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Campus Announcements Archive

Supplies drive to benefit survivors of human trafficking

Drake’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program (WGS) is working on a project to help survivors of human trafficking here in Iowa. We are organizing a massive supplies drive to put together overnight bags full of much-needed supplies for survivors when they arrive at local community help agencies, such as Teens Against Human Trafficking. Last year, these organizations needed supplies for 160 victims, and they hardly had any. Therefore, we have worked closely with them to develop a “wish list” of supplies. Our goal is to provide them with at least 150 packed bags.

We are asking any and all individuals or groups to consider contributing to our cause by donating supplies and/or purchasing backpacks for the drive. Sign up to pledge supplies.

To purchase one of the backpacks or one of the blankets we will supply, see our Amazon Wish List (with the pre-filled WGS shipping address).

Please share these links with community groups, churches, or other people who may wish to donate.

Contact Jocelyn Rimes, project leader, at jocelyn.rimes@drake.edu with questions or to express interest in helping with this project.

—Jocelyn Rimes

Campus Announcements Archive

All Staff Council Free Little Pantry collection

All Staff Council and Campus Mail Operations are proud to support Drake’s Free Little Pantry project, which is in need of donations year-round. Simply drop off donations at any time­ to the mail spot located in your office. Campus Mail Operations will pick up the donations and distribute them to one of three Free Little Pantry locations on campus. Pantries are located at Sprout Garden near 24th Street and Forest Avenue, in the Olmsted Parking Lot, and at the bus stop across from Aliber Hall.

The motto of the Free Little Pantries is “take what you need, leave what you can.” Anyone is welcome to either take from or give to the pantries. Much of the Drake Neighborhood resides within a food desert––a USDA classification for an urban area where it is difficult to buy affordable or high-quality fresh food.

The project was funded thanks to a kickstarter grant from the Wellmark Foundation, and implemented with support from the Office of Community Learning and LEAD students and faculty. Local artisan Doug Hesseltine created and built the pantries. More information about the project can be found on the organization’s Facebook page. Contact ascspecialevents@drake.edu with questions.

—Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning/All Staff Council

News & Achievements Archive

Welcome, Brian Hardin, director of athletics

Brian Hardin will join Drake Dec. 11 as the University’s director of athletics. A press conference will be held next Friday, Nov. 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the Shivers Courtside Club to officially welcome Brian, his wife Cara, and three sons to the Bulldog family. Brian is currently a deputy director of athletics at Marquette University, with prior experience at Ball State University and the University of Notre Dame.

In a news release distributed to media today, President Martin stated, “After a robust, national search with a deep pool of highly qualified prospects, it became clear that Brian was the right fit for Drake. His reputation for success and integrity in all facets of athletics administration at Division I institutions immediately attracted us to him. Most importantly, Brian understands and is passionate about the distinct and important role athletics play in supporting the Drake University mission. His strong vision will ensure a seamless transition with Megan Franklin, who has provided tremendous service as our interim director of athletics.”

As a Des Moines native, Brian is already familiar with Drake and Des Moines. He grew up in West Des Moines and attended Valley High School. He was a Drake Relays champion while in high school and competed at the Relays at the university level all four years while attending Marquette.

Please welcome Brian and his family back to Des Moines and to the Bulldog family this December.

 

For Students Archive

How to snack smart

Smart Snacking is Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Bell Center lobby. For the event, Drake Wellness and Sodexo will team up to demonstrate how to properly fuel your day. Dietitian Lucas Flaherty and Wellness Coach Ellen Lowe will cover the quick tips of how to snack smarter. No registration required.

Drake Wellness

 

For Students Archive

Free basketball tickets for students

Drake undergraduate, graduate, and law students are admitted free to all home Drake basketball games. Tickets will be automatically added to students’ valid Drake Cards. All students must present their Drake Card to receive admission. Below is the necessary information for attending basketball games at the The Knapp Center.

  • Enter The Knapp Center Southwest Student Entrance.
  • Present your Drake Card to the Drake Athletics staff person. Your ticket will be printed at the gate.
  • Student seating is available in sections J–K and S–T for men’s basketball games and sections J–K for women’s basketball games.

Students will receive their tickets directly to their valid Drake Card via Flash Seats. Your personal information remains confidential as Drake Athletics has partnered with Flash Seats to help give you the most convenient method to attend Bulldog athletic events. You will receive a confirmation email from Flash Seats that your tickets have arrived on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Once you have received the email, all you need to do is head to the game and cheer on the Bulldogs.

If you do not receive an email from Flash Seats, please visit or contact the Drake Athletics ticket office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu. Additional student ticket information is available at DrakeTix.com/student.

Tom Florian, Drake Athletics

For Students Archive

Civic engagement opportunity and internship fair

The Drake Civic Engagement Opportunity and Internship Fair sponsored by Student Senate will take place Nov. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Olmsted Center, Rooms 310/311. The event will have booths featuring different types of civic engagement opportunities, from organizations on campus to campaigns and nonprofits. It will be a chance to scope out internships, join organizations, and get involved. For more information, contact Olive Wassen at olivia.wassen@drake.edu.

Olive Wassen

For Students Archive

Share your feedback: Welcome Weekend survey

First-year students, please check your Drake email for a link to the Welcome Weekend survey. The survey is about your experiences at Welcome Weekend and beyond. It is important you take the survey, even if you did not attend Welcome Weekend, as it encompasses your experiences during your first semester at Drake as well. Your input is valuable and will remain confidential. The Peer Advisory Board and the Office of the Provost will be analyzing the data collected to make sure future Welcome Weekends are as great as possible.

At the conclusion of the Welcome Weekend survey, there will be a few questions designed to gauge student interest in recreational and athletic programming, including intramural, club, and intercollegiate athletic programs. Even if you are not interested in additional programming or are satisfied with current offerings, it is important that we have your responses so that we can evaluate our current programs.

If you have any issues accessing this survey or can’t find the link in your email, please contact Christine Marchand at christine.marchand@drake.edu.

Marina Verlengia, Academic Excellence and Student Success

 

For Students Archive

The Bark Tank: Pitch an idea, win a prize

Do you have an innovative idea? Sign up to pitch it at The Bark Tank on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 9 a.m. in Olin Hall, Room 206. A panel of Drake alumni will serve as judges, and your idea could win you up to $750. Prizes include:

  • First place: $750
  • Second place: $500
  • Third place: $250
  • People’s Choice: $250

All you need is an idea and a persuasive pitch. Register today. For more information, email innovation@drake.edu.

Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurial Leadership