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For Students Archive

Study abroad in Chile

Students, come learn about study abroad opportunities at Universidad de los Andes in Santiago, Chile. Join us at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, at Drake’s International Center (The Point).
A representative from the University’s International Programs office will be available to tell you about some exciting opportunities in Santiago.

If this date is not convenient but you wish to learn more about Universidad de los Andes, contact Gretchen Beckley at gretchen.beckley@drake.edu

—Drake International

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Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is open

The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is open. This annual competition could be your opportunity to get up to $5,000 for your business idea. To learn more, come to an information session on March 8 at 6 p.m. or March 23 at 7 p.m. Both sessions will be held in Aliber Hall on the 3rd floor. More info available online at tinyurl.com/2016pappajohnstudent. To learn more about Iowa entrepreneur and philanthropist John Pappajohn, visit www.pappajohn.com

—Submitted by Stephanie Cardwell, Administrative Assistant 2

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Apply to be a Violence Intervention Partner

The Violence Intervention Partner peer advocacy team is now accepting applicants for the 2016–2017 school year. You can find job duties and the application online. Applications are due by Friday, March 25, with interviews starting the week after with the advisory team.

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

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Global Learning Scholarships now available

Global Learning Scholarships are available for students who are studying abroad, participating in global service-learning, or participating in experiential learning abroad. These scholarships are designed to enable students to reach their full potential as responsible global citizens. Scholarships are open to students studying abroad Summer 2016, Fall 2016, or J-Term 2017. These are need-based scholarships. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 22. For more information, or to apply, visit this link. If you have any questions please contact Maria Rohach, global learning program coordinator, at maria.rohach@drake.edu.

— Submitted by Maria Rohach

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Drake CASA Informational Meeting

Learn more about how you can help abused and neglected children. Come to the Olmsted mezzanine at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 29, to learn more about the many ways you can get involved with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and give back to children who need it in the Des Moines community!

—Submitted by Natalie Deerr

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Join advocates for book discussion

Come join confidential advocates from Domestic Violence Services and Crisis Intervention Services every Tuesday, 6–7:30 p.m., at the Wesley House, 2718 University Ave., from Feb. 23 to May 3 for a reading and discussion of Daring Greatly, a book exploring issues of shame and fear. Book will be provided and read during the group. For more information contact Melissa Ulrickson at melissau@stopdvsa.org.

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