Calling all undergraduate women in student leadership roles! You are invited to apply for the Deni Druehl Naumann Women’s Leadership Scholarship.

The scholarship was established by Deni Druehl (JO’78) and Michael Naumann in April 2014 to recognize undergraduate women at Drake University who inspire, have passion, and positively impact the lives of others around them. Applicants to this scholarship must exhibit a commitment to contribute their leadership skills and talents to Drake activities such as (but not limited to): the Adams Leadership Institute, the LEAD concentration, recognized campus student organizations, and/or University sponsored activities, e.g. Panhellenic Council, Residence Life, and/or Student Senate.

The selected scholarship recipient will be awarded $2,500 to be disbursed during the 2020–2021 academic year. The scholarship is not automatically renewed each year, but previous recipients are eligible to apply each year following their initial award.

To apply for the scholarship, please submit an application by Friday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. Candidates will be notified of their selection status by Nov. 15.

Please submit the following information in the application form:

• Name, primary major, Drake GPA, and anticipated graduation term (i.e. Spring 2022)
• Essay questions:
  1. Describe your most meaningful leadership experience and/or role on campus as a leader at Drake. What, specifically, did you learn as a result of this experience?
  2. Please indicate how you hope to continue positively impacting the Drake community as a student leader and how this scholarship may help you do so.

For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership

As in past years, the Global Citizen Forum (March 2021) will feature the Nelson Student Research Symposium, giving Drake University students the opportunity to share their research related to international and global topics.

Call for student research presentations
The 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. Drake undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to submit a research paper for the symposium.

Below are a few reasons why students should consider submitting their research papers for the symposium:

• It is a great opportunity to practice presentation skills and obtain useful feedback.
• It is a platform for students to share the outcomes of their research on a global topic of interest.
• It is a great addition to students’ resumes, especially for graduate school.

Submission details
Deadline: February 18, 2021
Please submit your paper or concept to Dr. Jimmy Senteza (jimmy.senteza@drake.edu) by the deadline listed above for consideration. The email should bear the subject line, “2021 GCF submission”. Dr. Senteza will respond to the author(s) about the opportunity to present at the conference within one week following the submission deadline. At that time, presentation guidelines will be provided for accepted papers.

Please contact Dr. Senteza with questions.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator

Applications are live for Summer 2021 travel seminars. Priority deadline for applications is Dec. 15. Start an application today!

Additionally, information sessions for each of the Summer 2021 travel seminars will be held Oct. 6. For session times and zoom links, please visit the Campus Calendar (calendar.drake.edu). For more resources on each of these travel seminars, visit the Global Engagement website.

Summer 2021 travel seminars: 

England: Theatre History in London
Germany & Poland: Heritage and Holocaust
Spain & Morocco: Exploring the Intersection of Ethics and Culture
Uganda: Sustainable Development in Africa

To apply for a travel seminar, visit Terra Dotta, Drake’s online application portal. Use your Drake ID and password to login.

For questions about a specific travel seminar, contact the course instructor. For general study abroad questions or issues with Terra Dotta, contact studyabroad@drake.edu.

— Nathan Jacobson, Global Engagement

— Kevin Moenkhaus, Office of the Registrar

Drake Global Engagement is seeking student participants for a virtual exchange with students in Uganda.

This coming November, Drake will host International Education Week with virtual events held throughout the week to celebrate Drake’s global engagement and international programs. (More information about IE Week will be shared soon in OnCampus.)

During IE Week, we will host a virtual exchange event between students at Drake and our global partner institution in Uganda, Makerere University Business School. This informal event will allow students to meet and learn about our cultural differences and similarities. 

If you’re interested, please complete this survey by Friday, Oct. 9. The survey only takes five minutes and allows us to gauge availability and decide on discussion topics. Registration and virtual event details will be shared soon.

Thank you for your participation, and feel free to share with other Drake students. Questions may be directed to global@drake.edu.

— Hannah Sappenfield, Global Partnerships Coordinator

Join us the week of Oct. 5–9 for a series of online events about study abroad at Drake. Students are invited to attend info sessions and advising hours to learn more about Drake programs, exchange programs, and affiliate programs offered all around the world and for all majors. There will also be general info sessions about how to get started, as well as a session specifically focusing on paying for study abroad. The full week of events will appear on the Drake University calendar. Additionally, new study abroad resources can be found on the “Study Abroad Fair” page on our newly designed website: drake.edu/global/studyabroad.

If you have any questions, please reach out to studyabroad@drake.edu.

— Karen Williams, Global Engagement

The Office of Academic Excellence and Student Success has made the decision to cancel in-person Family Weekend scheduled for Oct. 2–4. This decision aligns with University guidelines and public health recommendations as we continue to manage the spread of COVID-19.

While we are disappointed by this news, we are excited to offer you an opportunity to send your loved ones a postcard to greet them and thank them for their support this semester. You can pick up a postcard from the front desk of any of the residence halls or the Student Life Center in Olmsted. Simply grab a postcard, fill it out and return it to a box at your residence hall front desk or in the Student Life Center in Olmsted by Friday, Oct. 2. We will take care of mailing it.

— Marina Verlengia, New Student Programs

Drake Phonathon is hiring for the Fall semester. Looking for employment that will develop the communication and interpersonal skills employers are looking for? Want to build connections with alumni and members of the Drake community? Apply to be a Remote Engagement Ambassador at Phonathon. We offer amazing scheduling, flexibility, and the ability to work remotely from your dorm or home. We are looking for dedicated students who want to have an impact on our Bulldog community. To apply, contact Liz.Seffrin@drake.edu.

— Becca Widmer, University Advancement