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Campus Life

Named a "College That Rocks" by Rolling Stone magazine, Drake University offers a wide range of activities that complement academics and enhance the campus social experience.

  • Whether you want to build houses for the homeless or hone your reporting skills writing for the campus newspaper, Drake offers more than 160 clubs and social organizations with focuses ranging from Japanese animation to Greek life.
  • Drake has more than 25 intramural and club sports that are open to all students.
  • Bulldog athletic teams compete at Division I as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference and the Pioneer Football League.
  • The University also hosts the Drake Relays, a storied track meet with competitors ranging from elementary school to top professionals. Visit www.drakerelays.org to learn more.

Lively locale

Drake's location in Des Moines, Iowa, the state capital, puts the University at the state's cultural, business and political action - all of which provides students with countless opportunities for careers, networking and just plain fun.

  • Drake's 150-acre campus is within 10 minutes of downtown Des Moines. Facilities include both modern architectural showplaces and historic buildings.
  • The Drake neighborhood is an eclectic mix of turn-of-the-century homes, shops and services including coffeehouses, restaurants, grocery stores and an art-house movie theater.
  • Drake's location in the political and business hub of Iowa, coupled with the University's reputation in the community, makes Drake a resource that area employers rely on when filling internships and jobs.
Last Modified: 09/01/2011 12:33:42 by content editor