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Celebrate National Distance Learning Week: Nov. 4–8

The purpose of National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) is to generate greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning, while recognizing leaders and best practices in the field.

Drake University will be celebrating NDLW from Nov. 4–8. Here are some of the ways you can participate:

National Distance Learning Week Reception
Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 3–4:30 p.m.
Lower level of Carnegie Hall
Refreshments provided.

Free Online Webinars About Distance Learning
NOTE: Registration is required for many of these sessions. Please sign up with the links available for each event at
https://usdla.org/2019-ndlw/.

Connect on Social Media
Follow @DrakeUOnline on Twitter for regular postings highlighting best practices.

Learn about Drake’s Online Programs
Visit online.drake.edu/.

Learn about Drake’s Continuing Education and Professional Development Programs and Offerings
Visit www.drake.edu/cepd/.

Take a Virtual Campus Tour
www.drake.edu/tour/.

Send Kudos or e-cards to your Drake peers to celebrate distance learning champions
drake.peerceive.com/auth/login (login required)

— Drake Online & Continuing Education and Academic & Emerging Technologies, ITS

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Volunteers needed for CHARACTER COUNTS! game

Drake Athletics and The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center are hosting more than 6,000 K–8th grade students at the Drake women’s basketball CHARACTER COUNTS! game on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to manage concessions. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Hilary Ortmann at hilary.ortmann@drake.edu to sign up.

All volunteers will receive a Drake basketball T-shirt and a pizza/soda party. This is a great opportunity to use your volunteer hours and demonstrate Drake’s Core Value: We’re all in this together!

— Hilary Ortmann, Robert D. & Billie Ray Center

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Photo contest: Share your best international image and vote for your favorite

Drake International is accepting submissions for the International Education Week 2019 photo contest. The contest is open to all Drake students, staff, and faculty who have had a Drake-related international education or work experience (e.g., international students, study abroad students, faculty leading travel seminars, etc.).

Photos can be submitted via email to studyabroad@drake.edu 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 an extra five votes per photo for showing off your Drake gear in any of these photos.

Contest Timeline:

Oct. 16–Nov. 13: Submit your photos to studyabroad@drake.edu and vote for your favorites on the Drake International and Study Abroad Facebook page:

Nov. 19—Nov. 21: Twenty finalists (five per each category) are selected and displayed for in-person voting during the International Education Week 2019 events on campus (events to be announced)

Nov. 22: Winners are announced

To see full contest guidelines and vote for your favorites go to our Facebook page.

We look forward to seeing your photos! For questions, email studyabroad@drake.edu.

— Dina Khayrushina, Center for International Programs and Services

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EVENT UPDATE: Bucksbaum lecture moved to Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. due to scheduling conflict

US women’s national soccer team (USWNT) co-captain Megan Rapinoe will be interviewed in a moderated question and answer session for the 41st installment of the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture Series at Drake University. The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19 in the Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave. and is free and open to the public; no tickets are required.

Note: The lecture has been moved to Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. due to a scheduling conflict.

Read full news release

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Last Day to save 50% on Drake Road Race registration

Flash sale ends at midnight on Oct. 22! Save over 50% on race registration.

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

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Celebrate creatives, risk-takers, and innovators Nov. 9–15

Innovation Week is Nov. 9–15. Through a series of events and activities across campus, Innovation Week showcases transformational, innovative, and creative ideas and ventures. Some of the featured events include:

  • The annual DELTA Rx competition
  • The annual Bark Tank competition where Drake students can win cash for their Drake-related idea
  • A letterpress printing workshop
  • Carvey tile carving

For more information, check out the event page on the University calendar. Details about individual events will be posted to our  Facebook page soon. Want email notifications? Sign up for the Drake Innovation newsletter at https://drakeinnovation.com/.

— Stephanie Cardwell, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

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Griff, Honorary President for the Day

Thank you to the Drake community for showing your support for the Live Mascot Program during our recent fundraising campaign. Over $11,000 was raised by the community and alumni Doug, BN’75, and Peggy, BN’76, GR’96, Person contributed an additional $10,000 in matching funds. This outpouring of generosity supports the program and its continued work to be a welcome and inclusive presence on campus and expand the program’s work as an ambassador to prospective students and the greater Des Moines community.   

And now for the fun: President Marty Martin issued a challenge that Griff would be named honorary President for a day if the fundraising goal was met by Oct. 17. That goal was surpassed and today (Tuesday, Oct. 21) is the day! Head over to Griff’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to see how Griff is spending his day as the honorary University President.

— Alicia Chilton, University Communications & Marketing

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Drake International Education Week: Nov. 18–22

Mark your calendars for Drake University’s annual International Education Week (IE Week)! This year’s IE Week will be held Nov. 18–22 and will celebrate all the ways Drake is global. Events are being coordinated for faculty, staff, and students, and a highlight will be visitors from our international partner universities.

If your department or unit is interested in offering an international event during IE Week, please email studyabroad@drake.edu so that your event can be included in promotional materials.  Watch for a full events listing on the University Calendar.

— Annique Kiel, Executive Director, Global Engagement and International Programs

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Des Moines Marathon to loop through Drake, Road closures

Drake is once again proud to be a part of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 20.

The marathon starts at 8 a.m. in the Court Avenue District. Mile 11 of the race will bring participants down 25th Street in front of Drake Public Safety, Drake International, and University Communications and Marketing. Runners will proceed across Forest Avenue and turn on Clark Street to enter into Drake Stadium and run on the Blue Oval. In Mile 12, runners will leave the stadium onto 27th Street and turn left onto Forest Avenue before heading back down 25th Street to Kingman Boulevard. See the course map.

As a result of the race, no parking will be allowed on the following streets:
— 25th Street from University Avenue to Clark Street
— Clark Street from 25th Street to 29th Street
— 27th Street from Clark Street to Forest Avenue 

Those on campus during race day should expect road closures and traffic delays. Visit the Des Moines Marathon website for more information.

— Scott Law, Director, Public Safety & Operational Services