Welcome back Bulldogs and welcome to the new members of the pack! Start your school year off right with these great events going on around campus (all for free, of course!).

Aug. 29: Hurts Donuts
Join SAB for free donuts from a classic donut chain in Des Moines on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by between your classes to munch on one of your old favorites (Cosmic Brownie anyone?) or try something new (like Maple Bacon or Fruity Pebbles). See their full donut collection here.

Aug. 31: Iowa Cubs Game
Get off campus and enjoy the finest of the American pastimes—a good old-fashioned game of baseball. Meet SAB in the Olmstead parking lot on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. to be bussed to the Iowa Cubs game. They will be playing Round Rock Express from Texas. Tickets and transportation are free to students!

Aug. 31: Outdoor Dodgeball
Would you rather play sports than watch? Campus Fellowship has your back. Bring your A-game to Helmick Commons for outdoor dodgeball on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. You’ll be sure to have a ball.

Ellen Koester, University Communications & Marketing Intern, JO’19, AS’19

Registration is open for intramural flag football and 6-on-6 volleyball.

Flag football: Sign up before Sept. 5 on imleagues.com.

6-on-6 Volleyball: Registration is open for the following leagues: Co-rec competitive, co-rec recreational, fraternity, men(open), women’s competitive/sorority, and women’s recreational. The registration deadline is Aug. 30 at 4:30 p.m. with a manager’s meeting to follow at 5 p.m. in the Paul Morrison room.

Ryan Parriott, Recreational Services

The Student Disability Services (SDS) office, located in Old Main, Room 107, will be holding walk-in hours for returning students only during the first and second week of classes.

Walk-in hours schedule

Monday, Aug. 27
10 – 11 a.m.
1 – 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 28
10 – 11 a.m.
2 – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 29
10 – 11 a.m.
1 – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 4
10 – 11 a.m.
2 – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 5
1 – 2:30 p.m.

For new students or for appointments that will take longer than five minutes, please schedule a meeting using Starfish or email michelle.laughlin@drake.edu or leah.berte@drake.edu directly for availability.

Leah Berte, Student Disability Services

The Theatre History in London J-Term program is still open. No theatre experience is required, and the course fulfills your Historical Foundations or Artistic Experience AOI. Apply by Sept. 1.

Karen Williams, Center for International Programs and Services

The Psi Chapter of Phi Delta Chi got eighth place overall at the national conference for the 2017-2018 school year. The chapter also took third place for Professional and Service Projects and fourth place for Scholarship. Lastly, Phi Delta Chi received the 100% Achievement Award for the school year.

Morgan Hawkins, P2, GR

Come to Meredith Hall, Room 124C for the Innovation Studio’s welcome back to campus open house on Monday, Aug. 27, from 3 to 6 p.m.

We’ll have t-shirt screen printing with The Side Garage and fun interactive events like 3D printing, 3D pens, Legos, button maker, vinyl cutter, puzzles, food, and more. For questions, email innovation@drake.edu.

 Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers

The Drake Graduate Council is excited to offer a new opportunity for graduate students to explore their Drake community. Join us for a special graduate student event on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Shivers Courtside Club in The Knapp Center. Network with fellow graduate students from across programs, learn about resources available to you from student services representatives, and meet Jennie Baranczyk, Drake women’s basketball coach. We’ll provide light refreshments, and campus tours will also be available. Register through Eventbrite.

Drinda Williams, Office of the Provost

The Office of Residence Life is currently seeking a team of students to serve as desk assistants in each of Drake’s residence halls for the 2018-2019 academic year. Additionally, we are looking for students to serve in the “preseason” desk assistant role from Aug. 18 until the regular season starts on Aug. 27 (first day of class). If you will be living on campus next year, you will be able to move directly into your room on Aug. 18.

Preference may be given to those who are available for the preseason session, as there are staffing needs prior to classes starting in August. If you are interested in the desk assistant position, we encourage you to consider coming back to campus early on Aug. 18 to work for the preseason session. If you already applied, but did not apply for the preseason session and are now interested, please contact Dana Walton at dana.walton@drake.edu or Betsy Wilson (Collins) at betsy.collins@drake.edu.

The job description can be found in a link on the application form. Applications are due by Wednesday, July 18, at 11:59 p.m.

— Dana Walton, Office of Residence Life