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For Students Archive

Bulldog Bucks no longer accepted by Uber

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

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Drake pre-medical student organization events

Suture clinic on pigs’ feet with a military professional: The Drake pre-medical student organization is hosting a suture clinic open to all Drake students that is led by a military professional. Join the organization on Tuesday, April 24, at 6:45 p.m. in Olin Hall, Room 206 to learn surgical techniques on pigs’ do not have to be a pre-medical student to attend.

Physicians Panel: Physicians from Des Moines are coming to Drake to share their journeys and words of advice. The panel will take place in the Cowles Library Reading Room at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. This is the last meeting of the year for the Drake pre-medical student organization.

— Simran Aulakh, Junior

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Screen printing with The Side Garage

Screen print your own T-shirt with The Side Garage, a local print shop, Thursday, April 26, in the Innovation Studio, 124C Meredith Hall. The first 100 people to show up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. will have a chance to screen print their own Drake Innovation T-shirt with one of the two winning designs. There will be other games and challenges available. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee that your shirt size will be available. Join the Facebook group.

— Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers

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Relays Tickets automatically added to student Drake ID cards

Drake undergraduate and graduate students, including OTD, P3, and P4 students, are admitted free of charge to the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee. Tickets are automatically added to students’ Drake ID cards.

Follow these three steps to enjoy the competition at Drake Stadium.

  1. Enter Drake Stadium through the southeast student entrance.
  2. Present your valid Drake ID card. Your one ticket will be printed at the gate.
  3. Find seating in Sections D-I and enjoy the Relays.

Please note: You will receive your tickets automatically directly to your valid Drake ID card via Flash Seats. Your personal information remains confidential as Drake Athletics has partnered with Flash Seats to help give you the most convenient method to attend the Relays. You will receive a confirmation email from Flash Seats that your tickets have arrived. Once you have received the email, all you need to do is head to Drake Stadium with your ID to enjoy the Relays.

If you do not receive an email from Flash Seats, contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

For more information, please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or visit www.draketix.com/student.

— Ryan Harris, Athletics

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Relieve stress and stay fit with GroupX

The end of the semester can bring many challenges and stressors. Exercise has been shown to increase energy and release stress-reducing endorphins. Attend GroupX classes at the Bell Center now through the end of the semester to ramp up your energy, focus, and eliminate stress. If you attend 15 classes, you’ll get a free T-shirt or tank top. Sign up for classes on the free IMLeagues app or online at imleagues.com.

— Drake Wellness

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Emmenecker Challenge

Do you like Jethro’s and free food? Create a 3-person team for the first annual Emmenecker Challenge on tomorrow, 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

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Street painting Friday

Street painting is Friday, April 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. Please review the below policies regarding the event.

  • Keep all paint and painting materials inside the orange fence.
  • Empty your pockets and just bring yourself (no backpacks, water guns, or beverage containers).
  • A small, clear, plastic bag (Ziploc) for your ID and phone is OK—just be careful not to paint your phone!
  • Shower before entering any buildings. You won’t be allowed in any campus buildings if you have paint on you.
  • Dispose of paint in the wagon—you can’t take extra paint back with you.
  • Clean out any brushes or materials you want to keep at the specified location outside (no painting materials in the buildings).
  • Be safe: No running or picking up other people.
  • Have Fun!

If the weather prevents the event, the paint fight will be cancelled (to resume next year) and organizations will have until Wednesday, April 25, at 5 p.m. to paint their square.

If you have questions, please reach out to SAB at drakesab@drake.edu.

— Kodee Wright