Students, on Sunday, March 25, you should have received an email from President Martin and Provost Mattison inviting you to complete the Drake Student Survey. The survey explores your perception of your time here at Drake; including your learning experiences, Drake services, and other issues from both inside and outside the classroom. Your feedback is important to us; it will help administrators, faculty, staff, student leaders, and others to improve curriculum, student support, and the campus environment. Plus, by completing the survey, you have an opportunity to win a $50 gift card to the University Bookstore.

For questions, contact Kevin Saunders in the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment at kevin.saunders@drake.edu or extension 1984.

Thank you for your participation. The survey link is within the email you received. The email is marked “external;” however, it is for internal use and safe to open.

—Kevin Saunders, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment

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

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