Emerging Leaders Model (ELM) is a seven-week series of workshops for first-year students designed as a foundation for future leadership on campus, in the community, and beyond. Becoming an Emerging Leader is a great way to get acquainted with the endless opportunities for meaningful involvement at Drake. The program meets for one hour each week for seven weeks in a small group setting with a staff and upper-class student facilitator. Here are seven great reasons why you don’t want to miss out:

1.  ELM offers a jump start to leadership at Drake, equipping you with the tools and skills you need to dive into leadership and involvement in the college setting.
2. You’ll be in a small group creating connections with other students who are also interested in leadership, and you’ll leave the program with more connections.
3. Each week, you’ll meet different upper-class student leaders who will share about their experience and give valuable advice as you start in leadership at Drake.
4. You’ll be invited to a lunch off campus with Donald V. Adams, the man who is the inspiration for the whole institute.
5. You’ll leave the program with a vision statement, ‘futurerésumé,’ and action steps to reach your leadership goals at Drake.
6. ELM will empower you to take on leadership roles, opens the door to many future opportunities, and can boost your résumé!
7. It’s free, thanks to alumni who care about your development as our future leaders!

ELM will be offered Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. or 4 to 5 p.m. starting the week of Sept. 26. The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 23; apply here: http://bit.ly/ELMFall16

If you have any questions, please email shelby.derrick@drake.edu or meghan.blancas@drake.edu.

—Meghan Blancas, Director, Student Leadership Programs

The Global Learning Scholarship application is live for students who are studying abroad spring 2017 and J-Term 2017. These scholarships are designed to enable students to reach their full potential as responsible global citizens. All global learning scholarships are need-based. The application deadline is Oct. 15. To learn more and to apply, visit this link. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Rohach at maria.rohach@drake.edu.

—Maria Rohach, Assistant Director, Drake Administered Programs Abroad

Like service? Like meeting new people? Want to be part of a national organization that is easy to fit into your schedule? Then Alpha Phi Omega may be for you! APO Service Fraternity is having recruitment week Monday–Friday, Sept. 19–23! Come sign up or get more information in the Olmsted Breezeway 11 a.m.–4 p.m. every day during recruitment week. Questions? Email recruitment.apo.omega@gmail.com.

—Grace Baumgartner

Thinking about studying abroad for a J-Term, summer, full semester, or yearlong program? Drake has a new application system that will now let you search for study abroad programs by term, subject, and location to make finding the perfect program easier for you. To start the search, visit www.drake.edu/studyabroad.

—Breanne Ellis, Education Abroad Advisor

Are you going to a Spanish speaking country during J-Term or next spring? Would you like to begin learning a few words in Spanish for an upcoming study abroad semester or travel seminar? Do you want or need to keep up your foreign language fluency? Drake’s Department of World Languages and Cultures wants to help.

Spanish Conversation Hours are scheduled three times a week this semester: Mondays, noon–1 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m.; and Wednesdays, 4–5 p.m. in Meredith 204.

All levels of Spanish speakers from all areas of the Drake community are welcome. The group warmly supports all participants with an opportunity to practice Spanish; no long-term commitment is required to attend. A native speaker facilitates the conversation in Spanish in a fun and casual setting.

For further information, contact Assistant Professor Inbal Mazar at inbal.mazar@drake.edu

—Drake International

The Drake Writing Internships program is pleased to again offer the free Fundamentals and Introduction to Grant Writing workshop to students on Friday, Sept. 23, 1–4 p.m. in Aliber Hall, Room 108. Perfect for students seeking pre-professional development or for those students who have personal projects or aspirations that require funding, this workshop fills up quickly! Register for your spot by emailing Lisa Boes (lisa.boes@drake.edu) no later than Monday, Sept. 19.

—Carol Spaulding-Kruse, Professor of English

The Activities Fair is tomorrow, Sept. 13, in Upper Olmsted from 4 to 7 p.m. Student organizations and activities will be handing out information about their groups. Stop by and sign up for a group or two!

—Kodee Wright, Coordinator, Student Activities and Organizations

Drake is forming a Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Student Advisory Committee and is looking for at-large members. The purpose of the committee is to open up communications between students and the staff most closely involved in matters related to sexual and interpersonal misconduct on campus. The staff who will be involved include the Title IX coordinator, dean of students, and the new prevention coordinator (once hired), as well as staff from Drake Public Safety and Residence Life.

The committee will have representatives from the following groups: Student Senate, Unity Roundtable, Residence Hall Association, Drake Athletics, Fraternity and Sorority Life, graduate/professional programs, and 4–5 at-large positions.

If you are interested in serving in one of the at-large positions, please contact Title IX Coordinator Katie Overberg at titleix@drake.edu by Sept. 30. You can also contact Katie with any questions about the new advisory committee.

—Katie Overberg