The Engaged Citizen Conference, “Nourishing the World,” begins Thursday, Feb. 22, starting with a pre-conference film at 6 p.m. The conference, on Friday, Feb. 23, from 12 to 4:30 p.m., will feature a keynote address by Darci Vetter, Drake alumna and former chief agricultural negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative.
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— Art Sanders, Associate Provost
Faculty, midterm grades for spring classes are due by 10 a.m. on Monday, March 26. You may enter midterm grades anytime between now and the deadline through blueView, MyDUSIS, or Blackboard.
— Kevin Moenkhaus, Office of Registrar
The first film of the spring 2018 East Asian Studies Film Series will be shown today, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. in Harvey Ingham Hall, Room 134. The film is called The Mermaid (China, 2016), and is a quirky, comedic reimagining of The Little Mermaid that looks at the impact of greedy corporate interests on the continuation of sea life (including mermaids). The film is organized by the East Asian Studies Minor and co-sponsored by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Contact Marty McCarthy at mary.mccarthy@drake.edu with questions.
— Marty McCarthy, Department of Political Science
World Information Architecture Day is a one-day annual celebration hosted by the Information Architecture Institute and held in dozens of locations across the globe. It is taking place in 56 individual locations across 25 countries and 5 continents. Our celebration in Des Moines will take place in the Olmsted Center on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The day will consist of a mix of presentations and workshops on topics drawing from the worlds of information architecture, user experience design, content strategy, product strategy, marketing, and more. The event will start with a keynote by Scott Kubie from Brain Traffic. From there, guests can choose sessions throughout the day.
The event is free to attend. An event agenda and registration information can be found here.
— Neil Ward, College of Arts & Sciences
Send SAB your organization’s events using this form and the board will share them on its Facebook page.
— Jordan Lundquist
This week is self-care week. Attend various activities to learn strategies for self-care and stress management.
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Self-Care Fair
Wellness, counseling, music therapy, and massage chairs
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Olmsted Breezeway and Parents Hall
Thursday, Feb. 15
Confessions with the Counselors (10 minute counseling sessions)
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Drake Room
Thursday, Feb. 15
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention with guest speaker Ryan Nesbitt from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
6 to 8 p.m. — Sussman Theater
— Leah Berte, Academic Excellence and Student Success
On Thursday, March 1, Professor Fumiaki Kubo, of the University of Tokyo, will present, “An Unparalleled Partnership: US-Japan Relations in an Uncertain World,” at 7 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 106. His talk will explore how the two nations can work together, in an era defined by populism, to build peace and stability in the Asia Pacific. This event is made possible through the support of the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago, and is co-sponsored by the School of Journalism & Mass Communication, and the Department of Political Science. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP here.
— Kathleen Richardson, School of Journalism & Mass Communication
Men’s Basketball
Drake vs. Indiana State
Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.
The Knapp Center
Valentine’s Day card giveaway: Arrive early and receive a Valentine’s Day Card from the men’s basketball team.
For more information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or visit www.godrakebulldogs.com
— Ryan Harris, Athletics
Take 15 GroupX classes and receive a free GroupX T-shirt or tank top. We offer a wide variety of classes (15 different kinds). Download the free IMLeagues app or visit imleagues.com to register for classes.
— Drake Wellness
As a reminder, formal risk management domestic trip/travel processes and guidelines that address university driver approval, trip registration, releases, and emergency contacts can be found here.
These tools help to mitigate risk when traveling on domestic required class trips or voluntary trips. Examples of voluntary trips include travel by student organizations, mock trial, debate, field trips, etc.
It’s important to note that a formal process was implemented last July for use of vehicles that seat more than eight passengers. A checklist and approval process to drive vehicles that transport nine or more, can be found online here. The new driver protocols are being implemented to improve Drake’s current vehicle/driver safety program and to help reduce potential accidents and losses.
For questions, contact Donna Blunck at donna.blunck@drake.edu or the trip advisor.
— Donna Blunck, Finance & Administration