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

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

Mark your calendars for the 52^nd 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 52^nd 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

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

The Live Mascot Program crowdfunding project is entering its final week and to encourage a strong finish President Martin has issued an exciting new challenge.

Ever wonder what Griff would do if he were in charge? If the Live Mascot Program reaches its $10,000 crowdfunding goal by Oct. 17, President Martin will declare Griff an honorary “President” of Drake University for a day.

Make your gift and check out progress toward the goal at crowdfunding.drake.edu and be sure to follow the Drake University and Griff social channels to see what “President” Griff does with his time in office. The Live Mascot Program brings vibrancy to Drake and our community and serves as a wonderful outreach to not only all of us on campus, but to prospective students, athletics fans, and the Des Moines campus.

Donations support all of this work and so much more.Don’t forget that every gift up to $10,000 made during this project is doubled, thanks to a generous match from Doug, BN’75, and Peggy, BN’76, GR’96, Person.

— Alicia Chilton, University Communications and Marketing

Sigma Phi Epsilon will be hosting the third annual flu shot clinic on Oct. 19 from 3–5 p.m. at 1243 34th Street in Des Moines. For each flu shot that is administered $3 will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and 12 meals will be donated to the Food Bank of Iowa. Let us know if you are interested so we can reserve a shot for you.

We will also run your insurance, and in the event that it is not covered, the cost will be $35. Help keep our campus safe from influenza and help raise money for a good cause. If you have any questions, contact Nevin William Radechel at nevin.radechel@drake.edu or at (515)402-2284.

— Nevin William Radechel, P3