The Office of Community Engaged Learning is hiring for the summer and next academic year. Working in the CEL office is a great way to gain skills, connect with campus and community, and make a positive difference.

For this summer, we are hiring two students to help with the Sprout Garden. One person will focus on maintaining the garden (planting, weeding, watering, harvesting) and leading volunteer groups in the garden; and one will plan and lead education sessions for area youth. Both positions are approximately 6-7 per week. This is a great opportunity for someone who will be in Des Moines for the summer and has some flexibility with their schedule.

For next academic year, we are hiring:

-Sprout Garden Coordinator
– IRIS Coordinator
– Events & Training Coordinator
– Social Media and Marketing Intern
– Food Security/Next Course Food Recovery Coordinator

Students are part of the “Community Engagement Peers” team, who represent the CEL office and meet with students 1-1 to get connected to the local community. Positions are 6-7 hours a week and are paid $10.05/hr.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with March 20 as a priority deadline. Visit https://www.drake.edu/community/learningservice/studentopportunities/employment/ for more information on each of the roles.

For questions, contact amanda.martin@drake.edu.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

The annual J-Term Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 8, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in Parents Hall, Olmsted Center. Discover the locations for upcoming travel seminars & speak with the faculty members leading the experiences to find your perfect opportunity to study abroad in January 2024. We can’t wait to see you there!

— Chelsea Funk, Global Engagement

You can now submit your application to oversee one of Drake University’s six student media organizations: Drake Broadcasting System, Drake Mag, Drake Political Review, DUiN, Periphery and the Times-Delphic. To apply, send a PDF of your resume along with a cover letter to jeff.inman@drake.edu and gannon.henry@drake.edu. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 10, at 5 p.m.

— Jeff Inman, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Students at Drake are eligible to apply for scholarships of up to $8,500 from the Phillips University Legacy Foundation. More information and an application are available here. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 24.

—Ryan Zantingh, Director of Financial Aid

Join Dean of Students Hannah Clayborne for a chance to have dinner and catch up on things that are happening at Drake University this semester. This is a great opportunity to make connections with fellow students along with the Dean of Students. Dinner will be provided for students who sign up in advance, but space is limited to 10 students. Please review the available slots below and click here to sign up.

Monday, February 27
5:00-6:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 1
5:00-6:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM

Monday, March 6
5:00-6:00 PM
6:00-7:00 PM

Questions about this event, please contact Gina Ryan at gina.ryan@drake.edu with questions.

— Gina Ryan, Office of the Dean of Students

A cohort of Drake students will study abroad Fall 2023 on the DU England: Harlaxton semester study abroad program with Professor Maria Clapham. Students enroll in one Drake course, as well as courses at Harlaxton College, taught by British and visiting faculty.

Students who apply by March 1 will be considered for Drake’s Global Learning Scholarships. Each year Drake gives out around $100,000 in study abroad scholarships.

Courses taken at Harlaxton can be pre-approved to count toward your major(s), minor(s), concentration, and/or AOIs. Students also have access to their Drake financial aid while studying abroad on this approved program.

If you are interested in learning more about this program, there is an information session on Tuesday, Feb. 21^, at 4 p.m. in Olmsted TMR132.

To apply to study on the DU England: Harlaxton program and be considered for a global learning scholarship, go to Terra Dotta, Drake’s study abroad application system.

If you have questions or want to set up a study abroad advising appointment, please reach out to studyabroad@drake.edu.

— Maria Rohach, Global Engagement

Drake’s Working Worldwide program is open for 2023–2024. The Working Worldwide Program offers recent graduates from any academic background the opportunity to live and work in Kosovo working at a company, non-profit, or governmental organization for up to one year. Whether you are interested in gaining professional, international, or cultural experience, the Working Worldwide Program will work to find the best setting to help you meet your goals. View the application to get more details and meet with Chelsea Funk to discuss whether this is the right opportunity for you.

— Chelsea Funk, Global Engagement

The Harkin Institute’s D.C. Experience scholarships are open now. Any Drake University undergraduate student with a GPA above a 2.75 who has secured a summer internship in Washington D.C. can apply to the The Harkin Institute D.C. Student Experience Scholarship.

The Robert J. Waters and Patricia J. Beneke Endowed Washington, D.C. Experience Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students (including law students) with a GPA of 3.0 who are internship in areas outlined on The Harkin Institute website.

The deadline for both scholarships is April 10 at 5 p.m.  

These scholarships apply to students with an internship for a non-profit organization, congressional office, or government agency. The scholarship covers housing accommodations from May to August 2023, a non-refundable room deposit, and up to $500 in travel expenses.  

Along with completing the application, applicants must provide a typed 500-word essay, their resume, unofficial Drake University transcript, a faculty recommendation, their acceptance letter for their internship, and a signed financial statement form. Apply for either scholarship.

— Lila Johnson, Harkin Institute

Drake women in student leadership:
You are invited to apply for the Deni Druehl Naumann Women’s Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship was established by Deni Druehl (JO’78) and Michael Naumann in April 2014 to recognize undergraduate women at Drake University who inspire, have passion, and positively impact the lives of others around them. Applicants to this scholarship must exhibit a commitment to contribute their leadership skills and talents to Drake activities such as residence life, the Adams Leadership Institute, the leadership minor, recognized campus student organizations, and/or University sponsored activities, e.g. Panhellenic Council, Student Activities Board, and/or Student Senate.

The selected scholarship recipient will be awarded $2,000 to be disbursed during the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarship is not automatically renewed each year, but previous recipients are eligible to apply each year following their initial award.

To apply for the scholarship, please submit an application here by Friday, March 10^th at 5pm: bit.ly/drakenaumann.

Be prepared to submit the following information in the application form linked above:

• Name, Primary Major, Drake GPA, and anticipated graduation term (i.e. Spring 2024)
• Essay Questions:

• 1. Describe your most meaningful leadership experience and/or role on campus as a leader at Drake. What, specifically, did you learn as a result of this experience?
• 2. Describe a woman-identified student whose leadership has made a positive impact on your college experience at Drake University. What have you learned from her, and how will you apply it moving forward?
• 3. How would this scholarship assist you in making a positive impact among other women in our Drake University campus community?

Applications are due by Friday, March 10th at 5:00pm. Candidates will be notified of their selection status by early April, with the selected recipient to receive funds in the upcoming academic school year (funds will be dispersed at the beginning of fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters, respectively). Please follow up with Kristin Economos if you have questions at kristin.. We hope to see you apply!

— Kristin Economos, Adams Leadership Institute

Join Dean of Students Hannah Clayborne for a chance to have dinner and catch up on things that are happening at Drake University this semester. This is a great opportunity to make connections with fellow students along with the Dean of Students. Dinner will be provided for students who just sign up in advance, but space is limited to 10 students. Please review the available slots below and click here to sign up. Thank you!

• Monday, February 27
  • 5:00-6:00 PM
  • 6:00-7:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 1
  • 5:00-6:00 PM
  • 6:00-7:00 PM
• Monday, March 6
  • 5:00-6:00 PM
  • 6:00-7:00 PM

Questions about this event, please contact Gina Ryan at gina.ryan@drake.edu with questions.

— Gina Ryan, Office of the Dean of Students