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
Now through Nov. 2, ITS is holding a Phishing Quiz, a contest where Drake students can learn about how to identify phishing emails and fraudulent websites. 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. Visit www.drake.edu/its/phish today.
Additionally, ITS will have a table in the Olmsted breezeway on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and Monday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spin the wheel, answer an IT security question, and win more prizes.
Peter Lundstedt, ITS
Drake undergraduate, graduate, and law students receive one free admission to all home Drake basketball games.
Drake Athletics has partnered with Flash Seats to help give students a convenient way to attend athletic events. Students will receive a confirmation email from Flash Seats notifying them that their tickets have been loaded onto their Drake Card. Once they receive the confirmation, they can head to the game and cheer on the Bulldogs. If a student does not receive an email from Flash Seats, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at tickets@drake.edu.
All students must present their Drake Card to receive admission. Below is the necessary information for attending basketball games at the The Knapp Center.
Drake Basketball
Additional student ticket information is available at DrakeTix.com/student.
Ryan Harris, Athletics
Are you interested in finding a meaningful volunteer opportunity for the year? Sign up to attend the Non-Profit Networking event on Monday, Oct. 29, from 4—5 p.m. in Olmsted, Rooms 310/311 to talk with organizations such as Lutheran Services in Iowa, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Iowa Homeless Youth Centers, and more. Students will sign up for a 10-minute block with a non-profit to share about themselves, learn about the organization, and ask questions. Refreshments will be served. Sign up here.
Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning & Service
Students, the last day to drop a fall 2018 class (except in the Law School) is Thursday, Oct. 25, by 4:30 p.m. To drop a class, please download a drop form, have your instructor sign it, and submit it to your college/school dean’s office. Drop forms are available on the Registrar’s Office website.
Kevin Moenkhaus, Associate Registrar
Intramural 4 v. 4 flag football registration is due on Wednesday, Oct. 31, by 4:30 p.m. A manager’s meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 5 p.m. in the Paul Morrison Room.
-Ryan Parriott, Recreational Services
Dylan Marron is an IFP Gotham Award & Drama Desk-nominated writer, performer, and video maker. He creates a wide variety of content focused around all areas of social justice and dismantles topics like racism, sexism, and LGBTQ discrimination. He currently hosts & produces “Conversations with People Who Hate Me,” a podcast where he calls up the people behind negative comments on the internet. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 7–9 p.m. in Sussman Theater to hear Dylan’s perspective on the world and what he has learned from his time sharing his thoughts in the spotlight.
Adam Koch, Sophomore
Registration for intramural co-rec basketball is due by Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 4:30 p.m. A manager’s meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 5 p.m. in the Paul Morrison Room.
Ryan Parriott, Recreational Services