Students, final grades for non-Law School courses are due Wednesday, May 19. Final grades for the Law School are due Tuesday, May 25.

Generally, final grades are available to view by the first calendar day following the day the grade was entered. You may view your final grades by clicking the “My Grades” link under the Student Records area in MyDrake.

— Kevin Moenkhaus, Office of the Registrar

The Office of Community Engaged Learning is looking to hire a Sprout Garden Youth Education Coordinator for the 2021–2022 academic year. The student in this position will plan and lead lessons and activities for local youth in the Sprout Garden. The position is approximately eight hours a week and works closely with another Sprout Garden coordinator.

Learn more about the position and apply. Contact amanda.martin@drake.edu with questions.

— Amanda Martin, Office of Community Engaged Learning

Summer lifeguards: Flexible schedule, convenient location at the Bell Center, and you can work as a lifeguard and another Rec Services position at the same time. $10/hour for summer work. You MUST be Lifeguard Certified to apply. Email ryan.parriott@drake.edu for more information and to apply.

Summer monitors: Students are needed to staff the Bell Center this summer. Job duties include checking patrons in for reservations, cleaning equipment, oversight of fitness room, and checking in and out equipment. Hours are flexible and you only work when it fits your schedule. Email andrew.dunlay@drake.edu to learn more.

— Emily Madsen, Rec Services

Students, final grades for non-Law School courses are due Wednesday, May 19. Final grades for the Law School are due Tuesday, May 25.

Generally, final grades are available to view by the first calendar day following the day the grade was entered. You may view your final grades by clicking the “My Grades” link under the Student Records area in MyDrake.

— Kevin Moenkhaus, Office of the Registrar

The Office of Conference and Event Services is hiring student workers for Summer and Fall 2021. Work includes setting up, tearing down, and working during a variety of events across campus. Scheduling is flexible, and there are opportunities for promotion. Prior events experience is not required.  Email steve.ramsey@drake.edu for more information and to apply.

— Steve Ramsey, Assistant Events Manager

Drake Intramurals is looking for students to join their team in the fall. Available positions include both officials and scorekeepers. Knowledge of sports is not required. Email intramurals@drake.edu for more information and to apply.

Summer Lifeguards: Flexible schedule, convenient location at the Bell Center, and you can work as a lifeguard and another Rec position at the same time. $10/hour for summer work. You MUST be Lifeguard Certified to apply. Email ryan.parriott@drake.edu for more information and to apply.

Group Instructors: Looking to workout, encourage and guide others to reach their exercise potential? GroupX instructors have the opportunity to teach a variety of formats, including HIIT, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Pilates, Hip-hop, and more. Prior experience is not required for this position, instead, each instructor undergoes a thorough training program before teaching independently. Email wellness@drake.edu to apply.

— Emily Madsen, Rec Services

Interested in sharing your Drake experience with prospective students and parents and making an impact in the recruitment of future Bulldogs?  The Office of Admission is accepting applications through next Monday, May 3, at 8 a.m. for the Student Ambassador and Admission Fellow positions. Students can find information about both positions, including the application, duties, hourly wage and timeline, on Handshake.

— Deneen Dygert, Undergraduate Admission

Under regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules, students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education are ineligible for SNAP unless they meet one of the exemptions. However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, temporarily expands SNAP eligibility to allow students who either:

1. Are eligible to participate in federal work study (FWS) during the regular academic year, as determined by the institution of higher education, or
2. Have an expected family contribution (EFC) of zero in the current academic year.

Eligibility for FWS is included on the financial aid notifications that Drake sends to students. Additional, FWS eligibility can be viewed in a student’s Financial Aid Portal. The EFC is listed on the Student Aid Report (SAR), which can be accessed by logging in at www.studentaid.gov.

More information, including instructions to apply for benefits, can be found at https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/students.

— Ryan Zantingh, Director of Financial Aid

Every year since 1991, Drake asks the students to share their Drake Experience through an internal survey. This survey is an opportunity for students to tell us what is working and what needs attention. Students’ feedback results in real changes, such as improvements in advising and expanding access to high impact practices.

This survey is now open and we want to hear from you! Please look in your email for the link that was sent to you on Wednesday, April 7. Note: If you already completed the survey, you will not have this message—thank you for participating.

Completing the survey enters you into a drawing for one of the available $50 gift cards to the University Bookstore.

Thank you for helping us continue to improve the Drake student experience! If you have questions about the survey, contact Kevin Saunders in the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (kevin.saunders@drake.edu or x1984).

— Christine Marchand, Office of Institutional Research & Assessment