Join Colleges Against Cancer and partnering organizations for an all-day fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, April 11. Ten percent of your total bill will be donated to a local cancer organization.
— Carley Prejna, Junior
Category Archives: For Students Archive
Free Harkin Institute lunches
Students have two more opportunities to participate in The Harkin Institute’s free Student Lunch and Reception Series. Don’t miss this unique professional development opportunity and the chance to meet local business and nonprofit leaders. Upcoming speakers include:
Rowena Crosbie, president and founder of Tero International, an executive training and leadership development company. Rowena was recognized by The Business Record as the 2009 Woman Business Owner of the Year. Thousands of individuals
from across the U.S. and the world have graduated from Tero’s programming on important business topics such as presentation skills, negotiation skills, business etiquette, leadership and intercultural competence. Register to join Rowena for lunch on Monday, April 16, at 11:15 a.m. at the Harkin Institute.
Elisabeth Buck, president of United Way of Central Iowa. Elisabeth leads strategies to impact communities in the priority areas of Education, Income, and Health to improve lives and build a stronger central Iowa. Prior to joining United Way, Elisabeth served as deputy chief of staff for Governor Tom Vilsack and Governor Chet Culver. She later served as Culver’s Director of Iowa Workforce Development. Register to join Elisabeth on for lunch on Tuesday, April 24 at 12:30 p.m.
— Emily Schettler, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement
Leadership Qualities of Different Genders survey
Call for survey participants: If interested, please take 5 to 10 minutes to take a survey on leadership qualities of different genders for the Student Leadership Development Series in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
— Emily Lammers, P3
Earth Jam
Celebrate the end of the semester with free food and local music on Friday, April 13, in the Olmsted Pit. Hosted by the Drake Environmental Action League, the event will include performances by Brocal Chords, D+ Improv, the Halfloves, and GoodcaT. DEAL members will also be there to talk about the work that has been accomplished this year.
— Aaron Eisler, Sophomore
Apply to the SAB executive board
Like programming and marketing? Like the SAB events you’ve seen this year? Apply for the 2018-19 executive board. Applications close April 12 at 5 p.m.
— Anna Jensen, Senior
Emmenecker Challenge
Do you like Jethro’s and free food? Create a 3-person team for the first annual Emmenecker Challenge on Wednesday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. Sign up and see if you and your friends can complete the Emmenecker Challenge the fastest. If you do not want to compete, come and watch others eat as fast as they can while you enjoy free wings and French fries, compliments of the Student Alumni Association. For questions, email Hannah Albrecht at hannah.albrecht@drake.edu.
— Hannah Albrecht, Senior
J-Term 2019 travel seminars applications due April 15
The initial deadline to apply for a J-Term 2019 travel seminar is April 15. To see what programs are available and to apply go to: https://drake-sa.terradotta.com. Use your Drake ID number and password to login and apply for a program.
Learn more about the application and registration process for J-Term travel seminars.
— Maria Rohach, Administered Programs Abroad
Bulldog Bucks program update
Effective June 1, Bulldog Bucks will no longer be accepted as a payment method for Uber. This integration is no longer being supported by Blackboard, and is being phased out at all colleges and universities this summer.
Feel free to use your Bulldog Bucks for Uber rides until June 1. Bulldog Bucks can also be used at any campus dining location, laundry facilities, the University Bookstore, or for additional print funds. As a reminder, Bulldog Bucks are not cleared over the summer, so any unused funds will be waiting for you when you return in the fall. Graduating students do NOT get a refund for excess funds in this account, so if you are leaving Drake, please plan to use the funds before June 1.
For questions, contact the Student Services Center at 515-271-2000 or studentservices@drake.edu.
— Sara Heijerman, Student Services Center
All In campaign kicks off Thursday: What will your impact be?
All In is this Thursday and Friday from noon to noon! The 24-hour online giving day is an opportunity to make a huge difference in a short amount of time, but in order to be successful, we need all of us—faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, and fans—to be all in.
How to be All In
- Give online on April 5 and 6 at drake.edu/all-in. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. You can also make your gift in person between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 5 at the Student Alumni Association event noted below.
- Spread the word. In one day, Bulldogs across the nation can do truly amazing things—as long as they know about it. Spread the word about #DrakeALLIN on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and encourage others to do the same. Be sure to follow the campaign Facebook page and share posts throughout the day. You can even update your profile picture with a frame from the All In Facebook page to show your support.
- Celebrate over Jethro’s wings. Wear your Drake gear on both April 5 and 6 to celebrate All In. Visit Helmick South (or Olmsted Breezeway if it rains) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday for Jethro’s wings, Dippin’ Dots ice cream, yard games, Griff, and more.
Challenge opportunities
As a student, your gifts qualify for two separate challenges during the All In event. That means your donation could potentially triple!
- Thanks to a group of generous donors, gifts made during All In can go even further. If 1,000 people make a gift, alumni Doug Zinser, AS ’96, Al McCoy, FA ’54, and Paul, JO ’68, and Laura, AS ’70, Miller will collectively give $50,000 to Drake. Be counted as one of 1,000 to unlock this substantial amount for Drake.
- All gifts from students will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,400 through the Caldbeck Challenge. Diane Caldbeck, AS ’72, is a fantastic example of what it means to be All In for Drake. She and her family are true blue Bulldogs, and to celebrate Diane’s commitment and contributions to Drake, her children: Kelly, PH ’01, Peter, JO ’03, and Megan, JO ’05, have established an endowed fund to create this challenge and encourage student giving.
For questions about All In, contact Becca Widmer, director of annual giving, at becca.widmer@drake.edu.
— Becca Widmer, University Advancement
Student employment: Drake Relays ticket sales associate
The Drake Athletics Ticket Office is hiring seasonal, part-time ticket sales associates for the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee. This paid position is open to all Drake students, regardless of experience and/or field of study, although students interested in sales, marketing, and/or sports administration are encouraged to apply. This position requires approximately 3 to 5 office hours during the weeks leading up to the Drake Relays and 12 to 15 hours during the weekend of the Drake Relays. All training will be provided upon completion of the hiring process.
To apply, please submit a current resume to tickets@drake.edu.
For more information, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.
— Ryan Harris, Athletics