The Office of Global Engagement is excited to launch DICE – Drake Intercultural Community Exchange. This new volunteer program will match faculty and staff (and their families) with an incoming international student for a term (or longer), with the goal of fostering meaningful connections beyond the classroom. The program is launching at the start of the Fall 2021 semester.

DICE hosts would be expected to reach out to their student two or three times a semester to grab a meal, participate in a shared interest, or meet up at DICE/ISSS-sponsored events. Participating as a DICE volunteer is open to ALL Drake faculty and staff. The only requirement is that you have a strong interest in developing an inclusive community and the desire to make our international students feel welcome.

If you are interested in becoming a DICE host, please complete our online application: http://drake.qualtrics.com/DICE_HostApplication

If you have any questions about the program, please send inquires to Jorona Johnson, international student advisor, at jorona.johnson@drake.edu.

— Jorona Johnson, Global Engagement