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The wages of generosity.(THE GOODNESS OF AMERICA)(James Drake)(Brief article)
What would you do if you got a pay raise? Spend it on necessities, such as groceries, utilities, clothing? What if your after-tax raise came to $74,440?
Well, if you were James Drake, you would give it all away. According to a press release on orlandosentinel.com, Drake, the president of Brevard Community College in Cocoa, Florida, made the donation as an example of generosity "in stark contrast to the greed of leaders nationally." Drake's gift will provide $300 scholarships to 248 full-time students in need. This could cover up to 85 percent of textbook costs for a semester, which just might make the difference between attending school or not for some.
Jim Ross, the college's vice president for advancement and public affairs, told the December 2, 2008 Arizona Republic, "At least two times in the past the trustees have wanted to raise his ...
- James Drake: Rhona Hoffman Gallery.(Critical Essay)
- Magazine article from: Artforum International Yood, James November 1, 2005 700+ words
...deserts of the American Southwest, James Drake, in his recent work, explores the...SITE Santa Fe, in the city where Drake now lives and works), this video...in their extraordinary lushness. Drake uses charcoal in a broad and almost...
- James Drake at SITE Santa Fe.(SANTA FE)
- Magazine article from: Art in America Reed, Arden June 1, 2005 700+ words
Charcoal is James Drake's instrument the way the piano was Glenn...Inspired by Raphael's School of Athens, Drake's tableau gathers figures around an...Walking along the drawing, you encountered Drake's pantheon, 37 family members and friends...
- Dr. James Drake, Inventor of Medafor's MPH(TM) Technology, Named Innovator Of...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 19, 2003 700+ words
...Inc., announced today that Dr. James Drake, Medafor's Chief Scientist and...promise in the marketplace. Dr. Drake and Medafor will be featured in an...Dolan Media publications, and Dr. Drake will be honored at an awards luncheon...
- Terry Allen and James Drake at Blue Star Art Space. (San Antonio, Texas)(Review...
- Magazine article from: Art in America Colpitt, Frances October 1, 1994 700+ words
"Poison Amor," a collaborative exhibition by Terry Allen and James Drake, included tableaux, sculptures, drawings and rugs alluding to the myths and mysteries of the U.S.-Mexico border. The walls...
- Drake: For God, Queen, and Plunder.(Book Review)
- Magazine article from: The Historian Head, David M. January 1, 2004 700+ words
Drake: For God, Queen, and Plunder. By Wade...98. $19.95.) This brief survey of Drake's career, while breaking no new ground...summarizes the themes suggested by the title: Drake's role as Elizabethan naval hero and...
- Drake hired to coach girls hoops.
- Newspaper article from: Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM) May 25, 2007 700+ words
...hundred, sixty-eight miles later, Ron Drake's return to Northern New Mexico is official. Drake confirmed Thursday that he has been hired...Albuquerque schools I could have gone to," said Drake, who resides in Edgewood, "but I like Northern...
- Drake Management Announces Tokyo Office Opening.
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 8, 2007 700+ words
NEW YORK -- Drake Management LLC, a New York-based global...Marunouchi, Tokyo. The office, which Drake is in the process of registering as a Japanese...staff and dedicated primarily to servicing Drake's large and rapidly growing clientele...
- Drake Software.(VPN serves both Drake for Windows and Drake for DOS users)
- Magazine article from: Accounting Technology October 1, 2001 700+ words
...increasingly important part of the way Drake Software interacts with its preparers during...Hubbs. For example, for the first time, Drake is providing users with the ability to renew their software packages online. Drake customers with a valid EFIN and BBS password...
- Drake occupancy booming.(Drake Center hospital)
- Magazine article from: Business Courier Serving Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Curtis, Richard October 10, 1997 700+ words
...case that illustrates milestones of the Drake Center's 150-year history, the infamous...that history," said Dr. Steven Linn, Drake's new vice president of medical affairs...t hide from it." Far from hiding, Drake has emerged from its nightmare to a new...
- DRAKE EDGES USF 23-22; BULLS BLOW A 12-POINT THIRD-QUARTER LEAD AND FALL TO 1-2...
- Newspaper article from: Sarasota Herald Tribune Anderson, Chris September 21, 1997 700+ words
...disappointing loss Saturday night, falling 23-22 to Drake before 33,827 fans at Houlihan's Stadium. Drake, a Division I-AA, non-scholarship program...for the first time this season at home. "Drake did a good job," said USF coach Jim Leavitt...
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