Fall has officially arrived and so have the latest Drake University styles. From cozy layers to campus essentials, the Bulldog Shop is fully stocked with new arrivals that are perfect for cooler days, gameday gear, and showing off your Bulldog pride all season long.
Looking for fan favorites? Our October picks include bestselling sweatshirts, hats, and gifts that all Bulldog fans will love. Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, there’s something new waiting for you.
Shop online or in-store:
Mon-Thu: 9AM – 5PM
Fri: 10AM – 4PM
Sat: 10AM – 2PM
Sun: Closed
Check out what’s new this season—we can’t wait to help you gear up for fall!
Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 3–5 p.m. for this year’s wellness convention as we explore the 6 Dimensions of Wellness—physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and occupational. Discover campus resources designed to support student success and find self-care practices that fit your lifestyle. Plus, enjoy free food while you recharge, learn, and connect. WellCon25 is your space to thrive and grow well.
The Incoming Team at Kwansei Gakuin University, located in Osaka, Japan, will host an info session in October for students who may be interested in studying abroad in Japan.
The session will include a short greeting from the Contemporary Japan Program Director, an introduction of the university and the exchange program, a mock class, as well as an introduction to KGU Campus life and a Q&A.
Apply for the DU Spain: Drake Semester in Seville program through Via Global.
Deadline: Friday, October 10
Join a group of Drake students in sunny Seville, Spain this spring! Keep 100% of your financial aid & presidential scholarships – just pay your normal Drake tuition plus the program’s room & board. This year, there is even an option for a NO STUDENT VISA track – saving you time & money. You’ll visit Morocco, Portugal, Gibraltar, and other cities in Spain as part of the program’s excursions. Professor Dave Courard-Hauri will accompany the cohort of Drake students and teach ENS 050: Sustainable Food Systems in Southern Spain. This course has two AOIs: Engaged Citizen; Scientific Literacy. In addition, you’ll take local courses (in English OR Spanish), which can be pre-approved to count towards your major(s), minor(s), concentration, and/or AOIs. Questions? Email studyabroad@drake.edu.
The call for travel seminar proposals for J-Term 2027 is now open. If you are considering proposing a travel seminar, your first step is to set up a meeting with Chelsea Funk to discuss your ideas.
Important Update: This year, Travel Seminar resources are available on our new Global Affairs internal site! The internal site replaces our previous PDF and has information on:
Proposal submission guidelines (please read before submitting the Qualtrics)
Program development
Faculty eligibility and compensation details
Additional resources will be published in the coming months for future stages of the Travel Seminar lifecycle, as well as other opportunities such as Faculty-in-Residence, etc.
Note: These pages are currently only accessible using the link above – NOT from the Drake Internal Pages site. Please reach out to me if you have any trouble accessing the pages.
Dates & Deadlines:
Submission: Sunday, November 16, 2025 (11:59pm)
Department & Dean Approvals: Thursday, November 20, 2025
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026-2027 award year (Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027) is now available at studentaid.gov.
US Citizens and eligible non-citizens should complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA to be considered for need-based grants, federal work-study, or to take advantage of federal student loan programs.
Drake faculty and staff who exemplify the Core Value of Joyful Accountability will be recognized at the next Provost’s Social, Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Shivers Hospitality Suite beginning at 4 p.m.
How do we define Joyful Accountability at Drake? We look for colleagues who are curious, creative, bold, and brave, and who strive each day to be their best!
To nominate a colleague, please use the Qualtrics form. All those nominated will be recognized on a rolling display during the event. When you nominate colleagues, be prepared to describe how each colleague meets these descriptions. From among those nominated, several will be chosen at random for prizes.
Refreshments will include an assortment of beverages and light snacks. This is a family friendly event. Feel free to bring your children or partner!
Each year, Drake University and the National Alumni Association Board of Directors proudly honor outstanding graduates through the Drake Alumni Awards. These awards recognize alumni whose achievements, service, and loyalty embody the Bulldog spirit. Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open—submit yours by Monday, Nov. 3, to help us celebrate the alumni who inspire us all.
Employees on Drake’s health plan who wish to receive the wellness health insurance premium discount in 2026, 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 Formby Dec. 1, 2025. This form must be filled out annually to continue to receive the premium discount.
If you cannot get an appointment with your doctor by the Dec. 1, 2025 deadline, or you do not have a primary care provider, you may contact the Broadlawns Community Clinic by Drake (2970 University Ave.) at 515-216-5100 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 in within two or three days, but please do not wait until the last week to contact them.
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.
Earlier this month ITS officially kicked off the planned multi-year network refresh project. This project aims to replace all wireless access points and network switches on campus over the next three years. This work is essential as we work to support growing connectivity needs, plan for future wireless technologies, and maintain a secure campus network.
The project will be completed in two major phases. The first will be focused on replacing wireless access points across campus with the second phase being focused on replacing network switches. While most of the new access points will replace existing older equipment, the team is working hard to identify areas where additional wireless coverage is needed and ensuring the resources are being leveraged in the best way possible.
Below is the tentative planned roll out of the wireless access points across campus. Please note that these building groups and dates can change based on hardware availability and building event schedules.
Building Type
Projected Implementation
Athletic Buildings
Fall 2025
Group 1 Administrative Buildings
Fall 2025
Group 1 Academic Buildings
J-Term 2026 / Spring 2026
Group 2 Administrative Buildings
Spring 2026
Residence Halls
Summer 2026
Group 2 Academic Buildings
Fall 2026 / J-Term 2027
We understand that stable and reliable internet access is critical to teaching, learning, and daily campus operations. To help ensure minimal campus impact, we will be reaching out to building managers prior to the start of work in their assigned building. We will notify them of projected start dates as well as identify any additional events or activities happening in that area.
For more information about the project and to see ongoing building status updates, please visit our project internal site.
