Drake’s Community Action Board is hosting the November Social Justice Dialogue Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. in Upper Olmsted to simulate barriers to college access.

Morgan Garner

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

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

Fraternity and Sorority Life is sponsoring a seminar to educate and bring awareness of sexual assault and how to best support victims of assault featuring keynote speaker Vanessa McNeal. The seminar is Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is open to all Drake students, faculty, and staff. For questions, email drakefsl@drake.edu.

—Courtney Day

On Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. on the Pomerantz Stage, SAB will host the annual Fall Fest. Enjoy crafts, a photo booth, nacho bar, hot chocolate, and caramel apple buffet.

—Delia Koolick

Attend the presentation, “Help I’m Bad At Dating: A Discussion Of Pop Culture, Healthy and Unhealthy Dating Practices” on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at Shivers Courtside Club. The event is hosted by the  Violence Intervention Partner peer advocacy program Snacks will be provided.

—Tess Cody, Violence Prevention Coordinator

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

On Nov. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Pomerantz Stage, SAB will host the annual Fall Fest. Enjoy a nacho, hot chocolate, and caramel apple bar, and de-stress with a fun photo frame craft.

Giada Morresi

Iowa native and nationally renowned trial lawyer Nick Rowley will speak at the Drake Legal Clinic on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. He will discuss cutting edge trial techniques, trying your first case, connecting with juries, and asking for damages. Tickets are free. The full seminar schedule can be found at DrakeAAJ.org/rowley.

—Joseph Casey