Category Archives: 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.

Drake Theatre Presents: A Doll’s House, part 2

Drake Theatre invites you to the final production of the 2024-2025 season, A Doll’s House, part 2 on May 1–4.

Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 play A DOLL’S HOUSE famously ends with the sound of a closing door as Nora Helmer decides to leave her husband and children behind to find her own place in the world.  That closing door was the sound that ushered in the modern era of play writing.  Lucas Hnath’s A DOLL’S HOUSE (part 2) picks up 15 years after Ibsen’s classic.  Nora has returned to her former home.  Where has she been?  Why is she back? How will her family react?  

Tickets are $8/students, $10/adults and can be purchased online at drake.edu/fineartsboxoffice or in person at the box office.

— Amber Hussain

Food Truck for Finals Week

Come one, come all for Lachele’s Food truck!

In preparation for finals week, the All-Staff Council, partnered with the Office of the Provost, is hosting the delectable food from Lachele’s Fine Foods.

Come find them in the Olmsted parking lot on Tuesday, May 6, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and be sure to get there early. The first 75 guests get 50% off their meal.

Should rain be on the forecast, we are ready to party in Fischer-Stelter Hall in Johansen.

— Tiffany Hach

Mother’s Day Gifts at The Bulldog Shop

Mother’s Day is just around the corner—May 11th—and Bulldog Shop has the perfect gifts for every Drake mom. Whether you’re looking for something cozy, practical, or a little sentimental, you’ll find just the right gift to show her how much you care.

Here are a few ideas to help you choose the perfect gift:

— The Bulldog Shop

2025 MVC Softball Championship at Drake

The Missouri Valley Conference is coming to Des Moines for the 2025 softball championship, presented by Catch Des Moines.

Watch as your Bulldogs compete for a trip to the NCAA Tournament. All the action takes place Wednesday, May 7, through Saturday, May 10, at Ron Buel Field. All-session tournament passes are $25 and single-session tickets are $10. Purchase tickets at godrakebulldogs.com/tickets.

For more information on the championship, visit www.godrakebulldogs.com/feature/2025MVCSoftball.

— Colin Salig

How to Treat Your Friends and Colleagues with Disabilities, a Chat with Suzanne Shoemaker

Join us on April 30 at 1 p.m. in the Bell Center Fitness Studio for an engaging seminar on etiquette when interacting with people with disabilities, designed to help Drake University students foster inclusivity and respectful communication. 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.

— Gail Witte, Rec Services

Nominate Students for an Adams Leadership Award

Drake’s annual Student Leadership Awards honor exceptional student leaders and organizations across campus. Please consider nominating a student.

Any student, faculty, or staff member can submit nominations in categories like:

  • Outstanding First-Year Student Leader
  • Outstanding Student Organization President
  • Outstanding Residence Hall Leader
  • The Oreon E. Scott Senior Legacy Award …and more!

Submit nominations here by Sunday, April 13.

Nominees and winners will be recognized at the 2025 Adams Leadership Awards on Saturday, May 3, at 1 PM in Sheslow Auditorium. All Drake staff and faculty are invited (but not expected!) to attend.

Questions? Contact Kristin Economos at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

Join Drake’s Team for the Des Moines Corporate Games

Join Drake’s Corporate Games team!  This annual company-based competition for organizations in central Iowa runs from May 18 through July 31.  With over two dozen events to choose from, Des Moines Corporate Games (DMCG) is a great way to meet new people and have fun.

Events range from team-based to individual and competitive to recreational. Try everything from pickleball and golf, to a fitness walk and trivia. You may participate in as many events as you want.

All in-person activities will be held in the evenings and on weekends and are free (except golf cart rental). ALL Drake faculty and staff, student employees, interns, and retirees are invited and encouraged to join Drake’s team.

To participate in this year’s Des Moines Corporate Games, please send an email to linda.feiden@drake.edu for registration instructions.

— Linda Feiden, Human Resources