Father’s Day is June 16, and at the Bulldog Shop you’ll find thoughtful gifts to celebrate the Drake dad in your life. Need a little inspiration? Check out these favorites:
Drake University Dad Crewneck – A cozy favorite he’ll wear with pride.
Drake Nike Polo – A timeless piece that brings Bulldog style wherever he goes.
Drake University Dad Mug – A daily reminder of his Bulldog pride—perfect for his morning routine.
Shop now—Father’s Day will be here before you know it!
— Bulldog Shop
Drake is proud to host 25 Mandela Washington Fellows for six weeks this summer as part of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Join us to welcome the Fellows at a reception on Tuesday, June 24, at 5 p.m. in Fischer Stelter Hall, Johansen Center (Ballroom). The Drake community, along with the community partners who are interacting with the Fellows, are welcome to attend. Appetizers will be served. For questions regarding the reception of YALI, contact yali@drake.edu.
— Sara Heijerman, Student Services Center
The cost of long-term care has nearly doubled from the early 2000s to 2024, both for at home care and nursing home care. These costs are out of reach for everyone except the wealthiest households. Long-term care costs are internalized by caregiver families in some combination of the following: diminished or lost earned income, early retirement, direct caregiving expenditures, and mental and physical health issues. There are a variety of policy options to address this economic burden on families across the income distribution. Join us for a free webinar featuring a panel of leading experts on LTC policies to learn more about current state, national, and international policies addressing long-term care needs.
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. CT
Location: Zoom Webinar (link will be sent to attendees closer to the event)
Cost: Free, but registration is required.
Accommodations: Live-captioning in English will be provided for attendees. American Sign Language interpretation is only available upon request due to interpreter shortages throughout Iowa. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emailing harkininstitute@drake.edu.
— Kathryn Kuckelman, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement
Join Drake’s Corporate Games team! This annual company-based competition for organizations in central Iowa runs from May 18 through July 31. With over two dozen events to choose from, Des Moines Corporate Games (DMCG) is a great way to meet new people and have fun.
Events range from team-based to individual and competitive to recreational. Try everything from pickleball, ping pong and golf, to a fitness walk and 5K run. You may participate in as many events as you want.
All in-person activities will be held in the evenings and on weekends and are free (except golf cart rental). ALL Drake faculty and staff, student employees, interns, and retirees are invited and encouraged to join Drake’s team.
To participate in this year’s Des Moines Corporate Games, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu for registration instructions.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
The 2025 Adams Leadership Awards Ceremony, held on May 3, recognized exceptional student leadership, service, and engagement across the Drake University campus. Please join us in celebrating the following students, staff, and organizations for their remarkable impact on our community:
We are proud to recognize these students and organizations for their dedication to leadership, service, inclusion, and community-building. Their contributions continue to shape a stronger and more connected Drake University.
—Kristin Economos, Senior Director, Adams Leadership Institute
Stop by Cowles Library to explore our featured collections. Find something new, engage with fresh perspectives, and discover resources that support you through the end of term.
As the end of the term approaches, take a moment for yourself with our Mental Health Awareness Month collection. Whether you’re seeking a good book to unwind, tools for focus, or ways to relax, we’ve got you covered. Check out our Sensory Collection for sensory regulation resources, grab a self-measure blood pressure device to keep track of your heart health, or take a moment to relax with our community puzzle or records at the record player station. Stop by, take a break, and discover something new to recharge at Cowles Library.
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with books that spotlight the rich diversity, culture, and history of AAPI communities. From memoirs and fiction to stories of activism and resilience, these works give voice to a wide array of experiences. Learn about the trailblazers and everyday heroes who’ve shaped the AAPI community and explore fresh perspectives that continue to influence our world today.
— Joanna Stankiewicz, Cowles Library
The 2025 edition of the Drake University Social Science Journal is now available at: https://www.drake.edu/dussj/currentedition/.
The Journal publishes exceptional social science research conducted by Drake University students. 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).The first edition of the Journal appeared in 1999 (back editions are available at: https://www.drake.edu/dussj/).
The 2025 edition features articles by Lauren Buchanan, Stell Depuydt, Mitchell P. Davis, Catalina Samaniego, and Chloe Q. Slater.
The Journal’s student editorial board consisted of Berkeley Coyne, Anna Knueve, Lizzy O’Neel, Carson Smith, Reid Stevens, and Madison Tarr.
Congratulations to the above students for their hard work and dedication to high-quality social science research.
— David Skidmore, Professor of Political Science/Global Citizenship Director
Opening Day for Adventureland Park is Saturday, May 17. Drake employees may purchase discounted tickets by going to AdventurelandResort.com/PromoCode. Select how many tickets you want to purchase, enter the promotional code DRAKE (must be all CAPS and no spaces) and click REDEEM. You will be routed to their online discount ticket website to complete your purchase. Discounted tickets are $37.99 + tax. This price does not include parking.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
As we wrap up the current academic year’s BUILD (Bulldogs United in Learning & Development) program, Drake HR is already thinking about the 2025–2026 BUILD series.
If you would like to present a BUILD class or know of someone who might have a topic of interest for others, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu.
— Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Drake University Law School is proud to announce that Professor Christoph Henkel has been appointed as the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professor of Law, recognizing his outstanding scholarship and expertise in international law, commercial arbitration, and financial regulation.
A scholar and respected voice in international legal circles, Professor Henkel has published more than 30 peer-reviewed and student-edited law review articles, book chapters, and scholarly works. His publications have been cited in over 150 scholarly articles, referenced in the Restatement (Third) of U.S. Law of International Commercial Arbitration, and are recognized as leading contributions in their respective fields. His work is accessed and engaged with by scholars and practitioners in more than 115 countries.
Professor Henkel is also the 2024 recipient of the Stevens Faculty Scholar of the Year Award, further affirming his academic distinction. In addition to his scholarship, he serves as an international arbitrator for the European Union and a public arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in the United States, extending the reach of his legal expertise far beyond the classroom.
“Professor Henkel embodies the excellence the Richard M. and Anita Calkins Distinguished Professorship was created to honor,” said Dean Roscoe Jones, Jr. “His scholarly impact, global reputation, and ongoing contributions to the legal field make him a truly deserving recipient of this prestigious appointment.”
