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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

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Students invited to attend Iowa Civic Action Academy

Students are invited to attend the Iowa Civic Action Academy Nov. 3–4 at Grand View University in Des Moines. This is a professional development opportunity for students interested in learning new ways of making a difference and building skills through civic and community engagement. Students from across the state and beyond are invited to learn from professionals across sectors. Sessions will offer skill-building in civic action including philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, dialogue, advocacy, and more. Students will also have a chance to learn what others are doing on other campuses and network with peers.

Cost to attend is approximately $80. Scholarships are available through the Office of Community Engaged Learning. Please contact Amanda Martin at amanda.martin@drake.edu no later than Oct. 12 if you would like to apply for a scholarship. The deadline to register for the conference is Oct. 22, and can be done online.

Students interested in presenting at the conference may submit workshop proposals no later than Sept. 29.

—Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

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Have a business idea? Apply for the Lorentzen Student Hatchery

In the Lorentzen Student Hatchery, Drake students spend a summer building their own business. The Hatchery provides a unique opportunity for any Drake student––undergraduate or graduate––to earn up to $10,000 over the 2018 summer while working for themselves. Both teams and individuals are welcome to apply. Information sessions will be held at 6 p.m. on Sept. 19 and 26 and Oct. 11 and 24 in the Innovation Studio, 124C Meredith.

Applications are due Oct. 30 and presentations are scheduled for Nov. 7. Students invited to participate in the Hatchery will have the opportunity to meet John C. Lorentzen, the 1977 Drake graduate who proposed and funded the student hatchery program, on Nov. 10 when the 2017 Hatchery cohort makes their presentations.

Download an application and learn more online or contact the Entrepreneurship Centers at jpec@drake.edu.

— Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers

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Define the Line. Respect the Line: Resources available online

Drake’s Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct policy outlines prohibited behaviors and also offers resources for individuals who have experienced  or who have questions about sexual violence or assault, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, dating/domestic violence, or stalking. The Title IX webpage includes the policy; resources for support; options for reporting; and types of campus assistance with safety, housing, or classes.

If you have questions about sexual and interpersonal misconduct, or if you would like to learn more about prevention efforts or Drake’s policies and procedures, please contact Title IX Coordinator Katie Overberg (271-2982 or titleix@drake.edu) or Violence Prevention Coordinator Tess Cody (271-4141 or prevention@drake.edu).

What is Define the Line. Respect the Line.?
Define the Line. Respect the Line. is a Drake initiative to raise awareness of prevention efforts as well as resources and support the University provides as it pertains to sexual and interpersonal misconduct. Drake is committed to providing a living and learning environment free from sexual and interpersonal misconduct. Our line: sexual and interpersonal misconduct is not accepted, tolerated, or ignored at Drake. Through prevention, intervention, education, and communication, each student, faculty and staff member, and administrator must play a role in establishing a culture that respects this line. We each have the power to Define the Line. Respect the Line.

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

 

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Nominate a student for Principal Community Scholars Program

Nominations are being accepted for The Principal Community Scholars Program, which is a collaboration between Principal and Campus Compact that supports the leadership development of undergraduate students seeking a business or business-related degree. Students are selected through a competitive process to receive a $1,000 scholarship, participate in a civic leadership learning community, and complete a community-based experiential learning project. The curriculum and project help students develop critical skills for their careers.

Students can be nominated by any faculty or staff member willing to serve as their adviser. The Drake Office of Community Engaged Learning will oversee the nomination process for Drake. Please submit nominations of students to Amanda Martin at amanda.martin@drake.edu no later than Sept. 25. Scholars must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a major or area of concentration in a business or related field, and be available to attend a virtual retreat on Nov. 10 from 12 to 2 p.m.

Faculty or staff wishing to nominate a student, please submit a paragraph describing why you are nominating the student, how this program would benefit them, and what the student’s idea for a community project may be. Students wishing to be nominated should identify a faculty or staff member willing to nominate them and contact them to submit the nomination.

—Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

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Immediate opening for paid student graphic designer

This position is responsible for the design and development of marketing materials for the entire Recreational Services department. This position requires 8–10 hours per week (no nights or weekends). Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is required and previous experience as a designer is preferred. Interested candidates should send résumé and portfolio to ellen.lowe@drake.edu.

—Ellen Lowe, Recreational Services

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We heard you! 

Drake Dining has made some exciting changes based on your feedback. This year we’ve introduced unlimited meal swipes and extended hours! Students are no longer limited to a certain number of meal swipes per day. Plus, Hubbell Dining will now be open from 11 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch and from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for dinner.

—Jennifer Bowersox, Drake Dining Services

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Register now for The Harkin Institute’s student luncheon series

The Harkin Institute kicks off its fall Student Luncheon and Reception Series on Tuesday, Sept. 21, with a student luncheon with domestic and international education advisor Christie Vilsack.

This series offers students the opportunity to visit with accomplished government, nonprofit journalism, political, and public policy leaders in a small-group setting. Guests of honor will informally discuss their careers, share information, answer questions, provide advice, and get to know the students.

Students interested in attending these exclusive events are asked to apply using the links below.

The Harkin Institute is hosting four student luncheons this fall:
 
Sept. 21 | Christie Vilsack, Domestic and International Education Advisor
Christie Vilsack served as the senior advisor for International Education at USAID from 2013 to 2016. In that position, Vilsack supported USAID’s Education Strategy goals to improve children’s reading skills, strengthen youth workforce skills, and provide equitable access to education in crisis and conflict settings, especially for little girls. She has committed her life to education and public service. Vilsack spent 25 years teaching secondary and college English and journalism. Her experience inside the classroom led to a focus on education and advocating for public libraries as Iowa’s first lady, as a candidate for Congress in Iowa, and now as an education advisor for colleges and universities.

Apply to attend The Harkin Institute’s student luncheon with Christie Vilsack: http://bit.ly/2gtVVWJ

Sept. 26 | Jimmy Small, President of the Iowa Speedway
Jimmy Small joined the Iowa Speedway as president in December 2013 after five years as a NASCAR employee. He manages the day-to-day operations of the Iowa Speedway, 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 Harkin Institute’s student luncheon with Jimmy Small: http://bit.ly/2vuQ4XU

Oct. 5 | Noreen Otto, Vice President of Government Relations, Hy-Vee, Inc.
Noreen Otto works as vice president of government relations for Hy-Vee, Inc., where she works on a broad range of issue areas including taxation, food safety and labeling, transportation, workers’ compensation, and pharmacy. Otto has more than 10 years of government relations experience, including five with Hy-Vee. Otto serves as a board member for Progress Industries Iowa and previously held a seat on the Newton City Council.

Apply to attend The Harkin Institute’s student luncheon with Noreen Otto: http://bit.ly/2iKQxzq

Oct. 12 | Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa Treasurer
Michael Fitzgerald has served as Iowa treasurer for 35 years and is a leader in public service. As state treasurer, Fitzgerald is responsible for investing more than $3 billion of state operating funds, administering the state’s college savings program, and overseeing the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, which has returned more than $218 million in lost property to Iowans. Before being elected Iowa treasurer in 1982, Fitzgerald worked as a marketing analyst at Massey Ferguson Company.

Apply to attend The Harkin Institute’s student luncheon with Michael Fitzgerald: http://bit.ly/2vv4w2c
 
—Emily Schettler, The Harkin Institute

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Grant writing workshop for students

Back by popular demand, Drake Writing Internships is offering a grant writing workshop for students wishing to gain experience in this valuable skill for their own projects or for their professional development. The workshop is open to all currently enrolled students, and will take place Sept. 15, 1–4 p.m., in Aliber Hall, Room 108.

Lance Noe, director of Drake’s Center for Professional Studies, will lead this year’s workshop. Lance is a sought-after speaker and consulting professional who offers a longer version of this workshop in the community. Drake students can benefit from an afternoon version of his grant writing workshop at no cost.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion. Refreshments provided.

Registration is required and seats are limited. Please email Lisa Boes at lisa.boes@drake.edu to reserve your spot. Or contact the Writing Internships Director, Professor Carol Spaulding-Kruse, for more information.

—Carol Spaulding-Kruse, Department of English

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Define the Line: Respect the Line: Walk-in advocate office hours

If you or a friend need confidential support on campus and would like the communication to remain confidential, there are resources. A few of the counseling and crisis advocacy/support resources include:

  • Drake Student Counseling Center, 3116 Carpenter Ave. (located just west of Drake West Village and Subway), 515-271-3864.
  • Violence Intervention Partner (VIP), a peer-based hotline for support. Call or text 512-2972, available 24/7.
  • Professional advocate office hours in Cowles Library, Room 209, Wednesdays 1–4 p.m.

VIP and the professional advocate office hours listed above are resources for people who have experienced sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, sexual assault or stalking. They are also a resource for concerned friends. The role of an advocate is to walk alongside you as you weigh options, make decisions, or navigate systems. Advocates can connect you with resources, listen, safety plan and provide encouragement. Additional confidential resources can be found on the Title IX webpage.

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