Rowen Sabala, vocal music major, is getting attention for her starring role in a new made-for-TV opera, Vireo: The Spiritual Biography of a Witch’s Accuser. Read more in the Drake Newsroom.
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Peanuts, Cracker Jacks, baseball, and Bulldogs
Peanuts, Cracker Jacks, baseball, and Bulldogs: It’s all at Drake Me Out to the Ballgame! How could this event get any better? With you! Drake faculty and staff are invited to join Des Moines-area alumni at Principal Park on Friday, July 21, at 6 p.m. to tailgate and watch the Iowa Cubs take on the Oklahoma City Dodgers. Purchase tickets here and receive your tickets at a discounted rate of $8. Visit alumni.drake.edu/events/drake-me-out-ia to learn more. Questions? Contact Mark Reiter, assistant director of alumni relations, at mark.reiter@drake.edu or 271-1947.
—Meredith Ponder, University Advancement
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
Faculty accomplishments: June 13
Edward Kelley, a 3D design instructor and studio assistant in Drake’s Department of Art and Design, has been selected for an exhibition at Art League Houston in Houston, TX. Kelley’s installation, titled “Speak of the Devil,” features an interactive installation of more than 250 surveillance cameras placed throughout the gallery, “playfully addressing the invasive qualities of CCTV surveillance, as well as its acceptance in our everyday lives.” Read more in the Drake Newsroom.
SJMC news: June 13
Drake Magazine and Urban Plains are both finalists for the Associated Collegiate Press’ Online Pacemaker awards, often called the “Pulitzer Prize” of collegiate journalism.
Drake Magazine is an extracurricular activity, with both print and online publications. Urban Plains is the senior capstone website produced by the magazine media, news, and digital media production majors in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The Associated Collegiate Press chose 25 finalists from 105 entries; Drake and James Madison University in Virginia were the only institutions with two finalists. The winners will be announced at the ACP annual convention Oct. 28 in Dallas.
—Kathleen Richardson, SJMC
Occupational Therapy building ribbon-cutting ceremony
Drake will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Occupational Therapy building on Friday, June 16, at noon. Speakers include President Martin and College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Dean Renae Chesnut. An open house will begin at 11:30 a.m. Read more in the Drake Newsroom.
Mandela Washington Fellowship Provost’s Welcome Reception
Drake is proud to again host 25 Mandela Washington Fellows for six weeks of Drake and metro community engagement. The Fellows arrive mid-June and return to their home nations in sub-Saharan Africa in early August. Our official “Welcome to Drake” reception will be hosted by Provost Sue Mattison. The greater Drake community, along with our partners are invited to attend—all are welcome. Please come and meet these incredible young leaders who have traveled to Des Moines to engage with our community!
When: Monday, June 19
Time: 4–5:30 p.m.
Where: Cowles Library, Reading Room
Learn more about the fellows at drake.edu/yali.
—Lance Noe, Young African Leaders Initiative Administrative Director
Join a summer walking group
Walking at any speed is good for your health. It is low impact and doesn’t require equipment. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes and possibly a walking partner.
Beside the health benefits, a brisk walk can help clear your mind on a stressful day and decrease your waistline at the same time. Walking on a regular basis can improve your mood and self-esteem, which could lead to a happier and longer life for you!
If you would like to form a walking group this summer at Drake, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
$10 chair massages
Step away from your work and take a 10-minute vacation with a relaxing chair massage.
On June 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Olmsted Center, Drake Room (upper level), licensed massage therapist Anne Boal will be giving chair massages. Cost is $10 for a 10-minute chair massage paid directly to Anne Boal at the time of your appointment. Exact cash or check only please.
Beside the benefit of washing away some stress and re-energizing your day, one name will be drawn after this event to receive a gift certificate for a free 10-minute chair massage!
Click HERE to select your appointment time. You may register for one or two time slots.
For additional information or questions, please contact Linda Feiden at linda.feiden@drake.edu.
—Linda Feiden, Human Resources
Welcome new Bulldogs
Several staff members joined the Drake family in May:
Britney Samuleson, Administrative Assistant 2, The Harkin Institute
Nathan Jones, CPSO 2, Public Safety
Tad Stansberry, CPSO 1, Public Safety
Heidi Knobloch, Administrative Assistant 2, Dean of Students
Scott Valentine, Electrician, Facilities Planning & Management
Jill Burkle, Staff Accountant, Finance & Administration
Breanna Schwarz, Teacher Associate Substitute, Head Start
Ronald West, Campus Technician, Information Technology Services
—Laura Schwarz, Human Resources