Category Archives: For Students Archive

Free Movie Friday: Ant-Man and the Wasp

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

Psychology and Neuroscience Research Panel

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

There’s still time to take the ITS student phishing quiz

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

Olmsted Halloween Spooktacular

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

Study sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa next summer

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

Cool Jobs Expo

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

Take the ITS Student Phishing Quiz

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

Student admission free to all Drake basketball games

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

  • Enter The Knapp Center Southwest Student Entrance
  • Present your Drake Card to the Drake Athletics staff person. Your ticket will be printed at the gate
  • Student seating is available in Sections J–K

Additional student ticket information is available at DrakeTix.com/student.

Ryan Harris, Athletics

Non-profit networking event

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