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For Students Archive

DUSSJ call for papers

The web-based Drake Undergraduate Social Science Journal (DUSSJ) welcomes paper submissions for the upcoming publication of its 18th edition in spring 2018. Any Drake undergraduate student is welcome to submit a piece that offers an engaging, critical and original analysis pertaining to the departments of the social sciences—Culture and Society; Economics; History; International Relations; Law, Politics, and Society; and Political Science. Students may submit papers that display strong writing skills in a shorter analytic essay of seven pages or less, or they may submit a longer research paper consisting of anything greater in length. Submitted papers should include full citations to all sources used.

Submissions will be reviewed by six members of the editorial board using the method of blind peer review, meaning the author’s identity will be withheld during the process of reviewing submissions. The board reserves the right to edit papers for style or length, and they may request revisions by the author as a condition of acceptance; authors will be given plenty of time to make these revisions.

The deadline for submission is Feb. 19. No more than one submission per person will be considered. Please send your submissions to dussjadvisor@gmail.com. All questions should be directed to this address as well. When submitting a paper, please indicate whether the essay is a research paper or short analytic essay. Also, please indicate the primary discipline and any secondary discipline(s).

— Natalie Bayer, History Department

For Students Archive

Hiring orientation leaders

Want to help welcome new students to Drake and land a job on campus this summer? Consider becoming an orientation leader.

Orientation leaders are dedicated to providing incoming students and their families with all the information and resources necessary to ensure their transition to Drake is a smooth and enjoyable one.

If you are interested in becoming an orientation leader, you can attend the last informational session on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310 and 311.

Applications for this role are due Friday, Feb. 2. Read more about position or contact Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu with any questions.

— Marina Verlengia, Academic Excellence and Student Success

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Apply to become a Peer Mentor/Academic Consultant

Consider becoming a Peer Mentor/Academic Consultant (PMAC) and help welcome new students to Drake.

PMACs will continue to serve as a resource and motivator throughout the fall semester. Communication with new students will begin over the summer and continue throughout the fall semester. Based on research findings and past experiences, peer-to-peer interaction with an emphasis on students’ academic success and personal development is particularly important to overall growth during the first year in college. PMACs play an essential role in making sure new students are acclimated to their new environment before classes begin.

If you are interested in becoming a PMAC, attend a final informational session on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Sussman Theater. PMAC applications are due Sunday, Feb. 11. Apply here.

Contact the Peer Advisory Board at pab@drake.edu or Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu with any questions.

— Marina Verlengia, Academic Excellence and Student Success

For Students Archive

Order a singing valentine

Surprise your sweetheart, roommate, professor, coach, co-worker, or supervisor with a singing valentine presented by members of the Drake Choir. We offer a special student price of $10 for a single rose and song delivered to campus within the boundaries of 25th Street to 34th Street and University Avenue to Forest Avenue. You will need to supply your student ID number in order to qualify for this Bulldog ballad.

Drake Choir members will deliver singing valentines on Wednesday, Feb. 14 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Add an appearance from Griff for an additional $25

A new feature of our singing valentines is the opportunity to have Griff join the Drake Choir singers in presenting your order. You can add a Griff appearance to any order package for an additional $25. Griff is available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Please note that Griff is a certified therapy dog and loves people. However, if you’re having us deliver a valentine to a building in which security clearance is needed to gain entry, you’ll need to work out those details ahead of time with a building supervisor. Our students will not have time to negotiate that aspect of things when they arrive, so please make sure that Griff is expected and welcomed.

Why a singing valentine?

In addition to winning brownie points with your valentine, you’ll be supporting the Drake Choir’s May 2019 international tour. No University funds are used for these tours, so your support is important and greatly appreciated.

To order a singing valentine, visit www.drake.edu/valentines or call 515.271.3024. The deadline is Feb. 9. 

— Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Music

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Resume critique and career fair

The Drake University Career Fair will be held Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Olmsted Center. Review a list of organizations attending. Don’t forget to bring copies of your resume!

Prepare for the career fair by attending the walk-in Resume Critique on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. No appointment necessary.

Career Fair Times:

 

Career Fair Times:
Open to only seniors: 3 to 3:30 p.m.
Open to all students: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Professional attire required. No jeans or sweatpants.
Men: Suit and tie. If you don’t own a suit, wear trousers, a button down shirt, tie or blazer/sport-coat.
Women: Suit, if you don’t own a suit, wear dress pants or skirt and a nice blouse or sweater/blazer.

If you are uncertain about what to wear or have questions about the event, please contact your designated career staff.

— Chrystal Stanley, Academic Excellence and Student Success

HR Information Archive

Myths vs. facts: A discussion on food trends

We have all grown up hearing that certain foods are good for you and others should be avoided. However, the list of good and bad foods changes each year, and it is difficult to determine fact from myth. Are eggs a good source of protein or a cholesterol nightmare? Are carbohydrates healthy or hurtful? Join Hy-Vee registered dietitian Anne Cundiff on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Room 310 and 311, as she helps us navigate through this food maze.

Participants will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester.

An online registration form for this class is accessible through the blueView Employee tab, in the Learning and Development Channel under Human Resources.  You may also contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu to register.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

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Couch to 5K program

If you would like a special challenge this spring, then Couch to 5K may be for you. This program is designed to take almost anyone from the couch to completing a 5K (3.1 miles) in nine weeks. You just need to commit to training 30 minutes a day, three days a week, at a time that works for you.

You will receive a training plan and weekly emails with tips and encouragement for those times when you may need that extra nudge. In addition, when you finish the program we will form a team and complete the Drake Road Race 5K on April 22. This year’s course finishes on the iconic Blue Oval in Drake Stadium.

If you are interested in this challenge, please email linda.feiden@drake.edu. There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 11:30 a.m. in the Olmsted Center, Drake Room.  The training program will begin the following Monday, Feb. 12.

One more note: Registration is open now for the Drake Road Races 5K, 10K, and half marathon.  Check the website for pricing. Also, if you are interested in participating in the Grand Blue Mile on April 24, registration opens on Tuesday, Feb. 6, with a one day flash sale pricing. You can sign up for only $10 at www.grandbluemile.com, which is half off the regular registration price and includes a commemorative technical shirt. If you complete both the Drake Road Race 5K and the Grand Blue Mile (called the Bulldog Double) you will be awarded a special commemorative medal.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

30-minute CPR class

Do you want to learn CPR but don’t have time for a four-hour class? The American Heart Association is offering a free Hands Only CPR class. This is not a certification course.

Hands only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest. The AHA still recommends CPR with compressions and breaths for infants and children, victims of drowning, drug overdose, or people who collapse due to breathing problems. However, with this class you will learn two easy steps that can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.

Join us on Friday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. in Olmsted Center, Rooms 310 and 311, for this quick and simple training class. In 30 minutes, you will learn a skill that could save a life.

Participants will earn BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning Drake) credits and be entered into a drawing at the end of the semester. Additional BUILD information, including an online registration form, is accessible under the blueView Employee tab in the Learning and Development section of Human Resources.

Email Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu for more information.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources

HR Information Archive

HealthTrip wellness program

Don’t forget to register for HealthTrip—our 2018 wellness activity program. HealthTrip is a fictitious journey to some familiar sounding cities such as Aerobiquerque, N.M. and Las Veggies.  Each destination city features a unique health topic to explore. Participants earn Frequent Mover Miles by tracking activities such as walking, swimming, and playing basketball.  Additionally, there are opportunities each month to earn bonus miles by completing a challenge.

This program is designed to work with your schedule. You may participate every month or just the months that work best for you. Prize drawings will be held monthly for those who complete that month’s challenge.

The HealthTrip departure date (start date) is Feb. 1. Make your reservation today by sending an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu. You will receive details including an information sheet and the first month’s brochure.

—Linda Feiden, Human Resources