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

Undergraduate and pharmacy students who wish to be reviewed for federal student loan eligibility during the summer term must complete the Summer Financial Aid Application.

Eligible graduate and law students (registered at least half-time and 2019-20 FAFSA completed) will automatically be presented with their federal loan eligibility.

Ryan Zantingh, Director of Financial Aid

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

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

Graduating seniors, in celebration of your graduation and the enduring mark you’ve left on the University, you are cordially invited to join President Marty and Laura Martin at the 2019 Senior Wine and Cheese Reception on Thursday, May 2. Please RSVP by April 29.

Event Details
When: Thursday, May 2, 5:30 p.m.
— 4:45 p.m. Check in at Pomerantz Stage
— 5:15 p.m. Buses depart from Olmsted Center parking lot
Where: Home of President Martin

Must present a valid government-issued ID to receive a wristband, which is mandatory to board the bus and be served. Cocktail attire is encouraged.

For questions, contact Kim Jones, assistant director, Alumni Relations, at kim.jones@drake.edu or 515-271-3935.

— Kim Jones, Alumni Relations

The J-Term priority deadline is quickly approaching. Apply by April 15 to meet the priority deadline for your preferred Drake University travel seminar course. J-Term 2020 travel seminars include destinations to the Bahamas, England, Finland, Hawaii, India, Israel and Jordan, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Rwanda, Thailand, and Washington D.C. Scholarships are available.

Search for programs and submit your application online. For questions, email studyabroad@drake.edu.

Karen Williams, Education Abroad Advisor

The Drake Athletics Ticket Office is hiring seasonal, part-time ticket sales associates for the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee. This position requires approximately 2–4 office hours during the weeks leading up to the Drake Relays and 12–15 hours during the weekend of the Drake Relays.

If you are interested in one of the Relays positions, please contact Ryan Harris, assistant athletic director, ticket operation and donor management, at ryan.harris@drake.edu.

Ryan Harris, Athletics

Drake’s Community Action Board (CAB) is hosting a challenge during the month of April to visit Dogtown businesses. To track how many restaurants, coffee shops, juice shops you’ve visited, pick up a punchcard in the Breezeway April 1–3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or from the SLC Office. 

At the end of the month, all students are invited to celebrate the neighborhood with raffles and free Papa Keno’s, Lifestyle Juice, Fernando’s, and more. Like the CAB Facebook page for more info and updates.

Morgan Garner, AS’20, Community Action Board President

Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 7–13. National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to come together to tackle tough challenges and build stronger, more resilient communities. During the week, a focus is put on the people and causes that inspire us to serve, recognizing and thanking volunteers who lend their time, talent, and voice to make a difference in their communities.

Stop by the Olmsted Breezeway this week to share why you volunteer and earn the chance to win a free #DrakeServes T-shirt and other swag. Post photos of you and your friends engaging with the community using #DrakeServes.

A number of volunteer opportunities will be taking place throughout the week, including a culminating “Spring Into Seeds” event at the Sprout Garden on April 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

View a list of events and links to register.

Drake’s commitment to community engagement and service-learning is representative of our long-standing history of involvement and partnership with the Des Moines community. The commitment fulfills our historic mission, enhances teaching, advising, research, scholarship, outreach, and the University community as a whole. As demonstrated by our inspiration statement, “Together we transform lives and strengthen communities,” we seek to be an engaged university that prepares the next generation of civic minded professionals.

Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning