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For Students Archive

Be a Better Neighbor: A discussion of survey results

What: Be a Better Neighbor Dialogue
When: March 28, 7 p.m.
Where: Cowles Reading Room

On March 28, Drake CAB and the Neighborhood Relations Committee will be hosting a dialogue to share the results of the neighborhood relations survey, administered earlier this academic year. In addition to discussion of survey results, we hope to create a productive space for students, faculty, and staff to discuss Drake neighborhood relations and perceptions of the neighborhood in order to begin the process of establishing a sustainable and reciprocal relationship with our community members.

—Mollie Clark

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Global Info Night

Join study abroad alumni and international students to learn about regions of the world! Cultural activities and snacks will be available to enjoy with friends. Students can also get information and ask questions regarding how to study abroad at Drake.  The event will be held Wednesday, March 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in upper Olmsted, Conference Rooms 312-313.

—Karen Williams, Drake International

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Confidential support available on campus

Drake offers several confidential resources on campus for students wanting assistance in dealing with sexual assault, physical assault, relationship violence, or stalking. All of these resources are confidential—your name will not be shared with the University or others without your permission.

  • The Student Counseling Center is available for all students to receive counseling. Several staff members are specifically trained in dealing with trauma and one counselor is trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), which can be helpful for anyone experiencing PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Contact 515-271-3864 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
  • There is a professional sexual assault advocate from Crisis Intervention Services holding regular office hours during the Spring term in Cowles Library, Room 109, on Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. An advocate is a resource who can provide support, talk through options, and address concerns related to the student’s experience.
  • Certified student advocates are also available through VIP (Violence Intervention Partners) and can be reached by phone or text 24/7 at 515-512-2972. Similar to a professional advocate, student advocates can talk through options, listen, and provide support.
  • The Drake University Spiritual Counselor is an ordained minister who can speak with students of any faith or belief in a confidential setting. Contact 515-274-3133 to learn more or to schedule a time to talk.

—Tess Cody, Prevention Coordinator for Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct

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Nelson Institute Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs

Are you interested in global affairs, war crime prosecution, the Fulbright program, global business connections, global research, or experiential learning?  Then please register this week to attend all or parts of the Nelson Conference April 5–8.  More information and conference registration can be found here. If you’ve created a poster, photo book, etc. to share your global experiences at Drake, please contact denise.ganpat@drake.edu.

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Lunch this week with leaders at The Harkin Institute

It’s not too late to apply to have lunch at The Harkin Institute with Thomas Ahart, Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools. This lunch takes place tomorrow: Tuesday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Apply here!

The second lunch hosted by The Harkin Institute this week is with Izaah Knox, associate executive director of Urban Dreams. Apply here to join him this Friday, March 24, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

—Erin Austin, The Harkin Institute

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Interning in D.C. this summer?

The Harkin Institute D.C. Experience Scholarship provides financial assistance to a Drake undergraduate student who has secured an internship in a congressional office, government agency, or nonprofit in Washington, D.C. This opportunity is open to students of every major, area of study, and political party affiliation.

The scholarship covers:

  • Travel expenses up to $500
  • Housing accommodations for a 12-week period from May to August 2017 with Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH)

Apply and learn more at drake.edu/harkininstitute/scholarship. Applications are due April 4.

—Erin Austin, The Harkin Institute

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Rec Services update

The new GroupX schedule 2 has been posted! You can find it on the Rec*IT Fitness app as well as the Recreational Services website under “fitness”.

We have a limited time special offer for body composition testing using the InBody test. This analysis goes beyond the number on the scale to tell you what your body is really made of. In just seconds, it will calculate your weight, muscle mass, percent body fat, segmental lean analysis, water content, and visceral fat. You do not need to make an appointment for this, just stop by one of the following locations for your free analysis: Bell Center lobby on Wednesday, March 22, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 29, 12–2 p.m.; AND Olmsted Breezeway on Monday, March 27, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. If you would like to schedule a one-on-one appointment for this assessment, please email wellness@drake.edu.

Glow Hip Hop is on Monday, March 27, from 8:15 to 9 p.m. in the Bell Center Gym. This glow-in-the-dark hip hop class is like our regular hip hop class, but uses black lights and glow sticks to make the party even better! The first 50 students to register using the Rec*IT Fitness app will receive a tank top.