Stop by the Spring Activities Fair Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Upper Olmsted.
Kodee Wood, Assistant Director of Student Activities & Organizations
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Participants needed for study on lower extremity injuries
Associate Professor of Athletic Training, Nathan Newman, EdD, ATC, is conducting a study on the impact of low-level laser therapy on lower extremity injuries. Low-level laser therapy is an experimental treatment that may decrease pain and inflammation in common musculoskeletal injuries. Faculty and staff members that have recently suffered a lower extremity injury, or suffer one in the near future, please contact Professor Newman at nathan.newman@drake.edu about participating in the study. Compensation will be provided to participants who complete the entire study.
Nathan Newman, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Advertising students win awards
Two Drake advertising students have won awards in the annual American Advertising Federation of Des Moines contest. Josie Carrabine and Paula Aguirre Gurruchaga will find out which awards they won at the AAF banquet on Feb. 23. Carrabine is a senior advertising and graphic design major. Aguirre is an international student from Universidad Nebrija in Spain.
Kathleen Richardson, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Need to see a doctor?
If you need to see a doctor but don’t want to brave the winter weather, why not try the convenience of a virtual visit? Participants in Drake’s Health Plan have access to Doctor on Demand basic primary and urgent care medical services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Virtual (face-to-face) visits with board-certified doctors may be accessed via live video from smartphones, tablets, or computers. Doctor on Demand physicians can treat most common medical conditions and prescribe medication if needed. A $25 co-pay will be assessed to plan participants for Doctor on Demand primary care virtual visits.
To learn more about this option, view the Virtual Visit FAQ.
Peer Mentor/Academic Consultant information session
PMACs serve as a resource and motivator for first-year students. 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. Communication with new students will begin over the summer and continue throughout the fall semester.
There is a final information session on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in Olmsted Center, Rooms 310–311. It is not mandatory to attend a session to apply for the PMAC position. Applications are due Sunday, Feb. 10, by 12 p.m. Apply here.
Contact the Peer Advisory Board at pab@drake.edu or Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu with any questions.
Marina Verlengia, Director of New Student & Parent Programs
All in This Together nominations due Feb. 8
Faculty and staff who exemplify All in This Together, our third Drake Core Value, will be recognized at the Provost’s Social on Feb. 13 from 4–6 p.m. in Shivers Hospitality Suite. Please come to enjoy this social time with colleagues and to recognize those who exemplify collaboration and teamwork. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served, along with popcorn and snack mix.
Watch a short video to hear what faculty and staff say it means to be All in this Together.
If you’d like to submit a colleague’s name for recognition, email drinda.williams@drake.edu, by Friday, Feb. 8. In the email, include the name of the person you are nominating and a sentence or two telling how your colleague exemplifies All in This Together. All those nominated will be included in a scrolling presentation, and three winners will be drawn at random to select from a menu of prizes.
View a list of colleagues who were recognized at past socials for demonstrating Joyful Accountability and Generosity of Spirit.
Spring 2019 Drake student leadership programs
Leadership skills are crucial in adequately preparing students for their future careers. Here are three upcoming leadership opportunities offered through the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute this spring:
Drake Emerging Leaders Model
Are you a first-year Drake student interested in leadership? Apply to participate in the newly-revised Emerging Leaders Model (ELM) this spring. This seven-week workshop series provides first-year Drake students an opportunity to build leadership skills, routines, and habits worth following. Prepare for your future leadership roles by gaining tangible tools to build your self-awareness and lead effectively as a college student. Visit bit.ly/ELM19 to submit your ELM application by Feb. 10.
Attend an information session to learn more:
— Thursday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m., Drake Room, Olmsted Center
— Friday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m., Drake Room, Olmsted Center
Adams Leadership Academy
The Adams Academy is a signature program offered exclusively to Drake sophomore, junior (P1), and senior (P2) student leaders. This semester-long leadership program will enhance your leadership skills through educational workshops, interactive activities, and guest speakers from across the Drake and greater Des Moines communities. Students who participate in the Adams Academy will:
- Identify your unique strengths as a leader
- Build authentic and inclusive relationships with a community of student leaders on campus
- Receive 1:1 Strengths-Based Leadership coaching
- Build authentic and close-knit relationships with other Drake student leaders
- Join a network of 1,400+ Adams Academy graduates
Visit bit.ly/adams19 to submit your Adams Academy application by Feb. 10. Attend an information session to learn more:
— Thursday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room
— Friday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room
Spring 2019 Sussman Leadership Conference
Nationally renowned author and speaker Zachary Wood is known for his dynamic perspective on free speech, race, and dissenting opinions. His TED talk, “Why it’s worth listening to people you disagree with,” topped the charts with 1.6 million views in 2018. All Drake students are invited to attend this conference brunch as we learn alongside Zach how to successfully engage with and practice civil debate as a leadership skill. Registration is free for all students, and includes brunch, Zach’s keynote address, and a roundtable discussion to apply this content to your leadership journey at Drake. Registration required. Register at bit.ly/sussman19 by Feb. 20.
Details:
Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.—1 p.m., Parents Hall, Olmsted Center
For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of Student Leadership Programs at kristin.economos@drake.edu.
Kristin Economos, Student Leadership Programs
Work abroad in Kosovo or China
The application for the Drake University Working Worldwide program is now open. Working Worldwide offers recent graduates the opportunity to work teaching English in China or doing PR for a non-profit in Kosovo. The program provides all the support you need to be successful in these positions, including English teaching training. Learn more or email workingworldwide@drake.edu. Application deadline is March 1.
Attend an Information Session:
— Thursday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m., Meredith, Room 102
— Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., Pomerantz Conference Room
— Monday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m., Meredith, Room 104
Stephanie Dana Ely, Drake International
Interstate All Battery Center discount
As a reminder, Drake employees are eligible for discounted pricing for personal purchases at Interstate All Battery Center, located at 1090 73rd St, Windsor Heights and 810 N. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny.
They carry car batteries, watch and key fob batteries, cell phone batteries and much more. Take advantage of their free auto battery testing service so you know if your car needs a new battery before you get stranded. And if you do need a new car battery, they can install it onsite.
Besides batteries, they also offer onsite mobile device repair for cell phones and tablets.
To obtain the discounted pricing, please present your Drake ID card at the store. It will vary with the product purchased and will be taxable. You may also present this flyer at the Windsor Heights or Ankeny location.
A full list of Drake Employee Perks & Discounts can be found in myDrake by clicking on the Human Resources App (top of page). Next click Benefits, and then Additional Benefits, and finally Perks & Discounts for Drake Employees.
Call for papers: Drake Undergraduate Social Science Journal
The web-based Drake University Social Science Journal (DUSSJ) is accepting submissions for its Spring 2019 edition. Any current Drake undergraduate (or recent graduate) is eligible to submit a paper on a topic in the social sciences (political science, international relations, anthropology, sociology, economics, history, and social psychology). Submissions may be short analytic essays or longer research papers. Papers that feature thoughtful, original analysis, polished writing, and careful citation are especially welcome.
The deadline for submission is Friday, Feb. 15.
No more than one submission per person will be considered. Submissions will be blind peer-reviewed by a student editorial board. When submitting a paper, please indicate if it is a research paper or short analytic essay. Also, please indicate the primary discipline and any secondary discipline(s).
Direct questions and submissions to theDUSSJ faculty advisors, Professors William Boal and Heath Henderson, at advisor.dussj@gmail.com.
Find previous editions of the journal at drake.edu/dussj.