Reminder: The registration deadline for mini golf is March 3.
In addition, be sure to check out Drake Rec on social media. Follow us for updates, wellness tips, contests and more.
Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter: @DrakeRec
Facebook: @DrakeRecServices
— Emily Madsen, Recreational Services
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is focused on offering great programs for residents, providing a voice for residents to the University, and improving residence life.
If you’re interested in a role on the 2021–2022 RHA Board, complete an interest form by March 21 at 12 p.m. and you will be contacted for the candidate informational meeting. You can also learn more about the president and vice president elections. For those interested, election packets can be found at your hall’s front desk, the Student Life Center, and in pdf form on the RHA Instagram (@drake_rha) on March 7.
If you would like to get involved in other ways, more information on RHA executive board chair positions will be coming out soon.
For questions, contact Sophie Van Zee at sophie.vanzee@drake.edu.
— Sophie Van Zee, AS’22
Violence Intervention Partners (VIP) is Drake’s student-run 24/7 hotline for sexual and dating violence. This confidential resource ensures that students have someone to turn to in times of crisis. In addition to maintaining the hotline, VIP students get the opportunity to provide fun and engaging events throughout campus.
If you are interested in joining our team, fill out the application or contact Lynne.cornelius@drake.edu with questions.
— Lynne Cornelius, Violence Prevention Coordinator
If you’re interested in working and living abroad after graduation, Working Worldwide might be the perfect program for you. Working Worldwide is an opportunity for recent graduates to live and work in China or Kosovo for a year.
Applications for 2021–2022 are due by March 1. You can apply through Terra Dotta, our online application system.
If you’re looking to expand your horizons, develop skills to be a competitive professional, and do something different after graduation, look no further than Working Worldwide!
Want to learn more? Please contact nathan.jacobson@drake.edu.
— Nathan Jacobson, Education Abroad Coordinator
If you’re interested in obtaining a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate, Drake Global Engagement will be offering a 120-hour TEFL Certification course throughout April and May 2021.
During this course, students will learn broad educational theory, second language acquisition theory, classroom management techniques, and various formal and informal assessment strategies. Drake’s course is taught by two, long-time local ESL teachers with over 20 years combined TEFL experience.
A TEFL Certificate demonstrates an individual’s ability to teach English language to non-native speakers, and opens the door to countless teaching opportunities, both in the United States and abroad.
Register for the course today! The priority deadline to register for the TEFL Certification Course is March 15.
Contact Nathan Jacobson at nathan.jacobson@drake.edu to register or if you have questions.
— Nathan Jacobson, Education Abroad Coordinator
A Pop-A-Shot machine is now located in the lobby of the Bell Center. You do not need a reservation—just stop by and ask the front desk to play. Each month has a designated game mode. If you get the high score, your name will be displayed in the Bell Center and you could win an intramural champion T-shirt. Stop by and play today.
IM deadlines:
3-point contest: Feb. 28
Minigolf registration deadline: March 3
— Emily Madsen, Rec Services
The Board of Student Communications is looking for next year’s media leaders. The BSC oversees Drake’s campus media: Drake Broadcasting System, Drake Magazine, DrakeMagazine.com, Drake Political Review, DUiN, Periphery and The Times-Delphic. Students interested in serving as editor-in-chief of a BSC publication or president of DBS must apply for their desired position by March 12. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Professor Inman (jeff.inman@drake.edu) and SJMC Student Senator Carson S.J. Reichardt (carson.reichardt@drake.edu). Interviews will be held March 26.
— Jeff Inman, Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication
Come to Olmsted conference rooms 312 and 313 anytime from 4–6 p.m. on Friday, March 5, to write a postcard to one of your representatives. Learn about who represents you and how to see how they’ve voted on recent legislation. Then, write a short postcard in support or against recent actions they’ve made to help foster civic engagement and local change.
— Melanie Sadecki, AS’21
There is still time to submit your research for the Nelson Student Research Symposium!
The symposium will take place March 5 during the 2021 Global Citizen Forum, giving Drake students the opportunity to share their research related to international and global topics.
This year’s theme is “International Perspectives on Racial Justice.” While research presentations that support the theme are encouraged, all global topics from any academic discipline are welcome.
Submission details:
— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator
Dance Marathon is March 6 from 2 p.m.–7 p.m. The committee has been working overtime to make this a safe, social distanced, and FUN event. We will be virtual for the first hour then come together for an in-person, four-hour celebration. Sign up soon to ensure you can get a T-shirt at the event. When you register, you want to sign up as a “Participant” and join a “Morale Team.” We cannot wait to see your dance moves!
— Jenna TeKolste, BN’21
