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Sept. 11 National Day of Service

Sept. 11 is a national day of service and remembrance. On this day, you are invited to take part in one of a number of initiatives:

  • Stop by Helmick Commons between 10 a.m.–12 p.m. to pledge to vote in the upcoming election and to learn more about how to vote.
  • Participate in a Pathways to Racial Justice and Allyship webinar from 12–1 p.m.
  • Help make masks for youth at the Burt Boys and Girls Club in a socially-distanced mask-making event from 4–6 p.m. in Olmsted.
  • Participate in the “at-home” Reggie’s Sleepout to raise awareness of youth homelessness in Iowa. 
  • Drop off donations to one of the Little Free Pantries.
  • Volunteer for a volunteer opportunity listed on drake.edu/volunteer.
  • Or, create an idea of your own and post about it on social media.

Anyone who posts about their service on social media and tags @drakeservice using #DrakeServes will be entered into a drawing to win a #DrakeServes T-shirt featuring Griff. Learn more about the day of service. For questions, contact Amanda Martin at amanda.martin@drake.edu.

— Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

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Work remotely with Phonathon

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

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Drake University Track and Field tryouts

The Drake University track and field program will hold tryouts Sept. 23 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. for both men’s and women’s track and field. To participate:

  • Email Brette Jensen at brette.jensen@drake.edu with intent to tryout.
  • Email Emma Nye at emma.nye@drake.edu to obtain required medical paperwork.
  • Attend an interest meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Zoom details will only be provided to individuals who submit email of intent to tryout.

Events

  • Distance
  • Sprints
  • Hurdles
  • Jumps
  • Throws

Tryout Eligibility

  • Full-time student
  • 3.0 + Cumulative GPA

Compliance

  • Registered w/ NCAA Eligibility Center
  • Proof of full-time Drake student status/class registration

Sports Medicine

  • Negative COVID Test
  • Concussion Test (scheduled with Emma Nye)
  • All forms completed in SportsWare
  • Copy of health insurance
  • Copy of Recent Sports Physical
  • Copy of Sickle Cell Screening
  • Covid-19 Pre-Screening

— Brette Jensen, Assistant Track & Field Coach, Coordinator of Operations

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Bulldog Health Fair

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ambassadors have organized a Bulldog Health Fair for students to get flu shots, HIV/STI testing, and physical and wellness checks on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 4–7 p.m. in Parents Hall, Olmsted Center. There will also be health-related information for students and freebies handed out. Appointments are required for the shots, testing, and wellness checks. Make an appointment.

For questions, contact MacKenzie Challoner at mackenzie.challoner@drake.edu.

— Kaylyn Maher, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

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Building access info

Undergraduate students can access all academic buildings on campus from 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Monday–Friday by using their Student ID. The exception to this rule is the Law School, which is only accessible to Law School students outside of regular hours.

Regular hours are 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday. All campus buildings are unlocked during this time—a Student ID is not needed for access.

On weekends from 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., students have access to the following buildings by swiping their student ID card:

  • Fine Arts Center
  • School of Education
  • Science Connector Building
  • Medbury
  • Olin
  • Meredith 

Cowles Library is accessible during its open hours with a student ID. View Cowles Library hours.

The Olmsted Center is open from 7 a.m. –11 p.m. Monday–Friday and from 8 a.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 

Please view the Rec Services’ website for recreation facilities general hours.

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Campus study spaces

Looking for a spot on campus where you can study between classes, or need a place to participate in a virtual class between your face-to-face classes? There are now designated flex spaces available on campus to accommodate your needs. Flex spaces are fist-come, first-serve. They cannot be reserved in advance. Upon arrival, students should check-in using a QR code. Students are responsible for wiping down their space before and after use with provided sanitizing wipes.

Note for Cowles Library: Students are requested to limit their visit to 75 minutes, if possible. Cowles will be monitoring capacity and will post at the entrance when the library is at capacity.

RoomCapacityAvailability
Aliber 000418TR 9:00 am – 10:40 am
Aliber 000922MWF 9:00 am – 10:45 am 
Aliber 001022MW 9:30 am – 12:10 pm
Aliber 010132MW 9:00 am – 2:45 pm
Aliber 010718MWF 9:00 am – 2:45 pm
TR 11:00 am – 2:45 pm 
Cline AtriumMTWRF 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Collier-Scripps 0207 11MWF 9:00 am – 10:45 am
TR 9:00 am – 2:45 pm 
Collier-Scripps Zip SpacesMTWRF 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cowles Library MTWRF 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
SU Noon – 6:00 pm
FAC 020423MW 9:00 am – 11:45 am
Harvey Ingham 000710MWF 9:00 am – 12:10 pm
TR 12:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Harvey Ingham 011211MWF 9:00 am – 10:45 am
TR 9:00 am – 12:10 pm 
Howard 011111MWF 9:00 am – 10:45 am 
TR 9:00 am – 12:10 pm
Howard 030813TR 11:00 am – 2:45 pm
Mebury 011613TR 9:00 am – 12:10 pm
Medbury 011515MWF 9:00 am – 1:15 pm
Meredith 010216MWF 11:00 am – 2:45 pm
TR 9:00 am – 12:10 pm
Meredith 010318MWF 9:00 am – 2:45 pm
TR 11:00 am – 2:45 pm
Meredith 020118MWF 9:00 am – 11:45 am
TR 11:00 am – 2:45 pm
Meredith 023418MWF 9:00 am – 1:40 pm
TR 9:00 am – 12:10 pm
Meredith 20324MWF 9:00 am – 2:45 pm
TR 9:00 am – 2:45 pm
Olin 021118MWF 9:00 am – 1:40 pm
TR 11:00-1:40 pm
Olmsted – Conference Room 310-31120MTWRF 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
SU 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Olmsted – Parents Hall South16MTWRF 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
SU 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Olmsted – Pomerantz Stage18MTWRF 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
SU 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
MWF = Monday, Wednesday, Friday; T = Tuesday; R = Thursday; S = Saturday; U = Sunday
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Audition for Fermata the Blue

Drake’s one and only co-ed and competitive a cappella group Fermata the Blue is conducting virtual auditions this year through Sept. 9. Every Drake student, whether virtual or on-campus, is eligible to audition and be a part of this year’s group.

For your audition, just submit a 30-second video of you singing your favorite song a cappella. Easy peasy. Need some inspiration? Check out our Instagram (@drakefermatatheblue) or Facebook at “Fermata the Blue” for audition examples.

Ready to go? You can access the audition form at tinyurl.com/fermatatheblue2020 and email drakefermatatheblue@gmail.com with any questions along the way. Happy singing!

— Maddie Topliff, JO, AS

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Apply today: The Adams Leadership Institute

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 undergraduate students at Drake University. Students admitted to the Institute are given access to personalized leadership training, co-curricular skill development, and career preparation that enhance their personal, academic, and professional lives. All students admitted to the Institute complete a three-part leadership training series, designed to equip students with self-awareness, communication, and perspective-taking skills that are immediately applicable to their personal relationships, academic coursework, campus activities, and professional goals. This co-curricular leadership 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. All three trainings meet weekly each semester and are offered every fall and spring.

How do I apply?
All first and second year Drake students are eligible to apply online at bit.ly/DVALI20 by Sept. 4. Students accepted into the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute will be notified by Sept. 15, 2020, with the opportunity to start the DVALI training series as early as the fall 2020 semester.

Want to learn more?
Visit drake.edu/leadershipinstitute, or register here to attend a virtual information session to learn more:

  • Monday, Aug. 31 (4 or 4:30 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 1 (11 or 11:30 a.m.)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 2 (3 or 3:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 3 (10 or 10:30 a.m.)
  • Friday, Sept. 4 (1 or 1:30pm)

All info sessions will be located on Zoom (online log-in instructions will be emailed to you).

Questions?
Contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

— Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership

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Register for fall intramurals

Fall intramurals have officially begun! Registration for softball, sand volleyball, and NBA 2K20 are now open with many more activities to follow. Get your friends together and sign up a team on the Drake Rec app. A minimum number of players must be signed up before the registration deadline in order to participate. With precautions against COVID-19 in place, our goal is to create an exciting and competitive environment while keeping our participants and staff members safe and healthy. Intramural sports are a great way to spend time with friends, meet new people, try new activities, and stay fit and active. Download the Drake Rec app and sign up today. For questions, email noah.freemon@drake.edu.

— Noah Freemon, Drake Recreational Services