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 Drake Men’s Basketball team will face North Dakota State on Dec. 1 in the U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic. This is part of the first ever basketball event that will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Faculty and Staff
Drake faculty and staff are eligible for a special offer as a participating school. Buy tickets now using special offer code DRAKE18 to pack U.S. Bank Stadium with Drake blue.
Students
Drake have the opportunity to purchase Drake student section tickets to this event. Student tickets are $15 each (limit one per student), while supplies last. Students must purchase tickets at The Knapp Center Ticket Office and present a valid Drake Card.
For additional information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.
Ryan Harris, Athletics
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
Looking for campus work this summer? Drake Dining is looking for students to work in the catering department. If interested, please contact Brett Lindman at brett.lindman@sodexo.com.
— Jennifer Bowersox, Drake Dining
The Office of Residence Life is currently seeking to hire a team of students to serve as desk assistants in each of our eight residence halls for the 2018-2019 academic year, as well as desk staff prior to the start of the academic year, beginning Aug. 1.
Desk assistants will be employed starting as early as Aug. 1 for preseason employment (August 1-26), with the regular academic year desk assistant employment beginning Monday, Aug. 27, the first day of class, and lasting through the end of the year, May 19. Desk assistants will be able to work up to 20 hours total (including any other campus employment) while classes are in sessions, and up to 30 hours when classes are not in session during preseason.
Required orientation for the preseason desk assistant position is Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For the academic year, there will be a required orientation from 8 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 26.
In making hiring decisions for the academic year, we may have to give preference to those who are available for the preseason session, as we have staffing needs for the beginning of August. We encourage you to consider coming back to campus early to work for the preseason session.
For those employed during preseason, campus housing may be available if needed. Please discuss this with the hiring staff. Those preseason staff members who will be living off campus for the 2018-2019 academic year will be required to relocate to their off campus housing by Aug. 12.
Applications are due by June 24 at 11:59 p.m. The job description can be found in a link on the application form.
— Betsy Collins, Office of Residence Life
Do you want to travel this J-Term? The following programs are still accepting applications.
California: War, Memory, and Political Activism
England: Theatre History in London
Florida: Zoo Biology
India: International Health Topics
South Africa/Zimbabwe: Religions of Africa
Washington DC: Exploring Bipartisan Solutions
Learn more about the travel seminars. Use your Drake ID and password to login and apply. Additionally, you can learn about the application and registration process by visiting the Registrar’s webpage.
— Maria Rohach, Center for International Programs and Services
Take a break from studying for finals and join Unity organizations at their Multicultural BBQ on Friday, May 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be free food from different cultures and music. The event will be held at the Wesley House and other Drake Multicultural Houses on 28th Street across from St. Catherine of Siena Church.
— Sonia Ngo, P1 Student