Head over to the Performing Arts Hall (in FAC) on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. to see Valleyhill, an eclectic alternative rock band. The event is brought to you by the Student Activities Board.
—Submitted by Tom Scearce
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Confidential advocate office hours on campus
A professional advocate and supervisor for Drake VIP (Violence Intervention Partners) now has office hours on campus each Tuesday from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in Cowles Library, Room 109. An advocate is a confidential resource who can provide support, talk through options, and address concerns related to sexual misconduct or dating/domestic violence impacting you or someone you know. If this time is not convenient, please email melissau@stopdvsa.org to schedule an alternate time.
—Submitted by Alysa Mozak, Coordinator for Sexual Violence Response & Healthy Relationship Promotion
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Students: Attend a resume critique
Do you have a professional résumé? Can it compete with other résumés for your dream internship or job? Come and find out at the Résumé Critique tomorrow, Feb. 2, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in Upper Olmsted. Bring your résumé to be professionally reviewed. No appointment necessary. No dress code.
—Chrystal Stanley, PCDS/Academic Achievement Coordinator
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