Each year, the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute hosts the annual Sussman Leadership Conference; a half-day event that brings together undergraduate student leaders from across Drake’s campus to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and gain skills to apply to their personal lives, student leadership roles, academic projects, and professional goals.

This year’s Sussman Conference, “Down with Drake Busy,” will take place on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in Parents Hall. Brunch is included, and dress is casual. All students who attend will be entered to win two VIP seats to the 41st Annual Bucksbaum Lecture with Megan Rapinoe!

Please visit bit.ly/sussmanconference to learn more and reserve your seat by Oct. 23.

— Kristin Economos, Director, Student Leadership Programs

Ever wanted to do research on an environmental issue in an African nation? How about human rights in a developing country? Want to implement a service learning project? You can do all these things and more in Uganda on the Uganda: Sustainable Development travel seminar. All majors and interest areas are welcome and encouraged to enroll.

Applications are now available on Terra Dotta. You can also learn more at an information session:

• Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m. in Aliber, Room 004
• Thursday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m. in Meredith, Room 229​
• Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5 p.m. in Aliber, Room 004
• Thursday, Nov. 21, 5 p.m. in Meredith, Room 229

Questions? Email: stephanie.dana@drake.edu.

— Stephanie Dana Ely, Center for International Programs and Services

Each year, the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute hosts the annual Sussman Leadership Conference; a half-day event that brings together undergraduate student leaders from across Drake’s campus to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and gain skills to apply to their personal lives, student leadership roles, academic projects, and professional goals.

This year’s Sussman Conference, “Down with Drake Busy,” will take place on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in Parents Hall. Brunch is included, and dress is casual (jeans are fine!).

Please visit bit.ly/sussmanconference to learn more and reserve your seat by Oct. 23.

— Kristin Economos, Director, Student Leadership Programs

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is partnering with 12–15 businesses for the Cool Jobs Expo, and Griff, to provide students with advice on future jobs and how to prepare and apply for jobs. The expo will take place Oct. 21 from 5–7 p.m. in Meredith Hall.

Think of it as speed networking. This event gives you time with employers, of your choosing, throughout the course of two hours. They’ll discuss with you what the job is, why it’s important, and how you can prepare to apply for jobs. The expo gives you a chance to head into the real world with a better idea of how to apply and achieve your goals. Did we mention there will be horses and dogs? Yeah, those are coming too!

— Kim Bates, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Undergraduate students of all majors, minors, and interests are invited to attend The Harkin Institute’s D.C. Experience Scholarship Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 7:30—9 p.m. The open house is a great place to learn about interning in Washington, D.C. and how the Institute can help fund your experience.

This is an informal event. Light refreshments will be provided. Arrive between 7:30 and 7:50 p.m. to meet past recipients and student employees of The Harkin Institute. A short program will begin at 8 p.m., and our 2018 scholarship recipients will share their experiences working in D.C. this past summer.

Students will also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how to take advantage of this valuable scholarship.

The Harkin Institute D.C. Experience Scholarship was established in 2014 to honor Senator Harkin’s legacy by removing financial barriers that may keep otherwise qualified students from interning in a congressional office, government agency, or non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. Students who demonstrate financial need and are offered an internship that pays at or below the federal minimum wage are eligible for the scholarship.

— Emily Schettler, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement