Teach in China Program informational sessions
You are invited to an informational session about Drake’s Teach in China Program. Graduating seniors and alumni can hear from Drake graduates who have participated previously. All sessions are to be held on Drake’s campus, but we welcome remote participants via Skype for non-Drake applicants. Please contact Kirk Martin should you need to attend remotely at 515- 271-3035, kirk.martin@drake.edu, or WeChat: kirkdavidmartin.

Info Sessions
Wednesday, Nov. 18
3:30–4:30 p.m., Drake International offices in The Point
OR
7–8 p.m., Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Conference Room

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7–8 p.m. Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Conference Room

Thursday, Dec. 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Drake International

—Submitted by Kirk Martin, Director of Chinese Cultural Exchange Program

 

Orientation leaders information session
Want to help welcome new students to Drake University? Want to get involved? Want an on-campus job this summer? Consider becoming an orientation leader!

Orientation leaders are dedicated to providing incoming students and their families with all of the information and resources necessary to ensure their transition to Drake is a smooth and enjoyable one.

We need you to help make this happen. Each year we recruit current Drake students to become part of the orientation leader staff. Orientation leaders play a vital role in this exciting process, working closely with new students and their families on a wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing options, and more.

We highly encourage you to attend one of three information sessions:

• Wednesday, Nov 18, 7 p.m.—Olmsted Center, Room 310/311
• Friday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m.—Olmsted Center, TMR 132
• Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 12 p.m.—Olmsted Center, Room 310/311

You will be compensated for your time and effort and gain valuable skills in this position. Please visit www.drake.edu/orientation/orientationleaders/ to learn more about the position, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Marina Verlengia, Director, Campus Programming

Drake Recreational Services and APhA-ASP Operation Diabetes present the Diabetes Awareness Week Wellness Challenge!
Plan to exercise three of the six days from Sunday, Nov. 15–Friday, Nov. 20 AND sign up to participate in the 2K Glow Fun Run on Nov. 20—you will receive a prize! While exercising at the Bell Center or Drake Underground, sign your name at the front desk. Questions? Contact us at wellness@drake.edu.

Diabetes Awareness Week Wellness Presentation
Type 2 Diabetes is a serious health condition that has now reached near-epidemic levels. Understanding more about diabetes can help spread awareness to fight this disease. Join Drake Recreational Services on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Sussman Theater for an informational session about diabetes and what you can do to improve your lifestyle.

—Submitted by Ellen Lowe, Assistant Director of Recreational Services – Wellness