review an outstanding resource for the courts, and the professional and academic communities,” Miller said. “Congratulations to all the current members and to the alumni of the Law Review.”
To learn more, visit the Drake Law Review website here: www.drakelawreview.org/.
Taylor Johnson, Law School
Drake University Law School earned an A ranking for child and family law in preLaw magazine, placing Drake among the top 28 law schools in the nation for this field. This is the sixth year in a row that Drake Law received recognition for excellence in child and family law.
The publication based the rankings on the law schools’ offerings in family law, including clinical programs, certificates, externships, and courses. The results are reported in preLaw’s Back to School 2023 issue.
For two decades, the Joan & Lyle Middleton Center for Children’s Rights has stood as the foundation of Drake University’s esteemed children’s rights program. It has consistently taken the lead at local, statewide, and national levels in enhancing child welfare and juvenile justice systems through its commitment to training, advocacy, and litigation. Within the Middleton Center for Children’s Rights, the Children’s Rights Clinic plays a pivotal role, equipping law students with the skills and knowledge necessary for fulfilling and prosperous careers in child advocacy.
The issue highlighted Drake Law School’s newest student organization, the Youth Law Society. This organization was formed to serve and engage with children in the community. The Youth Law Society helps high school students complete forms for federal student aid. Members also volunteer to read with local elementary school students. Plans for the fall include professional networking events and a guest speaker who will talk about the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision involving the Indian Child Welfare Act.
“Drake Law is great place for students interested in juvenile or family law practice to get the mentorship and practical training they need to hit the ground running upon graduation,” Professor Nickole Miller said. “I am proud of the work student attorneys in the Children’s Rights Clinic are doing to protect and expand the rights of children and youth through direct legal representation in court and administrative proceedings, systemic advocacy work, and community education projects.”
Read the full issue online (for the Youth Law Society highlight, visit pages 10/11 and for family law rankings, see page 44).
Taylor Johnson, Law School
Midterms can be a difficult time. The Broadlawns Drake Counseling Center has a variety of groups and programs available for additional support. Join us throughout October to receive free resources for support.
— Kayla Bell-Consolver, Student Counseling Center
Did you know that therapy dogs can be very helpful when navigating mental health challenges? Well, our pet therapy events are also helpful in creating a sense of connection with others!
All of our Pet Therapy events are open to faculty, staff, and students. We hope to see you there!
— Kayla Bell-Consolver, Student Counseling Center
Drake faculty and staff who exemplify the Core Value of Joyful Accountability will be recognized at the next Provost’s Social, Monday, Oct. 23, in the Shiver’s Courtside Club beginning at 4 p.m.
To nominate a colleague, please use the Qualtrics form. Feel free to fill out multiple forms. All those nominated will be recognized on a rolling display at the event.
How do we define Joyful Accountability at Drake? We look for colleagues who are curious, creative, bold, and brave, and who strive each day to be their best!
When you nominate colleagues, be prepared to describe how each colleague meets these descriptions. From among those nominated, several will be chosen at random for prizes.
Refreshments will include an assortment of beverages and light snacks. This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner!
Madison Bemus, Office of the Provost
Drake University Law School earned an A+ ranking for human rights law in preLaw magazine, placing Drake among the top ten law schools in the nation for this field.
The publication based the rankings on law schools’ offerings in human rights law, including clinical programs, certificates, externships, partnerships, and courses. The results are reported in preLaw’s Back to School 2023 issue.
The issue highlights the collaboration between Drake Law School and attorneys from Dentons Davis Brown to organize an LGBTQ+ legal clinic. The clinic offered guidance to members of the LGBTQ+ community, addressing concerns such as legal name changes, sex designation changes, and health care provisions such as powers of attorney.
Breanna Young, attorney at Dentons Davis Brown and former adjunct professor at Drake Law School said, “We saw a real need to step up and help empower and protect people by helping them get their legal documents in place.”
Read the full issue online. (page 39)
Taylor Johnson, Law School
The Fall 2023 safety walk is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 25 starting at 7 p.m. Any students, faculty, or staff interested in participating along with representatives of the Drake Student Senate, Public Safety, Facilities Planning and Management, Residence Life, Student Affairs, and the Residence Hall Association please meet at the Olmsted Center Breezeway at 6:50 p.m.
To register, please click here.
Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services