Drake’s new campus portal, myDrake, will launch this June. myDrake will replace the current portal, blueView, and will be a gateway to other campus sites, applications, and tools.
Join us in Cowles Library, Room 201, on the following days for a demonstration of the new site and a chance to ask questions.
Wednesday, May 2, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 3, from 4 to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 4, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
— Carla Herling, ITS
Due to multiple events on campus and an increased community presence for the Drake Relays, it is necessary to establish the following parking and road restrictions. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Street Closures
The following parking lots will be reserved at the designated dates and times
Please note: All residential parking lots are still under 24-hour residential permit only restrictions.
— Scott Law, Public Safety
Let’s celebrate our local businesses and eat local during the month of April. Just show your Drake ID at the following business to receive a promotion.
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Chicago Dog 2314 University Ave.Spend $5 and get one free drink or 10% off the entire purchase |
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Mars Cafe 2318 University Ave.$1 off drinks |
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Gazali’s 1205 25th St.Free soda with meal purchase |
Our Continuous Improvement Plan calls for us to “strengthen our engagement with community partners.” This is a great way to show your support.
Other local eateries include:
Fernando’s
Haiku
Jethro’s
Drake Diner
Woody’s Smoke Shack
China Place
Jimmy John’s
— Nate Reagen, Office of the President
Do you like Jethro’s and free food? Create a 3-person team for the first annual Emmenecker Challenge on tomorrow, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. Sign up and see if you and your friends can complete the Emmenecker Challenge the fastest. If you do not want to compete, come and watch others eat as fast as they can while you enjoy free wings and French fries, compliments of the Student Alumni Association. For questions, email Hannah Albrecht at hannah.albrecht@drake.edu.
— Hannah Albrecht, Senior
Don’t know what you want to do after graduation? Come to a post-graduation service opportunities panel to hear from local alumni and professionals that are working in a variety of community-oriented positions. The panel is Wednesday, April 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. on the Pomerantz Stage. For questions, email gabriella.gugliotta@drake.edu.
— Gabriella Gugliotta
Street painting is Friday, April 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. Please review the below policies regarding the event.
If the weather prevents the event, the paint fight will be cancelled (to resume next year) and organizations will have until Wednesday, April 25, at 5 p.m. to paint their square.
If you have questions, please reach out to SAB at drakesab@drake.edu.
— Kodee Wright
Join the SCSS 076 and LEAD 199 classes as they host Taylor McKee from the Iowa Homeless Youth Center for an evening of service and simulation. Stop by the Pomerantz Stage anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on April 19 to help make tie blankets for youth experiencing homelessness in Des Moines. Taylor will be putting on an educational simulation as well. If you feel so inclined, we will have a donation box for items the shelter needs. We will also be tabling the week of the event.
— Chloe Janich, Sophomore
The East Asian Film Series will feature two films in the coming weeks.
On April 17 at 6 p.m., “In This Corner of the World” (Japan, 2016) will play in Sussman Theater. A hand-drawn animated film, “In This Corner of the World” is set in the 1940s in Hiroshima, before and after the dropping of the atomic bomb. The film is co-sponsored by the East Asian Studies Minor and the Anime Club.
On May 2 at 4 p.m., “Spirit’s Homecoming” (South Korea, 2016) will air in Olin Hall, Room 101. The drama follows the lives of two teenage girls who were kidnapped by the Japanese Imperial Army to serve as sexual slaves at “comfort stations” in China. The film has graphic scenes, including those depicting sexual violence. The film is co-sponsored by the East Asian Studies Minor and Women and Gender Studies. A post-film discussion will be led by Professor Godfried Asante.
For questions about the upcoming films, contact Mary McCarthy at mary.mccarthy@drake.edu.
— Mary McCarthy, Department of Political Science
On Monday, April 30, Jenna Gibson of the Korea Economic Institute of America will present a career talk for all students contemplating internationally related post-graduate opportunities. Gibson graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in international studies and journalism. Following graduation, she went on to a Fulbright fellowship in South Korea and a master’s program at Georgetown University before becoming the director of communications at the Korea Economic Institute. The talk will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Medbury Honors Lounge. Lunch will be provided through the financial support of the Principal Center for Global Citizenship. The event is free to attend. For questions, contact Mary McCarthy at mary.mccarthy@drake.edu.
— Mary McCarthy, Department of Political Science
The Sprout Garden is proud to partner with Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation for a Global Youth Service Day project from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 22. Volunteers will plant the first vegetables of the season, enjoy tasty food, and receive a free Paul Morrison Service Week T-shirt. All are welcome to participate. View the Facebook event for more information.
— Lindsay Finnell, Junior
