August is fast approaching and the Office of the President is calling on all alumni, students, faculty, staff, and partners to help represent Drake at the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 11–21. For those new to the experience, the fair is the best opportunity for Drake to engage thousands of people from Iowa and beyond. If you have volunteered in the past, we thank you for your contributions and hope you will continue to keep our connection to the community strong and alive.
New this year, volunteers have a chance to win two free tickets to either Jason Derulo, Sunday Aug. 14, or Lady Antebellum, Sunday, Aug. 21, both at 8 p.m. on the Grand Stand stage. In exchange for working a shift each day, volunteers receive free admission and a parking pass to the north lot so you can enjoy the fair before or after your shift for the day.
Shifts are distributed in 4-hour blocks all 11 days in the Varied Industries (VI) building and outside in our tent on the concourse for Drake Day at the Fair, Friday, Aug. 12. An orientation for registered volunteers will be held Thursday, Aug. 4.
So join us at the Iowa State Fair and encourage others to help us to strengthen our engagement with the community. Sign up today via the ink below and receive free admission to the fair.
—Nick Valdez, Neighborhood and Community Relations Manager