Category Archives: For Students Archive

I Am That Girl empowers women and girls

I Am That Girl, a chapter-based, nonprofit organization on Drake’s campus, meets Monday nights at 8 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 235. The group is hosting an open house at the end of the month for students to learn more about the organization.

I Am That Girl provides leadership, social, and personal development programming to girls throughout the United States. The group strives to empower and embolden women and girls to help them find their voice, inspire action, and make the world a better place.

The group hosts a fundraising event at least once a semester, and its weekly meetings consist of discussions about anything from kindness to media to body image.

All genders are encouraged to attend the open house or weekly meetings. No need to be a girl to fight for girls!

Please email eden.kreighbaum@drake.edu for questions or concerns.

Caroline Hogan

Bulldog Bootcamp to begin in January

Bulldog Bootcamp will begin Jan. 30, 2018. It will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. This six-week, student-only program is designed to increase strength, build lean muscle, and improve overall fitness. Workouts will focus on bodyweight movements, compound sets, and using resistance bands to build functional strength. This class will also feature a Facebook support group where articles and information on fitness, nutrition, and motivation will be shared. Registration fills fast, so sign up on IMLeagues today.

Drake Wellness

 

Get a job as an orientation leader

Want to help welcome new students to Drake and land a job on campus this summer? Consider becoming an orientation leader.

Orientation leaders are dedicated to providing incoming students and their families with all the information and resources necessary to ensure their transition to Drake is a smooth and enjoyable one.

If you are interested in becoming an orientation leader, attend one of three informational sessions:

  • Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310 and 311
  • Friday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, TMR 132
  • Friday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Rooms 310 and 311

Read more about position on the website, or contact Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu with any questions.

Marina Verlengia, Academic Excellence and Student Success

Free basketball tickets for students

Drake undergraduate, graduate, and law students are admitted free to all home Drake basketball games. Tickets will be automatically added to students’ valid Drake Card. All students must present their Drake Card to receive admission. Below is the necessary information for attending basketball games at the The Knapp Center.

  • Enter The Knapp Center Southwest Student Entrance.
  • Present your Drake Card to the Drake Athletics staff person. Your ticket will be printed at the gate.
  • Student seating is available in sections J–K and S–T for men’s basketball games and sections J–K for women’s basketball games.

Students will receive their tickets directly to their valid Drake 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 Bulldog athletic events.

You should have received a confirmation email from Flash Seats that your tickets arrived on Wednesday, Nov. 1. Now, all you need to do is head to the game and cheer on the Bulldogs! If you did not receive an email from Flash Seats, please visit or contact the Drake Athletics ticket office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu. Additional student ticket information is available at DrakeTix.com/student.

—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics

Group X fall survey

Drake Recreational Services wants you to fill out its Group X survey regarding the fall semester. In order for us to improve and keep moving forward, we need your feedback. Your answers are anonymous, unless you would like to be entered into a drawing for a special prize. The survey is open now until Wednesday, Nov. 8. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks in advance for participating.

Drake Wellness

How to snack smart

Smart Snacking is Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Bell Center lobby. For the event, Drake Wellness and Sodexo will team up to demonstrate how to properly fuel your day. Dietitian Lucas Flaherty and Wellness Coach Ellen Lowe will cover the quick tips of how to snack smarter. No registration required.

Drake Wellness