All posts by Stephanie Dana Ely

For Students Archive

Attend info session on Uganda travel seminar

Ever wanted to do research on an environmental issue in an African nation? How about human rights in a developing country? Want to implement a service learning project? You can do all these things and more in Uganda on the Uganda: Sustainable Development travel seminar. All majors and interest areas are welcome and encouraged to enroll.

Applications are now available on Terra Dotta. You can also learn more at an information session:

  • Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m. in Aliber, Room 004
  • Thursday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m. in Meredith, Room 229​
  • Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5 p.m. in Aliber, Room 004
  • Thursday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m. in Meredith, Room 229

Questions? Email: stephanie.dana@drake.edu.

— Stephanie Dana Ely, Center for International Programs and Services

News & Achievements Archive

Valdovinos named Fellow of the American Psychological Association

After careful consideration by the APA Fellow Committee, and upon the recommendation of the APA Board of Directors, the APA Council of Representatives has elected Maria Valdovinos, professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, to fellow status in the American Psychological Association, effective January 2020.

Fellow status is awarded, in part, on the basis of evaluated evidence of outstanding contribution in the field of psychology. A colleague who submitted a recommendation on Maria’s behalf stated in the application: “Maria’s leadership at Drake, in Iowa, and in professional organizations, coupled with her scholarly publications is very impressive. Even more impressive though is what she’s done in terms of building educational programs and mentoring students.”

Congratulations to Maria on this newly elected fellowship!

For Faculty Archive

Spring 2020 course material requests, Textbook adoptions due Oct. 15

It’s time to submit your course material requests for Spring 2020, textbook adoptions are due Oct. 15.

Submit your adoptions online via Follett Discover:

  1. Log in to your Learning Management System (BlackBoard).
  2. Find the Follett Discover link in the Tools section to launch the adoption tool.
  3. Plug in your selected ISBN’s and click submit.

If you would like to see screenshots for steps, email Donna.Hallstrom@drake.edu for additional training materials.

— Donna Hallstrom, University Bookstore

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