All posts by Karen MacKinnon

For Students Archive

World Languages and Cultures T-shirt design contest

The World Languages and Cultures (WLC) department welcomes designs for a T-shirt promoting WLC at Drake University.

The student who submits the winning design will receive an award of $100 toward tuition or in Bulldog Bucks and will have their design featured on the official WLC T-shirt.  Please submit your design to any WLC faculty member or the department chair (marc.pinheiro-cadd@drake.edu) by Oct. 25.

Designs are limited to two colors (in addition to the color of the T-shirt).  If you use the Drake logo, refer to this toolkit for usage rules.  The final design may need to be modified prior to printing to ensure it adheres to the University’s brand requirements.

For information on WLC’s languages and courses, see https://www.drake.edu/wlc/.

Submission deadline: Oct. 25, 2019

— Karen MacKinnon, Office of the Dean of Arts & Sciences

Campus Announcements Archive

Intramural registration deadlines: Flag football, basketball, water polo

Co-rec basketball
The deadline to register for co-rec basketball is Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 4:30 p.m. A manager’s meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16 in the Paul Morrison Room.

Co-rec innertube water polo
The deadline to register for co-rec innertube water polo is Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4:30 p.m. A manager’s meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the Paul Morrison Room.

4-on-4 flag football
The deadline to register for 4-on-4 flag football is Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. A manager’s meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 30 in the Paul Morrison Room. Modified flag football rules apply. Games will be played indoors on the turf field in the Fieldhouse.

— Ryan Parriott, Assistant Director, Rec Services–Intramurals

Campus Announcements Archive

Drake Road Races flash sale Oct. 21 & 22

Lowest prices of the year for the Drake Road Races with a two-day flash sale Oct. 21 & 22.

Mark your calendars for the 52nd annual Drake Road Races on Sunday, April 19, and take advantage of a two-day flash sale when registration opens on Oct. 21 and 22. Save over 50% on race week pricing when you sign up for the 5k, 10k, or half marathon during this incredible flash sale. Find more info and sign up at www.DrakeRoadRaces.org.

Your Drake Road Races registration includes a commemorative long sleeve tech shirt and a special 52nd Anniversary medal which is awarded to each finisher on the historic Blue Oval inside Drake Stadium. Also included with your race registration is free entry to the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee Distance Carnival on Thursday, April 23.

— Dan Hostager, Assistant Director, Drake Relays, Special Projects

HR Information Archive

Welcome new Bulldogs

Please join Human Resources in welcoming 14 new, full-time Drake University employees for the month of September:

Elise Nikolic, EHS, Environmental Health Specialist
Anthony Betz, ITS, Systems Engineer
Rebecca (Becky) Klein, ITS, Assistant Director, Campus Relations
Kimberlyn (Kim) Davis, Head Start Teacher Associate
Danielle Walburn, Head Start Teacher
Miriah Pettus, Head Start Teacher Associate
Grace Wenzel, Office of Admission, Admission Counselor
Glenn Clark, Office of Admission, Assistant Director, Customer Rltns.Mngmnt.Syst.
Tracy Beck, The RaySociety, Manager, RaySociety
Paulina Mihelich, Athletics, Assistant Equipment Manager
Efrain Costilla, FP&M, Assistant Duty Engineer
Megan Young, CPHS, Administrative Assistant
Donita Greenough, Finance & Administration, Administrative Services Specialist

— Laura Schwarz, Human Resources

For Students Archive

2020–2021 FAFSA available

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for academic year 2020–2021 is now available. The FAFSA is required to be considered for all need-based scholarships, grants, or student employment, as well as any federal student loans. The 2020–2021 FAFSA covers the summer 2020, fall 2020, and spring 2021 semesters.

We recommend that you complete the FAFSA soon. If you need help completing the FAFSA, staff in the Office of Student Financial Planning are available to assist you.

— Ryan Zantingh, Director of Financial Aid

For Students Archive

Cool Jobs Expo Oct. 21

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is partnering with 12–15 businesses for the Cool Jobs Expo, and Griff, to provide students with advice on future jobs and how to prepare and apply for jobs. The expo will take place Oct. 21 from 5–7 p.m. in Meredith Hall.

Think of it as speed networking. This event gives you time with employers, of your choosing, throughout the course of two hours. They’ll discuss with you what the job is, why it’s important, and how you can prepare to apply for jobs. The expo gives you a chance to head into the real world with a better idea of how to apply and achieve your goals. Did we mention there will be horses and dogs? Yeah, those are coming too!

— Kim Bates, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

For Faculty Archive, For Staff Archive

Complete the Survey of Administrative Services by Oct. 10

Faculty and staff, if you haven’t already, please consider completing the survey of administrative services by Thursday, Oct. 10.

The survey is completely anonymous and often takes less than five minutes to complete. The survey assesses the University’s performance in delivering services to the campus and is an important part of Drake’s Continuous Improvement Plan.

The survey focuses on six areas: Facilities Planning and Management, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Public Safety, and University Communications and Marketing. It was developed by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment in collaboration with several other of our colleagues. Your feedback is appreciated and will help us better meet the needs of the University. Thank you in advance for your participation.

— Nate Reagen, Chief of Staff

For Students Archive

D.C. experience scholarship open house

Undergraduate students of all majors, minors, and interests are invited to attend The Harkin Institute’s D.C. Experience Scholarship Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 7:30—9 p.m. The open house is a great place to learn about interning in Washington, D.C. and how the Institute can help fund your experience.

This is an informal event. Light refreshments will be provided. Arrive between 7:30 and 7:50 p.m. to meet past recipients and student employees of The Harkin Institute. A short program will begin at 8 p.m., and our 2018 scholarship recipients will share their experiences working in D.C. this past summer.

Students will also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how to take advantage of this valuable scholarship.

The Harkin Institute D.C. Experience Scholarship was established in 2014 to honor Senator Harkin’s legacy by removing financial barriers that may keep otherwise qualified students from interning in a congressional office, government agency, or non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. Students who demonstrate financial need and are offered an internship that pays at or below the federal minimum wage are eligible for the scholarship.

— Emily Schettler, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement

Campus Announcements Archive

Drake International photo contest

Drake International is hosting a photo contest for International Education Week 2019.

If you are a student who has studied abroad or is currently abroad in an amazing city, an international student loving their time at Drake, or even a faculty member who has led an awesome travel seminar, please consider submitting a photo of your international experience to studyabroad@drake.edu.

From Wednesday, Oct. 16, through Wednesday, Nov. 13, photo submissions will be accepted in four different categories:

Capture the Culture: share the images that you think best represent the local culture and/or highlight your cultural experience while studying abroad or in the U.S.

Global Learning: share the academic highlights of your international experience.

The Great Outdoors: these pictures can include outdoor scenes, nature images, landscapes AND cityscapes that you have witnessed during your domestic and international travels.

Most Epic Selfie: show us your most epic selfie!

You can earn extra 5 votes per photo for showing off your Drake gear in any of these photos. You can see all contest submissions and vote for your favorites on our Facebook page.

Your votes will help us select 20 finalists whose photos will be displayed for in-person voting during the International Education Week events on campus. Category winners along with an overall winner will be announced on Nov. 22. See photo contest guidelines on our Facebook page for full details.

Questions? Email studyabroad@drake.edu.

— Dina Khayrushina, Center for International Programs and Services