Category Archives: Archive

For Students Archive

Work for Residence Life this Summer

The Office of Residence Life is currently seeking to hire a team of students to serve as Conference Resident Assistants (CRAs) for Summer 2017. CRAs will have the opportunity to engage with summer camps and conferences, students and their guests at orientation, and any student choosing to stay with us for summer housing. Additionally, CRAs will receive FREE housing for the time of their employment. Below is the link to the application. Applications are due April 10th by 4:30pm.

http://drake.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_d6eF2B9inQvoCz3

Should you have any questions please contact Betsy Collins at betsy.collins@drake.edu.

—Betsy Collins, Residence Life

For Students Archive

Important, anonymous survey to hit your inbox on April 3

The Higher Learning Commission is the institutional accrediting association that comprehensively evaluates our school. Drake is going through the accreditation process in October, which includes the opportunity for students to share comments about your experiences. A summary of your input will be provided to the team of representatives from the Higher Learning Commission who will be visiting our school. The answers you give on this survey are anonymous. Please look for an email on April 3rd with details for the survey.

Thank you for taking five minutes to complete this short survey. The survey will be open through April 12, 2017.

–Kevin Saunders, Director of Institutional Research & Assessment

For Students Archive

Apply to be on the 2017–2018 Student Activities Board

The Student Activities Board (SAB) is the largest programming organization on campus, putting on events from hypnotists and comedians, to Homecoming and Relays week. Sound Interesting? Apply to be on next year’s Executive Board! Applications are due April 5 by 5 p.m. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/a/drake.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeToL8l2-LXxWTSMw5bpWxyuYE5thN-OZHzK0xoluonGc-d4A/viewform

—Tom Scearce

For Students Archive

STIIL is hiring for fall 2017

The Office of Student Inclusion, Involvement, and Leadership is hiring student coordinators for the 2017–2018 school year. Positions include graphic design, student organizations, and fraternity/sorority life. Position descriptions and applications can be found in the Student Life Center (SLC) or at www.drake.edu/studentinvolvement. Applications are due Friday, April 7th by noon.

Questions? Please contact Kodee at kodee.wright@drake.edu.

—Kodee Wright, STIIL

News & Achievements Archive

Student Accomplishment—Alexander Maciejewski

Alexander Maciejewski’s (PharmD candidate 2020) wrote about his service-learning experience in Anisa Fornoff’s FYS: Exploring the Portrayal of Mental Illness and Intellectual Disabilities in the Media. His article, “Leadership Development through Service-Learning: My Drake Experience” was accepted and is the first Drake student manuscript to published in the International Undergraduate Journal for Service-Learning, Leadership, and Social Change. Read Alex’s article at: http://opus.govst.edu/iujsl/vol6/iss2/6/

—Renee Sedlacek, Office of Community Engaged Learning & Service

Featured Events Archive

This week in Drake Athletics

Softball

Drake vs. Iowa
4/5/17 @ 6 p.m.
Ron Buel Field

Men’s Tennis

Drake vs. Southern Illinois
4/8/17 @ 10 a.m.
Roger Knapp Tennis Center

Women’s Tennis

Drake vs. Wichita State
4/8/17 @ 12 p.m.
Roger Knapp Tennis Center

Softball

Drake vs. Evansville (DH)
4/8/17 @ 12 p.m.
Ron Buel Field

Men’s Tennis

Drake vs. Illinois State
4/8/17 @ 2 p.m.
Roger Knapp Tennis Center

Softball

Drake vs. Evansville
4/9/17 @ 11 a.m.
Ron Buel Field

Women’s Tennis
Drake vs. Missouri State
4/9/17 @ 11 a.m.
Roger Knapp Tennis Center

Featured Events Archive

Upcoming ITS Shred Event on April 20

The third annual all-Drake shred event is happening on Thursday, April 20 from 12–3 p.m. in the north end of the Olmsted parking lot. Bring all your confidential documents and have Iron Mountain securely shred them for free!

Not sure what you should keep and what you can shred? Here are some general guidelines on how long you should hold onto those important documents.

  • Indefinitely: Tax returns, major financial records such as legal filings and inheritances should be kept indefinitely, as there is no deadline for the IRS to audit a suspected fraudulent return. Real estate records should be kept indefinitely or for at least 6 years after buying or selling a home.
  • 3-7 years: Supporting tax documentation such as W2s, 1099s, brokerage, tuition, and charitable records. Depending on how you file, the IRS may ask for supporting documentation for up to seven years after you file a return.
  • 1-3 years: Bank and card statements, pay stubs, and retirement plan statements
  • 1 year: Utility bills and deposit/withdrawal records (you can even shred these as soon as you verify payment has processed, unless you’re self-employed)

Peter Lundstedt, Information Security Manager

Featured Events Archive

Come and Learn about the New ITS Service Portal

ITS is launching a new service portal on May 23. This site will allow faculty, staff, and students to learn about technology services available, browse our knowledge base for how-to technology guides, or get assistance with an issue. We anticipate that using this portal will help resolve issues faster, and improve campus communication.

ITS is having several presentations to demonstrate this new system and answer any questions that you might have.

Join us in Cowles Library, Room 201 for one of the following sessions (snacks will be provided):

Wednesday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Thursday, April 13 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Can’t make one of these? We’ll have additional sessions on May 16 and 17. Watch OnCampus for more information.

-Carla Herling, IT Communications Manager

Featured Events Archive

OPT Work Permits and H-1B Work Visa Presentation

Professional and Career Development Services and Drake International are hosting a work permit and visa presentation for international students. Featured speakers are Lori Chesser, immigration attorney at the Davis Brown Law Firm in Des Moines and Carlyn Marron, assistant director, Drake International Programs. Our speakers will provide information on CPT, OPT, and H-1B Visa criteria and application procedures. An opportunity for questions and answers will follow the presentation. This event is open to all Drake students, faculty and staff. The presentation will take place on April 12, 5–6 p.m., Sussman Theater, lower level of the Olmsted Center. If you have any questions, please email Annette Watson at annette.watson@drake.edu.

—Carlyn Marron, Drake International