A limited number of spots remain for students to register for Summer 2016 travel seminars. The courses being offered are:
—Submitted by Drake International
You are invited to an informational session about Drake’s Teach in China Program. Graduating seniors and alumni can hear from Drake graduates who have participated previously. All sessions are to be held on Drake’s campus, but we welcome remote participants via Skype for non-Drake applicants. Please contact Kirk Martin should you need to attend remotely at 515- 271-3035, kirk.martin@drake.edu, or WeChat: kirkdavidmartin.
Info Sessions
Wednesday, Nov. 18
3:30–4:30 p.m., Drake International offices in The Point
OR
7–8 p.m., Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Conference Room
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7–8 p.m. Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Conference Room
Thursday, Dec. 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Drake International
—Submitted by Kirk Martin, Director of Chinese Cultural Exchange Program
If you are a junior at Drake and interested in public service, the Truman Scholarship might be for you! Drake can nominate up to four students for this prestigious scholarship. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2016, but now is the time to start. For more information, contact Professor Eleanor Zeff at eleanor.zeff@drake.edu.
—Submitted by Eleanor Zeff, Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations
Are you graduating in December and looking for a post-graduation opportunity?
The Iowa Community Health AmeriCorps Program is looking for individuals to serve in the following communities in Iowa: Winterset, Adel, Red Oak, Osceola, Chariton, and Ames/Des Moines.
Members will work on a variety of projects, including starting community gardens; creating safe routes to schools and walking school bus programs; researching smoke-free workplace policies; working with schools and businesses to implement Smarter Lunchrooms; and administering assessments to communities, schools, and businesses to implement new initiatives.
Full-time AmeriCorps members will serve 1,700 hours over the course of 11 months.
Benefits include:
The minimum requirements for the AmeriCorps position are:
Apply online or for more information or questions, contact Amanda Martin, 515-271-2767, amanda.martin@drake.edu.
—Submitted by Amanda Martin, AmeriCorps & Service-Learning Program Coordinator
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 one of three information sessions:
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, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu.
—Submitted by Marina Verlengia, Director, Campus Programming
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this group is for you! Please join two certified advocates from local organizations and fellow Drake students for some great discussion and support in a private and confidential setting.
When: Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m., Oct. 26–Dec. 7
Where: Wesley House (on the corner of 28th Street and University Avenue)
Topics include:
This group will be run by Melissa Ulrickson, campus outreach specialist with Crisis Intervention Services and Stacey Granger, domestic violence outreach advocate with Children & Families of Iowa. Melissa is a certified sexual assault advocate with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and working toward a master’s degree in professional counseling, and Stacey is a certified domestic abuse advocate with a bachelor’s degree in social work. If you have any questions regarding this group, please contact Melissa at 641-260-0432/melissau@stopdvsa.org or Stacey at 515-471-8699 x 133.
—Submitted by Alysa Mozak, Coordinator for Sexual Violence Response and Healthy Relationship Promotion
The app enhances safety through real-time, interactive features that create a virtual safety network of friends, family, and Campus Public Safety. The app is free for all students, staff, and faculty. Learn more and download today.
Exploring Food Justice and Community Building through Service
Friday, Oct. 30
5:15—7:30 p.m.
Marriott Hotel – Salon D & E
Meals from the Heartland is a nonprofit, largely volunteer-based organization that brings diverse communities—such as businesses, schools, individuals, organizations, churches, and families—together in an effort to provide food to the hungry around the world. They’ve packaged more than 50 million meals since they began in 2007. Join us in this hands-on experience to package meals for the hungry, and learn more about global service-learning. This event will also include light hors d’oeuvres.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Please RSVP to Maria Rohach, global learning program coordinator, by Wednesday, Oct. 28, at maria.rohach@drake.edu.
—Submitted by Maria Rohach
Students who attended the annual Global Opportunities Expo may be ready for the next step in planning for a class or semester abroad. Whether you are interested in discovering more information about Drake’s administered programs abroad, direct exchange programs, or affiliate programs, you may wish to take some next steps:
—Submitted by Drake International
Students, mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2nd Annual Bulldog Madness on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in The Knapp Center. Kick off basketball season with the best party in town! Enjoy free food, Drake swag, and watch history unfold before your eyes. Who knows, this could be you. This is one event you do not want to miss. Questions? Please contact Tom Florian, assistant director of ticket sales, at 515-271-4949 or thomas.florian@drake.edu
