This is a reminder that registration for Spring 2021 classes opens Monday, Nov. 2.
Additionally, first-year students will become eligible to register for J-Term 2021 classes at the same time they become eligible to register for Spring 2021 classes.
Drake Rec is open and taking reservations! To reserve your spot, sign up for a reservation at rec.drake.edu. Wellness is offering body composition tests and fitness assessments. These are free for students and $15 for faculty and staff. Email wellness@drake.edu to schedule yours today.
Sign up for the intramural HORSE tournament. The deadline is Oct. 26 at midnight. Check imleagues.com/drake or the Drake Rec app for more intramural opportunities.
— Emily Madsen, Rec Services
LifeServe Blood Center will set up a blood donation center in Cartwright Hall, Kern Commons on Friday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The blood drive is sponsored by Drake Law School in honor of the inaugural Cady Day of Public Service.
Every life-saving blood donor will have a health screening at their donation, learn their blood type, and receive a test for COVID-19 antibodies to help the state health department better understand the virus and identify more convalescent plasma donors.
Appointments are required. Sign up.
— Theresa Howard, Law School
The Law School is hosting a free clinic on Powers of Attorney and Living Wills this Friday, Oct. 23. Choose from one of three convenient sessions: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., or 5 p.m. Each session will include a 30-minute overview followed by a one-on-one appointment with a Drake Law student to complete the required documents. The program is free but registration is required. Register here.
— Theresa Howard, Law School
For the first time in its 155-year history, Drake Law School is offering a spring enrollment option, a choice no other law school in Iowa—and few in the country—offers. Prospective students have the option of beginning law school in January 2021, rather than waiting until June or August, the traditional start dates.
Priority application deadline is Nov. 1.
— Theresa Howard, Law School
Please welcome Kyle McVay as the new University Bookstore manager. Kyle is an Iowa native, born and raised in St. Charles and Indianola. After High School, Kyle attended Simpson College. While he attended classes, he also worked at the Simpson bookstore. In 2010, he started as a temporary employee, moved on to a part-time role, then to team lead, and finally in 2013 became the store manager. Kyle has spent the last 10 years being customer service focused and relationship driven and will be a great addition to the Drake team. Kyle will be starting on Monday, Oct. 26. If you are in the bookstore next week, please stop by and introduce yourself.
— Kelly Foster, Finance & Administration
Yesterday, Oct. 12, was Indigenous People’s Day—a day to celebrate and honor Indigenous people, while recognizing the issues of persecution and discrimination they have faced for centuries.
In support of this day, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion would like to draw attention to Drake’s Land Acknowledgement web page.
A land acknowledgement is a formal statement presented at the beginning of public events and gatherings that recognizes and honors indigenous peoples as traditional stewards of the land. If you are planning to give a formal presentation, lecture, or speech on campus, please consider adding this land acknowledgement statement to the beginning of your speech.
As stated by the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, “Acknowledgment is a simple, powerful way of showing respect and a step toward correcting the stories and practices that erase Indigenous people’s history and culture and toward inviting and honoring the truth.”
For more information on Indigenous and Native Peoples in Iowa – check out the Office of Native Americans, an Office of the Department of Human Rights of the State of Iowa.
— Tony Tyler, Associate Dean of Students
Back to Class features speakers from Drake’s campus in a virtual setting. Bulldogs are invited to join from wherever they are to learn about unique topics, hear from voices on campus, and connect with the Drake community. Visit the alumni website for a list of upcoming classes.
The next class is Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. featuring Executive Director Scott Raecker who will share about The Robert D. & Billie Ray Center and the center’s mission to enhance civility through ethical leadership and character development, as well as the services that are now provided globally from early childhood to the corporate, community and public service arena.
In addition, if you missed the popular Back to Class with Griff II on Sept. 29, no problem. View a recording of the session.
Do you have a topic you would like to share for the alumni relations Back to Class series or any questions about the series? Contact Amelia Klatt, assistant director of Alumni Relations, at amelia.klatt@drake.edu or 515–271–3378.
— Amelia Klatt, Alumni Relations
Calling all undergraduate women in student leadership roles! You are invited to apply for the Deni Druehl Naumann Women’s Leadership Scholarship.
The scholarship was established by Deni Druehl (JO’78) and Michael Naumann in April 2014 to recognize undergraduate women at Drake University who inspire, have passion, and positively impact the lives of others around them. Applicants to this scholarship must exhibit a commitment to contribute their leadership skills and talents to Drake activities such as (but not limited to): the Adams Leadership Institute, the LEAD concentration, recognized campus student organizations, and/or University sponsored activities, e.g. Panhellenic Council, Residence Life, and/or Student Senate.
The selected scholarship recipient will be awarded $2,500 to be disbursed during the 2020–2021 academic year. The scholarship is not automatically renewed each year, but previous recipients are eligible to apply each year following their initial award.
To apply for the scholarship, please submit an application by Friday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. Candidates will be notified of their selection status by Nov. 15.
Please submit the following information in the application form:
For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu.
— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
LifeServe Blood Center will set up a blood donation center in Cartwright Hall, Kern Commons on Friday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The blood drive is sponsored by Drake Law School in honor of the inaugural Cady Day of Public Service.
Every life-saving blood donor will have a health screening at their donation, learn their blood type, and receive a test for COVID-19 antibodies to help the state health department better understand the virus and identify more convalescent plasma donors.
Appointments are required. Sign up at https://donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/170613.
— Theresa Howard, Law School
