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Campus Announcements Archive

Nelson Institute Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs

Register by March 30 to participate in the Nelson Institute Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs on April 6 and 7 at Drake. The purpose of the conference is to recognize and share high-quality undergraduate research on global topics. Ambassador John K. Menzies, former chief of mission at the U.S. Office in Kosovo and U.S. ambassador to Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Xhavit Gashi, consul general for Kosovo in Des Moines, plan to share their expertise and offer a simulation on the Balkans. Students and faculty are encouraged to participate even if not presenting a paper.

— Denise Ganpat, Center for Global Citizenship

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All Staff Council Hunger Fight

Volunteer with your colleagues for an afternoon of meal packaging at Meals from the Heartland. We’ll package meals from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 13 at the Heartland Facility, 357 Lincoln St., West Des Moines. Volunteers are encouraged to help clean up after the shift, then mingle with colleagues at The Tavern Restaurant.

Please register through Eventbrite before April 6. Direct any questions about the event to Heidi Weiss at heidi.weiss@drake.edu. All volunteers are automatically entered into the 2018 All Staff Council parking pass drawing.

When you package meals, you’re helping thousands of hungry people throughout the world. Meals are transported directly to locations where people are undernourished or starving. Not only are you helping people in need, but meal packaging is also a fun, easy way to volunteer and get to know other staff members. You may be able to use your Community Service Leave Form for this event—check with your manager to see if this is an option.

If you can’t make it to the event, but would like to participate in some way, you may donate directly to Meals From the Heartland on their website. And of course, you can continue to bring in non-perishable items to be placed in the Little Food Pantries located on and around the Drake campus. For more information, review the ASC Hunger Fight Flyer.

— Heidi Weiss, University Advancement/All Staff Council

 

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Why should you be All In?

All In, Drake’s annual 24-hour giving campaign, is next Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6, from noon to noon. It marks a day when faculty, staff, alumni, students, parents, and friends unite to show their support and pride for the University. The campaign raises funds to support Drake’s greatest needs. The donations made will affect every area of campus and impact the life of every student, current and future.

https://www.facebook.com/allinDrake/videos/768465180030326/

VIDEO: For more videos and campaign updates follow the All In Facebook page.

As Drake employees, we commit ourselves to making Drake a better place every single day—and nobody knows Drake’s needs better than we do. Last year, 183 faculty and staff went All In, and overall, the campaign raised more than $150,000 from 852 donors. This year we aim to be even more successful.

In fact, this year three generous alums have joined together to offer a challenge. If 1,000 members of the Drake community make a gift during All In, they will collectively donate $50,000. This is a tremendous opportunity to make your gift go even further and help unlock a substantial amount of support for Drake.

Here are five more important reasons to give:

  1. Your gift supports Drake students as they forge their path toward meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship.
  2. Your gift is an investment in Drake, and as an employee, an investment in your work and future.
  3. Giving demonstrates our united support for the University and makes an impressive statement to our constituents, alumni, and all Drake supporters that we believe in the work we do.
  4. By making a gift, you can support your passion. Give back to something at Drake that inspires you.
  5. Giving can be pretty sweet. If you make your gift before 2:30 p.m. on April 5, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a homemade apple pie from Provost Mattison. The winner will be picked at the faculty and staff social.

Think your gift won’t make a difference?

Think again. Collective giving makes a huge impact. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference, and puts us closer to achieving our goal of 1,000 donors and $50,000 for Drake.

You can make your gift during the event at drake.edu/all-in.

Attend the social and show your Drake pride

Attend a social on Thursday, April 5, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of Collier-Scripps Hall to celebrate All In. A drink ticket and snacks will be provided. This is an opportunity to learn more about All In. Don’t forget to wear your Drake gear to celebrate All In on April 5 and 6.

Want to know more?

If you have any questions about the event and how you can be All In, contact Becca Widmer, director of annual giving, at becca.widmer@drake.edu.

— Becca Widmer, University Advancement

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Beautiful Bulldog lottery tonight

More than 135 English bulldogs from 18 states registered to compete in Drake’s world-famous Beautiful Bulldog Contest set to take place April 22. From this record-breaking pool of bulldogs, only 40 (and 10 alternates) will be selected to compete in the contest, which crowns the official mascot of the 2018 Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee.

A public lottery drawing will be held tonight, March 20, at 6 p.m. in The Knapp Center lobby to determine the contestants. During the lottery, an exciting panel of contest judges will also be announced.

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend both events—tonight’s lottery and the April 22 contest. The events are free and open to the public, and will be live-streamed on the Beautiful Bulldog Contest at Drake University Facebook page.

In conjunction with the contest and lottery, pet lovers are invited to contribute to the “Griff Gives Back” pet food drive. Last year the pet food drive, hosted by Griff, raised more than 5,000 pounds of food for the nonprofit Pet Project Midwest. Donations of adult dog and cat food are accepted on-site at the contest and lottery, or they can be taken to Drake Postal Operations located in the Olmsted Center.

— Niki Smith, University Communications

 

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning lunch

The next Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) lunch is Friday, March 30, at 12 p.m. in Medbury Hall, Room 201. The lunch discussion is an opportunity for those engaged in SoTL projects at any level—from just thinking about starting one, to almost complete, or those simply curious about SoTL—to share ideas, seek advice, or ask questions of colleagues engaged in the process. To receive lunch, register by Monday, March 26, at 4 p.m.

—Art Sanders, Associate Provost

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Changing Your Major? Submit your change by March 26

If you are an undergraduate or pharmacy student who plans to make changes to your field-of-study and would like those changes take effect before registration begins, you must file your request to your dean’s office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26. Requests submitted after March 26 may not be accommodated until Wednesday, April 18.

For specific questions, including how to change your field of study, contact your dean’s office.

—Kevin Moenkhaus, Office of the Registrar

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Campus active shooter education

Join Scott Law, director of Public Safety, to learn what you would do as a member of the Drake community in the event of an active shooter. The presentation will be held Tuesday, March 27, at 6 p.m. in Sussman Theater, and on Wednesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 106.

—Tyler Voss