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Learn about a unique study abroad opportunity in Spain

Financial incentive for the first 10 students to enroll! Apply or attend an upcoming information session to learn more.

Drake University is launching its own study abroad experience with a semester-long program in Alicante, Spain in January 2020. The new format, which allows students to travel in a cohort with a Drake professor and take advantage of the diverse academic offering of an international university, launches a new era of study abroad for Drake. Students have until Oct. 1 to sign up.

Annique Kiel, executive director of global engagement and international programs, says the program in Spain is responsive to student feedback regarding how international education programs are structured and that more Drake sponsored programs are in the works.

Students interested in the program can contact Nathan Jacobson, education abroad advisor, at nathan.jacobson@drake.edu. There is a special financial incentive for the first 10 students who commit to the inaugural program. Apply or learn more at the program landing page or by attending an information session in person:

  • Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 4:00 PM at Olmsted TMR132
  • Friday, September 20, 2019, 11:00 AM at Olmsted TMR132
  • Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 4:00 PM at Olmsted POM-CONF
  • Thursday, September 26, 2019, 11:00 AM at Olmsted POM-CONF
  • Thursday, September 26, 2019, 4:00 PM at Olmsted POM-CONF


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Provide campus tours or host a prospective student overnight

The Office of Admission is looking for enthusiastic students to join Admission Cole-ition, a group that has the opportunity to provide campus tours and overnight stays for our prospective students on a voluntary basis. Admission Cole-ition members are a valuable asset to the Admission team, and all full-time Drake students are welcome to participate.

Prospective members are required to attend one of the following informational sessions in Sussman Theater:

Monday, Sept. 16, from 3:30–4:45 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept., 18 from 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11:30–12:45 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 26, from 3:30–4:45 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 27, from 2–3:15 p.m.

These sessions will provide an overview of tour routes, key messages, responses to commonly asked questions, facts, and benefits of the University. Interested students should possess an enthusiasm for their Drake experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to relate to individuals from various backgrounds, ages, and experiences.

For more information, contact admissioncoleition@drake.edu.

—Lauren Kennon, AS’20

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Help Wanted: Have an Impact on the Drake Experience

Drake Phonathon is hiring for the fall semester. Looking for on-campus employment that will develop the communication and interpersonal skills employers are looking for? We are seeking students to join our growing team at Phonathon. We offer amazing scheduling, flexibility, and a great work environment.  We are looking for dedicated students who want to have an impact on our Bulldog community. To apply, please contact Liz.Seffrin@drake.edu.

—Becca Widmer, Director of Annual Giving

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Switch to eduroam: DUStudent is being retired Sept. 13

The DUStudent wireless network is being retired on Sept. 13. Please be sure to switch to using the eduroam network before Friday.

A few tips on using eduroam:

  • You must log into eduroam using your Drake email address, instead of your Drake ID number.
  • If you’ve previously connected your laptop or cellphone to connect to DUStudent, you’ll want to prompt it to forget DUStudent before connecting to eduroam.
  • Need instructions? See Connecting to the eduroam Wireless Network (How-to). Having issues? Visit the support center in the lower level of Carnegie Hall.

Learn more about the benefits of eduroam at www.drake.edu/its/eduroam.

—Carla Herling, IT Communications Manager

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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 all undergraduate students at Drake University. Students who apply and are 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, collaboration, and perspective-talking skills that are immediately applicable to their personal relationships, academic coursework, campus activities, and professional goals. In addition, DVALI students participate in a variety of annual events and activities offered exclusively to students in the Institute. 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 starting the fifth week of the semester and are offered every fall and spring semester.

How do I apply?
Apply online at bit.ly/DVALI19 by Sept. 15. Students accepted into the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute will be notified by Sept. 20, with the opportunity to start the DVALI training series as early as the fall 2019 semester.

Want to learn more?
Visit drake.edu/leadershipinstitute, or attend an upcoming Adams Leadership Institute information session:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 10 (4 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 11 (12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 12 (5 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.)
  • Friday, Sept. 13 (11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.)

*All information sessions will be located in the Drake Room (2nd floor, Olmsted Center)

For questions, contact Kristin Economos, Director of Student Leadership Programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

—Kristin Economos, Director of Student Leadership Programs

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Volunteer to work for political events this fall

Throughout the fall semester, a number of political events will occur at Drake in anticipation of the 2020 Iowa caucuses. Organizations, including national media outlets, frequently employ Drake students on a short-term basis during their time on campus. Drake does not determine who will be hired for any specific event, but will provide interested students’ names and contact information based on the needs of the organization. If you are interested in working these events, please submit all relevant information online.

—Rachel Paine Caufield, Professor, Department of Political Science

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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 all undergraduate students at Drake University. Students who apply and are 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, collaboration, and perspective-talking skills that are immediately applicable to their personal relationships, academic coursework, campus activities, and professional goals. In addition, DVALI students participate in a variety of annual events and activities offered exclusively to students in the Institute. 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 starting the fifth week of the semester and are offered every fall and spring semester.

How do I apply?
Apply online at bit.ly/DVALI19 by Sept. 15. Students accepted into the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute will be notified by Sept. 20, with the opportunity to start the DVALI training series as early as the fall 2019 semester.

Want to learn more?
Visit drake.edu/leadershipinstitute, or attend an upcoming Adams Leadership Institute information session:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 10 (4 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 11 (12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday, Sept. 12 (5 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.)
  • Friday, Sept. 13 (11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.)

*All information sessions will be located in the Drake Room (2nd floor, Olmsted Center)

For questions, contact Kristin Economos, Director of Student Leadership Programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu.

—Kristin Economos, Director, Student Leadership Programs

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Fulbright and Truman Scholarships info session

Scholarship information and opportunities session: Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6:15 p.m. in the Drake Room located on the upper level of the Olmsted Center.

Do you want adventure, prestige, career opportunities? All these are possible with Truman (juniors) and Fulbright (seniors and above) scholarships. There is still time to find out about and apply for these wonderful scholarships/grants. The Fulbright application is due on Oct. 8 with a Drake campus due date of Sept. 20; and the Truman Scholarship is due at the beginning of November.

Come and find out more about these opportunities on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6:15 p.m. in upper Olmsted’s Drake Room.

Fulbrights are open to graduating seniors, and also to recent graduates who are not enrolled in a degree program at another school or university. They provide valuable international experience and funding for teaching English or working on projects or attending a graduate program in another country. Time is short as applications are due at Drake by the end of September, but there is still enough time to pursue certain Fulbrights such as English Teaching opportunities, so come to the information session and find out more.

Trumans are for enterprising juniors who are involved in U.S. government, politics, journalism or other meaningful community activities and who see a future in active community involvement. These scholarships are due in November, so there is still time to apply. These grants provide funding for graduate work in leadership and effective community involvement. Both Truman and Fulbright awards are nationally recognized scholarships and carry a lot of prestige. We hope you’ll attend the information session to find out more about these wonderful opportunities!

For additional information, contact Eleanor Zeff, scholarship advisor at Eleanor.zeff@drake.edu or stop by Meredith, Room 231.

—Bonnie Ehler, Center for International Programs and Services