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Drake news: Week of Dec. 7

2015-12-04 Aaron Jaco

Wells Fargo makes $200,000 commitment to Drake
Wells Fargo recently renewed its longstanding commitment to Drake University’s College of Business and Public Administration with a five-year, $175,000 grant to the Professional and Career Development Center. The grant enhances Drake’s efforts to prepare students to be remarkable leaders and team members in the professional world.

An additional $25,000 grant by Wells Fargo to the University’s new Data Analytics program honors the career contributions of former Drake President David Maxwell and his wife, Madeleine Maxwell. Read more in Drake’s Newsroom.

Junior Dylan DeClerk honored for philanthropic contributions
The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored Dylan DeClerk, a junior marketing and finance major, with its Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award during a Philanthropy Day Awards program on Friday, Nov. 13. Dylan is executive director of Opportunity on Deck, which has benefited hundreds of students. Learn more about Dylan’s work.

For Faculty Archive

Inclusivity workshop for faculty

2015-11-13 Aaron Jaco

You have one last opportunity to register for the workshop on creating more inclusive classroom environments on Friday, Nov. 20, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in Meredith 238. Register today!

—Submitted by Art Sanders, Associate Provost

For Faculty Archive

Inclusivity workshop for faculty

2015-10-23 Aaron Jaco

The Office of the Associate Provost in conjunction with Drake’s Strategic Diversity Action Team will hold a workshop focused on creating more inclusive classroom environments on Friday, Nov. 20, 2–4:30 p.m. Find more information about the workshop and register online.

—Submitted by Art Sanders, Associate Provost

Strategic Updates Archive

This changes everything

2015-10-02 Aaron Jaco

We concluded the distinctlyDrake campaign on June 30 with a total of more than $216 million raised—70 percent in immediate gifts and short-term pledges. Not only did we exceed our monetary goal; we have completed one for the record books, the largest fundraising effort in the University’s history.

distinctlyDrake is not, however, defined by campaign timetable or final tally. What matters is its widespread impact and our future as an influential institution of higher learning. We in the Office of Alumni and Development often speak of buildings and renovations, centers and collections, scholarships and endowed positions. What we’re really talking about is enriching learning experiences that expand minds, gifted professors who inspire exploration, bright students who are able to pursue their dreams, remarkable possibilities that will change our world.

Powerful stuff. And why we’re all here. Thanks for your invaluable role in strengthening Drake University. Click here to share the excitement of our success!

I invite your comments and questions regarding distinctlyDrake and look forward to partnering with you as we work together to steer the University’s future.

—Submitted by John Smith, Vice President, Alumni and Development