Reminder: Apply for a J-Term 2022 travel seminar today! The priority deadline is April 15. 

Visit the J-Term 2022 Travel Seminars webpage for detailed information on the available travel seminars and courses. Then, be sure to apply in Terra Dotta, our online application system. 

After April 15, applications will be reviewed and students will be notified of their application status (accepted, waitlisted, denial) by May 1. Please carefully review the following information if you are interested in participating in going abroad or on a domestic program for J-Term 2022:

Deposits and Independent Withdrawals: After acceptance, to secure your spot on a travel seminar, you will need to commit to the program in Terra Dotta, pay your $500 deposit, and complete Terra Dotta post acceptance steps. Given the impact of COVID-19 on students and families, we have temporarily revised our deposit refund policy. If you choose to independently withdraw prior to Sept. 15, your deposit will be refunded. Withdrawals must be done in writing to nathan.jacobson@drake.edu. If after Sept. 15 you decide you want to withdraw from the program, you will be subject to Drake’s withdrawal and refund policies. Because of this, we strongly recommend you familiarize yourself with our withdrawal and refund policies which can be found in Terra Dotta.

Please be assured that your health and safety is of utmost importance. Given that this is an ever-evolving global situation, applicants will be notified if we make a change to the policy regarding J-Term travel seminars. Should you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to studyabroad@drake.edu.

J-Term 2022 Application Timeline:

— April 15: Priority Deadline

— May 1: Accept/waitlist Students who applied by April 15

— May 15: Students Commit in Terra Dotta and pay a $500 Deposit to secure their place in the program

— April 15–Sept. 15: Students can still apply if travel seminars have openings; deposits are due within two weeks of acceptance

— Sept. 15: Final day to apply and final day for deposit refunds

Nathan Jacobson, Education Abroad Coordinator

GroupX Instructor: 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 plenty more! We offer flexibility in choosing which format you would like to teach. Our instructors teach 1–2 times each week depending on your availability. Prior experience is not required for this position, instead, each instructor undergoes a thorough training program before teaching independently. CPR certification is required but can be completed through Drake Recreational Services.

OA wellness: This office assistant position encompasses all things wellness. A large part of this role is helping organize the GroupX schedule and tracking weekly attendance for these classes. Along with this, the OA administers body composition tests and fitness assessments. This person will be recording wellness tips, weekly workouts, and other social media updates as needed. Other miscellaneous responsibilities include, reservations on EMS and Fusion, organization and inventory needs, upkeep and cleaning of the fitness studio, and answering any questions sent to the wellness email. This position is around 10 hours/week with flexible hours and requires no prior experience.

Personal Trainer: Gain some experience in personal training by working here at Drake! As a trainer you will work with the office assistant to learn more about the client, the number of sessions they are interested in, and what their personal training goals are to tailor each program to the client. After an inquiry is filled out, clients are assigned based on availability overlap with the trainer. After the client has paid for the sessions, the trainer has flexibility to reserve space in the fitness studio whenever is needed, aside from during Group Fitness class. This position requires a personal training certification, but no prior experience.

OA personal training: This office assistant position focuses on personal training at Drake. After receiving personal training inquiries, this position is responsible for reaching out to the client and gathering waivers, and matching the client with a trainer. This person is responsible for all communication with the client about payment and once the client has paid, you will work with the trainer to reserve space on Fusion. This position is around 1–3 hours/week with flexible hours and does not require prior experience or personal training certification.

— Emily Madsen, Recreational Services

The Office of Residence Life is looking to hire a team of students to serve as desk assistants in each of the seven residence halls, as well as in the Office of Residence Life, in lower Olmsted, for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Access the application. Applications are due Sunday, July 18, at 11:59 p.m.

Desk assistants will be employed starting Aug. 1* with preseason** ending Aug. 31.* Regular academic year employment will begin Wednesday, Sept. 1* ending Saturday, May 14* at the end of spring term. You will be asked to indicate whether you are interested in serving during preseason, preseason and academic year, or academic year only on the application. Academic year virtual orientation will be Monday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m.* *subject to change.

Contact Sara Schilling with questions at sara.schilling@drake.edu.

— Randy E McMullin, Office of Residence Life

Undergraduate and pharmacy students who wish to borrow federal student loans for the summer semester must complete the Summer Financial Aid Application.

Graduate and law students who are registered at least half-time for summer and who have completed the 2021–2022 FAFSA will automatically be offered their federal student loan eligibility for the summer semester.

— Ryan Zantingh, Director of Financial Aid

Reminder: Apply for a J-Term 2022 travel seminar today! The priority deadline is April 15. 

Visit the J-Term 2022 Virtual Information Fair page for detailed information on the available travel seminars and courses. Then, be sure to apply in Terra Dotta, our online application system. 

After April 15, applications will be reviewed and students will be notified of their application status (accepted, waitlisted, denial) by May 1. Please carefully review the following information if you are interested in participating in going abroad or on a domestic program for J-Term 2022:

Deposits & Independent Withdrawals: After acceptance, to secure your spot on a travel seminar, you will need to commit to the program in Terra Dotta, pay your $500 deposit, and complete Terra Dotta post acceptance steps. Given the impact of COVID-19 on students and families, we have temporarily revised our deposit refund policy. If you choose to independently withdraw prior to Sept. 15, your deposit will be refunded. Withdrawals must be done in writing to nathan.jacobson@drake.edu. If after Sept. 15 you decide you want to withdraw from the program, you will be subject to Drake’s withdrawal and refund policies. Because of this, we strongly recommend you familiarize yourself with our withdrawal and refund policies which can be found in Terra Dotta.

Please be assured that your health and safety is of utmost importance. Given that this is an ever-evolving global situation, applicants will be notified if we make a change to the policy regarding J-Term travel seminars. Should you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to studyabroad@drake.edu.

J-Term 2022 Application Timeline:

— April 15: Priority Deadline

— May 1: Accept/waitlist Students who applied by April 15

— May 15: Students Commit in Terra Dotta and pay a $500 Deposit to secure their place in the program

— April 15–Sept. 1: Students can still apply if travel seminars have openings; deposits are due within two weeks of acceptance

— Sept. 15: Final day to apply and final day for deposit refunds

Nathan Jacobson, Education Abroad Coordinator

Celebrate the employees on campus that make a difference in your life. For three days, Student Senate and Sodexo will be facilitating an appreciation program to allow you to purchase $5 Starbucks gift cards and create thank you notes for any staff member that you want to thank (Facilities, Sodexo, Res Life, etc.).

When: March 31–April 2 from 4–7 p.m. each day
Where: Olmsted Starbucks

You can use your Flex Dollars, Bulldog Bucks, cash, or card to purchase the gift cards. Senate is providing thank you notes for you to fill out, and will deliver them via campus mail for you. If you’re not sure who to give a card to (but want to participate), you can donate without addressing the card, and we’ll give it to someone who hasn’t received one.

Feel free to send any questions to sydnei.washington@drake.edu.

— Sydnei Washington, ED’22

Applications are being accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 4, for the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition. Apply online or download a PDF to submit by email. Sponsored by John Pappajohn and Equity Dynamics Inc., the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is open to any Iowa college or university student who wants to start their own venture. Regional winners in the Pappajohn competition receive $500 and three statewide finalists will receive $5,000. 

Please visit https://bit.ly/30kvcPX to learn more and download a PDF of the application, visit https://bit.ly/2OpySgU to apply online, or email jpec@drake.edu for more information.

Don’t miss out on your chance to get seed funding for your venture. Apply today!

— Stephanie Cardwell, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Rec Services updated its group exercise schedule and added two new classes: HIIT on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Express Abs on Fridays at 11:45 a.m. Also, a quick 30-minute workout is offered at 12:15 p.m. any day of the week. These classes are lower intensity and perfect to help break up your day and get your body moving.

Did you know Rec Services is hiring? If you’re interested in teaching an exercise class or working in the wellness field, email wellness@drake.edu.

IM registration deadlines:
Sand volleyball: Wednesday, March 31
FIFA: Wednesday, March 31

— Emily Madsen, Rec Services

Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit eligibility was expanded to college students who may have previously been ineligible. Until the COVID-19 public health emergency is lifted, students with an estimated family contribution (EFC, as calculated by the FAFSA) of zero or students who are eligible for Federal Work-Study are eligible for SNAP benefits. More information about the expanded eligibility of SNAP benefits is available here.

Students who wish to request benefits should do so from the state in which they are currently living and attending school. Visit the SNAP State Directory for information about each state’s SNAP program.

— Ryan Zantingh, Director of Financial Aid