The Bulldog Swim Challenge begins Nov. 5 and ends Nov. 30. Challenge yourself and your friends to sign up and record your swim mileage for the month of November. The top swimmer of the month will receive a prize. Email drakeaquatics@drake.edu to register.
Bulldog Bootcamp sign-up is now open for students. Bootcamp will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Jan. 29 to March 7. Email wellness@drake.edu to register.
Drake Wellness
The Fall 2018 Sussman Leadership Conference presents: Leading Across the Divide with featured keynote speaker Dr. Rachel Paine Caufield, professor of political science. The conference will take place Sunday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Olmsted Center.Space is limited. Register by Nov. 1.
How do you respect and work with others whose viewpoints you find disrespectful, uninformed, or hurtful to you and those you love? What can we do to ensure all perspectives are welcomed and shared as student leaders on campus? How do we move forward after sharing divisive opinions to lead, make decisions, and take action in the best interests of all in a community? The Fall 2018 Sussman conference theme, “Leading Across the Divide,” will address these themes and more, with a specific emphasis on helping students build the leadership skill of seeking to understand and communicate across diverse perspectives in a way that builds positive, collaborative, and sustainable change. Registration is free for all Drake students, and includes brunch, a keynote speaker, and three breakout sessions to build your leadership skills.
For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu.
Kristin Economos, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership
Drake students, join us on Thursday, Nov. 1, for an exclusive lunch with NASA Chief Historian Dr. Bill Barry. Dr. Barry joined NASA in 2001 and became the organization’s chief historian in September 2010. Before joining NASA, he spent 22 years in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot and member of the faculty of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
He will be at Drake to deliver The Harkin Institute’s fall Sussman Lecture. His visit comes as NASA celebrates its 60th anniversary and Americans across the U.S. flock to theaters to see the new movie, “First Man”, about Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
The Harkin Institute’s student luncheons offer intimate, hour-long opportunities for Drake University students to visit with an accomplished government, nonprofit, journalism, political, or public policy leader. During this event, Dr. Barry will informally discuss his career, share information, answer questions, provide advice and get to know students. Read more and apply to attend.
Emily Schettler, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement
Attend a spooktacular dinner at Hubbell Dining Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Kick Off your Halloween evening with a fun meal, served from 5–7:30 p.m.
Jennifer Bowersox, Drake Dining
Come by for a free movie and snacks on Friday, Nov. 2, at 9 p.m. in Sussman Theater.
More about Ant-Man and the Wasp:
As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past.
Adam Koch, AS’21
Join Psi Chi, Drake’s psychology honor society, as we hold a panel with representatives of the psychology and neuroscience department research labs on Monday, Oct. 30, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. in Olin, Room 101.
The panel is designed to bring awareness to the different types of research laboratories in the psychology and neuroscience department in order for students to have the opportunity to become involved in research, learn more about their respective faculty members, and gain overall research insight.
We will discuss current projects from each lab and talk about opportunities for student research assistants.
Each faculty member will speak about the different kinds of research occurring in his or her laboratory and there will be time at the end for an open question format.
In addition, attendees will be provided with pamphlets outlining each faculty member’s research laboratory.
Learn about the opportunities available for you!
Breya Whitefield, AS’18
Now through Nov. 2, ITS is holding our Student Phishing Quiz, a contest where Drake students can learn about how to identify phishing emails and fraudulent websites and learn how to keep their information safe online. The first 500 people to take the quiz will win a certificate for a free taco courtesy of Taco John’s. Everyone who completes the quiz will be entered to win one of ten additional prize packages.
There are still some tacos left, so act quickly. Visit www.drake.edu/its/phish today.
Peter Lundstedt, ITS
This Halloween, SAB and RHA are hosting our first ever Spooktacular! From 7–9 p.m., all of Olmsted will be filled with frights. Creep on over for Student Group Performances, Free Movie: Hereditary (7 p.m. in Sussman Theater), Zombie Burger Bar, Costume Contest, Pumpkin Painting, Silent Disco, Laser Tag, Escape Room, and, of course, PRIZES! Bring a Drake ID for entry.
Adam Koch, AS’21
If you want to know more about how you can experience a life-changing adventure while studying sustainable development in Uganda, join Professor Glenn McKnight on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 9 p.m. in Meredith, Room 235, or Dr. Deb Bishop on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. in Aliber, Room 102.
This six-unit summer 2019 travel seminar is open to students of all majors, and students can choose their area of focus as it relates to sustainable development. Students have the unique opportunity to experience Uganda alongside local university students from Makerere University Business School, and will learn about many topics with hands-on experiences including: human rights, education, microfinance, health care, tourism, entrepreneurship, rural agriculture, etc. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with in-country partners on research or service-learning projects of their choosing.
Questions? Email Professor McKnight (glenn.mcknight@drake.edu) or Dr. Deb Bishop (deb.bishop@drake.edu).
Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers
Horses (yes, real horses), Griff (and other dogs), and Girl Scout cookies will be part of the showcase of alumni with cool jobs featured at the second annual Cool Jobs Expo on Monday, Oct. 29, from 5—7 p.m. in (and near) Meredith Hall.
Hosted by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the expo will feature a dozen employers presenting, in 15-minute drop-in sessions, what it took to get their cool job. Register in the Meredith Lobby starting at 4:30 p.m.
Bring your business card and your camera (remember, Griff!)
Carlyn Crowe, SJMC