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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

  1. 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.
  2. 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

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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

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Upcoming events at the Innovation Studio

The following events are sponsored by the Innovation Studio and open to all students.

April 11: Meet and greet with Jon Bowermaster

Prior to Jon Bowermaster’s lecture at 7 p.m., there will be a meet and greet in the Innovation Studio from 6 to 6:45 p.m. The Principal Center for Global Citizenship is hosting Bowermaster, a 1976 graduate of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10 and 11. Read more about his visit and accomplishments.

April 12: 3D Printing

Want to learn more about 3D printing? The Innovation Studio is hosting a 3D printing event on Thursday, April 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. Stop in to see the Sindoh 3D WOX printer in action and to take home a 3D printed item. You’ll also get a chance to try out one of our 3D pens. Professor Chris Porter will be on hand to discuss how he uses 3D printing in his classes and to show students how to use the printer.

— Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers

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Anatomy Fashion Show April 10

The premedical fraternity Phi Delta Epsilon will host its annual Anatomy Fashion Show on Tuesday, April 10, in Parents hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event, which supports Children’s Miracle Network, will include music, live performances, artwork for sale, and food. Please come and show your support for your fellow students and professors who will be modeling anatomical systems.

— Theresa McAlister

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Drake awareness campaign coming soon

This semester at Drake you may start noticing campus wide programming and events that the LEAD Capstone is initiating to increase pride and awareness around what it truly means to be a Bulldog. Over the next couple of months, we will be hosting several events, such as those listed below. We encourage you to participate in these events. More information about individual events will be shared throughout the semester.

  • Public Safety cookout with Scott Law
  • Coordinating a T-shirt exchange/donation
  • Public Safety self defense class
  • Commissioning a Drake mural on campus

For questions, email Grace Maher at grace.maher@drake.edu.

— Grace Maher, Junior

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College dining study call for first-year students

Spark Ideas is conducting a study on college dining and needs 10 first-year students. The study is completed online using smartphone app LookLook, and participants receive $150 for their time. This is a great experience for college students, and they pay well, too. Visit their website to learn more. If interested, email the following information to sarah.mondello@drake.edu. If applicants qualify, Spark Ideas will call them with details.

Name
Phone
Meal Plan (Yes or No)
Year at school

— Sarah Mondello, Senior

 

 

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New Course: Statistics in Health Sciences

A new course, HSCI 150: Statistics in Health Sciences, will be offered Fall 2018 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 to 3:15 p.m. This course reflects the intersection of statistics theory and evidence-based practice in the health sciences. Course objectives revolve broadly around the process of hypothesis testing in laboratory and clinical research. This course is designed to enable students, as future health scientists or health care professionals, to understand fundamental descriptive and inferential statistics used in health research. Prerequisites include MATH 020 or equivalent. The course is open to all students in all majors during the second phase of registration.

— Jill Batten, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences