The Financial Aid Office will soon be preparing 2025-2026 financial aid offers for continuing students. If you wish to be considered for need-based assistance or federal student loans in the summer 2025, fall 2025, or spring 2026 semesters and have not yet completed the 2025-2026 FAFSA, and please submit it at www.studentaid.gov as soon as possible.
If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, schedule an appointment or contact the Financial Aid Office for help.
The Drake Constitutional Law Center will host the 2025 Constitutional Law Symposium on Saturday, March 29, from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The program will be delivered in Cartwright Hall, room 213, or virtually via Zoom. The annual Constitutional Law Symposium invites scholars, judges, and lawyers from across the country to discuss a timely constitutional issue. Speakers include:
Penelope Andrews, John Marshall Harlan Professor of Law and director, Racial Justice Project, New York Law School
Carlos Bernal, professor of law, University of Dayton School of Law and former Justice of the Columbia Constitutional Court
Stephen Vladeck, professor of law, Georgetown University Law Center
Kieran Williams, associate professor and co-chair, Department of Political Science, Drake University
“This Symposium seeks to examine the question of Presidential immunity in democracies globally,” said Professor Mark Kende, the Director of the Drake Constitutional Law Center. “There are certain countries, for example like Brazil, where a losing incumbent is often prosecuted by the winner. This is chaotic and not very democratic. In other countries, like France, Presidents are untouchable, based on supposed democratic necessity. The goal of comparing these different countries and approaches is to see what can be learned about the best frameworks for Presidential immunity.”
Iowa Continuing Legal Education credit applied for and pending. This event is open to the public and free for Drake Law students, faculty/staff, alumni, and all Drake undergrad students. Register online here.
The proceedings are published in an upcoming issue of the Drake Law Review. Registrants may pre-order a copy for $15.
— Taylor Johnson, Law School
Let’s work together to bring attention to what makes Iowa great—our people! Our Character Awards highlight Iowa’s role models, and you can help make sure the deserving individuals/organizations in your life are recognized.
Your nomination makes a big impact! By submitting our quick and easy nomination form, you’re helping deserving Iowans receive meaningful recognition.
Nominate a deserving person or group for a 2025 Iowa Character Award by May 2, 2025.
Get started on your nomination at IowaCharacterAwards.org.
— Amy Smit, Robert D. & Billie Ray Center
Applications open until April 1, 2025, for The Harkin Institute D.C. Experience Scholarship and the Robert J. Waters and Patricia J. Beneke Endowed Washington, D.C. Experience Scholarship.
These scholarships help cover the costs of housing and travel expenses for those completing an internship in Washington, D.C.
Haven’t secured an internship yet? No problem. You can still apply for our scholarship while searching.
Click here to learn more and apply!
— Kathryn Kuckelman, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement
It’s that time of year when many departments across campus are planning summer camps and other programming for middle and high schoolers. There is a lot to think about when hosting minors on campus, including how to mitigate risk, ensure compliance with legal and insurance requirements, and, most importantly, provide a positive experience for participants. If you are planning an event involving minors on campus, please review carefully the resources provided by the office of Risk and Insurance found here. Also, make sure to submit a youth program or camp request form well in advance of the planned event or camp. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Risk and Insurance Office at durisk@drake.edu.
— Venessa Macro, Finance and Administration
The 2025 Harkin On Wellness Symposium will take place April 16, 2025, focusing on the Future of Clean Water. This year’s theme was chosen to highlight and synthesize the progress being made around the country in protecting and improving water quality through community engagement, environmental education, watershed protection, water conservation initiatives, and innovative water quality monitoring programs.
Clean water is fundamental to public health and environmental sustainability and is increasingly under threat from climate change and other human-caused risks. Community-based initiatives that protect and improve water quality have been shown to have lasting, positive impacts on both human and environmental health. Furthermore, programs that engage communities in hands-on water quality improvement and conservation can foster environmental stewardship that benefits current and future generations.
This year’s event will recognize groups working to preserve clean water, including nonprofit organizations, environmental groups, and community organizations, for the tremendous role they play in protecting this vital resource.
This spring, Drake Dining Services wants to hear from you! Fill out our survey, and you’ll automatically be entered to win one of three $100 Dining Dollar Prizes!
Our goal at Drake Dining Services is to create exceptional experiences every day. Your feedback is vital as we continue to evolve the dining program, and we invite you to take just a few short minutes to share your experience. The Customer Satisfaction Survey allows us to capture feedback on critical areas, such as food quality, variety, availability of healthy items, and customer service. In return, you will be entered to win one of three $100 Dining Dollar Prizes. The survey will be open from March 3rd to March 15th.
Get started by clicking: https://imo.cx/1S1bHVqE
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for helping us build a better dining program!
— Nicholas Mussman, Dining Services
Registration for the Drake Road Races and Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, is open, and you can save by using these exclusive discount codes! But don’t wait—these codes expire on April 1, so make sure to register before then to secure the lower prices.
Also, prices for the Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark, will increase on April 1, so now’s the time to sign up and lock in the current rates before they go up!
Whether you’re running the 5k, 10k, Half Marathon or the mile, don’t miss your chance to be part of America’s Athletic Classic!
— Ben Huftalin, Drake Relays
Cowles Library is proud to partner with the American Heart Association as part of the Libraries with Heart initiative.
Thanks to generous funding from the Helmsley Foundation, students, staff, faculty, and community members can now check out self-measure blood pressure devices, access educational resources, and take proactive steps toward heart health. Need additional support? Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake University is available for follow-up care.
Cowles Library is more than a place for books—we’re a hub for access. From blood pressure monitors to our sensory collection and other non-traditional items in our Library of Things, we offer a variety of resources to support your learning, wellness, and exploration. Stop by and see what you can discover.
— Joanna Stankiewicz, Cowles Library
Underground Fitness
March 17–20: 10 am – 6 pm
March 21: 10 am – 4 pm
March 22–23: CLOSED
Bell Center
March 17–23: CLOSED
Tennis Center
March 17–23: CLOSED
