Attend a workshop on goal setting tomorrow, March 21, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Cowles Library, Room 201. The workshop is facilitated by Josh Wallace, academic success and retention specialist. For questions, email Josh at joshua.wallace@drake.edu.
— Josh Wallace, Academic Excellence and Student Success
If you are an undergraduate or pharmacy student who plans to make changes to your field-of-study and would like those changes take effect before registration begins, you must file your request to your dean’s office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26. Requests submitted after March 26 may not be accommodated until Wednesday, April 18.
For specific questions, including how to change your field of study, contact your dean’s office.
—Kevin Moenkhaus, Office of the Registrar
Delta Dental of Iowa President and CEO Jeff Russell will join The Harkin Institute on March 28 as part of the institute’s Student Lunch and Reception series. The event includes a free lunch and an opportunity to speak with Russell about his career, solicit advice, and network. Apply to attend the lunch.
—Emily Schettler, The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement
Join Scott Law, director of Public Safety, to learn what you would do as a member of the Drake community in the event of an active shooter. The presentation will be held Tuesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. in Sussman Theater, and on Wednesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 106.
—Tyler Voss
Students must submit their applications to Drake International by April 1 for all fall study abroad programs. Students can submit their applications online.
— Karen Williams, Drake International
Residence Hall Association presents Siblings Weekend April 6 through 8. Siblings Weekend is an opportunity to welcome your brother and/or sister to Drake to experience life as a Bulldog. It’s an opportunity to catch up with your sibling(s), introduce them to your friends, and show off the University. You and your sibling(s) will have a chance to experience everything from athletics and arts to clubs and student activities, all in one weekend. Siblings must register to participate. Cost is $20. In order to receive matching T-shirts, register by March 15. For questions, contact Mariana Martens at mariana.martens@drake.edu or Dana Walton at dana.walton@drake.edu.
Mariana Martens
Glow-in-the-dark Hip Hop will be held Thursday, April 5, from 8:15 to 9 p.m. in the Bell Center Gym. The class will include black lights, body paint, and glow sticks! The first 50 students to register using the IMLeagues app will receive a tank top.
—Drake Wellness
Are you spending Spring Break in Des Moines and wanting to do something fun, exciting, and free within your community?
The Office of Community Engaged Learning and Service is reaching out to students to take part in the Spring Break with the Community program on Thursday, March 15. This is a great way for students to get out and get involved in the community through meaningful service work while having a good time. The day will include volunteer work followed by a free lunch and fun activities in downtown Des Moines.
Register by Wednesday, March 7. Limited space is available. Alternatively, you may stop by our sign-up stand in the Olmsted Breezeway from March 5 to March 7.
Contact ropafadzo.runesu@drake.edu for questions or more information.
Bonus event:
Des Moines University will be Hosting the annual Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Symposium, under the theme “Blueprint to Building Community,” on Wednesday, March 14. Register and find out more information.
— Ropafadzo Runesu
Stop by the Innovation Studio on tomorrow, March 7, anytime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn how to use the silhouette cameo to make custom vinyl stickers. It only takes a few minutes to learn and cut stickers.
— Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers
The Office of Community Engaged Learning & Service is looking for a creative student to design an image for a new volunteer campaign called #DrakeServes. The idea behind the campaign is to build awareness of Drake student involvement in the community and provide a unified image when students participate in Drake sponsored community engagement initiatives in Des Moines.
The design contest is open to the entire campus community. Design entries must be submitted by Friday, March 9, to servicelearning@drake.edu (include original file and PDF/JPG). Designers can submit more than one design! The artist whose design is selected will work with staff of Community Engaged Learning & Service and University Communications the week of March 19 to finalize their design. The selected designer will have their image printed on 1,000 T-shirts and receive a $50 gift card.
Design Requirements:
For inspiration, view a collection of images.
Contact servicelearning@drake.edu for any questions.
— Renee Sedlacek, Community Engaged Learning & Service
