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Music performances this week

The duo Van and Sean (as in Sean Buhr, guest voice professor and Drake alumnus), will perform Friday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Sheslow Auditorium. The performance comes after the duo’s extensive tour promoting their new album, Simply Love, at such venues as the iconic RAINBOW ROOM at the top of Rockefeller Center in New York City; The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; and many other incredible venues throughout the United States and Canada.

Other free, open to the public fine arts events this week:

Saxophone Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Sheslow Auditorium

Drake Orchestra Concert
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Sheslow Auditorium

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“How to Prepare for the Foreign Service Exam”

The Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs presents “How to Prepare for the Foreign Service Exam” on Monday, Nov. 23, at 6 p.m. in Meredith Hall, Room 234. Drake alumna Lauren Garza, AS’05, GR’09, will present.

Lauren currently serves as a public diplomacy desk officer for West Africa in the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. She joined the State Department in 2009. Prior to this, Garza served as a consular officer in Monterrey, Mexico, and Vancouver, Canada. Lauren graduated from Drake with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Politics, and French. She received her Master of Public Administration from Drake in 2009 while working as a foreign student adviser and study abroad adviser.

In addition to having lived in Mexico and Canada, Lauren studied abroad in Nantes, France, and served as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Gumi, South Korea. She is married with a one-year-old and an adopted street pooch from Mexico.

—Submitted by Drake International

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Fine arts events this week

Drake Theatre Department presents Fiorello!
The Drake University Theatre Department is delving into the political world with its production of Fiorello! with book by Jerome Weidman and George Abbott, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and original production presented by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince. Brought to you by special permission from Musical Theatre International.

Fiorello! runs Thursday, Nov. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 22, in the Performing Arts Hall of the Harmon Fine Arts Center. Performances will start at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19–21 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 22. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available starting Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Fine Arts Box Office. Visit the Fine Arts Box Office in the south lobby of the Fine Arts Center or call 515-271-3841 for more information. Online ticket sales will not be available for this production. For more information on the production, visit the Drake Newsroom.

Drake choirs perform
On Nov. 21 (7:30 p.m.) and Nov. 22 (3 p.m.), all four of Drake’s choirs and an orchestra of Drake faculty, students, and professional players, under the direction of Aimee Beckmann-Collier, will perform Morten Lauridsen’s radiant “Lux aeterna” and John Rutter’s delightful “Gloria” at St. Ambrose Cathedral in downtown Des Moines. Tickets are $17 for non-students and $7 for students.

Tickets are also now on sale for the annual madrigal dinners. The dinners, which are a re-creation of an Elizabethan Yuletide feast, are full of music, laughter, and beauty. Tickets go on sale today and sales end on Nov. 30. All seats are reserved and are $55 for the six-course dinner, wine, and madrigal magic.

You can purchase tickets for both events at www.drake.edu/choralperformances or call 515-271-3841.

Additional fine arts events this week

Guest recital: Chicago Symphony Orchestra bass trombonist Charles Vernon
Monday, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Sheslow Auditorium
More information available here

Faculty recital: David Crabbs, guitar
Thursday, Nov. 19
7:30 p.m.
Sheslow Auditorium

Jazz Ensemble I
Friday, Nov. 20
7:30 p.m.
Turner Jazz Center

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Student events: Week of Nov. 16

Teach in China Program informational sessions
You are invited to an informational session about Drake’s Teach in China Program. Graduating seniors and alumni can hear from Drake graduates who have participated previously. All sessions are to be held on Drake’s campus, but we welcome remote participants via Skype for non-Drake applicants. Please contact Kirk Martin should you need to attend remotely at 515- 271-3035, kirk.martin@drake.edu, or WeChat: kirkdavidmartin.

Info Sessions
Wednesday, Nov. 18
3:30–4:30 p.m., Drake International offices in The Point
OR
7–8 p.m., Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Conference Room

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7–8 p.m. Olmsted Center, Pomerantz Conference Room

Thursday, Dec. 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Drake International

—Submitted by Kirk Martin, Director of Chinese Cultural Exchange Program

 

Orientation leaders information session
Want to help welcome new students to Drake University? Want to get involved? Want an on-campus job this summer? Consider becoming an orientation leader!

Orientation leaders are dedicated to providing incoming students and their families with all of the information and resources necessary to ensure their transition to Drake is a smooth and enjoyable one.

We need you to help make this happen. Each year we recruit current Drake students to become part of the orientation leader staff. Orientation leaders play a vital role in this exciting process, working closely with new students and their families on a wide variety of topics including academics, student involvement, housing options, and more.

We highly encourage you to attend one of three information sessions:

  • Wednesday, Nov 18, 7 p.m.—Olmsted Center, Room 310/311
  • Friday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m.—Olmsted Center, TMR 132
  • Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, 12 p.m.—Olmsted Center, Room 310/311

You will be compensated for your time and effort and gain valuable skills in this position. Please visit www.drake.edu/orientation/orientationleaders/ to learn more about the position, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact Marina Verlengia at marina.verlengia@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Marina Verlengia, Director, Campus Programming


Drake Recreational Services and APhA-ASP Operation Diabetes present the Diabetes Awareness Week Wellness Challenge!
Plan to exercise three of the six days from Sunday, Nov. 15–Friday, Nov. 20 AND sign up to participate in the 2K Glow Fun Run on Nov. 20—you will receive a prize! While exercising at the Bell Center or Drake Underground, sign your name at the front desk. Questions? Contact us at wellness@drake.edu.

Diabetes Awareness Week Wellness Presentation
Type 2 Diabetes is a serious health condition that has now reached near-epidemic levels. Understanding more about diabetes can help spread awareness to fight this disease. Join Drake Recreational Services on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. in the Sussman Theater for an informational session about diabetes and what you can do to improve your lifestyle.

—Submitted by Ellen Lowe, Assistant Director of Recreational Services – Wellness

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Drake Faculty/Staff Days

All Drake University faculty and staff are eligible to receive up to four complimentary tickets to the women’s basketball home game against Creighton at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Tickets may be picked up at the Drake Athletics Ticket Office Monday–Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or at the ticket window on game day. Must show valid Drake Card (ID) at time of pick up.

Future faculty/staff days:

Men’s Basketball
Drake vs. DePaul
Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.
Knapp Center

Men’s Basketball
Drake vs. Bradley
Jan. 30 at 2 p.m.
Knapp Center

Women’s Basketball
Drake vs. Wichita State
Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.
Knapp Center

—Submitted by Tom Florian, Assistant Director of Ticket Sales

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Debate week at Drake!

Drake will host the Democratic National Committee Debate, which will be broadcast live by CBS, on Saturday, Nov. 14. Those faculty, staff, and students who received tickets in the lottery were alerted last week. While not everybody can be in the audience for the debate, there is still plenty of opportunity to get involved in political activities throughout the week.

NPR Presents: Michel Martin: Going There
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Olmsted Center

Together with Iowa Public Radio, NPR Presents kicks off a second season of Michel Martin: Going There events in Des Moines, Iowa, with a look at this much pursued but little understood portion of the electorate. This unique live event, to be held at Drake University’s Olmsted Center on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m., blends interviews with a panel discussion between some of Des Moines’ most dynamic young activists, storytelling and live music, with a special performance by the Des Moines-based rock/folk band Canby. Tickets are available here. You can learn more about the event in the Drake Newsroom.

Digital Democracy: The Yahoo Conference on Technology and Politics
Thursday, Nov. 12
Parents Hall, Olmsted Center

The former head of digital strategy for the Obama White House and the president of production for the website “Funny or Die” are among the confirmed participants in “Digital Democracy: The Yahoo Conference on Technology and Politics,” an all-day conference that explores the future of our democratic process and the relationships between citizens and their government. The event will be held in Parents Hall on the upper floor of Olmsted Center. To RSVP and for up-to-date agenda information, visit this link; a limited number of seats will be held specifically for Drake students. You can learn more about the event here.

Face the Nation
Sunday, Nov. 15
Sheslow Auditorium

Face the Nation will be broadcast from Sheslow Auditorium the morning of Nov. 15. While this is a closed taping (no audience), it’s yet another exciting, high-visibility moment for Drake!

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Get your glow on

Improve your personal wellness by participating in the GLOW RUN on Friday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. in Helmick Commons hosted by Residence Hall Association and Drake Wellness. The first 60 registrants will receive a free water bottle and glow accessories! This 2K on-campus run will help you improve personal fitness and help you gain awareness of Drake Wellness Center services before the holidays begin. Register by emailing wellness@drake.edu or by completing the waiver.

For Faculty Archive

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Lunch & Learn

Our second SoTL Lunch & Learn is on Friday, Nov. 20, noon–1 p.m. in TMR 133 Olmsted (lower level across from the student workout facility). This is an opportunity to share information about a current project, think about future projects, find out about SoTL, or simply engage colleagues in thinking about teaching and learning practices. You do not need to register to attend, but if you would like us to provide lunch, please sign up at http://tinyurl.com/SoTL-Nov.

—Submitted by Art Sanders, Associate Provost