This week, Drake International is excited to celebrate International Education Week. A feature of the week is hosting special guests from six of Drake’s international partner universities. View the calendar to see all events for the week. Some of the key events for students are listed below. We encourage students to get involved to learn more about Drake as a global university.
Nov. 13 – International Education Week Kickoff Celebration
Drake International and Drake’s International Student Association are kicking off International Education Week with samples of international food, music, and performances on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the Olmsted Breezeway. Come see what is planned for the week and celebrate Drake as a global university.
Nov. 14 – Global opportunities student workshop
Want to be globally engaged at Drake, but aren’t sure of what’s available to you? Hear from a panel of faculty, staff, and students on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 2:15–3:15 p.m. in Meredith, Room 102 who will describe academic opportunities, co-curricular experiences, research projects, student employment, grant funding, and more. Post-graduate global opportunities will also be discussed.
Nov. 14 – Crowded Out: A Story of Over Tourism
In Sussman Theater from 7:30–8:30 p.m., watch a documentary and participate in a discussion about the growing international tourism industry and its negative effects on local communities.
Nov. 15 – Student Trivia Night: International Style
On Thursday, Nov. 15, from 8–10 p.m. at Papa Keno’s, it’s pub trivia night with internationally themed rounds. Grab some friends and build a team to compete for prizes. Student winners of the photo contest will be announced.
Nov. 15 – Global Career Talks
Hear from professionals based in Des Moines who are working in an international field on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 12–1:30 p.m. in Sussman Theatre. This a great opportunity to learn more about global professions and to also build your local networks. There will be time dedicated to sharing tips on what employers are looking for with regards to international/global experiences and interests.
To learn of more exciting events during IE Week, please go to:
https://calendar.drake.edu/ieweek.
Annique Kiel, Executive Director of Global Engagement and International Programs
Student Senate is hosting a panel discussion with current and former Drake student teachers to share their placement experiences. The event will take place Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. on Pomerantz Stage in Olmsted. Students who are beginning their student teaching experience soon or want to learn more are encouraged to come and hear from others without the pressure of having professors around.
Aaron Eisler, Student Senate
Thank you to all of our contestants for the beautiful photos we have been receiving for the last two weeks as part of the International Education Week 2018 Photo Contest. Today, Nov. 13, we will be selecting 20 finalists based on online voting results. Join us in Olmsted Breezeway from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for the International Education Week Kick-Off Celebration where you will have a chance to vote for your favorite photos in person.
Contest Timeline
Nov. 13: 20 finalists (five per each category) are selected to be displayed for in-person voting during the International Education Week Kick-Off Celebration (4:30-6:30 p.m., Olmsted Breezeway, open to the public).
Nov. 14: In-person voting continues at the Drake International Open House (3:30-5 p.m., for faculty and staff).
Nov. 15: Faculty/staff winners are announced at the International Partner Fair (8-9:30 a.m., Levitt Hall, for faculty and staff).
Student winners are announced during the Student Trivia Night (8-10 p.m., Papa Keno’s Pizza, for students).
There will be prizes available to all category winners and the overall winner. See full contest details and all the amazing photo submissions here.
We look forward to seeing you at the IEW events on campus!
Photo contest guidelines here.
Questions? Email dina.khayrushina@drake.edu.
Dina Khayrushina, Drake International
President Martin will visit Crawford and Stalnaker Halls on Nov. 18 to share campus updates and answer student questions.
Sunday, Nov. 18
7–7:45 p.m., Crawford Hall
8–8:45 p.m., Stalnaker Hall
Meetings will take place in common/community areas in each hall.
Cheryle Anania, Office of the President
Thank you to all of the students who took the time to take the 2018 ITS Student Phishing Quiz. We hope you learned more about how to spot potentially malicious emails and secure your digital life—and you all earned free tacos! Thanks as well to all those who stopped by the table in the Olmsted breezeway and spun the prize wheel.
We drew the winners for the 10 grand prize packages and they are:
Megan Miller
Molly McCord
Nicholas Matulik
Benjamin Williamson
Ivy Beckenholdt
Michael Paulson
Elizabeth Weyer
Taran Perman
Morgan Smith
Sarah Davis
Congratulations to all the winners! And, don’t forget, if you took the phishing quiz, be sure to stop by the Dial Center front desk during business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M–F) to pick up your free Taco John’s taco certificates. We will mail certificates to everyone with an on-campus address.
We’d love your feedback on the quiz. Let us know your thoughts by emailing informationsecurity@drake.edu.
Peter Lundstedt, ITS
On Thursday, Nov. 15, from 8–10 p.m. at Papa Keno’s, it’s pub trivia night with internationally themed rounds. Grab some friends and build a team to compete for prizes. Student winners of the photo contest will be announced.
Bonnie Ehler, Global Engagement and International Programs
Students, come hear from professionals based in Des Moines who are working in an international field on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 12–1:30 p.m. in Sussman Theatre. This a great opportunity to learn more about global professions and to also build your local networks. There will be time dedicated to sharing tips on what employers are looking for with regards to international/global experiences and interests.
To learn more about other International Education Week events, view the calendar.
Bonnie Ehler, Global Engagement and International Programs
Drake International and Drake’s International Student Association are kicking off International Education Week with samples of international food, music, and performances on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. in the Olmsted Breezeway. Come see what is planned for the week and celebrate Drake as a global university.
Annique Kiel, Executive Director of Global Engagement and International Programs
Want to be globally engaged at Drake, but aren’t sure of what’s available to you? Hear from a panel of faculty, staff, and students on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 2:15–3:15 p.m. in Meredith, Room 102 who will describe academic opportunities, co-curricular experiences, research projects, student employment, grant funding, and more. Post-graduate global opportunities will also be discussed.
Annique Kiel, Executive Director of Global Engagement and International Programs