Transformational...

The winds in higher education are

shifting. As the world becomes more

interconnected, more interdisciplinary

in nature and more reliant upon

emerging technologies, it is crucial that

the exceptional learning experience we

provide be just as interconnected …

just as interdisciplinary … just as

technologically driven.

We must empower the best and brightest students to come to Drake to realize their dreams.

We must attract and retain the finest scholars, academicians and teachers this country has to offer.

We must improve and enhance the physical facilities, technology and resources across our campus.

We must broaden perspectives through exciting and innovative new interdisciplinary centers and institutes.

We must build upon our collective financial strength.

Office of Alumni & Development

2507 University AvenueDes Moines, IA 503111.515.271.2500www.distinctly.drake.edu

Visions of a Brighter Future

Sometimes, there comes a rare moment when love ... of new ideas, common

purpose and life-changing discovery … can power a revolution.

It is the kind of moment when a university arrives at a crossroads,

pauses to catch its breath, and looks around. For passion, the kind

that creates a 21st-century place of learning so students may suc-

cessfully compete in an increasingly complex and interconnected

world. For excellence that shakes the status quo to illuminate en-

tire disciplines. For opportunity that empowers dreams to over-

come the gravest odds in realizing their potential. For new connec-

tions — among people, professions and more sustainable ways of

learning, living and being. For innovative ways to deliver the kind

of leadership the world needs.

This is the moment that is distinctlyDrake. A moment in our history

when, together, we can do what it takes to be one of the very best in-

stitutions of higher education in the United States.

We invite you to join us as we seize this moment. Because it’s our

moment ... to transcend our individual aspirations, to enable fu-

ture generations to achieve their goals in life, and to create history

by proving, yet again, that some love stories ...

really can change the world.-

“At Drake, our commitment to providing an exceptional learning

environment and boundless opportunities for our students

is a passion that is shared by every member of the Drake

community and infused into everything that we do on a daily

basis. That passionate commitment defines who we are as

the Drake family and provides the context for every decision

that we make. Already recognized by our colleagues in higher

education for academic excellence, in five years we aspire to

be a national model for the very best in higher education.”

Dr. David Maxwell President, Drake University

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For learning. For living.

For blazing new trails

of thought and breathing

new life into every facet

of human knowledge.

Passion is what it takes. The

kind of passion that comes alive

in the eyes of a student on the

verge of a new discovery. Or in

the heart of a professor who

collaborates with a student, and

together they present their

findings at a national conference.

Or in the mind of the graduate

who carries the Drake legacy

out into the world with every

new accomplishment.

Passion is what drives us. It has

since our founding in 1881. Our

people. Our places. Our purpose.

Whether it is the way we invest

in new knowledge through our

interdisciplinary centers and

institutes, or endow the

professorships necessary to be

one of the best institutions of

higher education in the country,

it all starts with passion. It is

what drives you and your love for

Drake. And it is what creates new

possibilities, empowers

achievement and transforms

bright young minds into the

leaders of tomorrow.

Passion for What’s Possible

Passion for community … whether it’s

creating new endowed professorships to

attract the nation’s best scholars or enabling

the professional development of our faculty

and staff, we have ranked in the top 10

among the nation’s midsized universities in

the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great

Schools to Work For” survey.

Passion for Drake … in the fall of 2009

we achieved a record retention rate of 89.4

percent, placing Drake in the top 10 percent of

all four-year institutions in the United States.

“Excellence is a habit, and it doesn’t

come easily. Talking about it is one

thing, but it’s another thing entirely

to actually back it up the way Drake

does. Whether it’s groundbreaking

legal research, a renovated Drake

Stadium, or beautifying the Drake

Plaza, you see the excellence

everywhere. It’s in our blood.”

Peggy A. Fisher, FA’70distinctlyDrake Campaign Co-Chair; Member, Drake University Board of Trustees; and Chief Strategic and Operating Officer, The Stelter Company

Larry P. StelterPresident and Chief Executive Officer, The Stelter Company

It is relentless.

It is enduring.

It is the foundation of

everything we do.

Our quest for excellence

transcends time and discipline

and takes us beyond the

boundaries of imagination.

It is explored in all of its forms …

excellence in teaching, in learning,

in leading, in pioneering new

ideas and constantly evolving old

ones. It carries with it the

responsibility, and the honor,

of making life better for people

down the street, across the

country and around the world.

Excellence is an innate value at

Drake. It can be seen at every

turn, in the tens-of-millions of

dollars dedicated to the

improvement of our buildings

and facilities; in the increased

emphasis on providing new

scholarships in order to open

doors of opportunity for the very

best students this nation has to

offer; or in the strides we take to

enhance our outstanding

curriculum. Excellence is rooted

in the fabric of our rich history. It

is what brings us all together in

spirit. And it is the reason we are

viewed as one of the finest

master’s universities in America.

Excellence that En-

Excellence in teaching … from providing cutting-edge

learning environments to encouraging collaborative

scholarship through new interdisciplinary centers, our

tireless pursuit of excellence continues to define us. In

the 2010 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Drake had

the third highest score for reputation for academic

quality among 572 masters institutions in the nation.

Excellence in learning … our mock trial team

recently won first place at the Harvard Crimson Classic,

and the Associated Collegiate Press awarded our

student-produced Drake Magazine the ACP Pacemaker

Award for Magazine Excellence.

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Nearly 18,000 Drake alumni

have chosen to live and work in

Des Moines — Iowa’s capital,

largest city and center of

business, industry,

entertainment and culture.

Des Moines has been named

one of the top 10 cities for the

next decade by Kiplinger’s

Personal Finance magazine.

Forbes magazine ranked

Des Moines No. 1 on its list of

“Best Places for Business

and Careers.”

“Drake is an excellent institution in a

wonderfully surprising city. Des Moines is

a city where big things happen. Business,

industry, politics, media, the arts, law, medicine,

it’s all here. The recognition and rankings

Des Moines receives are wonderful, but you

have to be here and a part of this community

to truly experience the amazing sense of

energy and opportunity this place affords.”

Steve LacyMember, National Campaign Committee and Chairman and CEO, Meredith Corporation

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To realize potential. To shine a

light on the hopes and dreams

of today and transform them

into the realities of tomorrow.

Opportunity. It is — in its purest

form — the starting point for any

human endeavor. To learn from

the best. To take one’s curiosity

out into the world. To engage

with the finest programs,

resources and technology. To

prepare for, and thrive within,

today’s interconnected world.

It all begins with an opportunity.

It may be the high school senior

who has always dreamed of

attending Drake seeing that

dream realized thanks to a

scholarship. Or the biology

professor who will be able to take

her research to new heights

thanks to new, state-of-the-art

facilities and laboratories. Or

the junior traveling the world

thanks to the Center for Global

Citizenship. Opportunity. It is a

door propped open by you. By

your love for Drake. And by the

goal we all share of positioning

Drake to be one of the country’s

best universities.

Opportunities that Open Doors

Opportunities to excel … an exceptional

learning environment is a key factor in

fostering academic excellence. In recent

years we’ve invested nearly $70 million in

renovations to classrooms and residence

halls, upgrades to laboratories and

technology, and new construction.

Opportunities to achieve … we spent

more than $47 million in financial

assistance for students in the 2009-2010

academic year alone, with 98 percent of

undergraduates receiving some form of aid.

Opportunities to grow … demand for the

Drake experience continues to expand

significantly as we attract more of the

nation’s best young minds every year. After

several years of double-digit increases, our

applications for fall 2010 were almost 20

percent ahead of the previous year.

“When we talk about

fostering connections that

change lives, it’s because we

see these connections

happening at Drake and

know how powerful the

changes can be for students.

So it’s paramount that we

enhance our ability to

connect students with

world-class teachers, with

new and emerging fields of

study, and with opportunities

to travel the world.”

Eleanor ZeffAssociate Professor of Politics and International Relations and Drake University Coordinator for Post-Graduate Student International Scholarships

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Connections that inspire … are critical to Drake’s future as

one of the nation’s very best universities, whether it is connecting

students to faculty or rewarding faculty and staff achievement in

more tangible ways. In fact, we’ve added more than $12 million in

new funds to the faculty and staff compensation budget over the

past six years to ensure students will have greater access to the

best minds in their fields.

Connections that empower … not surprisingly, we also

continue to be one of the top producers of Fulbright Scholars among

master’s universities nationwide, with four students and two

faculty members receiving Fulbright Scholarships in recent years.

They can be seen around

every corner. In every building.

At any point in the day.

Their simplicity is matched only

by their brilliance and power to

illuminate everything they touch.

Connections. It might be a

moment between a student and

teacher that will forever impact

them both. Or an idea that will

lead someone down a new path

in life. Or an opportunity to link

fields of study, which had never

previously intersected, in an

innovative and imaginative way.

Since our founding and

throughout our history, we have

helped forge these life-changing

connections. Connections that

empower individuals — through

expertise, resources and

technology — to do, and to be,

their very best. Connections that

enrich learning through

world-class teaching, enhanced

curricular and cocurricular

offerings, new interdisciplinary

centers and institutes, and

unparalleled facilities. And

connections that ignite the

brightest futures one can

imagine — in business,

medicine, the arts, law,

education and countless other

professional fields — in a way

that truly is distinctlyDrake.

Connections that Change Lives

It is not easily defined.

You know it when you see it.

Leadership. True leadership.

For some, it comes naturally.

For others, it is a part of their

character that may need a bit

of coaxing to bring out into

the world. But no matter what,

to see it in action is a thing

of beauty. It inspires. It

collaborates. It is applied with

a sense of values, ethics and

social responsibility that is

beyond question.

Our brand of leadership is

something special. It harkens

back to the day we were

founded by a Civil War general

and continues to shape us now,

as Iowa’s largest private college.

It can be seen in the glint of our

eyes … the student who won a

leadership award at a national

conference, the professor

leading a conversation about

the economy on National Public

Radio, the alumnus who has

led one of the nation’s great

states as Governor or the

institution itself, as a leader in

the world of sports through

a century of hosting the

renowned Drake Relays.

Leadership for Life

Leaders in knowledge …

endowed professorships are

a strong indicator of academic

excellence and leadership. In

recent years, Drake has

added four new endowed

professorships (Baum, Turner,

Fisher/Stelter and Johnson) in

addition to other achievements,

like establishing the

Buchanan Center for

Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Leaders in spirit …

every year, more than 300

students take advantage of

the programs, opportunities

and interactions with alumni

and community leaders offered

by our Donald V. Adams

Leadership Institute, which

exemplifies Drake’s tireless

commitment to preparing

students for leadership

within their communities

and professions.

Leaders in achievement …

more than 90 percent of

Drake students find career

employment or enter graduate

school within six months after

receiving their degree. A

sampling of our many alums

making positive change in the

world includes three governors,

the CEO of Chicago Mercantile

Exchange Group, the CEO of

Principal Financial Group, the

retired CEO of Walgreens, the

Assistant Secretary of State

for African Affairs, an Emmy

Award-winning actor, a

Pulitzer Prize-winning

journalist and the former

Chairman of McDonald’s.

“True leadership isn’t something that can be quantified. It’s about listening, inspiring action, moving ahead in a confident and thoughtful way. It instills an energy and belief in those around you. Leadership is something that is taken very seriously at Drake. It’s the type of people we bring in — faculty, administration, staff and students. And it’s the type of person our experience produces.”

Donald V. AdamsProfessor Emeritus of Education and retired Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Life

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“This campaign is intended to

support a vision for Drake that is

far reaching in its scope and

supported by plans to create an

environment that is conducive to

the changing needs of higher

education and staffed by the

highest caliber people who believe

in the vision of the University and

are prepared to deliver it.”

Don Fletcher, BN’67 Chair, Drake University Board of Trustees and retired President of Hallmark Cards Personal Expressions Group

Creating Access to OpportunitiesInvesting in scholarships will

ensure that we remain

financially accessible to

America’s best students and

competitive with other top

universities. It is also critical that

we do everything we can to

reduce the debt burden placed

on students and their families.

distinctlyDrake seeks to

raise at least $50 million in

scholarship funding as an initial

goal to achieve this priority.

Endowing Chairs and ProfessorshipsIncreasing the number of endowed

faculty positions at Drake will

demonstrate to our community,

and to the entire nation, the depth

of our commitment to being one of

the best universities in America. In

addition to adding these endowed

professorships, we also must

invest in our faculty’s research

efforts and scholarly pursuits.

distinctlyDrake seeks to raise

$26–$50 million in order to add

26 endowed faculty positions.

Funding Capital ProjectsInvesting in our campus and

facilities is essential in order

to create the kind of

exceptional learning experience

that will continue to attract

the nation’s best and brightest

students. The construction of

a new School of Education

building, new and renovated

science facilities, and the

renovation and expansion of

Cartwright Hall, Cowles

Library and Drake Fieldhouse

will do just that.

distinctlyDrake seeks to

raise $50–$85 million for the

construction and renovation of

these facilities.

Developing Interdisciplinary CentersEnriching our curricular

offerings through new and

expanded interdisciplinary

centers will demonstrate to the

world our commitment to

academic quality, and enhance

our ability to prepare students

for the highest levels of success.

We will achieve this through the

expansion of the Center for

Leadership, the Center for

Global Citizenship and the

Intellectual Property Law Center,

as well as the creation of the

Center for Speaking and Writing

and the Institute for Creative

Learning and Teaching.

distinctlyDrake seeks to

raise $15–$18 million for the

support and development of

interdisciplinary centers.

Building Our Collective StrengthStrengthening The Drake Fund

addresses the most immediate

needs of the University. The

Drake Fund provides the

University with the necessary

agility to keep alive the mission

of Drake, to maintain our

annual promise to students

and their families and to build

upon our 130-year legacy of

offering the best possible

learning experience.

distinctlyDrake seeks to

raise $3.5–$4 million a year in

annual operational support of

The Drake Fund.

Vision is a powerful thing. It has the ability to fuel passion, to foster excellence, to unleash opportunity, to create lasting connections and to strengthen one’s ability to lead at the most crucial points in history. But vision alone isn’t enough. Even the most ambitious vision needs one thing in order to power it into action — resources.

Our vision is simple, yet bold … to be one of the very best institutions of higher education in the United States. In order to generate the necessary resources to transform that vision into reality, we have established the following priorities as the foundation for distinctlyDrake:

Our Priorities

AchievingThe time is now.

The moment is ours.

We are honored and eager to lead the way forward in seizing the moment that is distinctlyDrake. We believe it represents an unprecedented opportunity for us at Drake to pause as a community, take a breath and look deeply — outward and inward — at everything we need to do in order to be one of the very best institutions of higher education in the United States. While our rich history of achievements provides ample evidence of our ability to graduate leaders who can change the world, what distinctlyDrake seeks are the financial resources we so urgently need to take a transformative leap forward and become a 21st-century university that continues to play a central role in overcoming the unique challenges posed by an increasingly technological, global and interconnected world. It is an extraordinary invitation for all of us who share a deep and enduring love for Drake — to help ensure that this university may more fully realize the promise of its future; to leave behind a better world for generations to come. We urge you to join us in this remarkable effort.

Sincerely,

Larry Zimpleman BN’73, GR’79 Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Principal Financial Group

Peggy A. Fisher FA’70 Chief Strategic and Operating Officer The Stelter Company

Jim Hubbell III Chairman Hubbell Realty Company

Our Vision

What does it take to be one of the best institutions of higher education in America? It takes people like you … successful,

loyal, generous individuals whose accomplishments in life are matched only by a will to empower others

to achieve equally exceptional things. It takes an uncommon sense of purpose ... one which challenges an

entire community to never stop moving and growing and looking for answers because, quite simply, it

is the right thing to do. It takes a special moment in time … when a crossroad presents itself and the world

watches with anticipation of the greatness that this moment may produce.

We urge you to help us seize this moment. To meet this challenge. To, once again, add your distin-

guished voice to the love story that is distinctlyDrake. There are many ways for you to make a gift

to Drake and help us achieve our vision.

Ways to GiveEndowed Funds. You may permanently invest in Drake University, our students and our faculty through a gift to the endowment. When the market value of the invested principal increases, so does the annual payout — providing the University with an ongoing source of funding that grows over time. Endowed funds, which can recognize the donor or someone the donor wishes to honor, are typically made for endowed positions or a scholarship and provide Drake with a vital, continuous source of support.

Term and Restricted Funds.  Gifts to term and restricted funds may be directed to specific people, programs or research of the donor’s choosing and are spent as they come in. While recognizing and acknowledging that a valuable set of activities or programming may not exist in perpetuity, these gifts demonstrate that a significant investment for a period of time can help those activities or programs grow, achieve stability and become successful.

Capital Gifts. Capital gifts provide the support necessary for construction and renovation costs associated with a particular building on the Drake campus.

Planned Giving. Planned giving offers donors — after careful consideration and planning — the ability to make a sizable contribution to Drake in a variety of ways, including a bequest or living trust; by designating Drake as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, IRA or other retirement plan; or through a “life income gift,” which offers immediate and considerable tax savings as well as an income for life.

Annual Support — The Drake Fund. The Drake Fund provides essential support for the University’s operating budget, enabling us to recruit the most sought-after faculty and students, retain our outstanding faculty and staff, provide financial assistance to students in need and increase the professional opportunities available to students through internships. Support of The Drake Fund helps meet the most immediate needs of the University, including scholarships, athletics, the arts, leadership opportunities, the library and each of our individual colleges and schools.

“When I accepted the Opperman Scholarship, I passed up scholarship offers from some of the top law schools in the country, including Iowa, Notre Dame and Duke, and I’ve never regretted it. The Opperman Scholarship provided me with the economic security to focus on my studies and helped me land a job as a judicial clerk for a United States Court of Appeals judge, one of the best jobs in the legal profession.”

Zachary Hindman LW’10Opperman Scholar at Drake Law School

“After my first year of college, I was faced with taking out additional loans in order to return to Drake for my sophomore year. I was concerned about the amount of debt I was accumulating. Being awarded a Longfield Scholarship relieved that anxiety so I can focus on learning.”

Alex MaltsevLongfield Scholar majoring in marketing and international business

Empowering

Few virtues in life are as noble as the desire to be the very best person you can be. The best

citizen. The best thinker. The best student and, ultimately, the best professional. It takes a lot to

commit to that dream day after day, year after year. It takes talent and skill. Perseverance

and personal fortitude. Confidence and character.

These are the kind of individuals we want at Drake — and financial barriers should never stand in

the way. Each year these individuals come to us from around the world and represent a vibrant

spectrum of backgrounds. In order to continue making Drake’s exceptional learning experience

available to students who lack the financial resources to attend, it is imperative that we invest

ourselves in them through more endowed scholarship funding. Without question, we have laid

the groundwork for this important effort. A gift from Law School alumnus Dwight D. Opperman

made it possible for the University to establish the Opperman Scholar Program, which

provides full tuition merit scholarships to top Law School applicants from across the country.

And Drake created the Longfield Scholarship Program — thanks to the generosity of alumni

William P. and Nancy Longfield — which provides eight academic scholarships to undergraduate

students. However, even though each year we dedicate tens-of-millions of dollars to financial

assistance, only a small fraction of that amount is generated by the University’s endowment.

We must commit additional resources to this effort in order to continue attracting and

retaining bright, motivated students who otherwise would not be able to attend Drake.

Students who represent the best our country has to offer, who will strengthen our 130-year

legacy, who will bring a distinctive voice to our dynamic community and who will, like you,

contribute their own verse to the Drake love story. By offering a heightened level of financial

assistance we will open new doors of opportunities to students who have earned it, while at

the same time create new opportunities for the world to benefit from their talents and

abilities. When students graduate from Drake with a reduced debt burden, they are free to

pursue the kind of endeavors that can make our community, our city, our country and our

world better. They are not compelled to go after only the best paying option in order to pay

down a significant level of college debt. While distinctlyDrake has a targeted goal for

scholarship funding of nearly $50 million, there should be no limit to our efforts when it

comes to empowering America’s best students with the Drake experience.

Creating Access to Opportunities

Creating Access to Opportunities

A Better Drake …

The learning community at Drake is characterized by excellence.

By enabling top high school students to attend Drake through

scholarships, we will reaffirm that excellence and position

ourselves for even greater heights well into the future. We will

demonstrate to students and their families that we are

committed to providing unwavering tangible support to

empower them to become leaders and achieve their dreams.

A Better World …

By reducing the debt burden placed on students and their

families, we are positioning those students to enter the world

chasing their dreams and not just a paycheck. The great minds

that graduate from Drake hold a rich abundance of promise.

They can make the world a better place across the broad

spectrum of professional disciplines. With the luxury of financial

freedom in their first years out of college, these special

individuals can use their talents and gifts to improve lives.

“In rehearsals, I try to create an environment

in which everyone is involved in the critical

thinking process. I avoid telling students

what needs improvement, but steer their

awareness to find the problems and come up

with solutions. By the time a performance

comes around, all I have to do is count the

tunes off. They own the product and can deal

with issues as they happen. My teaching goal

is always planned obsolescence.”

Andy ClassenFred and Patty Turner Professor in Jazz Studies and Drake University Director of Jazz Studies

“In rehearsals, I try to create an environment

in which everyone is involved in the critical

thinking process. I avoid telling students

what needs improvement, but steer their

awareness to find the problems and come up

with solutions. By the time a performance

comes around, all I have to do is count the

tunes off. They own the product and can deal

with issues as they happen. My teaching goal

is always planned obsolescence.”

Andy ClassenFred and Patty Turner Professor in Jazz Studies and Drake University Director of Jazz Studies

Engaging

The look in the eyes of a student who has just been

inspired by the words and actions of a professor is,

in a word, magical. It illustrates learning in its purest

form. It brings passion to the surface, rattles the

intellect and establishes a connection between

teacher and learner that cannot be denied.

This is the kind of effect the best faculty can have

on their students and on their institution as a

whole. They bring the kind of knowledge and

achievements that garner national and

international respect. They bring an attitude and

verve for subject matter that is truly infectious.

And they bring the kind of expertise and scholarly

pursuits that can elevate an entire institution.

Nothing gives us more pride at Drake than the

quality of our faculty. And we must continuously

push ahead in our ability to attract and retain the

best teachers and scholars in America. This can be

done by increasing the number of endowed

professorships and investing in their research and

scholarly activities. Therefore distinctlyDrake

seeks to endow 26 new faculty positions, which will

include professorships, distinguished professorships,

chairs and distinguished chairs. The funding

necessary for each of these positions will range

from $1 million to $2.5 million.

Endowing Chairs and Professorships

Endowing Chairs and Professorships

Sustain and Enhance Academic Excellence …

By adding 26 endowed professorships, we will send a clear message to the

region, the nation and the world — Drake is among the best. Endowed

professorships convey academic excellence and reinforce the perception

that ours is an institution that, more than anything, values quality. Investing

in our faculty in this way will ease year-to-year budgeting and planning

pressures and bring a level of prestige to our entire community that is an

accurate reflection of the experience we offer.

Develop Faculty Promise …

An investment in the professional development and scholarly pursuits of our

faculty is an investment in our entire community. distinctlyDrake will raise

the necessary funding for faculty research, travel, participation in

conferences and other endeavors as a way to perpetuate academic

excellence and foster the high-quality connections that faculty forge with

their students. These connections are created through collaborative

research, co-authoring journal publications and exceptional classroom

teaching. This effort will complement recent gifts that have endowed the

Fred and Patty Turner Professorship in Jazz Studies, the Peggy Fisher and

Larry Stelter Chair of Magazine Journalism, the Herb and Karen Baum Chair

in Ethics and the Professions and a directorship of the Drake Relays in honor

of Franklin “Pitch” Johnson.

“As a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major, I spend much of my time in Olin Hall. The recent renovation of the building has a huge impact on my learning experience at Drake. The new classrooms, group study areas and labs are impressive and foster a great academic environment. I now have access to new technologies and resources that will make me that much more prepared when I go to medical school.”

Josie PokornyNational Alumni Scholar and biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and writing double major

“As a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major, I spend much of my time in Olin Hall. The recent renovation of the building has a huge impact on my learning experience at Drake. The new classrooms, group study areas and labs are impressive and foster a great academic environment. I now have access to new technologies and resources that will make me that much more prepared when I go to medical school.”

Josie PokornyNational Alumni Scholar and biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and writing double major

Enhancing

Our learning environment is the foundation of our experience. The buildings, facilities,

technology and learning resources we provide stretch the bounds of the imagination and stir

within our community a constant craving for academic greatness. Still, we can do better.

Walk across our beautiful campus and everything you see — from Helmick Commons, to

classrooms and laboratories, to residence hall rooms — is there thanks to the generosity, the

vision and the love for Drake of people like you. In the past eight years alone we have

invested nearly $70 million in upgrading 31 classrooms, renovating every residence hall on

campus, revitalizing Drake Stadium, campus beautification projects such as the 28th Street

Plaza and several other initiatives. Additionally, the renovation of the Pomerantz Student

Union and Hubbell Dining Hall offers undergraduates, graduate students, law students,

faculty, administrators and staff truly community-oriented environments in which to gather.

All of this work has set the stage for the next phase of improvements to our physical plant.

Even with this outstanding foundation, we must continue to equip our students, faculty, staff and

administrators with the most flexible, state-of-the-art environments that support student

learning. And we must ensure that these improvements break disciplinary boundaries and touch

all aspects of life at Drake. With a new School of Education Building, students will learn cutting-

edge teaching techniques and best practices utilizing classrooms and resources that will rival any

other institution in the country. New and renovated science classrooms and laboratories will

enable undergraduate and graduate students to gain extensive hands-on experience working with

the kind of technology they will encounter upon entering the professional world. Improvements to

the Law School’s Cartwright Hall — both in terms of technology and the environment — will

enhance the learning experience of our law students and position them to achieve even greater

heights. Renovations to Cowles Library will offer enduring benefits to the entire Drake campus

community — as well as to the city of Des Moines — with state-of-the-art technology and

facilities that epitomize the true essence of learning. Physical improvements to Drake Fieldhouse

will provide student-athletes with elite training and practice facilities and will ensure Drake’s

leadership position in the pursuit of a new paradigm for college sports. By expanding Drake

Fieldhouse to include classrooms and other areas for academic enrichment, student-athletes

will experience the true integration of intercollegiate athletics with a dynamic leadership

curriculum. By demonstrating the learning outcomes produced through Division I sports, Drake

and its student-athletes will hold a prominent place within higher education.

These improvements to our physical plant are a crucial ingredient in order to be one of the

finest universities in America. The time is now.

Funding Capital Projects

Funding Capital Projects

distinctlyDrake calls for a substantial investment in campus facility funding, which will address:

■■ Construction of a new School of Education building Historically, Drake has offered outstanding programs in education. This project will take that exceptional reputation to even greater heights. Our new facility will feature nine state-of-the-art classrooms, a library, a technology lab, a tiered classroom, conference rooms, offices and meeting spaces.

■■ Construction of new science facilities with renovations to classrooms and laboratories The spirit of innovation and creative thinking at Drake truly comes alive in the teaching and learning of the sciences. That spirit will be fostered by the construction of two new science buildings and the renovation of three existing buildings — empowering students and faculty in our science programs to achieve greatness in a world-class environment.

■■ Renovation and addition to Cowles Library Cowles Library is the academic heart of the Drake campus and must be enhanced to a level one would expect to find at one of America’s best universities. This project will include an expanded teaching classroom, a high-density robotic storage tower, an expansion of Cowles Café, high-end computing technology and an upgraded second-floor conference area.

■■ Renovation and Expansion of Drake Fieldhouse The Drake Fieldhouse has been a connecting place for generations of students as they’ve competed on the field, on the court and in the classroom. The renovation of this historic facility will ensure that Drake students have access to world-class training and practice facilities, while its expansion will add a new leadership lab, classrooms and space for academic enrichment.

■■ Renovation of Cartwright Hall Drake has a long and proud history of providing an exceptional law school experience. This project will build upon that excellent reputation by renovating classrooms, upgrading technology, expanding common areas and meeting spaces, refurbishing faculty offices and enhancing the building’s entrance.

“The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute

has helped me improve my leadership

skills, my ability to communicate

effectively and, more than anything, my

self-confidence. The Adams Academy,

Emerging Leaders Program and Fall

Leadership Workshop, as well as the

various conferences and awards

ceremonies are really unique

opportunities which have helped me

make the most of my Drake experience.”

Tian Shee Shia Actuarial science and information systems major

“The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute

has helped me improve my leadership

skills, my ability to communicate

effectively and, more than anything, my

self-confidence. The Adams Academy,

Emerging Leaders Program and Fall

Leadership Workshop, as well as the

various conferences and awards

ceremonies are really unique

opportunities which have helped me

make the most of my Drake experience.”

Tian Shee Shia Actuarial science and information systems major

Enlightening

Having the ability to look at the world differently than one ever has before does not come easily.

However, it is essential in order to succeed in a 21st century that demands intellectual agility,

interdisciplinary grit and the kind of creative thinking and leadership that can effectively

integrate disparate bodies of knowledge.

Our love for knowledge — much like your love for Drake — is enduring. We constantly strive to

break through traditional boundaries of thought and instill in our students a critical

understanding of the true impact that knowledge can have on the world. In 2000 we founded

the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute, offering students an abundance of opportunities to

develop the kind of critical leadership skills and abilities that will distinguish them throughout

their careers. We are now in a position to expand upon this endeavor, through the creation of

the Center for Leadership, which will provide an even broader array of opportunities for

students and faculty to define, understand, replicate and strengthen leadership as both a

theoretical concept and a tangible function in today’s world. In 2002 we established the Center

for Global Citizenship, which prepares students to thrive in different cultural contexts and view

their own culture from the perspective of others. Enhancing and expanding the Center for

Global Citizenship is essential as we continue to infuse the global perspective throughout the

Drake curriculum and embrace internationalization as a pervasive element of the institutional

culture. This comprehensive internationalization will not only enable students to thrive but to

become leaders in a world where geopolitical borders have become irrelevant to human

activity. In 2007 we founded the Intellectual Property Law Center — leveraging the strength of

Drake’s outstanding Law School to advance learning in this exciting field. Again, we are now

seeking to expand this effort and add to such dynamic offerings as an annual summer institute,

which brings top judges, policy makers, industry leaders, attorneys, academicians and students

to explore cutting-edge issues. Additionally, through the creation of the Center for Speaking

and Writing, students will gain expertise through symposia, structured workshops,

presentation videotaping and other initiatives designed to enhance communication

proficiencies. And with a new Institute for Creative Learning and Teaching, Drake faculty will

lead the way in shaping higher education to meet the dynamic challenges of the future.

It is time, once again, to carry on. The power of interdisciplinary centers is undeniable. With a

“think tank” structure and function, students explore new ideas; integrate fields of study; add to

bodies of knowledge; challenge assumptions in a variety of fields; intermingle with distinguished

faculty, alumni and visiting experts from around the world; and find creative solutions that

transcend intellectual and disciplinary boundaries.

Developing Interdisciplinary Centers

In order to ensure that this vital effort has the resources and space necessary, distinctlyDrake calls for at least $3 million in support for each of the following interdisciplinary centers:

Center for Global Citizenship This will increase the ways global

perspectives and issues are integrated

into the intellectual and cultural

experiences of all members of the

campus community.

Center for Leadership This will build on the strengths of the

Donald V. Adams Leadership

Institute by empowering our

emerging leaders and expert faculty

to define, understand, replicate and

strengthen leadership as both a

theoretical concept and a tangible

function in the world.

Center for Speaking and Writing This will provide Drake students with

critical programming and support, and

enhance their communication

proficiencies in all aspects of their

learning experience.

Institute for Creative Learning and Teaching This will enable Drake faculty

members to identify, explore, develop

and share ideas and practices that

open up new and complex subjects to

better student understanding.

Intellectual Property Law Center As a part of Drake’s respected Law

School, the Intellectual Property Law

Center will be expanded to serve as

an international research hub; foster

partnerships with leading research

institutions around the world and

bring together judges, policy makers,

industry leaders, attorneys,

academicians and students to explore

cutting-edge issues.

Developing Interdisciplinary Centers

“My scholarship drastically changed my perspective on what a college education should entail. Knowing that the consistent and generous donations from the Mary Collier Baker family stem from a profound love for and connection with Drake, I have been inspired to seek out numerous opportunities that Drake offers as a supplement to its outstanding academic programs.”

Molly WilenskyMary Collier Baker Scholar and English and psychology double major, communication studies minor

Enduring “My scholarship drastically changed my perspective on what a college education should entail. Knowing that the consistent and generous donations from the Mary Collier Baker family stem from a profound love for and connection with Drake, I have been inspired to seek out numerous opportunities that Drake offers as a supplement to its outstanding academic programs.”

Molly WilenskyMary Collier Baker Scholar and English and psychology double major, communication studies minor

Building our Collective Strength

Strength comes in many forms. Strength of character. Strength of mind. Strength of purpose.

Strength of community. But no matter what form it may be, for colleges and universities, each

one is rooted in the financial stability of the institution.

The Drake Fund provides essential support for the University’s operating budget, enabling us to

recruit the most sought-after faculty and students, retain our outstanding faculty and staff,

provide financial assistance to students in need and increase the professional opportunities

available to students through internships. When you make a gift to The Drake Fund, you help

support the most immediate needs of the University, including scholarships, athletics, the arts,

leadership opportunities, the library and each of our individual colleges and schools. Whether

your gift is designated for the general fund (unrestricted), an individual college or school, the

Bulldog Club, Friends of Drake Arts, the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute, Cowles Library,

scholarship support or support of global citizenship, it enables us to enhance the exceptional

learning experience that we promise to students every year. At the same time, your gift

demonstrates to the world your belief in the mission of Drake and your spirit of philanthropy.

Our distinguished President’s Circle plays a significant role in the health and sustainability of

The Drake Fund. Members of the President’s Circle share a common bond. They have made

Drake and its students a priority and contribute directly to each student’s experiences and

success. More than half of all the gifts to The Drake Fund come from President’s Circle

members. Membership in the President’s Circle is open to individuals or corporations making

one or more gifts totaling $1,000 or more to The Drake Fund. Corporate matching gifts count

toward your President’s Circle membership.

We invite you to become a guiding force in Drake’s mission through giving to The Drake Fund

and membership in the President’s Circle. Your generosity allows Drake to reduce its

dependence on tuition income and build a stronger financial foundation so that the University

is fully prepared to act on opportunities, prevail over economic uncertainties and achieve our

vision of being one of the finest universities in America.

Building our Collective Strength

The Drake Fund …

Through increased giving and participation

in The Drake Fund, we will demonstrate the

true love that our friends, donors, alumni,

parents, civic and corporate partners,

community members, and faculty and staff

have for Drake. At the same time, this effort

will help drive and enhance the excellence

associated with Drake and the exceptional

environment for learning that we provide.