Applications are available for the 2020–2021 IMAC Mentor Team. If you want to welcome international students to Drake, or are an international student who would like to share your experiences, please consider applying. Each mentor is matched with 1–3 incoming bulldogs. Apply by March 14.
— Elizabeth Adams
We are hearing from a few prospective students that they would be interested in starting a club ice hockey team. Is that something you have considered, too? If so, let Dean Anne Kremer know at dean.admission@drake.edu by March 17. Go Bulldogs!
— Anne Kremer, Dean of Admissions
Attention graduating students: Graduation attire is available at the University Bookstore beginning March 3. The Bookstore is holding a graduation attire order event March 3 and 4 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Graduation attire can also be purchased during normal business hours (Monday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.). There is no need to preorder. Payment is required at the time of purchase. Purchase your attire by April 22 to ensure proper sizing.
Spring break hours:
Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Prices for keepsake cap/gown:
Bachelor’s degree (purchase) — Cap, Gown, & Tassel, $40.00
Master’s degree (purchase) — Cap, Gown, Hood, & Tassel, $75.00
(7% sales tax is not included in the price)
If you wish to purchase announcements:
If you wish to purchase announcements:
CB Announcements 1 (800) 433-0296 or www.cbgrad.balfour.com
— Katie Wilz, University Bookstore
Dogtown After Hours is seeking volunteers for the event on March 27. Sign up here.
— Mercedes Hendricks, BN’20
On Monday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the National Pan-Hellenic Council will be selling donuts for a dollar. Catch NPHC members in the Olmsted Breezeway for the perfect mid-day snack. All funds raised will go toward the Relays Step Show in April.
— Madyson Sklar, AS’22
Applications are now being accepted for the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition and the Lorentzen Student Hatchery.
The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, sponsored by John Pappajohn and Equity Dynamics, Inc., is for Iowa college and university students who have an interest in starting their own business. Students pitch ideas which are judged based on a) content/concept, and b) viability of business. Three seed grants in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded to the top three applicants who submit and present in the final competition.
The Lorentzen Student Hatchery is a unique program aimed at fostering student startups at Drake University. Entrepreneurship Centers staff provide guidance, support, access to mentors and experts, and more to students accepted to the Hatchery. Students of any major, undergraduate and graduate, are welcome to apply for an opportunity to get paid up to $7,500 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.
Applications close on March 23 and pitches will be held on March 27. Apply today!
Questions? Please email jpec@drake.edu.
— Stephanie Cardwell, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, CBPA
Unified Soccer is a partnership between Drake Intramurals and Special Olympics Iowa. This program partners Drake students with Special Olympic athletes from the Des Moines area.
Unified Soccer registration ends on Wednesday, Feb. 5. You can sign up individually or with 2–3 of your friends to make a team. Email ryan.parriott@drake.edu with any questions.
— Ryan Parriott, Recreational Services
Do you enjoy sports? Want to stay involved with sports past recreational leagues?
Sports officiating is a great opportunity to stay involved in the sports you love and continue to give back to these sports.
Learn more about officiating and the Intramural Sports program, or email ryan.parriott@drake.edu for more information about these positions.
— Ryan Parriott, Recreational Services
Drake students: Build your personal habits and leadership skills this year through the Adams Leadership Institute.
What is it?The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute (DVALI) is a leadership training program offered to all undergraduate students at Drake University. All students admitted to the Institute complete a three-part leadership training series, designed to equip students with self-awareness, collaboration, and perspective-talking skills that are immediately applicable to their personal relationships, academic coursework, campus activities, and professional goals. This opportunity is available to students from all academic disciplines and majors at no additional cost thanks to the generous support of Drake alumni and friends of Dr. Donald V. Adams, Professor Emeritus. A full description of the DVALI leadership training series can be found at drake.edu/leadershipinstitute.
How do I apply?Apply online at drake.edu/leadershipinstitute by Feb. 9. Students accepted into the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute will be notified by Feb. 15, with the opportunity to start the DVALI training series as early as the spring 2020 semester.
Want to learn more?Visit drake.edu/leadershipinstitute, or attend an upcoming Adams Leadership Institute information session:
*All information sessions will be located in the Drake Room (2nd floor, Olmsted Center)
— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
Looking for a great leadership opportunity and chance to share your experience as a Bulldog? Join the Road Trip to Drake tradition.
This year’s Road Trip to Drake is Feb. 16–17. The event provides prospective students with the chance to visit campus and experience what being a Bulldog is all about. Approximately 180 prospective students will travel by bus from the Twin Cities, Chicago, Sioux City, and Omaha, and stay overnight on campus with current Drake students. We need your help to welcome them and share what campus life is all about.
Sign up by Wednesday, Feb. 5. Hosts will host a prospective student from Sunday, Feb. 16, at 5 p.m. through Monday, Feb. 17, at 8 a.m.
Overnight hosts must attend one of the required training sessions (please select one):
For questions, contact Lisa Flynn at lisa.flynn@drake.edu.
— Lisa Flynn, Admission Counselor
