All posts by Hope Bibens

Campus Announcements Archive

“From Promise to Progress: Black Voices Who Compelled Drake University to Fulfill Its Founding Ideals”

Now on display in the Collier Heritage Room adjacent to the Cowles Library Reading Room, this new exhibit showcases the contributions of Black voices who shaped Drake University’s journey toward fulfilling its founding principles. The exhibit opened during Drake Relays weekend and will continue through September 30. It is presented through the collaborative efforts of Drake University Archives & Special Collections, Drake University Black Alumni Association, and Drake University Alumni Relations.  Visit during regular library hours.

Can’t make it to the physical exhibit? Explore the companion digital exhibit available at https://bit.ly/promisetoprogress, offering accessibility to these historical narratives from anywhere.

— Hope Bibens, University Archives and Special Collections

Campus Announcements Archive

Bulldog Shop Temporarily Moving to Hubbell Beginning May 27

The Olmsted Center and Bulldog Shop will be undergoing exciting renovations this summer to refresh and upgrade the space for the fall semester.

To prepare for the refresh, the Bulldog Shop will close May 17 following graduation and reopen on May 27 in a temporary space in the lower level of Hubbell Dining Hall. If you’ll be around campus this summer, stop by the temporary store and say hello to Kyle (the best campus store manager)! Or you can shop online 24/7 at drake.ecampus.com for all your Bulldog essentials.

Thanks for your patience while we renovate. We can’t wait to welcome you back to our updated space this fall.

— Bulldog Shop

For Students Archive

Textbook Rentals Due May 16 to the Bulldog Shop

The Bulldog Shop is accepting textbook returns through May 16. Online textbook returns will be accepted through May 30.

Once you’re finished with finals, don’t forget to return your Course Ready rental materials. Returning on campus is quick and easy—no box, packing slip, or shipping label needed. Simply return your materials to the Bulldog Shop on the following days and times:

MON – THU | 9AM – 5PM

FRI | 10AM – 5PM

SAT | 9AM – 4PM

Please note the Bulldog Shop will be closed May 19–26 as Olmsted Center will undergo renovations this summer. The Bulldog Shop will open in a temporary location in the lower level of Hubbell Dining Hall starting on May 27.

Online textbook returns will be accepted through May 30, 2025.

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship: Focus Project Coaches and Home Hosts Needed

Drake is excited and honored to be an Institute Partner for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Beginning in mid-June, Drake will host twenty-five of Africa’s bright, emerging business leaders for a six-week program on our campus. One of the highlights for Fellows during the Institute are the Home-Hosted Meals and 1-on-1 time with Focus Project Coaches to develop action plans to identify and address a need in their business, organization, or community.

 Applications for both Home Hosts and Focus Coaches are now officially open!

Focus Coaches: https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aVKHA5rXh50vkkS

Home Hosts: https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3QnqjY00ymWxagC

To learn more about the YALI program, visit https://www.drake.edu/yali/.If you have any specific questions about the YALI program and how to get involved, please contact Jorona Johnson (jorona.johnson@drake.edu) or Lance Noe (lance.noe@drake.edu).

— Jorona Johnson, Global Engagement

For Students Archive

Affordable Summer Study Abroad Opportunity in Kosovo

We are excited to share a summer study abroad opportunity through the University of Pristina in Kosovo. This is an extremely affordable opportunity to study abroad, but does have a tight turnaround. If you have availability this summer and are interested in traveling, why not spend the summer in one of the safest and most affordable capital cities in Europe? Earn academic credit and complete an AOI for mostly the cost of a flight and international health insurance. It’s important you already have a valid passport as it’s too late to apply for a new one. Learn more and start your application by visiting Via Global!

— Emily Erschen, Global Engagement

For Students Archive

Move-Out Donation Drive

Next Course Food Recovery Network will sponsor a donation drive for students moving out of the residence halls. Unopened food, hygeine products, and school supplies can be placed in marked bins near the entrance of each hall from May 12–16. If bins are full, please bring items to the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310–311, between 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. each day. Members of the campus community are also invited to browse our free table during these times. Volunteers are needed to help sort, track, and distribute daily. Sign up at DUGood.

For questions, contact Next Course Coordinator Caroline Schultz.

— Mallary Allen, Community Engaged Learning

HR Information Archive

Student Timesheets End May 17

Student Jobs End May 17: All student timesheets will end May 17, 2025. If students will continue working on campus after May 17, supervisors must re-register them for the summer so they will have a summer timesheet.  If students graduate and will continue working after they graduate, they will be treated as part-time temporary employees and will need to visit HR to complete employment paperwork.

Returning Student Workers for Summer and Fall: If you have returning students for summer 2025 and fall 2025, please submit these positions as soon as possible via the Student Employment Registration Form.   If you have a long list of students to add, you may use the Student Employment Registration Spreadsheet in lieu of the Qualtrics form.  This will ensure a smooth transition for the upcoming semesters for you and your student workers.  Questions?  Email student.employment@drake.edu.

— Teresa Downs, HR

Campus Announcements Archive

Decolonizing Mental Health: Feeling What the System Tries to Silence

The Broadlawns Drake Student Counseling Center is excited to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month with a virtual workshop centered on accessing and healing sacred rage and grief impacted by historical and present systems of power. We recognize that our mental health is influenced by our ability to feel and respond to the environment and experiences around and within us. This free virtual workshop with be facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Mullan, the founder of Decolonizing Therapy TM and best-selling author of “Decolonizing Therapy”, on May 2nd from 10-12pm. This event is co-sponsored by the Slay Fund for Social Justice, Office of Equity and inclusion, and Broadlawns Drake Student Counseling Center. Drake and local attendees will also be entered into a raffle to win up to 20 Decolonizing Therapy books.  Register today!

When: May 2, 10-12 p.m.

Where: Virtual, Register here.

For Students Archive

How to Treat Your Friends and Colleagues with Disabilities

Join Rec Services for an engaging seminar on etiquette when interacting with people with disabilities, designed to help Drake University students foster inclusivity and respectful communication. The seminar will be held Wednesday, April 30, from 1-2 p.m. in the Bell Center, Group Fitness Studio. Gain practical skills to navigate social and professional settings with confidence, ensuring that all individuals feel valued and understood. This interactive session will provide real-world examples and essential guidelines to help create a more inclusive campus community.

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— Gail Witte, Rec Services

For Students Archive

J-Term 2026 Uganda Travel Seminar

Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa (BUS 067) is a three-credit, two-week course that will run during J-term 2026. The course will take place in and around Kampala, Uganda and will introduce students to a host of development-related topics through daily excursions, including a safari and a boat trip along the Nile River. Interested students can email any questions to Prof. Henderson (heath.henderson@drake.edu) or Prof. Mannetter (heidi.mannetter@drake.edu). Applications can be submitted through Via.

— Heath Henderson