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Nelson Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs

The Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Nelson Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs, April 8–9, in upper Olmsted. The purpose of the conference is to recognize and share high-quality undergraduate research related to international and global topics.
Activities will include a crisis simulation, a networking social featuring international appetizers, a keynote address by noted scholar Valerie Hudson, University of Texas A&M; student panels; and a closing luncheon with visiting Global Practitioner Peiqin Zhou, Nanjing University. A $200 award will go to the top presenters as selected by faculty judges.

Please register at: http://drake.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6KnfaEWh6vNZ5gF

STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND EVEN IF NOT PRESENTING A PAPER!!! Participants can just do the simulation and/or other parts of the conference if schedules do not allow full participation. The registration deadline for those not submitting a paper is April 1. Students who attend the full conference (both days) will receive a certificate of participation. Please direct questions to Denise Ganpat (denise.ganpat@drake.edu).

Schedule of Events

Friday, April 8 (Upper Olmsted)

  • Newly added: 4–6:30 p.m. National Security Council Crisis Simulation with Brett Bruen and former Ambassador Kenneth Yalowitz
  • 4:30–5:30 p.m. Conference Registration for those not in the simulation
  • 6:30–7:15 p.m. Networking with International Appetizers
  • 7:30–9 p.m. “National Security and Women’s Insecurity” Keynote Address by Dr. Valerie Hudson 

Saturday, April 9 (Upper Olmsted)

  • 8:30–9 a.m. Continental Breakfast
  • 9–10:15 a.m. Student panels
  • 10:30–11:45 a.m. Student panels
  • 12–1:15 p.m. Student panels
  • 1:30–2:30 p.m. Sit down/buffet lunch with speaker Peiqin Zhou
  • 2:45 p.m. Best Presenter Award
For Students Archive

Drake Information Technology Services is hiring!

Drake Information Technology Services is looking for hard-working students to work at the help desk with future opportunities for promotions and raises for good performance. The job will include customer service, problem solving, and communication. All majors are encouraged to apply. We will train you on all technology issues you may need to know, and we provide incentives exclusive to ITS. Hours will be between 10 to 17 per week, working weekdays. ITS is committed to your success as a student at Drake, and we will help you learn.

If interested, please send your résumé to jake.miller@drake.edu by April 7. No new applicants or additional résumés will be considered after April 7.

—Jake Miller, Student Technician Lead

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Lunch and learn with community leaders

The Donald V. Adams Leadership Institute will host a series of lunch and learns with community leaders to discuss different topics of leadership and their real-world application. The first “Lunch with Leaders” event will be held Friday, March 25, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. in Pomerantz Conference Room. Organization Development and Leadership Consultant Gary Walljasper will speak on the topic of “Coaching: How to ask the right question.” Register online or contact krysta.thomason@drake.edu or meghan.blancas@drake.edu with questions.

—Meghan Blancas, Director, Student Leader Programs

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Fulbright opportunities for students

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers several kinds of grants for students to study, conduct academic research, engage in the creative and performing arts, or teach English in a range of countries after they earn their bachelor’s degree. The most common types of student awards are: 1) Study/research grants, in which graduates design their own projects to conduct abroad; and 2) English Language Teaching Assistant (ETA) programs, which place graduates in classrooms abroad to assist in teaching English while serving as cultural ambassadors for the United States.

I seek faculty help in identifying potential applicants and encouraging them to contact me for further information.

Who might be a promising potential Fulbright applicant? Generally, it’s a student …

  • With the interests and the personal suitability/temperament to serve as a cultural ambassador representing the United States
  • Who is prepared to adapt to living outside the country for up to one year and actively seeking to immerse him or herself in the host country
  • With a strong academic or artistic record of achievement and persistence
  • Who is actively engaged in the community or their chosen profession

For study/research grants, the student must also:

  • Be able to develop a feasible, interesting, and appropriate project for the proposed country, in terms of accessible resources, time, and the student’s academic and linguistic preparation. The project might involve graduate study, research, or the creative and performing arts.
  • Demonstrate talent and potential for growth
    For the English Teaching Assistant Program, the student must also:
  • Be able to develop and carry out a variety of learning activities under some supervision
  • Possess good facility with English usage and grammar in spoken and written forms, (e.g. clear, precise diction)
  • Be able to make presentations on U.S. culture and society

If a promising student comes to mind, please suggest the Fulbright program and encourage him or her to contact me at karen.leroux@drake.edu to learn more about available opportunities. You can also find more information at www.drake.edu/international/postgraduate/

If you have further questions about the Fulbright program for students, please contact me as well.

—Karen Leroux, Associate Professor of History and Coordinator, Post-Graduate Scholarships–Drake International

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Study abroad in Chile

Students, come learn about study abroad opportunities at Universidad de los Andes in Santiago, Chile. Join us at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, at Drake’s International Center (The Point).
A representative from the University’s International Programs office will be available to tell you about some exciting opportunities in Santiago.

If this date is not convenient but you wish to learn more about Universidad de los Andes, contact Gretchen Beckley at gretchen.beckley@drake.edu

—Drake International

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Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is open

The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition is open. This annual competition could be your opportunity to get up to $5,000 for your business idea. To learn more, come to an information session on March 8 at 6 p.m. or March 23 at 7 p.m. Both sessions will be held in Aliber Hall on the 3rd floor. More info available online at tinyurl.com/2016pappajohnstudent. To learn more about Iowa entrepreneur and philanthropist John Pappajohn, visit www.pappajohn.com

—Submitted by Stephanie Cardwell, Administrative Assistant 2

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Global Learning Scholarships now available

Global Learning Scholarships are available for students who are studying abroad, participating in global service-learning, or participating in experiential learning abroad. These scholarships are designed to enable students to reach their full potential as responsible global citizens. Scholarships are open to students studying abroad Summer 2016, Fall 2016, or J-Term 2017. These are need-based scholarships. The application deadline is Tuesday, March 22. For more information, or to apply, visit this link. If you have any questions please contact Maria Rohach, global learning program coordinator, at maria.rohach@drake.edu.

— Submitted by Maria Rohach

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Nelson Institute Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs

The Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Nelson Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs at Drake University on April 8 and 9. The purpose of the conference is to recognize and share high-quality undergraduate research related to international and global topics.

The conference schedule includes a global diplomacy group exercise; a dinner social featuring international appetizers; a keynote address by noted scholar Valerie Hudson, University of Texas A&M; student panels; and a closing luncheon with visiting Global Practitioner Peiqin Zhou, Nanjing University.

Students from any major are invited to submit papers for consideration. Submissions will be reviewed by a faculty panel for appropriateness of the topic and the quality of the research. Authors of accepted papers will be invited to present a summary of the paper during a conference panel. Accepted papers also will be posted on the conference web site (with author’s permission), and $200 will be awarded to the top presenter(s) as selected by faculty judges.

Find submission criteria here. The deadline for papers is Tuesday, March 3.

STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND EVEN IF NOT PRESENTING A PAPER. The conference registration deadline for those not submitting a paper is March 28; you can register online. Students who attend the full conference (both days) will receive a certificate of participation. Please direct questions to Denise Ganpat (denise.ganpat@drake.edu).

—Submitted by Drake International