Do you have plans after graduation? Interested in living and working abroad? Look no further than Working Worldwide, an opportunity for recent graduates to live and work in Kosovo for a year. Applications are due Friday, April 1. You can apply in Terra Dotta.

Additionally, we will be holding an information session on Wednesday, March 23, at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Click here for the meeting link.

At the information sessions, we will look at the placement opportunities and answer any questions you may have. If you are looking to expand your horizons, develop skills to be a competitive professional, and do something different after graduation, Working Worldwide is the program for you. If you have any questions, contact Nathan Jacobson (Nathan.jacobson@drake.edu), education abroad coordinator.

— Nathan Jacobson, Global Engagement

The Office of Community Engaged Learning is hiring for several Community Engagement peer positions for the 2022–2023 academic year.

Positions available include:

• Sprout Garden Coordinator
• Sprout Youth and Education Coordinator
• Civic and Voter Engagement Coordinator
• Next Course Food Recovery Coordinator
• IRIS Coordinator

Gain great skills while being a changemaker on campus and in the community!

In addition, we are hiring for Summer Sprout Coordinators.

Position descriptions and a link to the application can be found on Handshake or at drake.edu/community/learningservice/studentopportunities/employment/

The Office of Community Engaged Learning is a department within the Academic Excellence & Student Success unit.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

Do you have plans for after graduation? Interested in living and working abroad? Look no further than Working Worldwide, an opportunity for recent graduates to live and work in Kosovo for a year. Applications are now LIVE, and you can apply in Terra Dotta. Application deadline is April 1. 

Additionally, we’ll be holding information sessions throughout March. Here’s information on two upcoming sessions: 

• March 3 at 12 p.m. via Zoom
• March 7 at 4 p.m. in Meredith, Room 103

At these information sessions, we will look at the placement opportunities and answer any questions you may have. If you are looking to expand your horizons, develop skills to be a competitive professional, and do something different after graduation, Working Worldwide is the program for you! If you have any questions, reach out to Nathan Jacobson (Nathan.jacobson@drake.edu), education abroad coordinator.

— Nathan Jacobson, Global Engagement

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 16, 2022.

— Ryan Zantingh, Student Financial Planning

Are you interested in improving your money management skills? Do you wish you knew more about investing and credit? Do you need to learn more about the benefits that employers offer?

Drake University has partnered with GradReady® to provide a FREE digital platform where you can learn about these topics at your own pace from any device. Visit drake.gradready.com to create your account and get started.

— Ryan Zantingh, Student Financial Planning

Are you a first-year student who took Bulldog Foundations? The Bulldog Foundations planning team wants your feedback. Join a focus group session to share your input. Multiple slots are available Feb. 21–25.  Snacks will be provided. Sign up for a session. 

— Melissa Sturm-Smith, Academic Excellence and Student Success

Reminder: The deadline to apply for a Summer 2022 travel seminar is this Friday, Feb. 18. Apply for a summer travel seminar today!

Summer 2022 travel seminars are:

• Germany & Poland: Heritage and Holocaust: Read more here, or on the program blog.
• Uganda: Sustainable Development in Africa: Read more.

To apply for a travel seminar, visit Terra Dotta, Drake’s online application portal. Use your Drake ID and password to login. Additionally, please know the deadline to apply for a Global Learning Scholarship is today, Feb. 15. Scholarship applications can be found within your Terra Dotta application. 

For questions about a specific travel seminar, contact the course instructor. For general study abroad questions or issues with Terra Dotta, contact studyabroad@drake.edu.

— Nathan Jacobson, Global Engagement

The Board of Student Communications is looking for next year’s media leaders. The BSC oversees Drake’s campus media: Drake Broadcasting System, Drake Magazine, Drake Political Review, DUiN, Periphery, and The Times-Delphic. Students interested in serving as editor-in-chief of a BSC publication or president of DBS must apply for their desired position by March 11. To apply, send your resume and cover letter addressing your vision for the organization to Prof. Inman (jeff.inman@drake.edu) and SJMC Student Senator Madeleine Leigh (madeleine.leigh@drake.edu). Interviews will be held March 25.

— Jeff Inman, SJMC

Help the Board of Student Communications rethink advertising across student media. The BSC will be hiring its first BSC ad director for the 2022–2023 academic year. This position will oversee the creation and execution of a plan to sell advertising across BSC publications that accept advertising. Students interested in the position must apply by March 11. To apply, send your resume and cover letter addressing your vision for the organization to Inman (jeff.inman@drake.edu) and Leigh (madeleine.leigh@drake.edu). Interviews will be held March 25.

— Jeff Inman, SJMC