Each summer, the Office of Admission hires students to serve as tour guides during the Bulldog Days of Summer programs on Aug. 5 and Aug. 9. Students are paid $7.25 per hour. These programs will welcome 80–100 students and families to each program. To serve these visitors well, Drake students are hired to provide campus tours during defined hours each morning on these dates. A two-hour training session prior to giving a tour is required unless the student is already a Coleition member. Students sign up for available hours, and given the tour needs, are provided with a final schedule a week prior to the program. Students learn 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. Apply via Handshake by July 5, 2019.

–Deneen Dygert, Admissions

Are you on campus or in Des Moines over the summer and interested in working with political events on campus? CNN will be on campus for a Town Hall on Tuesday, May 21, and is seeking student interns. Other events are also possible throughout the summer. 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 CNN or other organizations. To express interest in working for the CNN event or other events, please contact Rachel Paine Caufield at rachel.caufield@drake.edu with your (1) name, (2) summer email address, (3) cell or other contact number; and (4) availability, indicating specific availability for May 17 through May 21, and expected availability over the summer months.

Rachel Paine Caufield, Professor, Department of Political Science

Your rental books are due back to the University Book Store by May 17. Don’t forget to sell your books back to the Book Store—it doesn’t matter where you bought them from.

May 13–19 extended hours:

• Monday–Tuesday:  9 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Wednesday–Thursday:  8 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Friday:  8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Sunday:  11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Katie Wilz, University Book Store

Final grades for non-Law School courses are due Wednesday, May 22. Final grades for the Law School are due Tuesday, May 28.

Generally, final grades are available to view by the first calendar day following the day the grade was entered. You may view your final grades by clicking the “My Grades” link under the Student Records area in MyDrake.

Have a wonderful and safe summer.

Kevin Moenkhaus, Associate Registrar

The Drake University Admission Fellow Program selects one student of senior standing to represent the University in a variety of settings throughout the academic year. The primary function of the Admission Fellow is to oversee the Admission Coleition program, assist with group visit programs, serve as an admission representative and execute various administrative tasks. Additionally, the Fellow will meet with students and families during campus visits, represent the University at college fairs and other external events, and be involved in an array of admission-related activities throughout the academic year. The position, which pays $8.25 per hour, requires between 12–20 hours during the fall and spring semesters (including occasional Saturday duty). View the full job description.

Interested students should complete and submit an application via the online job tool, Handshake. Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, May 8, at midnight.

For questions, contact Deneen Dygert, Associate Director, Admission, at deneen.dygert@drake.edu.

— Deneen Dygert, Office of Admission

Drake Athletic Operations is hiring for their Event Staff team for the summer. A number of shifts are available for the upcoming Iowa High School State Track Meet (May 16–18), in addition to a number of athletic camps throughout the summer. These are paid positions that are flexible to your schedule.

If you are staying on campus or in the Des Moines area, please email your information to Joshua Nash at joshua.nash@drake.edu.

Joshua Nash, Athletics

The Office of Student Financial Planning will be hosting a Loan Exit Counseling session for graduating students on Friday, May 10, at 10 a.m. in Harvey Ingham, Room 135. During this session, we will review required next steps and answer all your questions about repayment plans, consolidation, refinancing, loan forgiveness programs, and more.

We encourage you to bring a laptop if you would like to complete the required online loan exit counseling at this session. Prior to the session, ensure you are able to log in at www.studentloans.gov. If not, use the password recovery process to regain access.

Ryan Zantingh, Director of Financial Aid

The Innovation Studio is happy to bring the Side Garage back to campus on Friday, April 26. Stop by Meredith Hall between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to print your own limited-time-only, specially-themed shirt. There is a limited number of T-shirts available, so it is first come, first served. The event is free, but students are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food or personal hygiene item for the campus Little Pantries project. For questions, email innovation@drake.edu.

Stephanie Cardwell, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

You can still apply for the following travel seminars:

England: Theatre History in London
Finland: Perspectives on Education
India: International Health Topics
Israel and Jordan: Religions of the Middle East
Italy: Place-Based Integrated Science
Japan: Understanding Diverse Populations
Mexico: The Other Side of the Wall: The Americanization of Mexico
New Zealand: Communication and Tourism Analysis
Panama: Issues in Global Business and Leadership
Rwanda: Ecotourism, Conservation, and Development in Post-Genocide Rwanda
Thailand: Research, Exploration, and Reflection
Washington DC/Boston: Congress Up Close: Preparing to be a Congressional Staffer

Some programs only have a few spots left! Apply today.

Maria Rohach, Center for International Programs and Services