Register for fall intramurals on the Drake Rec app. See the schedule and deadlines below.
Fall 2025 Intramural Schedule and Deadlines
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The Community Crate is Back by Popular Demand
UpLift is starting a conversation about housing in Central Iowa, and we want YOU to join!
Using local data and stories from Central Iowa housing experts, UpLift has transformed a shipping container into an interactive housing exhibit, designed to dig into the challenges many Central Iowans are facing when it comes to finding a place to call home.
Learn more about:
Eviction trends
Affordable housing challenges
Homeownership hurdles
Inspiring local solutions
No registration is needed; drop by during open hours and be part of a powerful, eye-opening experience that’s designed to inform, engage, and spark hope.
The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center – 2800 University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311
🕒August 20-27, MWF: 9:00-11:30 am or TTH 1:00 – 3:30 PM or SAT & SUN 10:00 – 3:00 PM
Looking for more of a guided experience? Schedule a guided tour with UpLift staff here: https://bit.ly/CommunityCrateTour.
— Kathryn Kuckelman, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement
Fall Group X Class Preview
Take a look at our Group Fitness class lineup.
We have three new student instructors bringing fun and challenging classes to the mix. We still have our ever-popular Cycle and Strength and a few yoga classes throughout the week. Meditation Mondays is new and will travel around campus, so keep an eye on our social media and webpage for updates.
Download the Drake Rec App for information and to sign up!
— Gail Witte, Rec Services
Rec Services Hours
Please note the following hours of operation for the Bell Center, pool, tennis center, and Underground Fitness.
August 25 – September 1 Hours
Bell Center
Monday – Thursday: 6:30am-10pm
Friday: 6:30am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-4pm
Monday, Sept. 1: CLOSED
Bell Center Pool
Make a reservation at rec.drake.edu
Roger Knapp Tennis Center & Underground Fitness
CLOSED
Regular semester hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2
— Allison Bjork, Rec Services
Ultra Hours Fall 2025
You are invited to attend Ultra Hours, hosted by Drake Online & Continuing Education and the Center for Teaching & Learning, to update and copy the courses you need for fall.
Fall 2025 Ultra Hours
Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20
1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Howard Hall Faculty Lounge, Room 212
If a virtual appointment or another time works better for you, fill out a service request and one of our instructional design staff will be in contact shortly.
— Brett Sikkink, Faculty Development Specialist
Reminder: Annual Physical Forms Due by Dec. 1
As a reminder, employees on Drake’s health plan who wish to receive the wellness health insurance premium discount in 2026 (a savings of over $30 per month), need to complete a physical exam with an in-network provider between Dec. 1, 2024 and Nov. 30, 2025, and submit a completed Premium Discount-Annual Physical Form by Dec. 1, 2025. This form must be filled out annually to continue to receive the premium discount, so if you completed a physical last year, it is time to do it again.
If you have not yet scheduled your annual physical with your medical provider, you are encouraged to do so as soon as possible to guarantee you make the Dec. 1, 2025 deadline. If you cannot get an appointment with your doctor by Nov. 30, 2025, or you do not have a primary care provider, you may contact the Broadlawns Community Clinic by Drake (2970 University Ave.) to make an appointment. Let them know you are from Drake and need to make an appointment for a wellness exam. Most individuals can get an appointment within two or three days, but please do not wait until the last day to contact them. They have copies of the physician forms in their office if you forget your form. To make an appointment, call 515-216-5100.
Besides receiving a premium discount, an annual physical is a great way to receive important health information through age and gender specific examinations, schedule recommended preventative screenings, and create a doctor-patient relationship.
Please contact linda.feiden@drake.edu with questions.
— Linda Feiden, HR
Provide Input on Advising Webinars for 2025-2026
The Office of Advising will be hosting two NACADA webinars this year. NACADA is the Global Community for Academic Advising and has great resources for all student support services, teaching, advising, and mentoring professionals. We welcome input about webinar topics from faculty and staff across campus who would be interested in attending. Please review NACADA’s webinar series on the Qualtrics survey and share your interest in up to two webinars by September 1: https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JWd7ADktW6OGRU.
Announcements will be shared once webinars are selected and rooms are reserved for collective viewing.
— Lauren McCarthy, Senior Advising Specialist, Zimpleman College of Business
Mark Your Calendars: President’s Summit Aug. 26, Activities Fair Aug. 28
President’s Summit: Tuesday, August 26th, 4pm-6pm, Parent’s Hall Olmsted
The RSO President’s Summit will be held on Tuesday, August 26th, from 4pm-6pm in Parent’s Hall, Olmsted. This is MANDATORY for RSO Presidents. If the president of your organization is unable to attend, please have at least one member of your Executive Council (VP, Treasurer, Secretary, etc.) or a designated representative attend in their absence. An email will be sent out to each registered student organization with more information.
Activities Fair: Thursday, August 28th, 4pm-6pm, Upper Olmsted
The Activities Fair will be held on Thursday, August 28th, from 4pm-6pm in upper Olmsted. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to stop by to see what opportunities are available to get active on campus! An email will be sent out to each registered student organization with more information. Email Tiffany Hach with questions.
— Tiffany Hach, Director of Student Life
Study Abroad Fair Aug. 28
Ready to see the world? Don’t miss our annual Study Abroad Fair on Aug. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lower level of JSC (Fischer-Stelter Hall). This is your chance to explore incredible opportunities to study, intern, or volunteer in a variety of locations. Whether you’re considering a semester with one of our DU cohorts, a summer interning or studying abroad, or using your winter break to complete another three credits, we’re sure to have a great program for you. Meet with representatives from various programs, talk to faculty and past participants, and get your questions answered about funding, applications, and academic credit.
— Emily Erschen, Global Engagement
Final Call for Applications: DU Spain and DU England Faculty-in-Residence
Drake University is seeking interested faculty to apply for the Faculty-in-Residence position to teach and support student learning on Drake’s semester-long, cohort-model, study abroad programs.
Current openings include:
- Spring 2027 for DU Spain
- Fall 2027 for DU England
- Spring 2028 for DU Spain
- Fall 2028 for DU England
DU Spain is in Seville, a city located in Southern Spain in the Andalucia region near the Mediterranean Sea. Drake partners with the University of Seville on the DU cohort program.
DU England is located in the English countryside in the Yorkshire region of Northeast England. Drake partners with Harlaxton University on the DU cohort program.
DU Semester Faculty-in-Residence applications are live through Qualtrics. Click on the Qualtrics links below to learn more about these opportunities including eligibility, compensation, responsibilities, and to officially apply.
DU England Faculty-in-Residence application https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40cpKq2k1NnRiya
DU Spain Faculty-in-Residence application https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4EeoLY2pNMMdDM
Submissions are due Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm. If you have questions or want to meet one-on-one about this opportunity, schedule a meeting with Maria Rohach, director of education abroad, by emailing maria.rohach@drake.edu.
— Maria Rohach, Global Engagement