Sign up for Drake Recreation’s October intramurals. Register by the following deadlines.

Oct. 14: 3 v. 3 basketball tournament deadline

Oct. 20: Co-rec basketball deadline

Oct 20: Water polo deadline

— Emily Madsen, Recreational Services

The Lorentzen Student Hatchery is back for 2022. This unique program is aimed at fostering student startups and is your opportunity to get paid to run your own business. Entrepreneurship Centers staff provide guidance and support, access to mentors and experts, and more to Drake University students accepted to the Hatchery. Students of any major, undergraduate and graduate, are welcome to apply to the Hatchery for the opportunity to get paid up to $6,500 while working on their own startup. Even if you are not chosen to receive a summer grant, Drake University students are welcome to participate in Hatchery coaching and mentoring sessions. This summer program starts the first week of June and wraps up the first week of August but there will be educational training and coaching available in the semesters before and after formal programming.

If you would like more information, download a 2022 Hatchery Fact Sheet. Applications are being accepted online until Friday, Nov. 5. Virtual pitches for a spot in the Hatchery will take place during Drake’s Innovation Week, starting Nov. 8. Questions? Email us at jpec@drake.edu.

 — Stephanie Cardwell, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Each year, the Adams Leadership Institute hosts the annual Sussman Leadership Conference; bringing together undergraduate student leaders from across campus to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and gain skills that can be applied to their personal lives, student leadership roles, academic projects, and professional goals.

This year’s Sussman Conference, “Leading Back in Action,” will take place on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Olmsted Center, Parents Hall, featuring keynote speaker Sara Lowery. Conference registration and buffet brunch are provided at no cost to students thanks to alumni giving.

Space is limited. Please visit bit.ly/drakesussman to learn more and reserve your seat by Oct. 31.

— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership

First-year students: If you’re interested in traveling this upcoming January, apply for the J-Term first-year abroad experience in Belize. This co-curricular experience abroad will immerse first-year students in a global, reflective, experiential learning program focused on one of the pillars of Drake’s mission statement—responsible global citizenship. The application deadline has been extended to Nov. 1.

Belize experience: Ethical Chocolate: How does that cacao actually get into my chocolate bar?
The Toledo district of Belize produces some of the finest chocolates in the world. In our trip to Belize, we will look at all stages of the production of chocolate. We will go to the forest to see the tree that produces the cacao bean, see (and most importantly, taste) the finished chocolate, and look at all the stages in between. We will talk to people who are involved in the production of chocolate and learn how one organization ethically and sustainably treats both the ecosystem and the workers that produce chocolate. To provide context and contrast, we will visit other food production facilities in Belize including a large-scale banana plantation, an agro-forest, and small-scale farms. We will meet with farmers and managers to learn the benefits and challenges of the different systems. To complement the program focus, we will travel by boat to Payne’s Creek National Park as well as have fun exploring diverse ecosystems and participating in an array of adventure and cultural experiences in Belize.

Apply for the Belize program through Drake’s online application portal for travel experiences, Terra Dotta. Use your Drake ID and password to login.

$1,000 Scholarships are available! To apply for a scholarship, you complete a scholarship form in Terra Dotta as a part of your program application. Scholarship deadline Oct. 22.

For quesitons, contact Nathan Jacobson, education abroad coordinator, at nathan.jacobson@drake.edu.

— Maria Rohach, Director of Education Abroad

Are you new to stock trading? Or, do you want to show how good you are at picking stocks? Or, do you want to simply learn more about the stock market in general? Then, Finance Program at Drake invites you to participate in the Stock Trading Challenge for a chance to earn a cash prize.

The event is open to students and runs from Oct. 4–29. Students can sign up at anytime during the contest.

How to participate:

1. Create a (free) login at www.marketwatch.com:
2. Join the Stock Trading Challenge at: https://www.marketwatch.com/game/drake-stock-trading-challenge or https://tinyurl.com/drakestockchallenge
   Password to join: GoBulldogs
3. You are required to make a minimum of 30 trades during the contest period to be eligible for prizes. Hence, if you fail to make at least 30 trades prior to the end date, you will be disqualified.

Prizes:
1^st Place Winner – $300
2^nd Place Winner – $200
3^rd Place Winner – $100
4^th Place Winner – $100
5^th Place Winner – $100

Best Trader – $200 (This award is for the person who trades the most number of times and beats the S&P 500 index return during the same period.)

Note: These awards are mutually exclusive, and the winners will be announced during Finance Night, which is scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, 6–8 p.m. You must be present during the award ceremony to claim your prize. If you do not show up for the event, your award will be forfeited and be given to the next best performer.

For questions, contact Professor Inchul Suh, chair, Department of Economics and Finance, CBPA, at isuh@drake.edu.

— Inchul Suh, Finance (CBPA)

Through Oct. 18, ITS is holding a phishing quiz, a contest where students can take a quiz to learn more about how to identify phishing emails and fraudulent websites.

Everyone who takes the 10-question quiz will be entered to win one of six prizes, no matter how many answers they get right. Visit drake.edu/its/quiz to see the full contest rules and take the quiz today.

The goal of this contest is to empower students to be able to keep their data secure. Learn more about IT Security this month and beyond by following Drake ITS on Twitter at @DrakeITServices.

— Carla Herling, ITS

Drake Phonathon is hiring Student Ambassadors for the fall semester. If you’re looking for on-campus employment that will develop communication and interpersonal skills employers are looking for, consider joining our growing team at Phonathon. We offer amazing scheduling, flexibility, and a great work environment. This position is fully remote and allows students to work from home. We are looking for dedicated students who want to have an impact on our Bulldog community. To apply, please contact liz.seffrin@drake.edu.

— Becca Widmer, Director of Annual Giving

Drake’s Student Health Center is holding a walk-in flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 9–11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. There is a $25 fee, which can be paid via debit/credit card, cash, or check.

For students with prescription insurance, flu shots are also available free of charge through the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Hy-Vee. Find more information and schedule an appointment.

— Jackie Robinson, Student Health Center