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Nelson Institute Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs

The Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Nelson Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs at Drake University on April 8 and 9. The purpose of the conference is to recognize and share high-quality undergraduate research related to international and global topics.

The conference schedule includes a global diplomacy group exercise; a dinner social featuring international appetizers; a keynote address by noted scholar Valerie Hudson, University of Texas A&M; student panels; and a closing luncheon with visiting Global Practitioner Peiqin Zhou, Nanjing University.

Students from any major are invited to submit papers for consideration. Submissions will be reviewed by a faculty panel for appropriateness of the topic and the quality of the research. Authors of accepted papers will be invited to present a summary of the paper during a conference panel. Accepted papers also will be posted on the conference web site (with author’s permission), and $200 will be awarded to the top presenter(s) as selected by faculty judges.

Find submission criteria here. The deadline for papers is Tuesday, March 3.

STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND EVEN IF NOT PRESENTING A PAPER. The conference registration deadline for those not submitting a paper is March 28; you can register online. Students who attend the full conference (both days) will receive a certificate of participation. Please direct questions to Denise Ganpat (denise.ganpat@drake.edu).

—Submitted by Drake International

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Support an end to domestic and sexual violence

Want to engage in social justice and civic engagement? The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) and the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (IowaCASA) are proud to host Lobby Day 2016. Students—please join victim advocates from across Iowa at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. to educate legislators about domestic and sexual violence.

Our message is simple: Invest in programs to support victims and support policies to end domestic and sexual violence.

You can register online at http://bit.ly/1PbT3SK (put ‘Drake University’ in ‘organization’ line). If you have questions you can contact Laura Hessburg at laurah@icadv.org.

For logistics and meeting location at the capitol for all Drake students, contact the Drake Lobby Day liaison, Alysa Mozak, at alysa.mozak@drake.edu

—Submitted by Alysa Mozak, Coordinator for Sexual Violence Response and Healthy Relationship Promotion

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Golf: For Business and Life program

Who: Drake University students (priority for upperclassmen)
What: Learn to play golf from a professional and how to use it as a business tool from local business professionals

The non-credit course is two parts. The first part is 7–10 group golf lessons and then a small best ball golf outing. You will choose which golf time works for you, Monday or Tuesday evenings.

The second part comprises four classroom speakers who will discuss the importance of golf in the business world. These sessions will be on various Wednesday evenings, 5:30–6:30 p.m., throughout the semester.

You must be available for both parts of the class.

When: First classroom session will be Wednesday, March 9. Lessons will begin after spring break.

Why: To gain the knowledge and skills to utilize golf as a vital business skill

Cost: $75

Applications are online at www.drake.edu/recservices. Applications must be submitted by March 4.

For more information, please contact Lisa Murphy at lisa.murphy@drake.edu or 271-4710

—Submitted by Lisa Murphy, Director of Recreational Services

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Have an upcoming speech or presentation? Visit the Drake Speaking Center

Your personal speech coach is now located in Cowles Library.

The Speaking Center is a tutoring service to assist students in preparing speeches and presentations. We offer a library of resources and peer tutoring sessions. From planning to practice and from brainstorming to visual aids, we will help you with your group or individual class assignments, business presentations, or speech-related events unrelated to coursework.

Monday, Wednesday: 3–8:30 p.m.

Tuesday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Thursday: 10 am–1 p.m. and 4–6 p.m.

Friday: 3–5 p.m.

Cowles Library, Room 18

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit: http://library.drake.edu/speaking

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Convergence Space

Want to help create a makerspace on campus? Convergence is for people who want to make things or make things happen. Come to Lower Olmsted at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10 to learn about working with like-minded students from across campus to create a convergence space where you can work on innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.

Pizza and other refreshments will be served. Questions? Email jpec@drake.edu

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Tax forms for student workers now available

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

The 2015 W2 form is available on blueView. Forms 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

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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

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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