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New uses for Bulldog Bucks

In addition to on­-campus dining, laundry, and printing, students are now able to use Bulldog Bucks at the bookstore or connect them up to their Uber account and use them as their default payment method. Funds can be added at any time and will carry over from semester-to-semester. However, students will not be refunded for remaining Bulldog Bucks once they graduate. Students can add funds to their Bulldog Bucks account in-person at Student Services Center (Carnegie Hall) or online in the eAccounts portal. Parents and guests can also add funds to a student’s account, so drop a hint if you need some extra cash.

Bulldog Bucks aren’t just for students, faculty and staff can utilize the convenient payment option as well.

— Sara Heijerman, Student Services Center

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Student workers to complete paperwork at Student Services Center

Human Resources and Student Services are partnering to provide a convenient service to newly employed students. Newly employed students who work on campus will complete their I-9 and W-4s at the Student Services Center, in Carnegie Hall. To comply with federal law, students will still be required to provide original documentation to complete this paperwork by the first day that they work. A list of acceptable documents is accessible online. As a reminder, only students who have never worked on campus need to complete this paperwork. Student work should not begin until the I-9 (and documentation) has been completed.

— Debra Wiley, Human Resources

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Open house in the Innovation Studio Aug. 27

Want to learn about maker and creator opportunities available to all Drake students? Come to the Innovation Studio Open House Sunday, Aug. 27, 2–6 p.m., in Meredith Hall, Room 124C, for 3D printing, podcasting, stickers, buttons, snacks, and more.

Drake has an amazing amount of resources available to any student who wants to create, regardless of their major. The Innovation Studio holds various workshops throughout the year on the creative resources available to students. For more information, email innovation@drake.edu.

— Stephanie Cardwell, Entrepreneurship Centers

 

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The Harkin Institute is hiring student workers

The Harkin Institute is looking for student employees in both its public policy research and communications branches. Public policy, office, and event planning student assistants should have an interest in public policy research. The Harkin Institute has four focus areas: health and wellness, labor and employment, people with disabilities, and retirement security. It is not required to have experience in these specific focus areas; however, students should have strong general research, writing, and event planning skills.

The Harkin Institute is also looking for a communications assistant to help promote the Institute using a variety of skills. This position can vary depending on personal skillset but will primarily focus on social media, graphic design, video editing, and advertising.

Interested students can apply online. The application deadline is Sep. 13 at 11:59 p.m.

In return for high quality work from students, The Harkin Institute offers strong career development for student workers. The Institute prides itself on a collaborative work environment and offering student employees real world experiences as well as weekly professional development and a wide-reaching network.

— Mollie Clark, The Harkin Institute

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Golf for Business and Life: Application deadline Aug. 24

Golf for Business and Life is a non-credit, two-part course. The first part consists of eight to ten group golf lessons at Glen Oaks Country Club and a small best ball golf outing. Students will choose the golf time that works for them––Wednesday or Thursday evenings.

The second part of the course consists of two classroom speakers who will discuss the importance of golf in the business world. The sessions will be held on various Tuesday evenings throughout the semester from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Students must be available for both parts of the course. The cost is $80. Applications are available online at www.drake.edu/recservices. The application deadline is Aug. 24.

Who: Drake University students (priority for upperclassmen)

What: Learn to play golf from a professional and how to use it as a business tool

When: First class session will be Tuesday, Sept. 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Why: To gain the knowledge and skills to utilize golf as a vital business skill

For more information, contact Lisa Murphy at lisa.murphy@drake.edu or 271-4710.

— Lisa Murphy, Recreational Services

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Order books online through the University Bookstore

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the bookstore’s in-store pickup option by ordering their books online before they arrive on campus. Students can visit the bookstore website and search by course and section, or view book requirements as part of their schedule on the Drake website. It’s a quick and convenient. Or, if students prefer, they can come into the store and shop the shelves. The bookstore now accepts Bulldog Bucks online and in-store.

Back to School Hours:

Monday–Wednesday, Aug. 21–23: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday, Aug. 24–26: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 27: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Monday–Thursday, Aug. 28–31: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Friday–Saturday, Sept. 1–2: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 3: Closed

Monday, Sept. 4: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tuesday–Thursday, Sept. 5–6: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Store Information:

University Bookstore

2875 University Ave.

Des Moines, Iowa   50311

Phone (515) 274-3401

Store Manager: Katie Wilz, kwilz@follett.com

Course Materials Manager: Donna Hallstrom, 1623txt@follett.com

Textbook refund policy for classes starting the week of Aug. 28

Text refunds are calculated from the beginning of the term, not from the date of purchase. Receipt is required for all textbook refunds. See important deadlines and stipulations below.

  • Last day for refund with receipt: Sept. 4
  • Last day with drop slip/receipt: Sept. 11
  1. Students must have their cash register receipt. All credit card purchases will be refunded to the card.
  2. New books marked in any manner will be considered used, and will be refunded at the used book price. The returned item must be in the condition that it was purchased (no marks, damage, original packaging, no missing pieces, shrink wrap has not been broken, etc.)
  3. There will be a one-week full refund from the start of any weekend classes or classes that begin at a time other than the start of the semester, provided the class does not end before the policy time.
  4. All labels must be in place and intact to receive a refund. Course packets are non-refundable.

— Kelly Foster, Finance and Administration

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Free body compositions

Drake Wellness is conducting free body compositions for students. A body composition analysis breaks down the percentage of body weight by estimating both adipose weight and lean weight. The results are helpful in determining certain health risks. Testing will be performed using the new InBody 270 analyzer. You will leave knowing your basal metabolic rate and body fat percentage and the national standards for these measurements. To schedule an appointment, email wellness@drake.edu.

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Free body composition analyses

Drake Wellness is conducting Body Compositions free for students this summer. A body composition analysis breaks down the percentage of body weight by estimating both adipose weight and lean weight. This information is useful in determining certain health risk factors. Testing will be performed using the new InBody 270 analyzer. You will leave knowing your basal metabolic rate and body fat percentage and the national standards for these measurements. To schedule an appointment, email wellness@drake.edu.

— Drake Wellness