The Office of Residence Life has opened its 2024–2025 Resident Assistant Application to Drake Students. In addition, there are two RA Information Sessions happening in Meredith Hall, Room 235, on Nov. 15 from 6–7:30 p.m. and on Dec. 1 from 10–11:30 a.m.
If you have any questions about the RA application, please reach out to douglas.robinett@drake.edu or randy.mcmullin@drake.edu.
— Douglas Robinett, Office of Residence Life
Come play in a free Super Smash Bros. ultimate tournament in Herriott Lobby this Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. We’re planning to have GameCube controllers, pro controllers, and a couple Nintendo Switch setups, including projecting a big display on the wall.
— Jake Elafros, Senior, College of Arts & Sciences
Information about the types of financial aid at Drake, financial aid policies, and other helpful information can be found at drake.edu/finaid. For example, you can:
If you have questions, the Financial Aid Office is here to help! Please contact our office or stop by Carnegie Hall.
— Ryan Zantingh, Office of Financial Aid
The International Student & Scholar Services department (ISSS) wants to continue the tradition of offering an international stoles. Stoles allow you to display pride during commencement—pride in your academic achievements, in your student clubs or professional organizations, and in the place (or places) you call home. We are working with a company called Vision Wear International, and they provide a discount for bulk orders. You can look at the options available on their website at: https://www.visionwear.com/.
Please let Jorona Johnson (jorona.johnson@drake.edu) know directly if you would like to order a stole and, if so, which type. Be sure to include the flag name(s) in your email. We will need a response no later than Nov. 15 so we will have enough time to collect payment and place the order.
— Jorona Johnson, Global Engagement
Join Dean of Students Hannah Clayborne for a chance to have dinner and catch up on things that are happening at Drake University this semester. This is a great opportunity to make connections with fellow students along with the Dean of Students. Dinner will be provided for students who just sign up in advance, but space is limited to 10 students. This dinner is for commuter students only. Please review the available time slots below and sign up.
Questions about this event, please contact Gina Ryan at gina.ryan@drake.edu with questions.
— Gina Ryan, Dean of Students Office
The Summer 2024 Uganda travel seminar is a three-week, six-credit course where Drake students visit Uganda to study sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa. The course will take place in the first three weeks of Summer 2024.
Interested students can learn more about the program by attending information sessions on the following days/times:
Please contact Professor Henderson (heath.henderson@drake.edu) with any questions.
— Heath Henderson, Associate Professor of Economics
The Dean of Students office in partnership with New Student Programs will be conducting a Commuter Student Focus Group on Nov. 3 from 12 – 1 p.m., and we are looking for volunteers to participate. Below are examples of topics we will cover during the focus group.
Food will be provided. Please email marina.verlengia@drak.edu if you are interested in participating.
— Marina Verlengia, Academic Excellence and Student Success
Join the Dean of Students, Hannah Clayborne, for a chance to have dinner and catch up on things that are happening at Drake University this semester. This is a great opportunity to make connections with fellow students along with the Dean of Students. Dinner will be provided for students who sign up in advance, but space is limited to 10 students. This dinner is for commuter students only. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Questions about this event, please contact Gina Ryan at gina.ryan@drake.edu with questions.
— Gina Ryan, Dean of Students Office
Students are invited to join Tim Shriver for conversation and pizza ahead of the Fall 2023 Sussman Lecture, “Dignity: The Foundation of a New Patriotism.” Shriver is the Chairman of Special Olympics International and co-founder of UNITE, an initiative to promote national unity and solidarity across differences. Students can come to The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2, for a chance to chat with him, ask him questions, and get a slice of pizza. No RSVP required.
— Kathryn Kuckelman, The Harkin Institute
Finding yourself behind? Wanting to figure out how to catch up? Here are five tips to get you back on track.
1. Let it Go – Ask yourself: Is it essential I catch up on all of the reading? Will I still earn points for this assignment if I turn it in late? Can I cram everything in before the next exam? If the answer is no, maybe you need to move on and let things go.
2. Use Your Resources – Advising Specialists, Faculty Mentors, Access & Success (Academic Coaching), Professors
3. Work From a Growth Mindset – change your thinking from “have to” to “get to.”
4. Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference – Talk to your professors. Study every class every day; studying for 15 minutes everyday adds almost two hours of study time a week. Prioritize keeping up. Rest before an exam to give your brain a break
5. YOU Have the Power to Make Things Happen! – Remember your “why” and own it! It’s up to you!
— Michelle Laughlin, Director of Access & Success