Category Archives: For Students Archive

Final grades due May 22

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

Internship: Admission Fellow

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

Athletics summer employment

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

Retirement celebration for CBPA professors

Please join the College of Business and Public Administration at a retirement celebration for a combined 100+ years of service to Drake in honor of Lou Ann Simpson, Patrick Heaston, and Steve Scullen. We are grateful for their many contributions to the University.  Please stop by the Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Stage on Monday, May 13, from 2–4 p.m. to recognize their service, celebrate their accomplishments, and wish them well as they embark on new journeys.

Dan Connolly, Dean, College of Business and Public Administration

Student loan repayment session

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

Drake Innovation hosting T-shirt screen printing with the Side Garage

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

J-term 2020 travel seminars, still accepting applications

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

Drake Community Action Board applications open

If you have an interest in community engagement and meaningful service, you are a prime candidate to be an executive member of the Community Action Board (CAB). CAB is rooted in a philosophy of collaboration and inspiring an engaged, active community.

Positions available include VP Marketing, VP Educational Programming, VP Collaborative Outreach, VP Finance, VP Neighborhood Relations, and VP Community Programming. Apply here.

Morgan Garner, Community Action Board

Athletics event staff help needed

Drake Athletic Operations is hiring for their Event Staff team to help at the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee. Help is needed to monitor parking lots, setup/tear-down, and more. Shifts are broken into four hour time slots but can be flexible to your schedule. These are paid positions with lunch, snacks, and drinks provided.

If you are interested and available to help, please contact Zach Elsbecker, assistant director of athletic facilities, at zachary.elsbecker@drake.edu.

Zach Elsbecker, Assistant Director – Athletic Facilities