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Students invited to attend Iowa Civic Action Academy

Students are invited to attend the Iowa Civic Action Academy Nov. 3–4 at Grand View University in Des Moines. This is a professional development opportunity for students interested in learning new ways of making a difference and building skills through civic and community engagement. Students from across the state and beyond are invited to learn from professionals across sectors. Sessions will offer skill-building in civic action including philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, dialogue, advocacy, and more. Students will also have a chance to learn what others are doing on other campuses and network with peers.

Cost to attend is approximately $80. Scholarships are available through the Office of Community Engaged Learning. Please contact Amanda Martin at amanda.martin@drake.edu no later than Oct. 12 if you would like to apply for a scholarship. The deadline to register for the conference is Oct. 22, and can be done online.

Students interested in presenting at the conference may submit workshop proposals no later than Sept. 29.

—Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning

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Nominate a student for Principal Community Scholars Program

Nominations are being accepted for The Principal Community Scholars Program, which is a collaboration between Principal and Campus Compact that supports the leadership development of undergraduate students seeking a business or business-related degree. Students are selected through a competitive process to receive a $1,000 scholarship, participate in a civic leadership learning community, and complete a community-based experiential learning project. The curriculum and project help students develop critical skills for their careers.

Students can be nominated by any faculty or staff member willing to serve as their adviser. The Drake Office of Community Engaged Learning will oversee the nomination process for Drake. Please submit nominations of students to Amanda Martin at amanda.martin@drake.edu no later than Sept. 25. Scholars must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a major or area of concentration in a business or related field, and be available to attend a virtual retreat on Nov. 10 from 12 to 2 p.m.

Faculty or staff wishing to nominate a student, please submit a paragraph describing why you are nominating the student, how this program would benefit them, and what the student’s idea for a community project may be. Students wishing to be nominated should identify a faculty or staff member willing to nominate them and contact them to submit the nomination.

—Amanda Martin, Community Engaged Learning