Civic Action Week is in full swing and there are still ways to celebrate and get involved. All are welcome to join in the activities.

Tuesday, April 11
Careers in Social Change Virtual Panel, 4–5 p.m. on Zoom. Hear from local professionals on how they have used their careers to create change. Contact amanda.martin@drake.edu for the zoom link.

Wednesday, April 12
Food Security: What do you know? 4–5 p.m. in Olmsted, Room 310. Join Next Course Food Recovery for a conversation with Aubrey Alvarez, executive director of Eat Greater Des Moines, on topics of food recovery and food systems. Refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, April 13
Harkin on Wellness Symposium, 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m. in Parents Hall or virtual. Registration required. 

Lunch and Learn – Developing Your Impact Plan. 12–1 p.m., Olmsted TMR 133. Pizza provided.

Friday, April 14
Findley Elementary School 1st grade visit. Join a welcome tunnel at the south entrance of Cowles Library at 9:30 a.m. 

Sprout Garden Volunteer Day, 1–3 p.m. Help prepare the garden for Spring planting.

Saturday, April 15
2023 Constitutional Law Symposium, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Cartwright Hall, Room 213 or zoom. Register in advance. 

More information on these events can be found here. Follow @drakeservice on Instagram for daily updates!

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning