The campus community submitted more than one hundred name suggestions to Cowles Library to help name its bulldog statue. The field was narrowed down to five finalists and there was an online voting period, in which faculty, staff, and students selected their favorite choice. Find out the winning name on Friday, April 26, at 11 a.m. in Cowles Library. We’ll gather around the bulldog statue, announce the winning name, and bestow our bulldog statue with a nameplate. If you can’t join, watch the announcement live on Facebook and Instagram.

— Carrie Dunham-LaGree, Cowles Library

The Drake University Veterans Association is proud to bring together all military-affiliated members of the Drake community. The association is hosting a reception on Friday, April 27, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Stage. Drake students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are veterans and military family members are invited to attend to socialize with other campus community members who are veterans or military family members. Light refreshments will be served.

The goal of the Drake University Veterans Association is to provide academic, professional, and personal support through connection and advocacy. If you are interested, connect with the group through its Facebook page or email Kristin Porter at kristin.porter@drake.edu.

— Marina Verlengia, Academic Excellence and Student Success

Professional pharmacy students, P1–P3, completing the Student Leadership Development Series will be presenting their leadership research projects on Thursday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the main hallway of Harvey Ingham Hall. All Drake faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. Posters will be on display Wednesday, April 25, through Friday, April 27. Presentations will take place Thursday only.

Research projects

“Perception of Women in Leadership in Regards to an Unconscious Bias”
By Emily Lammers, P3; Piper Swanson, P2; and Amanda Wiedemeier, P3

“Birth Order and Leadership”
By Karla Knobbe, P2; Monica Nikseresht, P1; and Kelli Jo Welter, P2

“Impact of Stress on Drake Pharmacy Student Leadership Involvement”
By Rebecca Metcalf, P2; Lisa Pham, P2; and Danielle Strelecki P2

“Student Perceptions of Competitive Pharmacy Residency Candidates”
By Brianna Hostert, P3, and Mary Jo Elder, P3

“Evaluation of Leadership Style Based on Pessimistic or Optimistic Outputs”
By Arianna Johnson, P2, and Claire Monzel, P1

“Relationship Between Leadership Style and Intended Pharmacy Career”
By Rebecca Rezac, P2, and Bridget Tunink, P2

“The Social Change Model Demonstrated by LEAD Students”

By Layne Davis, P1; Krishn Patel, P2; and Brittany Traut, P1

— Jill Batten, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host a retirement reception for Associate Professor David Wright on Thursday, May 10, at 3 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 104. Wright is retiring at the end of this academic year after 31 years at Drake.

— Kathleen Richardson, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Join the SCSS 076 and LEAD 199 classes as they host Taylor McKee from the Iowa Homeless Youth Center for an evening of service and simulation. Stop by the Pomerantz Stage anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. on April 19 to help make tie blankets for youth experiencing homelessness in Des Moines. Taylor will be putting on an educational simulation as well. If you feel so inclined, we will have a donation box for items the shelter needs. We will also be tabling the week of the event.

— Chloe Janich, Sophomore

The East Asian Film Series will feature two films in the coming weeks.

On April 17 at 6 p.m., “In This Corner of the World” (Japan, 2016) will play in Sussman Theater. A hand-drawn animated film, “In This Corner of the World” is set in the 1940s in Hiroshima, before and after the dropping of the atomic bomb. The film is co-sponsored by the East Asian Studies Minor and the Anime Club.

On May 2 at 4 p.m., “Spirit’s Homecoming” (South Korea, 2016) will air in Olin Hall, Room 101. The drama follows the lives of two teenage girls who were kidnapped by the Japanese Imperial Army to serve as sexual slaves at “comfort stations” in China. The film has graphic scenes, including those depicting sexual violence. The film is co-sponsored by the East Asian Studies Minor and Women and Gender Studies. A post-film discussion will be led by Professor Godfried Asante.

For questions about the upcoming films, contact Mary McCarthy at mary.mccarthy@drake.edu.

— Mary McCarthy, Department of Political Science

On Monday, April 30, Jenna Gibson of the Korea Economic Institute of America will present a career talk for all students contemplating internationally related post-graduate opportunities. Gibson graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in international studies and journalism. Following graduation, she went on to a Fulbright fellowship in South Korea and a master’s program at Georgetown University before becoming the director of communications at the Korea Economic Institute. The talk will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Medbury Honors Lounge. Lunch will be provided through the financial support of the Principal Center for Global Citizenship. The event is free to attend. For questions, contact Mary McCarthy at mary.mccarthy@drake.edu.

— Mary McCarthy, Department of Political Science

The Sprout Garden is proud to partner with Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation for a Global Youth Service Day project from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 22. Volunteers will plant the first vegetables of the season, enjoy tasty food, and receive a free Paul Morrison Service Week T-shirt. All are welcome to participate. View the Facebook event for more information.

— Lindsay Finnell, Junior

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will award its highest honor, the 2018 Lawrence C. and Delores M. Weaver Medal of Honor, to Iowa pharmacist and entrepreneur Greg Johansen. He will receive the Weaver Medal of Honor and deliver a lecture, titled “Opportunity and Risk,” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in Sheslow Auditorium. The lecture is open to all faculty, staff, and students.

The Weaver Medal of Honor is awarded annually to an individual who has advanced the college’s education, research or outreach mission for the benefit of human health; has made a substantial impact on the profession of pharmacy; or has provided financial support that has led to strategic change and progress in the College.

Johansen is a 1976 graduate of Drake’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a successful career in pharmacy operations and a long history of philanthropic support to his alma mater and to his profession.

Read a news release to learn more.

— Marilea Chase, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Come to Parents Hall Wednesday, April 18, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. to get unlimited tacos for five dollars. Fermatta the Blue and a jazz combo will perform, and Griff will be in attendance. Money raised at the event will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, so come eat tacos for a good cause.

— Garrett Pavey