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Vickye Hester, APR   Public Relations Director   256.551.3125   vickye.hester@drakestate.edu

Amateur Radio
Club Open House
- May 6

Skills USA Photos
April 28 - 29

Career Fair-
April 24

Nurses
Appreciation Day - April 24

American Red
Cross Blood Drive -
April 23

Phi Beta Lambda Induction - April 22

Spring Fling -
April 17

Honor's Day -
April, 2

Nurses Pinning Ceremony -
April 2, 2008

2008 Ms. Drake State Pageant -Thursday,
March 27

Black History
Month
Wednesday -
February 20

Club Day, Wednesday – January 30




 
Drake Students Win During National
Leadership Competition

Several Drake State Technical College students recently won awards during the Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity national leadership conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
  July 2008


 
Drake Students Win At National Skills USA Competition
Drake State Technical College had several students to win awards during the 2008 Skills USA National Competitions in Kansas City, Missouri.
  June 2008


 
Drake Administrator Completes Deans Association Presidency
Dr. Patricia Sims, Drake State Technical College student services management director, recently completed her year of service as president of the Alabama Deans of Student Affairs Association (ADSSA)
  June 2008


 
Drake Offers Entrepreneurial Resources To Community
Drake State Technical College is offering students and the community two options to learn about entrepreneurship.
  June 2008


 
Drake Receives State Public Relations Awards
Drake State Technical College recently received four public relations awards during the Alabama College System Public Relations Association (ACSPRA) conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
  June 2008


 
Drake Business Students Succeed At State Competition
Several Drake State Technical College students recently won awards during the Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity state leadership conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
  June 2008


 
Drake Students Recognized During All-Alabama Academic Team Program
Two Drake State Technical College students were recently recognized during the All-Alabama Academic Team program in Birmingham, Alabama.
  June 2008


 
Drake Students Win At State Skills USA Competition
Drake State Technical College had several students to win awards during the 2008 Skills USA State Championship in Birmingham, Ala.
  June 2008


 
Rayfield Wright NFL Hall of Famer to speak at Drake State Commencement
Drake State Technical College will hold its commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the north hall of the Von Braun Center (VBC). Over 150 graduates will receive certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees during the ceremony.
  May 2008


 
Drake State Technical College Hosts Career Fair
Drake State Technical College will be hosting a career fair on Thursday, April 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Building B and the third floor of the S. C. O’Neal Library/Technology Center.
  April 2008


 
Drake Hosts American Red Cross
Blood Drive

Drake State Technical College will host an American Red Cross (ARC) Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 23 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  April 2008


 
Financial Aid Awareness Days Planned
At Drake State

The Drake State Technical College financial aid office will be hosting two financial aid awareness days. The sessions will be held to assist individuals apply for financial aid and Drake State scholarships.
  April 2008


 
The Drake Update 2008 Spring Semester Issue

A publication of J. F. Drake State Technical College
  April 2008


 
Drake Establishes Counselor's Choice Award
Drake State Technical College has established the counselor’s choice award for May 2008 high school graduates.
  April 2008


 
Drake State Celebrates Community College Month
Drake State Technical College will join other members of the Alabama Community College System to recognize April as Community College Month.
  April 2008


 
Drake Adds Amateur Radio Club To
Student Organization Roster

Another student organization has been added to the campus of Drake State Technical College. The Amateur Radio Club, initiated by the industrial electronics program, was started in the 2007 fall semester.
  March 2008


 
Drake Launches IAAP Chapter
Drake State Technical College recently started a student chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).
  March 2008


 
Drake State Launches Adult Education Program For Madison County
Drake State Technical College was recently approved by the Alabama State Board of Education to launch an adult education program for the north Alabama service area.
  February 2008


 
Drake Automotive Department Receives
“Out Of This World” Equipment

The Drake State Technical College automotive mechanics technology department is teaching students the latest in wheel alignment through the use of equipment that can be described as “out of this world.”
  February 2008


 
Former AAMU President Will Speak At
Drake State Black History Month Program

Dr. Carl Marbury, the seventh president of Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University (AAMU) will be the guest speaker at the Drake State Technical College black history month program on Wednesday, February 20 at 10 a. m.
  February 2008


 
Drake Offers CNA Training Courses
Drake State Technical College will be offering certified nursing assistant (CNA) classes through its workforce development division starting mid-February.
  January 2008


 
Drake Instructors Receive Certification
Several Drake State Technical College instructors recently received craft instructor certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
  January 2008


 
Dana Moore Drake Hires Workforce Development
Director

Drake State Technical College has selected Dana Moore as the new workforce development director. Moore is responsible for the organization, operation, promotion, and administration of Drake’s workforce development activities.
  January 2008