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Apply to be a student ambassador

The Office of Admission is now accepting applications for student ambassadors.

It is the job of a student ambassador to accurately and positively portray life at Drake through their interactions with prospective students. Student ambassadors provide campus tours during individual visit days and group visit programs, in addition to helping facilitate campus visit programs in a variety of capacities. Student ambassadors are required to work 4–8 hours per week during the academic year and are paid hourly.

Applications are due April 1. To access more information and the application materials, visit https://tinyurl.com/rve8akg.

Questions? email admissioncoleition@drake.edu.

— Lauren Kennon, AS’20

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The Harkin Institute is hiring

The Harkin Institute is hiring Drake students to join our research team for the fall semester. It’s a great way to gain professional experience without having to leave campus. Students from all majors or fields of study are welcome to apply.

Find the application on Handshake by searching for The Harkin Institute. The application is open until March 29.

About us:
The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University is dedicated to the study of issues that define our public life and to engaging students and citizens in constructive dialogue regarding these issues. Founded on the premise that good public policy is best achieved when policymakers have access to high quality information, political processes are open and well-understood, and citizens are informed and active participants, the Harkin Institute seeks to create opportunities for thoughtful policy discourse in a nonpartisan environment.

— Kayla Garrigan, JO,AS

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J-Term travel seminar registration begins March 10

Apply for a J-term 2021 travel seminar starting March 10. Priority deadline is April 15.

What is a travel seminar?
A travel seminar is a short-term Drake faculty-led course that travels to either international or domestic locations. The courses are usually comprised of 10 to 20 Drake students and are between one and three weeks in length during the month of January. J-Term travel seminars are 3-credit courses, many of which include a Drake AOI designation.

How to Apply
Start your J-Term travel seminar application in Drake’s online portal called, “Terra Dotta” at: https://drake-sa.terradotta.com/. Use your Drake ID number and password to login and apply for a program.

  • April 15 is the priority deadline to apply for a Drake J-Term travel seminar.
  • Students can apply for up to two J-Term travel seminar programs, and will only be accepted to one.
  • Acceptance criteria for each course will be listed in Terra Dotta when applying. If criteria is not noted for the course you apply to, the default criteria is Student Classification (senior, junior, sophomore).
  • Students should rank their applications (if applying to more than one program), so Drake can see which program the student prefers. Drake will accept students to the first program of their choice, unless the program is full, then we will accept the student to their second choice. Acceptance is contingent on course availability.
  • Students who meet the priority deadline and apply by April 15, will be notified of their application(s) status (accepted, waitlisted, or denial) on May 1.
  • Students who commit to a program in Terra Dotta need to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit at that time
  • You will NOT apply or register through MyDusis. Once you are committed to a travel seminar, Drake will register you through MyDusis.
  • Apply for travel seminars here: https://drake-sa.terradotta.com/

Payment Schedule

  • Friday, May 15: $500 non-refundable deposit due
  • Tuesday, September 15: program cost due in full

Timeline

  • Students can begin applying for J-Term Travel Seminars after the fair on March 10 via our online portal: https://drake-sa.terradotta.com/
  • Students who apply by April 15 will be notified of acceptance status by May 1
  • Students who commit to a program in Terra Dotta need to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit at that time

 Questions?

— Maria Rohach, Drake International

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Apply to join the IMAC mentor program

Apply today to be part of the 2020–2021 IMAC Mentor Team. IMACs serve as mentors to incoming international students. The program, organized by Drake Mosaic and Drake International, is a great way to gain international experience in the states and make lasting friendships with people from all over the world. Each mentor is matched with 1–3 incoming Bulldogs. Applications are due by March 14.

— Elizabeth Adams, ED’21

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Graduation attire available at Bookstore

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