After a semester of exploring China and the World, students will present on pressing issues in the areas of China and the world economy, energy and the environment, and national and international security. Presentations will take place Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 5–7 p.m. in Meredith, Room 103. Specific topics include Chinese innovations in green technologies, … Continue reading China and the World, a public program led by students
This year’s Uganda Service Learning project is holding a soccer fundraiser for Sure Prospects in Entebbe, Uganda. They are looking for cleats, shin guards, water bottles, goalie jerseys, socks, cones, pumps, soccer bags, balls, jerseys, and penneys. There are four drop-off locations where you can place these items between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., from Nov. … Continue reading Soccer gear drive for Sure Prospects, Uganda
This week, Drake International is excited to celebrate International Education Week. A feature of the week is hosting special guests from six of Drake’s international partner universities. View the calendar to see all events for the week. Some of the key events for students are listed below. We encourage students to get involved to learn more … Continue reading Celebrate International Education Week
Tom Hallman Jr., a 1977 Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication alumnus and a Pulitzer Prize-winning feature writer for the Portland Oregonian, will speak on Monday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Cowles Library Reading Room. During “An Evening of Storytelling,” Hallman will share his stories, discuss the art of storytelling, and explain how … Continue reading Pulitzer-winning Drake alum to speak Nov. 26
Want to be globally engaged at Drake, but aren’t sure of what’s available to you? Hear from a panel of faculty, staff, and students on Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 2:15–3:15 p.m. in Meredith, Room 102 who will describe academic opportunities, co-curricular experiences, research projects, student employment, grant funding, and more. Post-graduate global opportunities will also … Continue reading Global opportunities student workshop
If you missed Station 1 Record’s Showcase or the Community Coffee, don’t worry, we have you covered. There are still a few events to go this week where you can learn about innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship across campus. Wednesday, Oct. 31 – Join the Drake Innovators in the Innovation Studio (124C Meredith) at 5 p.m. … Continue reading Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship week continues
If you want to know more about how you can experience a life-changing adventure while studying sustainable development in Uganda, join Professor Glenn McKnight on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 9 p.m. in Meredith, Room 235, or Dr. Deb Bishop on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m. in Aliber, Room 102. This six-unit summer 2019 travel … Continue reading Study sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa next summer
From Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, there are a series of events celebrating creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship across campus. Saturday, October 27, 6 PM: Station 1 Records Music Festival in Sheslow Auditorium. To kick off Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Week, Station 1 Records is hosting a music showcase. This event will feature some of the … Continue reading Celebrating innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship on campus
Horses (yes, real horses), Griff (and other dogs), and Girl Scout cookies will be part of the showcase of alumni with cool jobs featured at the second annual Cool Jobs Expo on Monday, Oct. 29, from 5—7 p.m. in (and near) Meredith Hall. Hosted by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the expo will … Continue reading Cool Jobs Expo
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program is an established employment opportunity supported by the Japanese government. JET participants reside in Japan and assist English instruction at public schools. Currently, three Drake graduates are teaching in Japan. A session on Oct. 25 from 4:30–6 p.m. in Meredith, Room 206 will focus on the hiring process … Continue reading Japan Exchange and Teaching program information session