Join Drake Rec and Res Life for a yoga class for LGBTQIA+ folks and friends on March 5 at 7 p.m. Bring your own mat or use one of ours and get ready for some black-light and neon fun. Sign up on the Drake Rec app.
Glow Yoga March 5 at 7 p.m.
All posts by Gail Witte
New Student Registration Waiver Request Process
Beginning on March 8, students will be able to request waivers for pre-requisites, major restrictions, and other course restrictions through a new process created by the Office of the Registrar and ITS in collaboration with College and School staff.
Requests submitted through the form will be routed for review by College or School Dean’s Office staff and/or the course instructor. Once reviewed, students will receive an email notification of the decision.
If approved, students will be directed to register for the course in Self Service.
Students may start a request by accessing the form directly here or on the Office of the Registrar’s website here. For questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@drake.edu.
— Ryan Trump, Office of the Registrar
Summer and Fall 2025 Registration, Schedule of Classes
The Summer and Fall 2025 schedule of classes and related registration information will be published by March 8. Registration begins Monday, April 7.
View registration information, including the registration time table that shows when you become eligible to register. View the schedule of classes.
Some courses will be temporarily reserved for students who have declared a certain field-of-study (major, minor, concentration, or endorsement). On Monday, April 21, those reservations will be removed. Note that some courses have restrictions that are permanent.
If you are an undergraduate or pharmacy student intending to make any changes to your field-of-study and have those changes take effect before registration begins, file your changes via the change of record request no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 31. Requests submitted after this date may be delayed.
The change of record request can be found by navigating to myDrake, selecting Self-Service under commonly used apps, and clicking on the link for the change of record request under Student Records.
— Ryan Trump, Office of the Registrar
Network Security Changes for Employee-Owned Devices
ITS staff will re-implement the new security measures on our campus wireless network the evening of Thursday, March 6. The first attempt, which was initiated on February 19, caused several issues and was subsequently rolled back. These changes will only affect Drake faculty and staff using personal devices to connect to eduroam.
What’s Changing?
Employees connecting with personal devices will have limited access to certain Drake services, including Banner Admin Pages. However, essential services like myDrake and Microsoft 365 apps will remain accessible and unaffected.
Why the Change?
This update will enhance our network security by ensuring only Drake-owned devices have full access.
Need Help?
If you experience issues on your personal devices after this change or connectivity issues on any other devices, submit a ticket though the ITS service portal or call the Support Center at 515-271-3001.
— Becky Klein, ITS
Drake Theatre People Present Cabargay March 8
Drake Theatre People (DTP) present the Cabargay on March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Tuner Jazz Center. We are celebrating queer performers and music as well as fundraising for LGBTQ+ rights in Iowa. We hope to see you there. Shortly following there will be the premiere of a new musical: Duck, Duck, Gay Duck. You won’t want to miss it!
— Audrey Almeida, College of Arts & Sciences
MVC Basketball Champs T-shirts Now Available at the Bulldog Shop
The Drake Men’s Basketball team claimed the Missouri Valley Conference Regular Season Championship title. This exclusive MVC Champions T-shirt just dropped at Bulldog Shop. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history. Limited stock available—grab yours today!
Cowles Library March Featured Collections
In honor of Women’s History Month, Cowles Library has curated a special collection highlighting the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. This collection showcases the inspiring voices and stories of women, emphasizing their impact on society, culture, and the world. Visit the library to explore our collections and resources, including a selection of books and multimedia materials that celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women.
Whether you’re looking to dive into biographies, read powerful literature, or explore the role of women in shaping modern history, our collection offers something for everyone.
— Joanna Stankiewicz, Cowles Library
Register to Attend the Constitutional Law Symposium March 29
The annual Constitutional Law Symposium invites scholars, judges, and lawyers from across the country to discuss a timely constitutional issue. The proceedings are published in the Drake Law Review.
2025 Constitutional Law Symposium: “A Global Comparison of Presidential Immunity in Democracies”
Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:30-1:00 p.m.
Speakers:
- Penelope Andrews, “Democratic Reinforcement or Overreach? Judicial Intervention to Hold South Africa’s President Accountable” John Marshall Harlan Professor of Law and director, Racial Justice Project, New York Law School
- Carlos Bernal, “Presidential Immunity in Latin America” Professor of Law, University of Dayton School of Law and former Justice of the Columbia Constitutional Court
- Stephen Vladeck, “The Impunitary Executive: Article II after Trump v. United States“ Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Federal Courts, Georgetown University Law Center
- Kieran Williams, “Presidential Immunity in Europe after Saakashvili v. Georgia“ Associate professor and co-chair, Department of Political Science, Drake University
The program will be presented live and in person at Drake University Law School, with a livestream available for a broader audience.
— Dawn Brown, Law School
Dean’s Speaker Series Platforms Prominent Corporate Leadership
Drake Law School is proud to announce the second installment of the Dean’s Speaker Series, featuring two prominent leaders in corporate America. Natalie Lamarque, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Principal Financial Group and Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., MA’91, JD’92, President & CEO of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Dean Jones will facilitate a discussion on the role of lawyers in corporate leadership, navigating challenges, developing key skills for success, and more. Panelists will share valuable insights, strategies, and their personal journeys to the top. The presentation will be followed by a reception in Kern Commons.
Dean Jones will facilitate a dynamic discussion on the vital role of lawyers in corporate leadership, exploring key topics such as navigating challenges, developing essential skills for success, and more. Attendees will gain valuable insights from the panelists’ personal journeys, strategies, and experiences.
The presentation will be followed by a reception in Kern Commons.
This event is free and open to the public. Register here.
— Taylor Johnson, Law School
Fartlek Running Group
Based on a Swedish running technique, this is a fun and creative way to increase your speed and endurance whether you are planning on running the Road Races or just want to feel included in Relays. This half-hour run will be a great way to get some movement and social time!
We will run outside unless the weather is bad, in which case we will use the Knapp center track
The club will run Wednesdays from 11:45–12:15, Feb 12–April 16.
—Gail Witte, Rec Services