To be considered for need-based grants and scholarships or federal student loans in the Summer 2023, Fall 2023 or Spring 2024 semesters, complete the 2023–2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form is available now at www.studentaid.gov. The FAFSA is available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens.
If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, please contact the Office of Student Financial Planning.
— Ryan Zantingh, Student Financial Planning
Join Drake’s growing Prevention Ambassador Team. Training to become a Prevention Ambassador will be held Oct. 28, Nov. 4, and Nov. 11 from 1–4 p.m. Must be able to attend all three to be certified.
Reister HERE
Prevention Ambassadors are students trained to facilitate conversations about bystander interventions, healthy relationships, and understanding the dynamics of sexual and dating violence. Prevention Ambassadors interact with first years during welcome week, mentor high school youth, put on events and programming with other student groups and plan the annual Bulldogs Against Sexual Assault event.
We would love for you to join our team! If you have questions, reach out to lynne.cornelius@drake.edu.
— Lynne Cornelius, Violence Prevention & Programming
Are you passionate about food? Do you miss meals from home? Do you enjoy planning events?Join our committee. Drake Dining invites you to collaborate with our culinary team, dietitian, and marketing manager to make Drake Dining the best it can be. We will be hosting our first meeting virtually on Oct. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Click here, select Food Committee, and fill out the form with your contact information and we will send you an invitation to the virtual meeting place.
— Shaelyn Hankins, Drake Dining
Register today! The Sussman Leadership Conference is an annual event that brings together Drake student leaders from all across campus to explore and gain skills in a particular leadership topic and theme. This year’s conference, “Confidence and the Comparison Trap,” will explore how to gain genuine and authentic confidence as a student leader and young professional. Conference registration is free for students (valued at $75 per seat!) including a gourmet brunch, nationally-renowned keynote speaker, and several breakout sessions. This conference gives Drake University student leaders a chance to gain leadership skills immediately useful to their academic, personal, and professional lives. All conference registration fees are covered by the Adams Leadership Institute. Space is limited, learn more and register by Nov. 1 at bit.ly/sussman22.
— Kristin Economos, Director, Student Leadership Programs
Start off the fall season right with Bulldog Bootcamp. This is a 4-week free group training program from Oct. 17–Nov. 9 that will provide you with a fun, yet challenging experience. The program is completed with a small group of Drake students on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. with the implementation of HIIT and strength training workouts. Sign up for fun workouts with your friends today.
Email recmarketing@drake.edu for more info and sign up by Oct. 10.
Students, below are some important reminders related to COVID-19.
Don’t have plans for J-Term yet? Looking to get out of Des Moines and see the world? Earn three AOI credits? Gain a new perspective? The following travel seminars are accepting applications until Oct. 1, 2022.
Bahamas: Leadership at Sea (Global and Cultural Understanding AOI)
Indonesia: Urban Development and Conservation
South Africa: Religions of South Africa (Global and Cultural Understanding AOI)
Thailand: Research, Exploration, and Reflection (Information Literacy AOI)
Washington DC: Inside Washington: Exploring Bipartisan Solutions (Engaged Citizen AOI)
To apply and learn more about these offerings you can click on the program title, and it will take you to Terra Dotta, our application management system. Use your Drake ID and password to login. First-year students are not eligible to apply.
For questions about a specific travel seminar, contact the course instructor. For general study abroad or application questions, contact studyabroad@drake.edu.
— Maria Rohach, Global Engagement
Join Dean of Students Hannah Clayborne for a chance to have dinner and catch up on things that are happening at Drake 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. Sign up in advance; space is limited to 10 students. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
For questions, contact Gina Ryan at gina.ryan@drake.edu.
— Gina Ryan, Dean of Students
If you have never played hockey in your life, we still want you to be a part of our club. Non-player members can join the club as a part of our fundraising team, marketing team, management team, media team, or if you just want to be a fan. We encourage those who are wanting experience in their majors to join. For example, if you are a marketing major, joining our marketing team would be great for experience and resume building. View the sign-up form.
We are also seeking players for the club team. We practice twice a week and have games scheduled throughout the year. If you are a hockey player, we’d love to have you. You can find more information on our website or feel free to reach out to the club’s president Griffin Dyka at Griffin.dyka@drake.edu.
— Griffin Dyka, Junior
Join Dean of Students Hannah Clayborne for dinner and a chance to catch up on things that are happening at Drake 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 just sign up in advance, but space is limited to 10 students. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
Questions about this event, please contact Gina Ryan at gina.ryan@drake.edu with questions.
— Hannah Clayborne, Dean of Students
