The campus bookstore now has an even bigger and better online store for Drake merchandise: shop.drake.edu. You’ll find the largest selection of Drake apparel and merchandise at great prices with brands such as Adidas, Columbia and Under Armour. For a limited time, orders of more than $35 come with a free T-shirt, and orders of more than $50 receive free shipping. Check it out and Go Bulldogs!

Nate Reagen, Office of the President

Drake will equip you with the know-how you need within a classroom, but you need to complement that with “real-world” experience. To get that, you need an internship (or your field’s equivalent) to pad out your resume. Here’s how to hunt one out yourself or spot one in the wild.

The resource with the most postings across all majors and position types is Handshake. Fill out your profile—the more information the better—and the site will match your personal preferences with employers looking for someone with your skills. I’ll admit my profile is only half-filled out, but already I’ve been amazed at the sheer number of opportunities available through the site. And, I could apply to any of them with a click of my mouse.

Another place to look is social media. I don’t know about other departments, but the J-School is killer at using Facebook to advertise available internships. Follow your school or major on social media to watch for postings. View the Drake social media directory.

Also, use your advisors and professors. Pick their brains after class. Professors usually have their ears to the ground and might hook you up or have opportunities for you themselves.

Finally, never say no to an opportunity and always be open to what might fall into your lap. I’ve had four internships and I got three of them by happenstance. Freshman year my roommate wanted to go to a writing internship orientation and didn’t want to go alone. I came along and left with an internship. The next year, I got an internship through an interview I did for a Times Delphic story. I interviewed someone in the University Communications & Marketing department, which led to an interview for an Editorial internship (and I’m still here). My other current internship I got—no joke—because the communications and grant coordinator came through my line at Hy-Vee this summer, where I was a cashier. I recognized her organization and asked about internship opportunities. That led to an interview and that led to an internship.

However, there is one thing you always need to say no to: unpaid internships that won’t teach you anything. They’re a big waste of your time. Never sign on to an unpaid internship that will only teach you what kind of coffee your supervisor likes.

That being said, don’t count out unpaid internships. My summer internship with the Iowa International Center was unpaid, but I learned a lot and got a first-hand look at how communications works in nonprofits.  A friend had a summer paid internship where she was doing a lot of time-consuming, menial tasks. Whenever we compared our workdays, my internship always “won.” With unpaid internships, you can usually choose your work hours, so you can match your unpaid internship with a part-time or full-time paid job. You have to pay your student loans somehow.

Nevertheless, the best way to pay back those loans is with a great, well-paying job after Drake. To do that, you need a well-rounded resume. How do you get that? Internships.

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

Who: Drake University Students
What: Learn to play golf from a professional
When: Sept. 5 – Nov. 1
Why: To gain the knowledge and skills to utilize golf as a vital business skill
Cost: $80

For more information, please contact Lisa Murphy at lisa.murphy@drake.edu or 271-4710. You can also check out our website at drake.edu/recservices/golfforbusinessandlife/.

Lisa Murphy, Recreational Services

Drake undergraduate, graduate, and law students are admitted to all home Drake Athletics events for free. Tickets will be automatically added to students’ Drake Card through Flash Seats. 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 on Thursday, Aug. 30, that their tickets have been loaded to 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, visit or contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

Below is the additional information for attending fall sports events.

Drake Football
Enter the Drake Stadium southwest main entrance.
Present your valid Drake Card to the ticket taker. Your ticket will be printed at the gate.
Student seating is available in Sections U-V.

Drake Volleyball
Enter The Knapp Center main lobby entrance.
Present your valid Drake Card to the ticket taker. Your ticket will be printed at the gate.
Student seating is available in Sections E-G.

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

Ryan Harris, Athletics

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement is looking to hire students who are dedicated to civic engagement, social justice, equity, and inclusion.

Applications for Public Policy, Office, Event Planning Assistant, and Communications Assistant can be found on Handshake. The application will remain open until Sept. 7. Please direct any questions to Catherine Anderson at catherine.anderson@drake.edu.

Catherine Anderson, AS ’19

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