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News & Achievements Archive

Save the date and get active

Zumba at the Farmer’s Market:
Participate in a Zumba class on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 5:15 to 6 p.m. at the Drake Neighborhood Farmer’s Market, located on 26th Street just south of University Avenue. Join in this Latin-inspired dance party, and get a reusable shopping bag. No registration required.

Bulldog Fun Run/Walk—Parents/Family Weekend:
Get up and get active on Saturday, Sept. 24, 8–8:45 a.m. This fun run/walk is the perfect way to kick off Parents/Family Weekend. The route begins near Olmsted Center and ends in Drake Stadium! Cost is $10 per participant, which includes a shirt. Register by Sept. 14 at Eventbrite.

—Recreation Services

News & Achievements Archive

Office of Institutional Research & Assessment welcomes new data analyst

The Office of Institutional Research & Assessment is pleased to announce that Mitchell Stearns has joined us as a Data Analyst. In this role, Mitchell will develop institution-wide capacity for accurate, accessible, and efficient reporting solutions that transform data into actionable information. Mitchell brings an understanding of data systems, efficient forms of data extraction, and valuable data analysis skills.

Currently enrolled as a graduate student in Drake’s counseling program, Mitchell brings a unique person-centered approach to his role as an analyst. Through Mitchell’s unique combination of analytic and interpersonal skills, we aim to continue a standard of providing timely and efficacious data-informed decision-making insights. Please join me in welcoming Mitchell to Drake.

—Kevin Saunders, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment

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Student publications are finalists for top awards

Drake Magazine and Urban Plains, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication senior capstone website, are two of the 30 finalists for Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) Pacemaker awards for online publications. The print edition of Drake Magazine was also a finalist for a magazine Pacemaker.

The Pacemaker is the top award in college journalism. Drake and Northwestern University are the only schools to have two finalists. Other finalists include such institutions as Indiana University, Ball State, Syracuse University, and University of Oregon.

In the College Media Association’s (CMA) Pinnacle awards contest, Drake scored two of the three finalists for best news story: an Urban Plains story by Colton Warren, JO’16, on an Illinois town’s recovery from a tornado, and senior Molly Longman’s Drake Magazine story on the challenges facing refugees. A story about a 94-year-old hippie by Avery Gregurich, JO’16, is a finalist for best profile. Urban Plains is a finalist for online main page design, multimedia story and podcast. Drake Magazine is a finalist for portrait photography and magazine cover design.

Winners will be announced at the ACP and CMA conventions in October.

—Kathleen Richardson, Dean, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Featured Events Archive

This week in Drake Athletics

Come out and cheer on your Bulldogs!

Men’s Soccer
Drake vs. Green Bay
Sept. 13 at 6 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex

Women’s Soccer
Drake vs. Western Illinois
Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex

Women’s Tennis
Drake Invitational
Sept. 16–18
Roger Knapp Tennis Center

Football
Drake vs. McKendree
Sept. 17 at 1 p.m.
Drake Stadium
 
Softball
Drake vs. DMACC
Sept. 17 at 4 p.m.
Ron Buel Field

Men’s Soccer
Drake vs. Loyola
Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
Cownie Soccer Complex
*Stub Swap—Redeem your football ticket from 9/17 for complimentary admission to the match!

Softball
Drake vs. Kirkwood
Sept. 18 at 12 p.m.
Ron Buel Field

Questions? Call 515-271-3647 or email tickets@drake.edu.

—Tom Florian, Assistant Director, Ticket Operations and Donor Management

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Delicious dining events this week

NeighborFood
What: Delicious dishes featuring fresh, locally grown ingredients
When: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Hubbell Dining Hall

Stone Steakhouse Pop-up Restaurant
What: Catering Manager Matt Miller will be grilling made-to-order steaks, chicken, and more in a restaurant setting. Reservations are encouraged: https://drake.sodexomyway.com/shop
When: Thursday, Sept. 15, 5–7 p.m.
Where: Outside Spike’s Concession Store

—Jennifer Bowersox, Unit Marketing Coordinator, Sodexo

For Students Archive

Free grant writing workshop for students

The Drake Writing Internships program is pleased to again offer the free Fundamentals and Introduction to Grant Writing workshop to students on Friday, Sept. 23, 1–4 p.m. in Aliber Hall, Room 108. Perfect for students seeking pre-professional development or for those students who have personal projects or aspirations that require funding, this workshop fills up quickly! Register for your spot by emailing Lisa Boes (lisa.boes@drake.edu) no later than Monday, Sept. 19.

—Carol Spaulding-Kruse, Professor of English

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Activities Fair Sept. 13

The Activities Fair is tomorrow, Sept. 13, in Upper Olmsted from 4 to 7 p.m. Student organizations and activities will be handing out information about their groups. Stop by and sign up for a group or two!

—Kodee Wright, Coordinator, Student Activities and Organizations

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Members needed for new Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Student Advisory Committee

Drake is forming a Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Student Advisory Committee and is looking for at-large members. The purpose of the committee is to open up communications between students and the staff most closely involved in matters related to sexual and interpersonal misconduct on campus. The staff who will be involved include the Title IX coordinator, dean of students, and the new prevention coordinator (once hired), as well as staff from Drake Public Safety and Residence Life.

The committee will have representatives from the following groups: Student Senate, Unity Roundtable, Residence Hall Association, Drake Athletics, Fraternity and Sorority Life, graduate/professional programs, and 4–5 at-large positions.

If you are interested in serving in one of the at-large positions, please contact Title IX Coordinator Katie Overberg at titleix@drake.edu by Sept. 30. You can also contact Katie with any questions about the new advisory committee.

—Katie Overberg