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Brooke A. Benschoter
A BRIGHT FUTURE IN WHITE
Pharmacy’s white coat program celebrates the profession while encouraging connections.
Director of Alumni & Parent Programs Barbara Dietrich Boose, JO’83, GR’90
EDITORIAL STAFF Editor Casey L. Gradischnig
Art Director Courtney Hartman
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Class Notes Editor Abbie Hansen, JO’01
SERVING TO LEARN
Spring break takes on new meaning to Drake Law School scholars.
Graphic Designers Amber Baker • Calee Himes • Amy Tingstrom
Writers/Copy Editors Abbie Hansen, JO’01 • Tim Schmitt
Contributors Lisa Lacher • Tory Thaemert Olson, JO’05
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Interns Amy Benes • Charley Magrew Michelle Thilges
Publication Support Andrea McDonough • Jaquie Summers
CHASING ADVENTURE
Grizzly bears and treacherous mountain passes are part of life for this Drake alumnus.
Departments CAMPUS To submit news or update your alumni file, contact Drake’s Office of Alumni and Parent Programs. Call: 1-800-44-DRAKE, x3152 E-mail: recordsinfo@drake.edu Surf: www.drake.edu/alumni Drake blue is published as a service to Drake alumni, parents and friends by the Drake University Office of Marketing and Communications. Views expressed in Drake blue do not necessarily reflect opinions of the editors or the University. We welcome articles by and story ideas from and about Drake alumni. Send correspondence to Editor Casey L. Gradischnig, Drake University, 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311-4505. E-mail: casey.gradischnig@drake.edu.
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Drake Students Receive Fulbright Grants • Engaged Citizen Experience Launches • Law, Pharmacy Rank Among “America’s Best Graduate Schools” • Blue is Green • Science Conference Highlights Student Research • Magazine Students Receive National Honors • Law Students Initiate Social Justice Work • Pharmacy Facilities Get a Facelift
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FACULTY
Beisser Attends International Oxford Round Table • Fulbright Scholar Takes Expertise to the Philippines • Pharmacy, Business, Arts & Science Faculty Honored
SPORTS
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Phelps Powers New Bulldog Men’s Hoops Era • Netting More Victories • Top Relays Runners • Bulldog Bones
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ALUMNI
Alumni Honored at Annual Pharmacy Day • Alumni Writer Pens “Ugly Betty” Book • Double D Awards Honor Outstanding Drake Letterwinners • Iowa Legislator, Alumna Libby Jacobs Honored for Public Service
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