Influenza vaccines will be offered at the Student Health Center Sept. 25, 26, and 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all Drake Students. No appointment necessary. Flu shots are $25: Cash, credit, debit, or checks are accepted.
Mary Beth Olander, Student Health Center
Drake Dining is working with student organizations to explore initiatives that reduce waste in our dining halls. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 25, reusable dishware will be available at Chef’s Corner in Quad. We encourage all students who stay in Quad to take a test run of reusable plates. Try them out and let Sodexo know what you think. Provide feedback here.
Gabriella LeFevre, Senior, Drake Environmental Action League Co-President
Do you want to make a difference in a young person’s life? Consider becoming a Monroe Bulldog Buddy. Mentor a K-5th grader at Monroe Elementary School, which is a quick 15-minute walk from Drake. Meet with your mentee at least twice a month and be a positive role model in his or her life.
To learn more, come to an informational session/orientation on Friday, Sept. 21, at 12 p.m. in Olmsted’s Drake Room. Read about a mentor’s experience. Contact kerry.king@drake.edu for more information.
Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning & Service
Participate in Drake Wellness’ Fall 2018 Bucket List. Complete 3 out of the 5 activities listed in the flyer by Nov. 30, and you will receive a free hat. Take a picture and tag @DrakeRec on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook to verify that you’ve completed the activities.
Drake Wellness
The Drake University Community School of Music is excited to introduce a group ukulele class for non-music majors. The class meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. for eight weeks starting Oct. 3 in the Fine Arts Building. The cost is $200. There are only 10 spots available, so if you are interested, register soon by contacting Cynthia Giunta, director of the Drake University Community School of Music, at cynthia.giunta@drake.edu or 515-271-2832. The class is a great way to make new friends and take a break from studying. All you need to participate is an inexpensive ukulele.
Elaina Steenson, Music
Colleges Against Cancer will be hosting a dodge-ball night, Knock Out Cancer, on Thursday, Sept. 27, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The purpose of this event is to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. Participants are asked to sign up in teams of up to 6 people.
Please make sure all of the members of your team are signed up under the same team letter. There will be food for sale at the event and 100% of the money raised will be donated to Blank Children’s Hospital. Thank you in advance for your support!
Colleen Kless, Senior
The Drake University Community School of Music is excited to introduce a group piano class for non-music majors. The class meets every Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. for eight weeks starting Oct. 1. The cost is $200. There are only 10 spots available, so if you are interested, register soon by contacting Cynthia Giunta, director of the Drake University Community School of Music, at cynthia.giunta@drake.edu or 515-271-2832. The class is a great way to relieve stress and enjoy learning how to play the piano.
Cynthia Giunta, Music
Students who have the 195 or 335 block meal plan are now able to complete meal plan conversions online in the Housing and Meal Plan selection portal. Students may convert up to 100 meals per semester. One board meal equates to $4 flex dollars.
There are two designated sessions per semester in which students may choose to convert meals to flex dollars. The fall meal plan conversion sessions are:
Sept. 17—28
Oct. 22—26
Join us for Stone Steakhouse Swipe+ on Thursday, Sept. 20, in Hubbell Dining Hall from 5—7:30 p.m. or while supplies last. Enjoy a juicy steak cooked to order for dinner.
Jen Bowersox, Drake University Dining
Help us choose the Drake Relays Band by filling out our survey.
Once you fill it out, you are automatically entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card.
Genesis Buckhalton, Student Activities Board
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