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Campus Announcements Archive

From the Office of the Provost

Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum Workshop. June 13–June 15. RSVP to marc.pinheiro-cadd@drake.edu. 

Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC) is a growing movement that enhances students’ abilities to utilize language skills by applying them in other disciplines. This workshop will inform faculty members about CLAC and describe how they can assist students in reinforcing and furthering their knowledge of other disciplines through the second language they have studied. Students will be able to acquire information about the discipline and recognize the distinctive viewpoints only available through the second language. Workshop participants will learn how to create a “linked” course—one that supports a course currently being taught but that utilizes curricular materials written in a second language and from a particular cultural perspective. (For more information, please see the CLAC Consortium’s website: http://clacconsortium.org. Drake is an institutional member.) 

For example, a course on the politics of the Middle East might be linked to a one-credit-hour course in which the students read and discuss texts in Arabic. The students return to the politics course and tell the students and professor what they learned from sources not generally accessible to most students. Another model has instructors incorporating elements of CLAC into an existing course without adding the additional one-credit-hour course. These are two models, but there are many other possibilities about which workshop participants will learn.

This is the second CLAC workshop held at Drake. Last summer, 12 faculty members attended the workshop and of those, eight have implemented a version of CLAC principles in a class. In October 2016, Drake will host the 10th Cultural and Languages Across the Curriculum’s national conference (http://clac2016.wp.drake.edu). 

Ten participants will be paid $200/day for each day of the two-and-a-half-day workshop. We will meet from approximately 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday. Lunches will be provided. Those who then develop a linked course will receive an additional $500 after the revised syllabus has been submitted to Marc Pinheiro-Cadd.

Details on the facilitator will be forthcoming soon.

 We hope you will join us in June.

Provost Mobile Office Hour:  Thursday, 1–2 p.m., Cowles Library Cafe

—Joe Lenz, Interim Provost

News & Achievements Archive

Spanish Language Conversation Table

Are you going to a Spanish-speaking country this summer or next semester? Would you like to begin learning a few words in Spanish for an upcoming study abroad semester or travel seminar? Do you want or need to keep up your foreign language fluency? Drake’s Department of World Languages and Cultures wants to help.

Spanish Conversation Table is scheduled for Mondays, 1–2 p.m., and Fridays, 2–3 p.m., in Meredith Hall, Room 204. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome. The group warmly supports all participants with an opportunity to practice Spanish; no long-term commitment is required to attend. A native speaker facilitates the conversation in Spanish in an informal setting.

For further information, contact Associate Professor Eduardo Garcia Villada at eduardo.garcia@drake.edu.

—Drake International

For Students Archive

Exploring global affairs

A National Security Council Crisis Simulation with Brett Bruen and former Ambassador Kenneth Yalowitz will be offered 4–6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8. The simulation is part of the Nelson Institute Undergraduate Conference on Global Affairs, which recognizes and shares high-quality undergraduate research on global topics.
Participants can engage in just the simulation and/or other parts of the conference if schedules do not allow full participation. If you previously registered for the crisis simulation only, please go back in to the registration link and include your name and email address. If you have not registered, please do so ASAP at: http://drake.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6KnfaEWh6vNZ5gF 

STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND EVEN IF NOT PRESENTING A PAPER! Activities will include a crisis simulation, a networking social featuring international appetizers, a keynote address by noted scholar Valerie Hudson, student panels, and a closing luncheon with visiting Global Practitioner Peiqin Zhou from Nanjing University. A $200 award will go to the top presenter(s) selected by judges. 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 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

—Denise Ganpat, Nelson Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs

HR Information Archive

Save $300 on your Drake health insurance in 2017

Don’t forget to participate in this year’s Wellness Incentive Program to receive your premium incentive in 2017. Those on Drake’s health plan can save approximately $300 in 2017 by simply completing a biometrics screening and online wellness assessment.

There are three options for completing your biometric screening:

  • Complete a screening with your physician
  • Complete your screening at a participating Hy-Vee location
  • Complete your screening on campus through UnityPoint Health

The Hy-Vee and on-campus screening options will be available later this year, but you can complete your screening with your physician now. If you have a physical in 2016—with bloodwork—by Aug. 31, the results can be submitted as your biometric screening.

  • Take a copy of the Health Care Provider Biometric Screening Form to your appointment.
  • Your physician must sign the completed form and fax it to Summit Health. Results will be forwarded to Wellmark.
  • The signed form must be received directly from your doctor’s office by Sept. 30, 2016.
  • It is up to you to ensure your physician’s office submits the appropriate paperwork by the Sept. 30 deadline. To determine whether your paperwork has been received, contact Wellmark on their 24/7 help line at 1-877-252-8412.

After the completion of your screening, you will also need to take the online wellness assessment. Assessments are available for access on www.wellmark.com through Nov. 15, 2016.

Questions may be directed to Linda Feiden, assistant director, wellness & engagement, at linda.feiden@drake.edu or 271-1880.

—Submitted by Linda Feiden

Featured Events Archive

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
News & Achievements Archive

Drake Relays single-session tickets on sale now

Purchase tickets for the 2016 Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee and take advantage of discounted pricing. All Drake faculty and staff can purchase tickets at the following discounts:

Thursday Session:                               $5 each
Friday (Day) Session:                        $33 each (Regular $35)
Friday (Night) Session:                     $33 each (Regular $35)
Saturday Session:                               $38 each (Regular $40)

Don’t miss out on any of the action on the blue oval, get your tickets today by calling 515-271-3647 or visiting the Drake Athletics Ticket Office Monday–Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Questions? Please contact the Drake Athletics Ticket Office at 515-271-3647 or tickets@drake.edu.

—Tom Florian, Assistant Director, Ticket Operations and Donor Management

Featured Events Archive

Pop-up Creator Fair

Who: students, techies, artists, crafters, DIY lovers, nerds (a.k.a. anyone!)
What: Building projects from mystery materials
When: Tuesday, March 29, 6:30–9 p.m.
Where: Cowles Library, Room 201
Why: Meet like-minded students from across campus who are interested in doing things. Also, enjoy free snacks, drinks, and prizes!

Come and hang out for all or part of the fair—and bring your friends!

For more information email jpec@drake.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/drakeminimar2016

—Stephanie Cardwell, Administrative Assistant 2

Featured Events Archive

Drake Community Press 2nd Annual Story Slam

Come out to Mars Cafe at 7 p.m. on April 1 to watch some amazing local storytelling talent, and share your own at the Drake Community Press 2nd Annual Story Slam! Bring a story to read out loud (five minutes or less) that includes the following words: reflex, trace, and labyrinth.

Stories will be judged by 3Elements Literary Review, Drake Community Press, and celebrity judge, author Wini Moranville.

For the slam portion of the event, contestants select three words from a hat and have thirty minutes to spin a story to deliver on stage, while Drake’s own “The Faculty Members” band (Kirk Martin, Charlie Nelson, Tim Knepper, Pat Bell, JJ Butts) and students perform live.

Winners will be announced at 9 p.m. with cash prizes.
Admission: $1
Entry fee: $10

Prizes:
1st: $50
2nd: $15 Mars Cafe gift card
3rd: $10 Mars Cafe gift card

Contestants will be considered for publication in 3Elements Literary Review‘s summer issue, out July 1.

—Carol Spaulding-Kruse, Professor of English