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Celebrate International Education Week

This week, Drake International is excited to celebrate International Education Week. A feature of the week is hosting special guests from six of Drake’s international partner universities. View the calendar to see all events for the week. Some of the key events for students are listed below. We encourage students to get involved to learn more about Drake as a global university.

Nov. 13 – International Education Week Kickoff Celebration
Drake International and Drake’s International Student Association are kicking off International Education Week with samples of international food, music, and performances on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the Olmsted Breezeway. Come see what is planned for the week and celebrate Drake as a global university.

Nov. 14 – Global opportunities student workshop
Want to be globally engaged at Drake, but aren’t sure of what’s available to you? Hear from a panel of faculty, staff, and students on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 2:15–3:15 p.m. in Meredith, Room 102 who will describe academic opportunities, co-curricular experiences, research projects, student employment, grant funding, and more. Post-graduate global opportunities will also be discussed.

Nov. 14 – Crowded Out: A Story of Over Tourism
In Sussman Theater from 7:30–8:30 p.m., watch a documentary and participate in a discussion about the growing international tourism industry and its negative effects on local communities.

Nov. 15 – Student Trivia Night: International Style
On Thursday, Nov. 15, from 8–10 p.m. at Papa Keno’s, it’s pub trivia night with internationally themed rounds. Grab some friends and build a team to compete for prizes. Student winners of the photo contest will be announced.

Nov. 15 – Global Career Talks
Hear from professionals based in Des Moines who are working in an international field on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 12–1:30 p.m. in Sussman Theatre. This a great opportunity to learn more about global professions and to also build your local networks. There will be time dedicated to sharing tips on what employers are looking for with regards to international/global experiences and interests.

To learn of more exciting events during IE Week, please go to:
https://calendar.drake.edu/ieweek.

Annique Kiel, Executive Director of Global Engagement and International Programs

Campus Announcements Archive

Drake Women’s Basketball Family Pass

The all new $99 Family Pass allows an entire family admission to Drake Women’s Basketball regular season home games.  The pass is valid for General Admission tickets for two named adults and all children 18 years of age and under in the same household. Kids Zone pre-game activities and inflatables will also be at select games throughout the season.

To order visit DrakeTix.com/familypass or contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647.

Ryan Harris, Athletics

For Students Archive

Panel on student teaching Wednesday

Student Senate is hosting a panel discussion with current and former Drake student teachers to share their placement experiences. The event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. on Pomerantz Stage in Olmsted. Students who are beginning their student teaching experience soon or want to learn more are encouraged to come and hear from others without the pressure of having professors around.

Aaron Eisler, Student Senate

Featured Events Archive

The Comparison Project: Lecture on miracles in Lakota worldview

Title: The “Miracle” Problem: A Lakota Thought Experiment
Speaker: Fritz Detwiler, Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Adrian College
Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.
Location: Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center

Fritz Detwiler is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Adrian College, where he has taught for the past 35 years. He is a charter member of the Society for the Study of Native American Traditions and has lived among the Ho Chunk in Black River Falls, WI. His current research is on Native American ethics, with particular focus on the Lakota, Tlingit, and Diné.

In his lecture, Detwiler will argue that if we are to take Native American lifeways seriously, then we have to address the problem of miracles not in Western terms, but as a window into fundamentally different Native American worldview assumptions. Using concepts that are closer to Native viewpoints—power, personhood, relatedness, and change—Detwiler’s talk will explore an understanding of reality that does not admit of miracles but rather beholds mystery.

Monique Rodriguez, College of Arts and Sciences

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International Education Week photo contest finalists to be selected

Thank you to all of our contestants for the beautiful photos we have been receiving for the last two weeks as part of the International Education Week 2018 Photo Contest. Today, Nov. 13, we will be selecting 20 finalists based on online voting results. Join us in Olmsted Breezeway from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for the International Education Week Kick-Off Celebration where you will have a chance to vote for your favorite photos in person.

Contest Timeline

Nov. 13: 20 finalists (five per each category) are selected to be displayed for in-person voting during the International Education Week Kick-Off Celebration (4:30-6:30 p.m., Olmsted Breezeway, open to the public).

Nov. 14: In-person voting continues at the Drake International Open House (3:30-5 p.m., for faculty and staff).

Nov. 15: Faculty/staff winners are announced at the International Partner Fair (8-9:30 a.m., Levitt Hall, for faculty and staff).

Student winners are announced during the Student Trivia Night (8-10 p.m., Papa Keno’s Pizza, for students).

There will be prizes available to all category winners and the overall winner. See full contest details and all the amazing photo submissions here.

We look forward to seeing you at the IEW events on campus!

Photo contest guidelines here.

Questions? Email dina.khayrushina@drake.edu.

Dina Khayrushina, Drake International

Campus Announcements Archive

Bulldog Bootcamp registration now open

Bulldog Bootcamp Registration is now open. Become a better version of yourself with this six-week program aimed at developing a wholesome, healthy lifestyle. Challenge your mind and body with varied, functional workouts, learn about different wellness topics, and become a part of an online support group. In Bulldog Bootcamp, you will be challenged to reach your highest potential with weekly themes, prizes, and the option to meet with a wellness coach. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-7:30 p.m.

Registration is now open for students only, and will be open until spots are filled. Email wellness@drake.edu to register.

Drake Wellness

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Pulitzer-winning Drake alum to speak Nov. 26

Tom Hallman Jr., a 1977 Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication alumnus and a Pulitzer Prize-winning feature writer for the Portland Oregonian, will speak on Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Cowles Library Reading Room. During “An Evening of Storytelling,” Hallman will share his stories, discuss the art of storytelling, and explain how to tell your story. The event is sponsored by the E.T. Meredith Center for Magazine Studies. It is free and open to the public.

Currently a senior reporter at The Oregonian, Hallman has also written for magazines including Esquire, Reader’s Digest and Men’s Health. In addition to his Pulitzer, Hallman has won every major feature-writing award.

View the Facebook event here.

Kathleen Richardson, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Men’s Basketball Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night

Faculty and staff are eligible to receive up to four complimentary general admission tickets to the Men’s Basketball season opener vs. Buena Vista on Thursday, Nov. 8. Tickets may be picked up at the Knapp Center Ticket Office Monday–Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or at the ticket window on game day. Must show valid Drake Card at the time of pick up.

For more information please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or visit GoDrakeBulldogs.com.

Ryan Harris, Athletics