There are spots open for the following J-Term 2018 travel seminars:

• France/England: The History and Nature of Biology in France and England (1600s-Present)
• Ghana: Community Engagement in a Developing Country
• India: International Health Topics
• Mexico: The Other Side of the Wall: The Presence and Effects of American Culture in Contemporary Mexico
• New York: Auditions Course in NYC
• Rwanda: International Environmental Seminar: Ecotourism, Conservation, and Development in Post-Genocide Rwanda
• Washington D.C./Boston: Congress Up Close: Preparing to be a Congressional Staffer

To learn more and apply, visit https://drake-sa.terradotta.com/.  Log in with your Drake ID (Banner) number and password.
If you have questions, please contact studyabroad@drake.edu or 515-271-2084.

—Maria Rohach, Drake International

Join Mary Kramer, former Iowa state senator and former ambassador to Barbados, for lunch at The Harkin Institute!

Apply here today to join Mary Kramer for lunch at The Harkin Institute on Tuesday, May 2. The lunch begins at 11:15 a.m. and is part of a series that brings a small group of Drake students together to enjoy lunch and conversation with a local, state, or national leader.

Mary Kramer served as a state senator for 13 years before being appointed in 2003 by President George W. Bush to the position of ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (including Dominica, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis). Mary served in that position from 2004 to 2006. In 2009, she was inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. Mary is a lifetime member of the Society for Human Resource Management.

—Erin Austin, The Harkin Institute

Spring Fling Lunch

When: Tuesday, April 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Hubbell Dining

Open containers

Please note open containers will not be allowed to be brought in or out of the residence halls from 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, through Sunday, April 30, at 7 a.m. Residents and guests will be asked to dispose of any containers before entering or exiting the halls. If you reside in a residence hall and wish to take an unopened milk carton or unopened canned beverage from Quad Creek back to the residence hall with you on the dates and times listed above, please request a sealed beverage from our Sodexo cashier in place of the cup for the fountain drink or milk.

—Jennifer Bowersox, Sodexo

Bring your mat and join us for a relaxing yoga practice on Sunday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in Helmick Commons. You’ll feel refreshed, relaxed, and ready to take on the week! In the event of rain, the session will be held in the Fitness Studio in the Bell Center. No registration is required for this event.

—Drake Wellness

We are looking for students interested in being part of the Drake Broadcasting System Executive Board. Send Leah Thompson, leah.thopmson@drake.edu, an email to learn more about the open positions and for the application.

—Leah Thompson

Check out drakepremed.wixsite.com/april19th to learn more about the Pre-Med Talks and RSVP for the final meeting of the semester! It will be held in Cline Hall, Room 0206 on April 19 at 8 p.m. There will be a senior Q&A panel as well as elections for the 2017–2018 Executive Council.

—Simran Alukah, Pre-Med Club

We want to give you as many choices as possible for getting around the Drake Neighborhood and exploring Des Moines. In addition to free rides on DART and the Safe Ride bus, and free access to the Drake Bike Library, you can now pay for Uber rides using your Bulldog Bucks!

Setup is easy:

1. Open the latest version of the Uber app.
2. Tap Payment, Add Payment, Campus Card, and Drake University.
3. Log in using your Drake ID and password, and you are ready to go!

This could be a great way to get around town during Relays week—feel free to add funds to your Bulldog Bucks online before you need them.

Reach out to the Student Services Center if you have any questions or run into issues adding this payment method.

—Sara Heijerman, Campus Card Office

Men’s Basketball: The fun doesn’t stop once you graduate! Take advantage of Young Alumni season ticket pricing for the first five years after graduation for men’s basketball! Season tickets start as low as $55. Don’t miss any of the action at The Knapp Center this year under Head Coach Niko Medved. Visit www.DrakeTix.com/youngalumni, call 515-271-3647, or email tickets@drake.edu today!

Women’s Basketball: Don’t miss any of the games next season when your 2017 MVC Champions take the court! We have FROZEN season ticket prices at the 2016–2017 rate before they increase for the 2017–2018 season. May 2017 graduates can lock in season tickets at the 2016–2017 young alumni price now until May 12. Season tickets at the current rate for young alumni start at $40. Simply visit www.DrakeTix.com/youngalumni, call 515-271-3647, or email tickets@drake.edu to place your order today!

Questions? Please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

Go Bulldogs!

—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics

Join the Drake Recreational Services team as a graphic designer. Drake Rec is a fun, welcoming environment where you can gain experience in graphic design and grow professionally. Build your portfolio and see your work posted around Drake. Interested? Contact Ellen Lowe at ellen.lowe@drake.edu.

The Drake Athletics Ticket Office is hiring seasonal, part-time ticket sales associates for the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee. This paid position is open to all Drake students, regardless of experience and/or field of study, although students interested in sales, marketing, and/or sports administration are encouraged to apply. This position requires approximately 3–5 office hours during the weeks leading up to the Drake Relays and 12–15 hours during the weekend of the Drake Relays. All training will be provided upon completion of the hiring process.

To apply, please submit a current résumé to tickets@drake.edu.

Questions? Please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

—Tom Florian, Drake Athletics