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Provide Input on Advising Webinars for 2025-2026

The Office of Advising will be hosting two NACADA webinars this year. NACADA is the Global Community for Academic Advising and has great resources for all student support services, teaching, advising, and mentoring professionals. We welcome input about webinar topics from faculty and staff across campus who would be interested in attending. Please review NACADA’s webinar series on the Qualtrics survey and share your interest in up to two webinars by September 1: https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JWd7ADktW6OGRU.

Announcements will be shared once webinars are selected and rooms are reserved for collective viewing.

— Lauren McCarthy, Senior Advising Specialist, Zimpleman College of Business

Campus Announcements Archive

President’s Summit Aug. 26, Activities Fair Aug. 28

President’s Summit: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 4–6 p.m., Parent’s Hall, Olmsted Center

The RSO President’s Summit will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 4–6 p.m. in Parent’s Hall, Olmsted Center. The summit is mandatory for RSO Presidents. If the president of your organization is unable to attend, please have at least one member of your Executive Council (VP, Treasurer, Secretary, etc.) or a designated representative attend in their absence. An email will be sent out to each registered student organization with more information.

Activities Fair: Thursday, Aug. 28, 4–6 p.m., Upper Olmsted

The Activities Fair will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, from 4–6 p.m. in upper Olmsted. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to stop by to see what opportunities are available to get active on campus. An email will be sent out to each registered student organization with more information. Email Tiffany Hach with questions.

— Tiffany Hach, Director of Student Life

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Study Abroad Fair Aug. 28

Ready to see the world? Don’t miss our annual Study Abroad Fair on Aug. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lower level of JSC (Fischer-Stelter Hall). This is your chance to explore incredible opportunities to study, intern, or volunteer in a variety of locations. Whether you’re considering a semester with one of our DU cohorts, a summer interning or studying abroad, or using your winter break to complete another three credits, we’re sure to have a great program for you. Meet with representatives from various programs, talk to faculty and past participants, and get your questions answered about funding, applications, and academic credit.

— Emily Erschen, Global Engagement

For Faculty Archive

Final Call for Applications: DU Spain and DU England Faculty-in-Residence

Drake University is seeking interested faculty to apply for the Faculty-in-Residence position to teach and support student learning on Drake’s semester-long, cohort-model, study abroad programs.

Current openings include:

  • Spring 2027 for DU Spain
  • Fall 2027 for DU England
  • Spring 2028 for DU Spain
  • Fall 2028 for DU England

DU Spain is in Seville, a city located in Southern Spain in the Andalucia region near the Mediterranean Sea. Drake partners with the University of Seville on the DU cohort program.

DU England is located in the English countryside in the Yorkshire region of Northeast England. Drake partners with Harlaxton University on the DU cohort program.

DU Semester Faculty-in-Residence applications are live through Qualtrics. Click on the Qualtrics links below to learn more about these opportunities including eligibility, compensation, responsibilities, and to officially apply.

DU England Faculty-in-Residence application https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40cpKq2k1NnRiya

DU Spain Faculty-in-Residence application https://drake.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4EeoLY2pNMMdDM

Submissions are due Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 11:59 pm. If you have questions or want to meet one-on-one about this opportunity, schedule a meeting with Maria Rohach, director of education abroad, by emailing maria.rohach@drake.edu.

— Maria Rohach, Global Engagement

Campus Announcements Archive

Forest Avenue Traffic Alert

📍 No Parking on Forest Avenue from 30th Street to 27th Street as of Aug. 11.  This is a permanent change.
 
🚧 Temporary Closure: Carpenter Avenue between 25th and 24th streets 🔧 Due to the DCI/Merge Project on 25th Street.
 
Please plan ahead, follow posted signs, and use alternate routes. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
 
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— Scott Law, Executive Director, Public Safety & Operational Services

For Students Archive

Bulldog Shop Returns to Olmsted; Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Bulldog Shop is back in Olmsted! We’ve officially moved out of our temporary location and back into the Olmsted Center. Renovations are still underway, so be sure to enter through our exterior doors when you stop by.

Save the Date: Grand Re-opening Celebration

From August 20–29 come check out our new look and enjoy some awesome perks during our Grand Re-opening week:

  • 🛍️ 20% off one item at checkout
  • 🐾 A special appearance by Griff on August 20 from 1–2:30 PM

Upcoming Store Hours

August 11–17
Mon-Fri: 10AM – 4PM
Sat-Sun: closed

August 18–24
Mon-Thu: 9AM – 5PM
Fri: 10AM – 4PM
Sat-Sun: 10AM – 2PM

August 25–31
Mon-Thu: 9AM – 5PM
Fri: 10AM – 4PM
Sat-Sun: closed

*Closed Labor Day (Monday, Sep. 1)

— Bulldog Shop

Campus Announcements Archive

Olmsted Construction Update

During the summer, contractors have been hard at work making improvements to Olmsted. We are pleased to share that the project is on time and on budget. Contractors will be on site working on final touches through the end of September.  A few milestones to note:

  • The Bulldog Shop will be open on Monday, August 11.
  • The 2025 Learning Symposium will be hosted in Parent’s Hall on Tuesday, August 19.
  • Olmsted will open to the public on Wednesday, August 20.
  • Starbucks will be up and running on Wednesday, August 20.
  • Fun new branding elements will be installed through the month of September.
  • The new On The Go Convenience Store is planned to open at the end of September. The existing C-Store in lower level of Hubbell will be operational until the On The Go store is complete.
  • The Drake Room will be offline through September 5.
  • Steam Line replacement is completed with testing of the systems over the week of August 11.  Site restoration and landscaping replacement will continue through the month of September.
  • Student Services Center will be permanently located on the 1st floor of the Johansen Student Center.
  • Former SSC location in the breezeway of Olmsted will serve as a Welcome Desk for Olmsted and staffed by our events team.
  • New mail room package pick-up lockers are installed in the lower level of Olmsted.

We are excited for all of campus to see the improvements!

— Heather Winslow, Capital Projects

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Sign Up For Free Generative AI Update

Drake professors Chris Porter, director of Drake’s artificial intelligence program and associate professor of computer science, and Chris Snider, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, will host a free virtual Zoom event on Aug. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. to highlight recent breakthroughs in generative AI technology and offer insights into how these tools are shaping communication, education, business, and creative work.

“This is an opportunity for anyone curious about AI to catch up on what’s new and where things are headed,” Snider said. “We’ll make it approachable and practical, no matter your experience level.” For more information or to register for the event, click here.

— Chris Snider, School of Journalism and Mass Communication