Students, have you considered learning a few words and phrases in Japanese? Are you planning one day to apply for a Fulbright or the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) program? Do you want or need to keep up your foreign language fluency? Drake’s Department of World Languages and Cultures wants to help.

The Japanese Language Club meets every Friday from 3—5 p.m. in Room TMR 133, located in the lower level of Olmsted. Language learning takes place during the first hour, and in the second hour, the Club will offer activities such as origami, calligraphy, or Japanese cooking. All students are welcome to join in for conversation and activities directed by a native speaker.

For further information, contact Associate Professor Chinatsu Bachmann at chinatsu.sazawa@Drake.edu.

Dorothy Pisarski, School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Drake International is hosting focus groups to gather information on what students would like in a Drake semester abroad program. All students are invited to attend and share their thoughts. The focus groups will be held Thursday, Sept. 20, in the Library, Room 201 (the Fish Bowl). There will be three one-hour sessions: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2:15 to 3:15 p.m., and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Karen Williams, Education Abroad Advisor

The Drake Innovators will hold an open house for the Innovation Studio on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m.—3 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 124C. This will serve as an introduction to our EC, help students with using the resources we have (like 3D printers), and to talk about what kinds of things we’d like to do this year, so it will serve as a great introduction to our club. We will be serving cookies, brownies, and pizza, so if you like free food, you should come check it out!

Blake Trebelhorn, Senior

President Martin will visit individual residence halls to share campus updates and answer student questions.

Sunday, Sept. 23
7 p.m.—7:45 p.m., Ross Hall
8 p.m.—8:45 p.m., GK Hall
9 p.m.—9:45 p.m., Jewett Hall

Sunday, Nov. 11
7 p.m.—7:45 p.m., Carpenter Hall
8 p.m.—8:45 p.m., Herriott Hall

Sunday, Nov. 18
7 p.m.—7:45 p.m., Crawford Hall
8 p.m.—8:45 p.m., Stalnaker Hall

Meetings will take place in common/community areas in each hall.

Cheryle Anania, Office of the President

We know that developing leadership skills is crucial in preparing you for your Drake college experience and for your future career. To that end, here are two leadership opportunities offered exclusively to Drake students through the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute on campus.

Emerging Leaders Model
Are you a first-year student interested in leadership? Apply to participate in the Emerging Leaders Model (ELM) this fall. This seven-week workshop series provides first-year Drake students an opportunity to gain leadership skills and prepare for their future leadership roles on campus, all while exploring valuable tools to lead effectively as a college student through “The Student Leadership Challenge.”

Attend an information session to learn more:
• Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m., Olmsted, Room 312
• Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m., Olmsted, Room 312

Ready to Apply? Submit your ELM application by Sept. 13. For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu. Find more information.

Adams Academy
Are you interested in enhancing your student leadership skills? 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:

• Enhance your leadership knowledge and skills
• Identify strengths and areas of weakness as a leader
• Build authentic and inclusive relationships with other student leaders
• Join a network of 1,400+ Adams Academy graduates
• Learn more from faculty and staff in leadership roles across campus

Attend an information session to learn more:
• Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 12 p.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room
• Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m., Olmsted Center, TMR 132
• Friday, Sept. 14, at 9 a.m., Olmsted Center, Drake Room

Ready to Apply? Submit your Adams Academy application by Sept. 16.

For questions, contact Kristin Economos, director of student leadership programs, at kristin.economos@drake.edu. Find more information.

Kristin Economos, Student Leadership Programs

This summer, Professional and Career Development Services upgraded its career management software by replacing Career bluePrint and moving to Handshake. We are excited about this upgrade and all the new features and services it will make possible for students.

Training Session
All are invited to attend a training session on tomorrow, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m. in Sussman Theater, Olmsted Center. Professional and Career Development Services will hold other training sessions within the colleges throughout the fall.

Student Access
Students can access Handshake by logging in to myDrake and clicking on the Handshake icon under Campus Resources. Use the Single Sign-On feature to log in.

Why Handshake?
We chose Handshake because of the wealth of features and functionality it offers.

• A customizable, personalized experience similar to that of LinkedIn or Facebook
• An intuitive design that’s easy to learn and use
• A set of fast and powerful search tools for job seekers
• The ability to have access to jobs on a local, regional, and national scale
• Better access to internships and other career development opportunities
• An iOS ready mobile app

For more information or if you have questions, contact your PCDS liaison at drake.edu/career/contact.

Crystal Stanley, Academic Excellence and Student Success

Considering a career, internship, or study abroad? Want to learn more about how Drake can prepare you to be competitive and worldly in today’s globalized world? Join us for the International Opportunities at Drake Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 11:30 a.m. in Medbury Honors Lounge. Lunch is provided by Drake International. Learn more about what employers in international fields are looking for, and how you can use your four years at Drake to prepare for such opportunities, including study abroad, simulation club, internationally relevant internships, and much more. All are welcome! Co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science, the Department of World Languages & Cultures, the International Business program, and the Global and Comparative Public Health concentration. If you have any questions, contact Professor Mary M. McCarthy at mary.mccarthy@drake.edu.

Mary M. McCarthy, Department of Political Science

More companies have begun to shift toward video interviewing. What is that, how does it work, and how can you still stand out as a candidate from behind the screen?

Join Meghan Baeza, university relations consultant at Principal, on Thursday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Aliber Hall, Room 101 to learn more about this shift in the job search experience. Participants will learn tips from her (and her Principal recruiter friends) ahead of interview season.

Chrystal Stanley, Academic Excellence and Student Success

The General Interest Meeting is a chance for students to learn about both SAB and Student Senate. On Sunday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Pomerantz Stage, there will be information on both organizations, including how to get involved on committees. Come get free pizza and learn about these two organizations.

Open position on SAB:

Digital Media Chair
The SAB Digital Media will attend all SAB events and take photo and video at these events for use in marketing and archiving.

Open Senate positions:

First Year Senator
The First Year Senator will sit on the Senate as a voting member and attend all Senate related events acting as the voted representative of the first year class through projects/initiatives.

Health and Safety Senator
The H&S Senator will sit on the Senate as a voting member and attend all Senate related events. They will also be responsible for projects/initiatives/conversations related to student and campus health & safety.

Student Body Auditor
The Student Body Auditor is responsible for overseeing all Student Activity Fees and accounts, maintenance of the Student Fees Allocation Committee, ensuring the proper acquisition and allocation of Student Activity Fees and monitoring the expenditures of the Student Body President and Vice President of Student Life of all annually funded student organizations.

Graphic Designer
The duty of the Graphic Designer is to work with the Public Affairs Officer to develop a publicity calendar and to create the necessary materials for the publicity calendar. The Graphic Designer’s materials will be used in posters, on the Student Senate website, on the Student Senate Facebook account, and in campus media.

Webmaster
The duty of the Webmaster of Senate is to maintain the Student Senate website and keep all necessary documentation available to the student body electronically. The Webmaster will work with the Public Affairs Officer and Graphic Designer to promote Student Senate initiatives, goals, and accomplishments.

Historian
The duty of the Historian of Senate is to manage all the informational resources and materials of the Student Senate. The Historian shall ensure that all Student Senate documents and other resources are made available to the Student Senate, upon request.

Mackenzie Ekern, Sophomore

Accounting Week is being hosted by Beta Alpha Psi Sept. 10 through Sept. 14. Please attend the events held throughout the week if you are interested in accounting or a related career field.

Sept. 12: Firm Presentation Night
5 to 6 p.m., Aliber Hall, Room 101 (Casual Attire)

Sept. 13: Panel Night and Networking Event
5 to 7 p.m., Aliber Hall, Room 101 (Business Casual Attire)

Sept. 14: Accounting/Finance Career Fair
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Business Professional Attire)

Amanda Nevicosi, Graduate student