OnCampus &#8211; Drake University Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, and Students

Have lunch with the president of the Iowa Speedway

Join Iowa Speedway President Jimmy Small for a conversation on his career with NASCAR and his responsibilities as the person in charge of Iowa Speedway at The Harkin Institute’s student luncheon on Sept. 26. Over lunch with students, Small will share information, answer questions, and provide advice.

As president of the Iowa Speedway, Small manages day-to-day operations, including facility operations, events promotion, business development, marketing, and communications. Small has also led public policy efforts for the Iowa Speedway at state and local levels, including ongoing state tourism development with the governor’s office.

Apply to attend the luncheon: http://bit.ly/2vuQ4XU.

—Emily Schettler , Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement

Want a say in the Relays concert? Take a survey

Take a short survey on which artist you want to see perform at the Drake Relays: http://bit.ly/2xl4B8h.

—Courtney Smith

Define the Line. Respect the Line: Student advisory committee seeking new members

The Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Student Advisory Committee is seeking at-large members. The advisory committee is a collaboration between students and the staff most closely involved in matters related to sexual and interpersonal misconduct on campus. The committee is co-chaired by Title IX Coordinator Katie Overberg and Violence Prevention Coordinator Tess Cody.

In addition to at-large members, the committee includes several standing positions such as Student Senate, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Residence Hall Association, and Athletics. Last year the committee provided valuable input and feedback regarding webpage development, prevention programing and strategies, and University policy language.

The committee will hold three or four official meetings throughout the year. Committee members will also have the opportunity to offer feedback and input on projects throughout the year. If you are interested in serving as an at-large member, please contact Katie Overberg at titleix@drake.edu by Sept. 30. For questions about the advisory committee, contact Katie or Tess.

— Katie Overberg, Title IX Coordinator; and Tess Cody, Prevention Coordinator for Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct

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Spanish and German language conversation hours

German Conversation Hours
All faculty, staff, and students interested in using or strengthening their German speaking skills are welcome to join a bi-weekly Stammtisch (a German word meaning an informal group or friendly get-together). The group will meet at the Drake Diner biweekly on Thursdays beginning Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Stammtisch welcomes all people at all levels of the German language experience.

For more information, contact Associate Professor Marc Pinheiro-Cadd at marc.pinheiro-cadd@drake.edu.

Spanish Conversation Hours
All levels of Spanish speakers from all areas of the Drake community are welcome to participate in Spanish Conversation Hours, a free, informal setting for practicing Spanish. Spanish Conversation Hours are scheduled four times a week and are held in Meredith Hall, Room 204:

Mondays, 1–2 p.m.
Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m.
Thursdays, 10–11 a.m.
Fridays, from 12–1 p.m.

The group warmly supports all participants with opportunities for practicing Spanish; no long-term commitment is required to attend. A native speaker facilitates the conversation in Spanish in a casual atmosphere. Don’t worry if you haven’t spoken in Spanish for a decade, or ever; all participants are on the language-learning journey.

For more information, contact Assistant Professor Inbal Mazar at Inbal.Mazar@Drake.edu.

—Dorothy Pisarski, Associate Professor of Advertising

Apply for a J-Term 2018 travel seminar

The following J-Term travel seminars have a few spots still open:

Belize: Poverty, Development, and Conservation in Belize
France/England: The History and Nature of Biology in France and England
Ghana: Community Engagement in a Developing Country
India: Developing Democracy
Mexico: The Other Side of the Wall: The Presence and Effects of American Culture in Contemporary Mexico
Rwanda: Ecotourism, Conservation, and Development in Post-Genocide Rwanda
Hawaii: Understanding Diverse Populations
Washington, D.C./Boston: Congress Up Close: Preparing to be a Congressional Staffer

Learn more and apply here.

Questions? Contact Maria Rohach at maria.rohach@drake.edu.

— Maria Rohach, Center for International Programs and Services

Build leadership skills through Adams Academy

The Adams Academy is a program of the Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute. The yearlong program is designed to enhance students’ understanding of leadership at the individual, group, and societal levels through monthly educational workshops and activities. Adams Academy is for upper-level undergraduate students. Students who are interested in participating should attend one of the following informational sessions this week:

Tomorrow at 3 p.m., Olmsted conference rooms
Thursday at 5 p.m., Olmsted conference rooms

Benefits of Joining the Adams Academy

Learn more about your strengths as a leader
Build skill in leading and inspiring a team
Understand your potential to have an impact on our global community
Gain access to special events and leadership opportunities
Receive a rad blue jacket and T-shirt (not the only reason to join, but still cool)
Join a network of over 1,400 Adams graduates

Joining the Adams Academy requires a commitment to attend monthly leadership workshops, attendance at the fall and spring Sussman Leadership Conferences, monthly reflection essays, and submission of a final reflection summary. At the end of the program, students will be honored at the Adams Leadership Convocation in April.

For students who already know that they want to participate, apply by Friday, Sept. 22 (attending an informational session for specific program details is still encouraged).

For questions, contact Sam Becker at samantha.becker@drake.edu

—Sam Becker, Cowles Library

Spanish language conversation hours

Are you going to a Spanish speaking country during J-Term or next spring? Would you like to begin learning a few useful words and phrases in Spanish? Do you want or need to keep up your foreign language fluency? The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers free help in an informal setting.

Spanish Conversation Hours are scheduled four times a week and held in Meredith Hall, Room 204:

Mondays, 1–2 p.m.
Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m.
Thursdays, 10–11 a.m.
Fridays, from 12–1 p.m.

All levels of Spanish speakers from all areas of the Drake community are welcome. The group warmly supports all participants with opportunities for practicing Spanish; no long-term commitment is required to attend. A native speaker facilitates the conversation in Spanish in a casual atmosphere. Don’t worry if you haven’t spoken in Spanish for a decade, or ever; all participants are on the language-learning journey.

For further information, contact Assistant Professor Inbal Mazar at Inbal.Mazar@Drake.edu.

—Dorothy Pisarski, Associate Professor of Advertising

Writing Workshop open for tutoring

Drake’s Writing Workshop is a tutoring center to help students with their writing, directed by a faculty member and staffed by trained undergraduates who are experienced writers and friendly critics. The Workshop is a free service for Drake students. We welcome students at any stage of the writing process and recommend that students bring along their assignment prompt/instructions, as well as any outlines, drafts, or questions they may have. The writing workshop opened yesterday. Students can book tutoring appointments at library.drake.edu/writing-workshop.

For more information, please contact Megan Brown at megan.brown@drake.edu. Students can also follow the Writing Workshop on Facebook and Twitter.

—Megan Brown, Professor of English

Students invited to attend Iowa Civic Action Academy