The week of March 14 is National AmeriCorps Week, and we would like to recognize the Drake students and alums who are or have participated in AmeriCorps to better themselves and their communities. Currently there are 10 Drake first-year students serving in AmeriCorps as a part of the Engaged Citizen Corps program. They are serving 300 hours of service over the course of this year! Check out the Office of Community Engaged Learning’s Instagram account this week @drakeservice to learn more about their experiences.

If you are interested in knowing more about national service, join a virtual panel discussion Tuesday, March 8, at 4 p.m. on Zoom to hear from current members and alums of AmeriCorps and Peace Corps. Register on Handshake. Contact amanda.martin@drake.edu for more information.

The Office of Community Engaged Learning is a department within the Academic Excellence & Student Success unit.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning