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Student org events

Alpha Kappa Psi recruitment

Alpha Kappa Psi is the oldest and largest coeducational professional business fraternity open to all majors, minors, and concentrations. Come check out our events Feb. 8–13: Recruitment Events

Student Activities Board Bingo Night

Come to SAB’s Bingo Night on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. on Pomerantz Stage. Grab some friends and a bingo card for the chance to win some really sweet prizes, including a Fitbit, Drake gear, gift cards, a Beats Pill, and much more. Get there before they’re gone.

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All-University Career Fair

What: All-University Career Fair, featuring 134 companies
When: Thursday, Feb. 11
Time: 3–3:30 p.m.: open to seniors
3:30–6 p.m.: open to all students
Where: Olmsted Center

Professional attire required, and bring copies of your résumé.

What is professional attire?

Men: Suit and tie. If you don’t own a suit, wear trousers, a button down shirt, tie, or blazer/sport coat.

Women: Suit. If you don’t own a suit, wear dress pants or skirt and a nice blouse or sweater/blazer/dressy jacket.

No jeans or sweatpants.

Download the Guidebook app to review the organizations planning to attend the fair. Visit www.drake.edu/career/careerfair/ for details.

—Submitted by Chrystal Stanley, PCDS/Academic Achievement Coordinator

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Love being a Bulldog?

The Office of Admission is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and fun Drake students to host prospective students during the Chicago Bus Trip. The Chicago Bus Trip is an annual admission recruiting event that allows admitted students from the Chicago area to get an inside look into “Drake life” through an overnight experience.

Hosts must be available from 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, to 8 a.m. on Monday, March 7; be in good academic standing with the University; and live in the residence halls.

Find more information and sign up online. Responses are due Feb. 11. You will be notified if you will be hosting a student in mid-February. Matches will be made on need and compatibility of academic major and involvement. If selected, you will need to attend a mandatory meeting on Thursday, March 3, at 3 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Larson at natalie.larson@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Natalie Larson, Admission Counselor

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Free fitness assessments

Fitness assessments are designed to evaluate your health and fitness, including your current fitness level and health risk for disease. A variety of health and fitness categories will be assessed including:

  • Muscular strength and endurance
  • Aerobic capacity
  • Height and weight
  • Waist-to-hip Ratio and girth measurements
  • Flexibility assessment (sit and reach)

Email wellness@drake.edu to schedule an appointment!

—Submitted by Drake Wellness

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Ready for an adventure?

Students interested in studying abroad in summer or fall 2016 should contact Drake International at x2084 for an advising appointment with Emily Enquist or Gretchen Beckley. You may also email studyabroad@drake.edu , or visit the International Center to pick up information and fill out an interest form.

Students with questions about the Horizons system can contact Annique Kiel, x3039 annique.kiel@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Drake International

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Deep thoughts, in French

Once a month this semester, in conjunction with L’Union des Français de l’Étranger (UFE-Iowa), Drake will host a Café Philosophique, or philosophical discussion. Students and French-speaking members of the Des Moines community will gather to discuss relevant topics and life questions, and voice opinions in a welcome, open environment—all in French!

Whether you wish to practice speaking in French or want the opportunity to listen to the French language, you are welcome to join. All gatherings will be in the Medbury Honors Lounge.

  • Thursday, Feb. 4, 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 1, 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 7, 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 3, 5:30 p.m.

—Submitted by Drake International

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Interning in the nation’s capital?

Are you interning in Washington, D.C. this summer? Would you like to have your travel and housing accommodations covered? The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement provides housing and transportation to a Drake undergraduate student with financial need who has secured a summer internship in a congressional office, government agency, or nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. This scholarship is designed to expose the student to policymakers and the policymaking process, much as Senator Harkin experienced as an intern for Congressman Neal Smith in the summer of 1969, an experience that inspired Senator Harkin to pursue a career in public service.

An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m., at The Harkin Institute, 2429 University Ave. For more information or to obtain an application form, please contact Amy Beller at amy.beller@drake.edu or 515-271-2875.

—Submitted by Amy Beller, Project Manager, Harkin Institute

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Consider becoming an orientation leader

Want to help welcome new students to Drake University? Want to get involved? Want an on-campus job this summer? Consider becoming an orientation leader!

Orientation leaders are dedicated to providing incoming students and their families with all of the information and resources necessary to ensure their transition to Drake is a smooth and enjoyable one.

We need you to help make this happen. Each year we recruit current Drake students to become part of the orientation leader staff. Orientation leaders play a vital role in this exciting process, working closely with new students and their families on a wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing options, and more.

We highly encourage you to attend the final information session on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 12 p.m. in upper Olmsted Center, Room 310/311.

You will be compensated for your time and effort and gain valuable skills in this position. Please visit www.drake.edu/orientation/orientationleaders/ to learn more about the position and to apply. Applications are due Wednesday, Feb. 3. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Marina Verlengia, Director, New Student Programs

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Did you work on campus in 2015?

If you worked on campus during 2015, you will need a W2 to complete your taxes.

The 2015 W2 form is available on blueView. This can be accessed through two methods:

1. Go to blueView’s Student Employee tab, and look to the left for “Payroll Information.” You will have a link for the Electronic W2.

OR

2. In blueView, go up to myDUSIS (by blackboard). Click into the Employee section, and proceed into Tax Forms. You will then have a link for “W-2 Year End Earnings Statement” and you will be able to select 2015.

Please note, only you have access to your W2 statement. Your parents do not have access to your W2 statement through their blueView access. If they need a copy, you will need to provide it to them. If you have questions, you can email student.employment@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Debra Wiley, Assistant Director, Human Resources