Do you know of a Drake student, faculty, staff, or alumni doing great work in the community? Nominate them for an Engaged Campus Award.

Nominations are due March 4. Awards will be presented at the Iowa Campus Compact Engaged Campus Awards and Summit on Monday, April 29, at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Mandi McReynolds, director of community relations and the Foundation at Principal will be the keynote speaker. Submit a nomination.

Amanda Martin, Assistant Director of Community Engaged Learning

The Drake University Career Fair will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Olmsted Center.  You can review a list of the organizations attending by logging into Handshake and clicking on the Career Fair (under “Events”).  Don’t forget to bring copies of your resume!

Career Fair Times:
Open to only seniors and O3: 3 to 3:30 p.m.
Open to all students: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Professional attire required. No jeans or sweatpants.

Men: Suit and tie. If you don’t own a suit, wear trousers, a button down shirt, tie or blazer/sport-coat.

Women: Suit, if you don’t own a suit, wear dress pants or skirt and a nice blouse or sweater/blazer.

If you are uncertain about what to wear or have questions about the event, please contact your designated career staff.

Chrystal Stanley, Director of Professional & Career Development Services

Vinyl Sticker Creation Day: Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 1– 4 p.m.
Join Professor Chris Snider in the Innovation Studio (Meredith, 124C) to learn about our Silhouette Cameo and create your own vinyl stickers.

3D Printing and Prototyping: Thursday, Feb. 21, 3–5 p.m.
Join Brandon Hart, HartSmart Products, in the Innovation studio to learn about 3D printing and prototyping. If you have an idea for a product or item, Hart also leads Area 515’s 3D Printing Club and is a great community resource for all things 3D.

Sindoh 3DWOX: Friday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Innovation Studio
Join Innovation and Entrepreneurship intern Amulya Kakumanu to learn how to use the Innovation Studio’s Sindoh 3DWOX. Amulya will help you learn about 3D printing on campus.

Stephanie Cardwell, Buchanan Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Welcome back! Did you write a paper last term on an international topic, global citizenship, or migration issues? As previously announced, one part of the inaugural Global Citizen Forum, March 6–8, 2019, will be a morning conference to recognize and share high-quality undergraduate research related to international and global topics. 

Student research panels are scheduled for the morning of Friday, March 8. Students from any major are invited to submit papers for consideration. Once a paper is accepted, the author will be invited to present his or her paper in summary form (i.e., 12–15-minute oral presentation) on a conference panel. (Panels will be composed of presentations on related topics.) 

Papers should meet the following criteria:
– Address an international/global theme or topic.
– Include significant empirical content.
– Cite all relevant sources appropriately.
– Exceed 10 pages (double-spaced) in length.
– Meet high standards with regard to academic quality and clarity of presentation.

Interested students should email their papers to: jeffrey.kappen@drake.edu by Feb. 15 and will be notified of their acceptance by Feb. 22.

Jeff Kappen, Associate Professor

Save the date: The Innovation Studio (124C Meredith) will be hosting several events during National Entrepreneurship Week, Feb. 18–21. Learn about large scale 3D printing and prototyping with Brandon Hart of HartSmart products. Create something on one of our vinyl cutters with Professor Chris Snider. Also, we’ll have open maker days so you can learn about how you can create and make stuff at Drake. For more information, email innovation@drake.edu.

Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Center

Stop by the Spring Activities Fair Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Upper Olmsted.

Kodee Wood, Assistant Director of Student Activities & Organizations

PMACs serve as a resource and motivator for first-year students. Based on research findings and past experiences, peer-to-peer interaction with an emphasis on students’ academic success and personal development is particularly important to overall growth during the first year in college. PMACs play an essential role in making sure new students are acclimated to their new environment before classes begin. Communication with new students will begin over the summer and continue throughout the fall semester.

There is a final information session on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in Olmsted Center, Rooms 310–311. It is not mandatory to attend a session to apply for the PMAC position. Applications are due Sunday, Feb. 10, by 12 p.m. Apply here.

Contact the Peer Advisory Board at pab@drake.edu or Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu with any questions.

Marina Verlengia, Director of New Student & Parent Programs

Leadership skills are crucial in adequately preparing students for their future careers. Here are three upcoming leadership opportunities offered through the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute this spring:

Drake Emerging Leaders Model
Are you a first-year Drake student interested in leadership? Apply to participate in the newly-revised Emerging Leaders Model (ELM) this spring. This seven-week workshop series provides first-year Drake students an opportunity to build leadership skills, routines, and habits worth following. Prepare for your future leadership roles by gaining tangible tools to build your self-awareness and lead effectively as a college student. Visit bit.ly/ELM19 to submit your ELM application by Feb. 10.

Attend an information session to learn more:
— Thursday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m., Drake Room, Olmsted Center
— Friday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m., Drake Room, Olmsted Center

Adams Leadership Academy
The Adams Academy is a signature program offered exclusively to Drake sophomore, junior (P1), and senior (P2) student leaders. This semester-long leadership program will enhance your leadership skills through educational workshops, interactive activities, and guest speakers from across the Drake and greater Des Moines communities. Students who participate in the Adams Academy will:

• Identify your unique strengths as a leader
• Build authentic and inclusive relationships with a community of student leaders on campus
• Receive 1:1 Strengths-Based Leadership coaching
• Build authentic and close-knit relationships with other Drake student leaders
• Join a network of 1,400+ Adams Academy graduates

Visit bit.ly/adams19 to submit your Adams Academy application by Feb. 10. Attend an information session to learn more:
— Thursday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room
— Friday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room

Spring 2019 Sussman Leadership Conference
Nationally renowned author and speaker Zachary Wood is known for his dynamic perspective on free speech, race, and dissenting opinions. His TED talk, “Why it’s worth listening to people you disagree with,” topped the charts with 1.6 million views in 2018. All Drake students are invited to attend this conference brunch as we learn alongside Zach how to successfully engage with and practice civil debate as a leadership skill. Registration is free for all students, and includes brunch, Zach’s keynote address, and a roundtable discussion to apply this content to your leadership journey at Drake. Registration required. Register at bit.ly/sussman19 by Feb. 20.

Details:
Saturday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m.—1 p.m., Parents Hall, Olmsted Center

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

Kristin Economos, Student Leadership Programs

The application for the Drake University Working Worldwide program is now open. Working Worldwide offers recent graduates the opportunity to work teaching English in China or doing PR for a non-profit in Kosovo.  The program provides all the support you need to be successful in these positions, including English teaching training.  Learn more or email workingworldwide@drake.edu. Application deadline is March 1.

Attend an Information Session:

— Thursday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m., Meredith, Room 102
— Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., Pomerantz Conference Room
— Monday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m., Meredith, Room 104

Stephanie Dana Ely, Drake International