Career Services and Cintas are collaborating on a new career event to help students learn about internship opportunities, networking with employer partners, and practice professional ‘happy hour’ etiquette.

The date has been set (March 5), the hors d’oeuvres and mocktails have been ordered—the only thing missing from our event planning checklist is your registration!

Event Checklist: 

• Sponsor: Thank you, Cintas!  ✔️
• Date: Thursday, March 5  ✔️
• Time: 5–6 p.m.  ✔️
• Location: Fisher-Stelter Hall in Johansen Student Center  ✔️
• Attire: Business Casual  ✔️
• Food: Hors d’oeuvres  ✔️
• Drinks: Mocktails  ✔️
• Benefits: Internship information, networking with professionals, and professional etiquette practice  ✔️
• Registration: Sign up in Eventbrite. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.  

For questions, contact career.services@drake.edu.  

— Jill Batten, Office of Advising

Drake Broadcasting System (DBS) is looking for a New member on the Spring 2026 exec board. We are looking for an Editor.

If you are interested in editing long or short form videos DBS Editor is your place!

Here is the link to apply! Applications close on February 17 at 11:59 p.m. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this position or are interested, you can email DBS President Keila at keila.perezserrano@drake.edu or dbs@drake.edu.

— Keila Perez Serrano, SJMC senior

Did you know that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides tax benefits for education? The tax benefits can be used to get back some of the money you spend on tuition or loan interest or to maximize your college savings.

Even if you normally wouldn’t file a tax return because of your income level, be sure to do so. If you don’t, you could miss out on tax credits that would put money in your pocket.

Learn more about tax benefits for higher education here.

— Kristi Fuller, Financial Aid Office

Peer Academic Coaching and Tutoring is available to help with organization, study strategies, and course content support. Schedule through your Starfish Support Network and take a proactive step toward success.

— Sydni Jennings, Academic Success & Retention

The Board of Student Communications is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 academic year. You could be the leader of the Times-Delphic, Drake Mag, DUiN, Drake Broadcasting System, Periphery or Drake Political Review.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format to BSC co-chairs Professor Jeff Inman (jeff.inman@drake.edu) and SJMC Senator Cole Ferrao (cole.ferrao@drake.edu) by 5 p.m. March 13. Interviews will be held after Spring Break.

For more information, contact Professor Inman at jeff.inman@drake.edu.

 Open to all majors and all experience levels. Early ideas are welcome.

• 5-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A
• 3 winners receive $500
• Winners advance to the statewide competition for a chance to win $5,000

Pitch Day: Wednesday, March 25 (Pitch scheduled after deliverables are received)
Deliverables due: March 13

Templates and details are available HERE

NOTE: If you have questions or would like help on your application for the Pappajohn Student Competition, the Entrepreneurship Center can assist!

Contact Chase Spencer at chase.spencer@drake.edu

Lifting 101 Workshop

Have you resisted using free weights because you weren’t sure of proper form?  Come to this fun lifting workshop on Feb. 5 from 5–6 p.m. in the Bell Center Studio that will focus on working out with free weights. We’ll go over exercises that will cover both large and small muscles.  We’ll also go over variations to keep your workouts exciting.

Beginner Belly Dance Workshop

This beginner belly dance workshop on Feb. 13 introduces participants to the fundamentals of dance while focusing on the safe and confident use of a sword as a prop. Dancers will learn basic posture, balance, and simple belly dance movements, along with proper sword handling and safety techniques. The class includes a short, accessible choreography that can be performed both with and without the sword.

Sign up for both workshops on the Drake Rec app.

— Gail Witte, Rec Services

If you have not already done so, complete the 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based grants, federal work-study, or to take advantage of federal student loan programs in the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Spring 2026 semesters. The FAFSA is available to U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens.

If you need assistance completing the FAFSA, please reach out to Drake’s Financial Aid Office for help.

— Kristi Fuller, Financial Aid Office

Join your representatives and water quality experts to learn how you can make an impact on Iowa’s water quality issue, and what the best way to be heard by your representative really is.

The event is Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 6–8 p.m. in Parents Hall South.

Contact sustainability@drake.edu with any questions.

— Sydney Dvorak, Sustainability Coordinator