The Drake campus community is invited to say farewell to the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellows this Thursday, July 27. The farewell program and reception will be held at the Turner Jazz Center from 4 to 6:30 p.m. No RSVP is needed. To learn more about the program, visit drake.edu/yali.
—Lisa Boes, College of Business and Public Administration
Join us for a Summer Picnic at Olmsted Coffee Shop this Wednesday, July 26. We will be serving lunch for only $5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Picnickers can also enjoy music, games, and a chance to win Drake swag.
The menu will include choice of a walking taco or burrito bowl—served with all the fixings—dessert and a drink.
The All Staff Council will host a drawing for a chance to win some Drake gear. Be sure to stop by the council’s table to enter your name. All Drake staff members are eligible for the drawing.
Thank you to everyone who attended the first picnic. Due to the great turn out, the picnic series will be extended into August. We hope to see everyone on Wednesday!
— Jennifer Bowersox, Drake University Dining
Visit the Olmsted coffee shop July 19 and July 26 for a summer picnic. Lunch will be available 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. for just $5. Picnickers can also enjoy music and games.
July 19: Your choice of grilled chicken, hot dog, or hamburger; baked beans; chips; cookie; and a drink
July 26: Your choice of a walking taco or burrito bowl, served with all the fixings; dessert; and a drink
If these events are well attended, the summer picnic series will be extended into August.
—Jennifer Bowersox, Sodexo
Paul F. Morrison, aka Mr. Drake, is celebrating his centennial this July. All Drake students, alumni, faculty, and staff along with members of the Drake and Des Moines communities are invited to attend a birthday celebration on Saturday, July 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Shivers Courtside Club. We invite all to stop by, enjoy cake, and congratulate Paul on this milestone. There will be a card for guests to sign, too.
For those interested in bringing gifts, Paul has asked that they consider making a donation to the Paul Morrison Excellence Fund instead. More information is available by clicking here.
Be sure to follow Drake Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay updated on party details.
Interested in leaving a message for Paul? Click here to wish him well for his 100th birthday!
Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 4–7 p.m.
Location: Shivers Basketball Practice Facility, Courtside Club
Go Bulldogs!
Questions? Please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.
—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics
All are invited to visit the Paul F. Morrison Athletics Archives exhibit in Cowles Library during an open house on Friday, July 21. The exhibit displays many works and artifacts collected by Paul during his years of patronage to Drake. Thank you to the members of the Drake University archiving staff who worked tirelessly to organize and catalog these pieces of Drake University and Drake Athletics history.
Date: Friday, July 21
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: Cowles Library, 2nd Floor
Questions? Please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.
—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics
Drake will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Occupational Therapy building on Friday, June 16, at noon. Speakers include President Martin and College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Dean Renae Chesnut. An open house will begin at 11:30 a.m. Read more in the Drake Newsroom.
Drake is proud to again host 25 Mandela Washington Fellows for six weeks of Drake and metro community engagement. The Fellows arrive mid-June and return to their home nations in sub-Saharan Africa in early August. Our official “Welcome to Drake” reception will be hosted by Provost Sue Mattison. The greater Drake community, along with our partners are invited to attend—all are welcome. Please come and meet these incredible young leaders who have traveled to Des Moines to engage with our community!
When: Monday, June 19
Time: 4–5:30 p.m.
Where: Cowles Library, Reading Room
Learn more about the fellows at drake.edu/yali.
—Lance Noe, Young African Leaders Initiative Administrative Director
The 101 Speaker Series is designed to engage the audience through interaction with our local panel of experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions on a wide range of topics of interest. The series is open to the public with lunch and parking provided free of charge; however, registration is required.
An effective board can make the difference for an organization’s culture and success. But what is an effective board? The first 101 Speaker Series will address a board’s role in an organization, how to start a board for your organization, and how to position yourself to serve on a board. Join us on Wednesday, June 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Aliber Hall, Room 101, to learn more about board development and to ask your questions to our panel of experts.
Panel experts include:
Denise Hill, JD, MPA
Associate Professor of Practice, Public Administration, Drake University
Sunni Swarbrick, MPA
Board Member; FemCity Des Moines, Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute – Community Connect, Community Youth Concepts, Young Variety, Lead Like a Lady
Kyn Hedrick, MPA
Director of Donor Relations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
RSVP: https://drake-cbpa-speakerseries-june2017.eventbrite.com
—Dianna Gray, College of Business and Public Administration
Tuesday, May 9: Bodacious Burgers Swipe+ Dinner in Hubbell. Try one of our delicious burgers for only $7.49 (+meal swipe).
Saturday, May 13: Commencement Lunch. Purchase tickets online in advance.
Please note adjusted dining hours for finals week.
—Jennifer Bowersox, Sodexo
Stop by the University Book Store in the Olmsted Center May 11–12 for 25 percent off Drake Relays merchandise.
—Kelly Foster, Finance & Administration
