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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

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Want to get paid to start your own student business?

Applications are now being accepted for the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition and the Lorentzen Student Hatchery.

The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, sponsored by John Pappajohn and Equity Dynamics, Inc., is for Iowa college and university students who have an interest in starting their own business. Students pitch ideas which are judged based on a) content/concept, and b) viability of business. Three seed grants in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded to the top three applicants who submit and present in the final competition.

The Lorentzen Student Hatchery is a unique program aimed at fostering student startups at Drake University. Entrepreneurship Centers staff provide guidance, support, access to mentors and experts, and more to students accepted to the Hatchery. Students of any major, undergraduate and graduate, are welcome to apply for an opportunity to get paid up to $7,500 while working on their own startup. Even if you are not chosen to receive a summer grant, Drake University students are welcome to participate in Hatchery coaching and mentoring sessions.

Applications close on March 23 and pitches will be held on March 27. Apply today!

Questions? Please email jpec@drake.edu.

— Stephanie Cardwell, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, CBPA